Kwanghi Chan was born in Hong Kong and moved to Ireland with his family, in Buncrana Co.Donegal and from the age of 8, he was helping out in the family restaurant kitchen, at the age of 13 he was cooking and Determent wanted to learn more, He went on and trained at Killybegs Catering College ,Co. Donegal and also gained a Bachelors Degree in International Culinary Arts from TVU London later on in his career. Kwanghi has extensive experience in the hotel and restaurant industries working in some of the best restaurants In Ireland gaining experience with the best chefs in the country, Over the years he has also represented Ireland in International Culinary Competitions with the Irish Culinary Team from the age of 20 and during his quest after numerous Awards including the World championships in Holland, the World Cup in Luxembourg organised by WACS ( World Association of Chefs Society ) he was awarded a Silver Medal in the Culinary Olympics in Germany 2008. And has also Captained the Irish Culinary Team in doing so. Recently Head Chef at the 5* Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore Co.Waterford since 2011- working With Executive Chef Martjin Kajuiter at the 1* Michelin "House Restaurant" gaining 4 AA Rosettes for 2014. After spending over 3 years as Head Chef, Now on his Venture as Culinary Director of Newly Opened Restaurant/Bar/Club on Georges Street Dublin City Creative Quarter Adding a New Concept to Casual Dining to Nightlife in the Dublin Social Scene Soder+Ko Opened March 2015.