Top TV chef’s protégé forced to suddenly close award-winning restaurant due to ‘challenging circumstances’ after 3 years
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A TOP TV chef's protégé has been forced to suddenly close an award-winning restaurant due to "challenging circumstances" after three years. Jay Brady, who trained under two Michelin-starred Nathan Outlaw, announced the closure of his Cornwall restaurant, The Mulberry, yesterday (December 27).
![[Chefs Harry Cartwright (left) and Jay Brady (right) opened The Mulberry in 2022]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chefs-jay-brady-harry-cartwright-960244972.jpg?strip=all&w=771)
The fish restaurant, situated in Falmouth, previously swept up a number of prestigious awards - including a Michelin Bib Gourmand and two AA rosettes. Writing on Facebook, Jay cited tricky financial conditions as the reason for the shock closure. He said: “It’s with a heavy heart that we are announcing the closure of The Mulberry.
![[The Mulberry was previously named on the Michelin Guide's top 20 restaurants in the country]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chefs-jay-brady-harry-cartwright-960244967_4fd036.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
“We would like to thank all of our amazing guests that have joined us over the last three years and for their support. “Due to the rising costs and challenging circumstances, we are unable to open again.". The comments were flooded with support by loyal customers, with one calling the coastal eatery their "favourite restaurant of all time.".
![[Jay Brady trained under Cornish celebrity chef Nathan Outlaw]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/f71t0g-cornwall-based-celebrity-chef-263250803.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Another said: "We thought your restaurant was absolutely lovely and we will miss your delicious food.". Turning their attention to Jay himself, a third echoed: "Such sad news! But extremely proud of all you have achieved. "Remember it's not just the place that's amazing, it's you. You have a big talent that no one can take from you.".
![[Jay and Harry met while working at The Pig in Harlyn Bay]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chefs-jay-brady-harry-cartwright-960244915.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Jay opened The Mulberry along with pal Harry Cartwright, who he had previously worked with at The Pig in Harlyn Bay, in 2022. As well as receiving numerous awards - as recently as January this year - the restaurant was also named in the Michelin Guide's top 20 restaurants in the country.
![[Nathan Outlaw has appeared on BBC's Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/press-handout-nathan-outlaw-weekend-537172390.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
