Le Manoir

Flash-grilled: Karen Gruet

22-Feb-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The assistant restaurant manager at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire was recently named the winner of the 2019 Gold Service Scholarship.

“I hope it will run forever”: Agnar Sverrisson on Texture turning 10

08-Sep-2017 By Sophie Witts

The Icelandic chef opened Michelin-starred Texture in London’s Marylebone a decade ago this month and was ahead of the New Nordic food scene in the capital. And there’s still plenty of life in it in yet.

SMALL TALK

Gary Jones on why young chefs today are better than ever

17-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The executive head chef at Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons and newly-appointed chair of judges for this year’s National Chef of the Year and Young Chef of the Year (NCOTY & YNCOTY) competitions explains the value of culinary competitions...

Le Manoir’s Gary Jones: Young chefs should do “sport or martial arts” to stay sharp

03-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Young chefs should do a sport or a demanding activity like a martial art to keep them sharp in the kitchen, says Gary Jones, executive head chef at two Michelin starred Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire.

Alain Descenclos to retire as director of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

31-Aug-2010 By Rachel Johnson

Celebrated restaurant director Alain Descenclos is to retire from Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Raymond Blanc’s two Michelin-star restaurant.

Xavier Rousset’s BigTalent

30-Mar-2009 By Becky Paskin

The head sommelier and co-owner of Texture speaks to Becky Paskin about the downfalls of confidence, the launch of his first restaurant, and becoming the youngest Master Sommelier at the age of 23