Chef-restaurateur · Notting Hill, London
Victor Garvey
The chef behind SOLA and MATER1A: two distinct expressions of his cooking, brought together on Westbourne Grove.
An international outlook
Born in New York and raised in Spain and France, Victor Garvey began working in kitchens as a teenager. His career and travels have shaped a cooking style that draws on Europe, the United States and Japan.
He opened SOLA in Soho in 2019, developing its focus on the cuisine of America's Pacific West Coast. SOLA received its Michelin star in 2021. In 2026, he brought SOLA to Notting Hill, next to MATER1A.
SOLA
SOLA explores contemporary Californian cooking in an intimate Notting Hill setting. Its tasting menu is complemented by a wine programme focused on the United States, particularly the West Coast.
115B Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UP
MATER1A
MATER1A is a 16-seat restaurant centred on seasonal ingredients and Japanese influences. Victor's time in Japan informs its attention to produce, flavour and the relationship between the kitchen and its guests.
115 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UP
Interviews & further reading
Read more about Victor's restaurants and approach to cooking in these published conversations.
- Harden's Insider: interview with Victor Garvey — 3 June 2026
- Luxury London: meet the chef of MATER1A and SOLA — 29 April 2026
- City A.M.: Victor Garvey in conversation with Yoh Yoshida — 1 October 2026
Victor Garvey — official profile · MATER1A press and reviews