The Dorchester

Key takeaways from HOSPACE 2024

The HOSPACE 2024 conference, hosted by the Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) on 14 November at the Royal Lancaster London, marked a milestone in an unexpectedly positive year for UK hospitality. With record attendance exceeding 600 leaders and innovators, the event delivered critical insights and discussions on the industry’s evolving landscape. …

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Today’s news in brief – 25/10/24

Punch Pubs has reported a 43.6% uplift in operating profits for the year ended 11 August, following a successful acquisition strategy. It comes as total revenues at the pub group also rose 3.45% from £313.5m to £324.3m in the current period. The group currently comprises 1,258 pubs, 92% of which…

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Dim Sum by China Tang opens at Harrods Dining Hall

Cantonese restaurant Dim Sum by China Tang has opened its doors at Harrods Dining Hall, nearly two decades after opening its doors at The Dorchester. Located on the ground floor of Harrods in the Dining Hall, with 25 covers, Dim Sum by China Tang marks a significant expansion for this…

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Today’s news in brief – 02/07/24

Euros and Father’s Day boosted beer sales by 18% in the week ended 22 June. The upswing also helped cause a 9% increase in total drinks sales compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This marks a turnaround for the sector following four consecutive weeks…

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Alain Ducasse extends The Dorchester partnership

World-renowned chef Alain Ducasse has announced the continuation of its partnership with The Dorchester in London for a further five years.   Since its opening, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has been a symbol of culinary innovation and sophistication.  The restaurant, which holds three Michelin stars, with chef patron Jean-Philippe Blondet…

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Alain Ducasse appoints new head sommelier

The Dorchester hotel has recently announced the appointment of Martin Kleveta as head sommelier at the three Michelin-starred restaurant Alain Ducasse.  Kleveta will be working closely with the team including chef patron Jean-Philippe Blondet, head chef Alberto Gobbo through to assistant head sommelier Maxime Lamour. He has worked in the…

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Woven by Adam Smith set to open at Coworth Park Hotel

Woven by Adam Smith, a new restaurant at Coworth Park, part of the Dorchester Collection, is set to open on 8 September 2022.  Coworth Park has unveiled details for Woven by Adam Smith, Chef Adam Smith’s menu, combining classics with modern touches and layers of personal experience.  Martin Hulbert Design…

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Claridge’s appoints new culinary director

Claridge’s has announced the appointment of Dmitri Magi as its new culinary director, alongside Richard Galli as executive chef and Thibault Hauchard as executive pastry chef.  The positions were reportedly created especially for the hotel’s overhauled culinary team to “cement its position as a world-class gastronomic destination”. The news comes…

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Maison Francois to open in St James

Maison François, a brasserie and wine bar in the heart of St James, London, has announced it is set to open in spring 2020 and will be headed by former Masterchef star Matthew Ryle. Founded by François O’Neill, Ryle will also be joined by Ed Wyand who will head up…

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Hyatt Regency London appoints new executive chef

Hyatt Regency London announced the appointment of Roger Olsson as executive chef for its Marylebone site, The Churchill. In his new role, Olsson will be oversee all culinary menus and daily operations within the hotel, including British seasonal dining restaurant The Montagu Kitchen, The Churchill Bar and Terrace, in-room dining…

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