Jason Atherton

Jason Atherton is a highly acclaimed English chef and restaurateur, renowned for his Michelin-starred establishments and global culinary ventures, contributing significantly to the fine dining landscape. After joining the Gordon Ramsay Group in 2001 as the executive chef for Verre in Dubai, Jason Atherton made his mark on the international culinary scene. With skills refined alongside acclaimed chefs Pierre Koffmann, Nico Ladenis, and Marco Pierre White, Atherton returned to the UK in 2005 to open his Michelin-starred restaurant, ‘Maze.’ He then launched several international ‘Maze’ locations, including Prague (2007), ‘Maze Grill’ in London (2008), and establishments in Cape Town, Melbourne, and Qatar in 2009. In 2010, Atherton departed Gordon Ramsay Holdings to establish his own company, The Social Company.

Atherton immediately opened ‘Sael’ in St. James’ Market, London, in 2024, showcasing adaptability and innovative vision within the global fine dining landscape.