Raymond Blanc gathers former protégés for star-studded anniversary dinner

Sverisson, chef patron of Texture, joined Le Manoir in 2002 and was promoted to sous chef and, in 2005, head chef.

 

Jones (below, right) and Blin (centre) have each worked alongside Blanc for more than 20 years at the five-red-AA-star and two-Michelin-star property.

 

 

They're seven of a huge number of successful chefs who have learnt their trade in the kitchens of Le Manoir, with more than 30 going on to win Michelin stars in their own restaurants. Other protégés include:

• Heston Blumenthal (the Fat Duck)
• Marco Pierre White (Koffman & Mr Whites)
• Eric Chavot (Bob Bob Ricard)
• David Moore (Pied a Terre)
• Martin Burge (Farncombe Estate)
• Simon Haigh (Eden Hotel Collection)
• Elisha Carter (Roux at the Landau)
• JJ Goodman (London Cocktail Club)
• Aaron Patterson (Hambledon Hall)
• Paul Heathcote (Heathcote & Co)

 

"I really wanted to train, train, train," says Blanc, who credits his "values of provenance, a full year-round programme of development, looking after these young people, growing them and involving them in the detail" for his prolific development of highly-acclaimed chefs.

 

Each of the seven chefs will be rejoining the kitchen where they received their training to create a dish for the autumnal feast. Tickets are £345 per person including wine pairing and can be purchased here.
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