Former Lita chef joins Silva restaurant as head chef

Charlie Dilworth has been appointed head chef at Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Silva in London’s Mayfair.

The 29-year-old from Kent was most recently senior sous chef at the Michelin-starred Lita in London’s Marylebone.

He was also previously head chef at Boys Hall in Ashford, Kent, and worked with Mark Sargeant at the Radnor Arms and Rocksalt in Folkestone in Kent.

His appointment coincides with the introduction of a new à la carte menu, set lunch option and weekend brunch at Silva from 28 April.

New dishes include white asparagus with cacio e pepe sauce, olive and preserved lemon; diced beef fillet with quail’s egg, tarragon and pickled mustard seeds; native lobster with carrot, smoked garlic, cucumber and bisque; and braised ox cheek ragù with mafaldine and 24-month-aged Parmesan.

Daria Grebenyuk, owner of Silva, said: “Silva has evolved over its first year, and Charlie is an ideal addition to the team, bringing a fresh perspective to the kitchen. He has embraced our modern Mediterranean style with enthusiasm, skill and creative input. His debut menu is full of flavour, seasonality and visual impact.”

Dilworth added: “Being appointed head chef at Silva is an incredible opportunity. The team and I are here to bring something fresh and exciting, but also to respect the standards that make this restaurant so special. My focus is simple – amazing ingredients, consistency and an experience people want to come back for.”

He will be working alongside new pastry chef Phoebe Elsam, who has worked at the likes of One Club Row in London’s Shoreditch, 45 Park Lane in London’s Mayfair and Scott’s of Mayfair.