Alex Craciun
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Alex Craciun
  • ACES Menus
  • Private Events
  • Projects
  • Press
  • Gallery
  • Contact
  • Visit ACES
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Alex Craciun is the chef and co-owner of ACES Food Craft, a family-run restaurant in Fitzrovia, London, run with his wife Aleksandra. Modern European cooking meets Japanese influences through seasonal à la carte dining and an intimate Chef’s Table tasting menu.

For a date night, business lunch or dinner in Fitzrovia, explore the ACES menus. For group dining, private dining or restaurant hire, contact the ACES team to discuss your occasion.

Born in Romania, Alex built his career in kitchens including Pollen Street Social and MAZE, with further experience at Noma in Copenhagen, Kikunoi in Kyoto and RyuGin in Tokyo. He went on to lead Sosharu in London and contribute to restaurant openings across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and the United States.

As a chef and restaurant consultant based in London, Alex works on menu development, restaurant concepts, kitchen team training, private dining experiences and chef collaborations. Enquire about working with Alex.

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“Perhaps the Japanese aesthetic, here executed by head chef Alex Craciun, suits him better. Precision verging on nerdiness, which elsewhere can be exhausting, becomes a virtue.”

Jay Rayner

The first Young Chefs’ Dinner promises to be one of the hottest tickets of this inaugural London Food Month. We are a city brimming with culinary prowess, as well as a global focus for fresh talent. At this one-off event at 8pm on June 27, we draw together some of London’s most talked about new names to take charge of an iconic kitchen and cook what they love.

Be ahead of the curve at this once-in-a-lifetime dinner featuring Chase Lovecky of Michelin-starred The Clove Club; Jack Cashmore of Anglo; Peter Hall from Lorne; Alex Craciun from Sosharu; and Conor Gadd from Trullo.

Evening Standard

Giles Coren reviews Sosharu, London EC1

‘Fantastic food and the best bogs. Damn, the Japanese know a thing or two about khazis’

Giles Coren THE TIMES

Sosharu bills itself as a relaxed bar, but the cooking is so precise and poised that it deserves your full attention

THE GUARDIAN

REVIEW

Grace Dent reviews Sosharu: The best chicken karaage in London

Grace Dent

‘Fab five’ hot young chefs cook at Bibendum

Evening Standard

Private events

We are happy to go to any location to recreate our food offerings or create a bespoke offering to suit your requirements. Whether you’d like us to cater for a dinner party at home, or you’re popping up at an exclusive location, we can work with your requirements to produce an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. For outside catering enquiries, please email

AC19@craciunalex.com

 

Projects & Collaborations

ACES Food Craft, London
Chef and co-owner of a family-run restaurant in Fitzrovia, with seasonal à la carte dining and a Chef’s Table experience. Explore the ACES menus.

Enso, Singapore
Chef Consultant & Executive Chef.

Ibasho launch, Munich
A visit to Munich for the restaurant launch, celebrating the food, the team and the people behind the project.

Restaurant concepts & openings
Sosharu, London; Nomad, Spain; Crazy Beach Club; and opening-team experience at Bacchanalia, London, Kensington Street Social, Sydney, Marina Social, Dubai, The Clocktower, New York, Aberdeen Street Social, Hong Kong, and Commune Social, Shanghai.

Kitchen experience & culinary residencies
Pollen Street Social, MAZE, Plane Food, Noma, Kikunoi, RyuGin, Esquina, Tickets, D.O.M., Pakta and Duddell’s.

For restaurant concepts, menu development, team training, private dining and collaborations, contact Alex.

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Best veg in town ))) deliver to your door 👌👌 Best veg in town ))) deliver to your door 👌👌👌👌😁😁😁😁 #fresh #vegetables #vegetarian #vegan #sezonal #delicios #the #best #in #town #from #the #best #farmers #in #the #world #greengrocer #lady #passion #to #be #the #best @aleksandra_jazevica @primeur.co
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When you learn how to cook scallops with a crisp golden crust, they're just so good 🤤🤤🤤 #scallops #fresh #tasty
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Contact

We are always looking for energetic people

with a passion for food to join the team

info@alexcracium.com

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