Calum Franklin to oversee evening menu at Harrods’ Georgian restaurant

During the day the Georgian will serve afternoon tea created by the in-house pâtisserie team led by executive pastry chef Markus Bohr. This will include new spins on classics such as the confit duck sandwich with orange marmalade on tomato bread; and pistachio, pear and cinnamon sablé Bréton.

A central piano will be played during the tea service while the evening entertainment will be inspired by the 1920s jazz age.

Ashley Saxton, director of restaurants and kitchens at Harrods, said: “While every dining space within Harrods has a rich history, few embody this more than the Georgian, which has been at the heart of high society dining since the Edwardian era. 

“Our challenge and opportunity as the custodians of this historic restaurant are to restore its vibrancy and secure its future for the next century. 

“By providing a world-class proposition through partners like Calum Franklin, we aim to blend the Georgian’s iconic charm with modern excellence and reaffirm its place as one of London’s most important dining destinations.”

Under Franklin, Holborn Dining Room won Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year at the 2018 Hotel Cateys. The following year, Franklin himself won Hotel Restaurant Chef of the Year.