award winning michelin star chef
Kenny Atkinson
Solaya is the first London restaurant by award-winning Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson.
Kenny is a born & bred Geordie and a professional chef for over 29 years. As Chef Patron of House of Tides and Solstice, he is the first chef to hold two separate Michelin stars in Newcastle. Solstice has recently been awarded No.67 in the Top 100 Restaurant Awards in the UK.
Kenny has become a well known face on TV, winning the Great British Menu in 2009 and 2010.
Kenny is the concept chef and leads on menu and creation with day-to-day kitchen operations overseen by Head Chef Nicola Losquadro, previously the Head Chef at Sucre and, before that, at Mere.


Discover careers for the passionate and creative
Located at art’otel London Hoxton, Solaya is a show stopping restaurant, with 360 panoramic views across London, conceptualised by Michelin starred Chef, Kenny Atkinson.
Visit our careers site to find out more about working with us and view our latest opportunities.
