Shilton Hospitality Appoints Chef Anthony Rohan Parish as Corporate Chef

Veteran culinary leader to drive group-wide menu innovation and brand-led dining experiences

Shilton Hospitality has announced the appointment of Chef Anthony Rohan Parish as its Corporate Chef, strengthening the group’s culinary leadership with a professional who brings over 28 years of global experience across hospitality, corporate food operations, and international cruise lines.

In his new role, Chef Anthony will lead the group-wide culinary strategy, focusing on menu innovation, kitchen operations, brand consistency, and guest-centric dining experiences across Shilton Hospitality’s portfolio, including its flagship brand Watson’s Cantina.

Group-Level Culinary Strategy and Brand Alignment

Career Background

As Corporate Chef, Parish will be responsible for overseeing menu development and culinary standards across multiple brands and outlets. A key part of his mandate involves ensuring consistent quality while allowing each concept to retain its individual identity.

He will also play a strategic role in evolving existing restaurant concepts, creating authentic and contemporary menus that align with brand positioning and changing guest expectations. For Watson’s Cantina, this includes further strengthening its Latin American–inspired culinary identity.

Extensive Experience Across Hospitality and Cruise Operations

Chef Anthony’s career spans senior leadership roles across diverse hospitality formats. His professional background includes serving as:

• Key Achievements

  Vice President – Operations at Trip Villas International Pvt. Ltd.

• Corporate Chef at MRG Group

• Senior Sous Chef with Carnival Cruise Inc., Miami

Current Role & Responsibilities

Across these roles, he has led large culinary teams, managed high-volume kitchens, and delivered operational excellence across complex, multi-unit environments—experience that positions him well to scale culinary quality across Shilton Hospitality’s growing portfolio.

Vision for Culinary Growth

Commenting on his appointment, Chef Anthony expressed his enthusiasm for joining Shilton Hospitality in a group-wide leadership role. He shared that his focus will be on building strong culinary foundations, maintaining consistent standards, and creating memorable dining experiences that support the company’s long-term growth strategy.

Strengthening Shilton Hospitality’s F&B Leadership

The appointment reflects Shilton Hospitality’s commitment to professionalising culinary operations, strengthening brand-led food and beverage offerings, and delivering high-quality, guest-focused dining experiences across its hospitality assets.