About Us
The Owners
Since October 2019, Joseph Rawlins and Gaëlle Radigon have been at the helm of Cheshire’s La Popote.
Joseph and Gaëlle and the existing team are committed to continuing the legacy of excellence, superior customer service and exemplary fine dining as practised by the previous owners Victor and Lynne since the launch of La Popote in 2009.
Joseph Rawlins
Joseph, a Wilmslow native is a graduate from Gordon Ramsay’s renowned Tante Marie cooking school with a Cordon Bleu Diploma. He has worked at the award winning restaurant, the Artichoke in Old Amersham as the Demi Chef de Partie and he has worked in French restaurants for the past 7 years. During this time Joseph was trained by the formidable Guillaume Delage. Guillaume opened Jadis in Paris in 2008 to rave reviews and much of Joseph’s expertise was honed under Guillaume’s tutelage.
Joseph’s most recent position was as Head Chef at the impressive restaurant, Le Sauvage in Paris.
Joseph and his team guarantee a truly memorable fine dining experience with gastronomic flair and outstanding locally sourced produce. Joseph has created a new and tantalising menu and is confident that customers will experience exquisite food, fine wine and exceptional service. The menu will change on a regular basis to reflect the seasons and the availability of meats, fish and vegetables.
Gaëlle has years of experience as the Front of House in many restaurants both in England and her native France and looks forward to welcoming La Popote’s regular clientele and of course to attracting new diners to the restaurant.
The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and for Sunday lunch. The restaurant is also available for private parties on Tuesdays and by prior arrangement – catering for special occasions and business events is a speciality.
Gaëlle Radigon
Gaëlle Radigon
Gaëlle has years of experience as the Front of House in many restaurants both in England and her native France and looks forward to welcoming La Popote’s regular clientele and of course to attracting new diners to the restaurant.
The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and for Sunday lunch. The restaurant is also available for private parties on Tuesdays and by prior arrangement – catering for special occasions and business events is a speciality.
Liam has 7 years of experience at La Popote Restaurant in front of house. He knows the customers and their preferences. You are sure to spend a great time at the restaurant with him. He knows about gin and can make beautiful cocktails.
Liam Donnelly
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Tom has worked at the local restaurant The Lord Clyde that was based in Kerridge, Cheshire. Most recently he helped open Kala Restaurant in Manchester as Sous Chef under Gary usher from Elite Bistros.
Thomas Clarke
Liam Donnelly
Liam has 7 years of experience at La Popote Restaurant in front of house. He knows the customers and their preferences. You are sure to spend a great time at the restaurant with him. He knows about gin and can make beautiful cocktails.
Thomas Clarke
Tom has worked at the local restaurant The Lord Clyde that was based in Kerridge, Cheshire. Most recently he helped open Kala Restaurant in Manchester as Sous Chef under Gary Usher from Elite Bistros.
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