Sheffield is set for a flavour of South Africa, with the appointment of a new Head Chef at one of the city’s most luxurious hotels. South African born Ernst Van Zyl, 32, who now lives in Manchester, has taken control of the kitchen at The Copthorne Hotel Sheffield, based on Bramall Lane. Ernst will oversee the Copthorne’s 100 seater 1855 restaurant and bar, carrying on the excellent work of his predecessor’s menu, which has been built on a core of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. With more than a decade’s hospitality experience, Ernst has worked in the kitchens of many high profile AA Rosetted hotels, including the five star Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, London. He joins the Copthorne from Prima Hotels, where he was the executive chef for six hotels across the UK.