Roseweir graduated from catering college in 1963 and cut his teeth in kitchens across the industry, from restaurants, industrial catering, airline catering to hotels and bulk food production.
He said: “Falcon is a good place and my job has been great. I loved being involved in the development and launch of the F900 and I’m sorry not to be able to be part of its further evolution.
“After 53 years, often seven days a week, it’s time to hang up my wooden spoon. I’ll be walking, travelling, oil painting, reading, maybe writing… it’s time to relax! If my grandchildren let me!”
He joined Falcon in 1992 as development chef and has been the company ever since. In 2015, the Master Chefs of Great Britain awarded him a Peter Jukes Memorial Fellowship.
Shaune Hall will takeover as Falcon’s new development chef and has been working alongside Roseweir for the past few weeks.
Hall said: “Neil is an inspirational figure, kind, patient and an excellent mentor and coach. It’s been hugely helpful to be able to tap into his experience. He’s achieved so much over the years – the systems he has put in place in terms of the kitchen procedures and the way we test and report on new products are exemplary.
“I’ve really enjoyed my time with Neil, it’s been an honour to work with him.”