Head Chef – Tom Talik

Originally from Poland Tom moved to Ireland in 2004.
When the Hartes Group took over the lease of Ashtons in Clonskeagh in 2012 Tom was head chef at the time. He continued to work with us in that role in Ashtons up until February 2022. During this time, Ashtons won numerous Gastropub awards and was  recommended by the McKenna's & Georgina Campbell guides.  Tom also managed to secure Good food Ireland recognition. In March 2022 Tom took over as head chef here at Hartes of Kildare. From the moment he joined the team he made it his own. Hartes has continued to be recognised by the Michelin guide, it’s been included in Ireland’s top 100 restaurants and recently won Gastro best Gastro pub in Kildare and in Leinster with the Restaurant Association Of Ireland awards. Tom leads a team of eight in the kitchen and over the years has always performed at the highest level. He has galvanised the kitchen leading through example, his main focus is creating a fun, fair and enjoyable place to work, his young chefs are allowed to excel by creating and being part of the overall decision-making. Some of the team he inherited and the others he has brought in. Over the last 14 years Hartes has always been a top Gastro pub in Ireland, since Tom took over he has continued that tradition, making his own mark but keeping us true to our values.