Shilton Hospitality has announced the appointment of Antony Rohan Parish as corporate chef for its Watson’s Cantina brand, marking a strategic move to strengthen the brand’s culinary direction and operational consistency across outlets.

In his new role, Parish will lead Watson’s Cantina’s overall culinary strategy, with a focus on menu development, brand consistency, kitchen efficiency and guest-centric dining experiences. A key part of his mandate includes the creation of an authentic yet contemporary Latin American–inspired menu, aimed at further reinforcing the brand’s culinary identity.

Parish brings with him over 28 years of experience across hospitality, corporate food operations and international cruise lines. His career spans senior leadership roles in diverse environments, where he has overseen high-volume kitchens, multi-unit operations and large culinary teams.

His professional journey includes roles such as vice president – operations at Trip Villas International Pvt. Ltd., corporate chef at MRG Group, and senior sous chef with Carnival Cruise Inc., Miami. Across these positions, Parish has built a reputation for operational discipline, culinary innovation and team leadership.

Commenting on his appointment, Antony Rohan Parish said, “I am excited to join Shilton Hospitality and take on the responsibility of shaping Watson’s Cantina’s culinary journey. I look forward to working closely with the teams to build a strong, consistent and guest-focused food experience that supports the brand’s growth and vision.”

The appointment is expected to support Watson’s Cantina’s expansion plans while ensuring a cohesive dining experience rooted in bold flavours and contemporary Latin American influences