Clare Smyth
Clare Smyth is a renowned British chef and restaurateur, celebrated for her exceptional culinary skills and innovative approach to fine dining. She is the first female chef in the UK to be awarded three Michelin stars, which she received for her flagship restaurant, Oncore by Clare Smyth, located in Barangaroo, Sydney. Smyth is known for her commitment to using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, crafting dishes that reflect both her British heritage and her culinary travels. In addition to her success in the kitchen, Smyth has gained recognition for her ability to manage a high-profile restaurant operation from afar, making her a prominent figure in the Australian dining scene.
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Recent news mentions
Oncore by Clare Smyth recently announced it will also close in February.
Sydney restaurant Quay to close in February 2026
Australia· 2025-12-14
Clare Smyth is the only female chef to hold three Good Food hats and three Michelin stars simultaneously.
Oncore by Clare Smyth to close at Crown SydneyAustralia· 2025-11-11
Clare Smyth is a trailblazing chef who has earned three Michelin stars and inspired many young chefs, including Chor-Fai Shek and Christina Blevins.
‘I appreciate the relentless pursuit of perfection’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-05
Clare Smyth, a British chef, was featured in an episode where they reminisced about the royal wedding menu.
El curioso detalle del acento argentino de Meghan Markle en su serie y lo que reveló sobre el príncipe Harry
Costa Rica· 2025-09-08
Clare Smyth is a chef whose London restaurant, Core, has three Michelin stars.
Meghan Markle gets refreshingly more real in Season 2 of With Love, Meghan
Canada· 2025-08-27
Clare Smyth is a guest chef on Meghan Markle's cooking show.
Terça na TV: Fantasmas no nevoeiro, Beguinas e o O Homem da Amália | TV
Portugal· 2025-08-26
Clare Smyth was one of the creatives featured in the event with Iggy Pop.
Iggy Pop: «Ero un ragazzino sfigato, poi ho trasformato il mio corpo in una bomba a mano. Con gli Stogees sperimentavo, mi tagliavo, sangue dappertutto. Poi mi sono calmato»
Italy· 2025-07-28
Clare Smyth operates a restaurant in Australia while visiting periodically.
Celebrity chef Rick Stein to open seafood restaurant in SydneyAustralia· 2025-05-25
