Gareth Ward in black chef overalls holding large knife with kitchen appliances and open fire behind him and large overhead light pendants. He has a tattoo down one arm and wears a leather apron and has short dark hair.Image source, Apple TV
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Chef Gareth Ward, who co-owns Ynyshir near Machynlleth in mid Wales, appears in an Apple TV documentary

ByAntonia MatthewsBBC Wales
  • Published29 October 2026
Updated 1 hour ago

The chef at Wales' only two-Michelin-star restaurant has defended the way he operates his kitchen after the venue came under scrutiny over food hygiene standards.

While chasing a third Michelin star, Ynyshir was handed a one-star hygiene rating in February and told to improve due to concerns about raw and undercooked foods.