Details of new Michael Caines London restaurant set to open next month
Michael Caines at The Stafford in London will open its doors next month.
It marks a first residence in the capital for renowned chef Michael Caines MBE.
The restaurant is set to open on Wednesday, September 17, offering modern European cuisine.
Previously known as The Game Bird, the restaurant has taken on a new identity, reflective of Michael’s distinctive ‘terroir cuisine’ while paying homage to London’s vibrant and ever-evolving culinary scene.
The menus will champion the finest ingredients and in Michael’s style, reflecting the changing seasons; with a focus on produce from within the British Isles, supporting regional producers and with sustainable practices from fishing and farming techniques.
The Stafford classics on the menu
The menus will feature an à la carte menu incorporating classics from The Stafford London, that recognises the hotel’s unique and rich heritage such as the Stafford Beef Wellington and Brixham Dover Sole.
For those looking for a destination dining experience, Michael’s London debut will showcase his signature tasting menu, featuring his renowned cuisine and notable dishes such as warm lobster salad, cardamon vinaigrette and pan-roasted Brixham turbot and shellfish chowder.
Michael said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be bringing my cuisine to The Stafford, an iconic London destination that shares my passion for excellence and warm hospitality.
“This new restaurant is a celebration of British seasonal produce, and I can’t wait to share our vision with guests in the heart of St James’s.
“Together with my executive head chef Simon Ulph and the talented team at The Stafford London, we have been shaping the dining experience together over the past few months in readiness to welcome our guests this September.”
Read more: Simon Ulph next executive head chef at new Michael Caines restaurant
Distinguished guests at The Stafford
The Stafford London was established in 1912 and over the decades has hosted wartime heroes and members of the Royal Family.
John McLean, managing director
of the Stafford Collection, said: “We are incredibly proud to partner with Michael Caines on his first London restaurant.
“Michael Caines at The Stafford represents a natural evolution for our hotel, bringing together our rich heritage with Michael’s culinary excellence and vision. This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to offering unforgettable experiences for our guests, and we look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy something truly special in the heart of St James’s.”
Restaurant bookings are now available via email [email protected], calling +44(0)2075181234 or book online www.thestaffordlondon.com
The à la carte menu is available on Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, and breakfast is served every day from 7am Monday to Saturday and 7.30am on Sunday.
The tasting menu will be available for lunch Monday to Saturday and for dinner Monday to Sunday.
City to Coast offering at Lympstone Manor
Alongside the restaurant launch this autumn, The Stafford London and Michael Caines’ Lympstone Manor will debut the City to Coast package.
This exclusive experience invites guests to enjoy stays at both luxury properties, travelling from the busy streets of Mayfair to the tranquil Devon coastline, with quality food exploration at the heart of the bookable experience.
Michael Caines' remarkable career
Michael, who lost his right arm in a car accident just weeks after becoming head chef at Gidleigh Park in 1994, went on to hold two Michelin stars there for 18 consecutive years, cementing the restaurant’s reputation as one of the UK’s finest dining destinations.
Trained at Exeter College, he refined his craft under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and Joël Robuchon in Paris.
In 2017, Michael opened luxury hotel, vineyard and restaurant Lympstone Manor near Exmouth, which earned a Michelin star within six months.
Appointed MBE in 2006 and named AA Chef of the Year in 2007, he is celebrated for his elegant, seasonal dishes rooted in the produce of the west country.
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Details of new Michael Caines London restaurant set to open next month
