Our story

Two heritages. Decades of expertise. One vision.

Welcome to Krisons, where a lifetime of fine dining, elite hospitality and two deeply rooted cultures come together.

Krisons is the realisation of a long held dream. Born from Hungarian roots and British born Jamaican culture, this is more than just a restaurant. It is the evolution of the food we grew up with, refined through decades of professional experience in some of the UK and Europe's most prestigious kitchens and dining rooms.

Crafted by experience, driven by passion

For Kris, there was never any doubt. From early childhood he knew his life belonged in the kitchen. That calling took him to culinary school in Budapest, where he built a solid foundation in traditional European technique and the rich, comforting flavours of his Hungarian heritage.

Kris's career has been a relentless pursuit of culinary excellence. He honed his skills in high pressure, multi Rosette kitchens across Hungary and the UK, working his way up to a Michelin starred kitchen. After years at the top tiers of fine dining, including time as an elite freelance chef, he is finally bringing his technical mastery and cultural roots together under one roof at Krisons.

The art of hospitality

While Kris was mastering the kitchen, Sonia was living and breathing the art of service. She started in silver service at a three star hotel while still at school, and hospitality quickly became a lifelong career rather than a job.

Driven by a genuine love for the guest experience, her career progressed through four star hotels, launching a premium fine dining restaurant alongside a head chef, and running large scale operations for a major national hospitality company. Along the way she has worked as a waitress, receptionist, wedding and events coordinator, reservationist, sales manager and restaurant manager, eventually becoming a Restaurant General Manager. That breadth of experience means she knows exactly what it takes to create a warm, flawless and unforgettable dining atmosphere.

Years in the making

For over a decade, we both held the same vision: to own our own restaurant. Independently, and later together, we chose roles that would push us further, deliberately seeking out positions that let us absorb as much knowledge, technique and operational experience as possible. Every step of our careers was a stepping stone towards this goal.

Finding the right home for that dream took time. We looked at various paths, including pubs with rooms, but nothing quite fitted. Our vision was always about two things: fantastic food and a buzzing, family atmosphere. We wanted a space where we could truly welcome our community, get to know our guests personally, and celebrate their life events alongside them.

When it was meant to be

The moment we viewed the building in Axminster, we knew. The potential was undeniable, especially once we stepped out into the outdoor space at the back.

Krisons is where our worlds collide: a fine dining chef's technical precision meeting a General Manager's passion for world class service. We're taking the authentic tastes of our childhoods, the bold, fiery spices of Jamaica and the deep, rich comfort of Hungary, and letting them grow up together.

We're opening our doors for dine in on 2nd October, with big plans to bring this historic property fully back to life. Our vision for a thriving outdoor kitchen, a beautiful patio and a bustling decking area will come together next year, restoring the property's energy and making it feel alive again.

Axminster is getting its own hidden oasis: a warm, lively home for great culture, laughter and matured flavours. We can't wait to welcome you.

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