The Cumberland hotel launches new W1 restaurant following Gary Rhodes' departure

By Luke Nicholls

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Head chef Paul Welburn (left) wants to appeal to customers 'on the cutting edge of London's gastronomic scene'
Head chef Paul Welburn (left) wants to appeal to customers 'on the cutting edge of London's gastronomic scene'
The Cumberland hotel’s W1 restaurant, previously overseen by Gary Rhodes, has re-launched under Michelin-starred head chef Paul Welburn with new menus and a new interior layout.

Rhodes’ name was removed from the fine-dining restaurant and neighbouring brasserie in late September after an agreement through the Compass Group’s Restaurant Associates came to an end.

Housed in the Guoman Hotels-owned Cumberland hotel near London’s Marble Arch, the new-look restaurant offers classic British dishes with a European twist as chef Welburn hopes to ‘better anticipate the guests’ needs’.

“Throughout my career and in every kitchen I’ve worked in, I’ve always strived to build a culture of creativity, professionalism and collaboration among my chefs, cooks and colleagues,” said Welburn, who has been head chef at the venue since June 2008.

“Our new seven-course tasting menu is just the beginning of that and the first of many offerings designed to appeal to people on the cutting edge of London’s gastronomic scene."

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