James Durrant, who appeared on Great British Menu and has worked for Gordon Ramsay, whose restaurant holds three stars in the Michelin Guide UK, has been appointed executive chef of The Game Bird at The Stafford London ahead of its relaunch next year.

With James Durrant taking over the reins of the kitchen, The Game Bird is said to celebrate the very best of British cooking with innovative, modern touches, in a relaxed atmosphere with exceptional service when it reopens next year.

Speaking of the opening, James said: “I am excited to be returning to the Capital with the opportunity to redevelop the culinary offering within one of London’s most iconic luxury hotels. The Game Bird will offer classic British dishes with contemporary touches that I believe will perfectly complement the history of the property.”

The Game Bird’s menus will include dishes such as Clarence Court Eggs, Orkney sea scallops, Salt Marsh mutton and Lincolnshire smoked eel.

There will also be a nod to James’ Cheshire upbringing with a changing selection of Pies, Puddings & Stews while a traditional Sunday roast will be served from a trolley with ‘gravy and all the trimmings’. British game will also feature and there will be a dedicated oyster menu.

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The restaurant will undergo an extensive redesign that shows off the original seventeenth century features of the building,