Alexander Macmurray, attended Newcastle
Catering college during the early 90's and
achieved a Higher N Dip in Catering
Management. He then went on to be Sous
Chef at Headlam Hall Country House Hotel, near Darlington and after one year received promotion to the position of Head Chef, which he then held for five years.

After a brief appointment at Cathedrals Durham in the fine dine restaurant, Alexander was head hunted for the position of Head Chef at McQuays of Yarm. A new restaurant needing a top chef at the helm to set a standard and successfully compete with Yarm's growing restaurant trade.

Alexander's main ambition was to embark on his own company so with the uncomplicated company name - alexander macmurray was created in 2003. Complimented by his wife Jeanette Macmurray, whose experience in management in catering & events at local country house hotels, gives the company alexander macmurray the edge in planning menus & special occasions.

With growing and thriving trading alexander macmurray now has its own purpose designed kitchen and catering facilities from where the company is continuing to grow.