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United Kingdom Paul Rankin is a celebrity chef and restaurateur known for his culinary leadership in Northern Ireland and extensive television appearances.
Paul Rankin launched his own range of traditional Irish breads, 'Rankin Selection', in 2002, through a partnership with Irwin's Bakery. The range was successful and expanded to include sausages and pies, available in major UK and Irish supermarkets. This range was rebranded to Irwin's Together in 2021, no longer bearing Rankin's name directly.
Tourism Ireland collaborated with Paul Rankin as part of its spring marketing campaign to highlight Irish cuisine and attract visitors from Great Britain.
Paul Rankin collaborated on a project with Belmont Bowling Club, assisting with a full kitchen renovation.
Paul Rankin fronted Heinz's 'The Secret Ingredient' campaign, which aimed to inspire people to use Heinz ketchup in classic homemade dishes and worked with supermarkets on this digital campaign.
Paul Rankin was appointed International Ambassador for Bushmills Whiskey, a role that reflects his pride in his Irish heritage.
Paul Rankin regularly does consultancy work for Sodexo.
Useful Talent represents Paul Rankin in London, England, specializing in arranging endorsement deals, speaking engagements, and other celebrity-led campaigns.
Paul Rankin, born on October 1, 1959, in Glasgow, Scotland, grew up in Ballywalter, County Down, Northern Ireland, after his parents relocated there. His culinary journey began in the 1980s in London, where he met his former wife, Jeanne, while working at the acclaimed Le Gavroche. Initially, Paul started in dishwashing and Jeanne as a waitress, but their skills quickly advanced them to positions in the kitchen. Following their time in London, they gained further experience cooking in Canada and Napa Valley. In 1989, Paul and Jeanne returned to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to open Roscoff, a restaurant that would significantly impact the region’s culinary scene. Roscoff quickly became a favored gathering place for the Belfast business and arts community and earned the distinction of being the first restaurant in Northern Ireland to receive a Michelin Star. In 1996, the restaurant was recognized as “Restaurant of the Year” by BBC Good Food Magazine.
Paul Rankin’s career saw significant growth through television and literary contributions. In 1994, he and Jeanne co-presented the 15-part BBC1 TV series “Gourmet Ireland,” which showcased Irish ingredients and their culinary talents. This series led to the publication of two associated cookery books, “Gourmet Ireland” and “Gourmet Ireland 2.” Paul later published additional books, including “Ideal Home Cooking,” “Dublin Dining,” and “New Irish Cookery.” He became a recognized face on television, notably as a regular chef on “Ready Steady Cook,” a program that consistently attracted over 3 million viewers. He has also appeared on various other shows, such as “Proud Parents” (2006), “The X Factor: Battle of the Stars” (2006), “Great British Menu” (2006), “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is,” “Saturday Morning with James Martin,” “Pointless Celebrities,” and “Paul and Nick’s Big Food Trip.”
Beyond his restaurants and media work, Rankin expanded into food product development and brand ambassadorship. In 2002, he partnered with Irwin’s Bakery to launch the “Rankin Selection” range of traditional Irish breads, which became successful in major supermarkets across the UK and Ireland. This range later expanded to include other products like sausages and pies. He was appointed as International Ambassador for Bushmills Whiskey, undertaking consultancy for Sodexo. Paul also operated The Rankin Group, which included Roscoff and Cayenne in Belfast, and contributed to defining fine dining in Northern Ireland.
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