LUCKNAM PARKS' ROUX SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Our sous chef Hrishikesh Desai, has been named 2009 Roux Scholar. Hrishikesh , who works with the Michelin-starred chef Hywel Jones, won the title following a fierce cook-off in the kitchens of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in early April.
Michel Roux said: "Hrishikesh is someone who totally understands cooking, he has a natural gift, balancing superb organisation with flavour... (He) presented one of the best dishes we have seen, he was one of the most organised and steady chefs we have judged, with a perfect attitude and great skill. It is the first time I have spoken of a competitor this well."
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Harry Murray MBE Managing Director of Lucknam Park was awarded a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the 25 th Anniversary of the Cateys. There have been only 9 previous winners of this prestigious award and the first winner was Lord Forte
HOTEL CHEF OF THE YEAR
(under 250 covers)
Hywel Jones was awarded the Hotel Chef of the Year in November 2007 at the Hotel Catey awards
ANDREW HARPER'S HIDEAWAY REPORT
2007 Hideaway of the Year Grand Award.
RELAIS & CHATEAUX
Welcome Trophy 2007
A Member since 2001
One of only twenty five UK Members
VISIT BRITAIN
Visit Britain Award Five Star Gold Award
THE AA
Three Rosettes
Five Red Stars
MICHELIN
A Michelin Star
Red Hotel Four Turrets
CONDE NAST TRAVELLER MAGAZINE READERS' AWARDS
The Best UK Spa Hotel 1998
Top 10 Best UK Leisure Hotel
MEETINGS & INCENTIVE TRAVEL MAGAZINE READERS AWARDS
The Best UK Hotel 1999 Meetings Category
JOHANSENS
Most Excellent Country Hotel Award 2000
"Under the attentive eye of managing director Harry Murray (MBE no less), immaculately drilled staff are unfailingly thoughtful, friendly and dedicated. Nothing is too much trouble. The result is a luxury hotel with a homely feel."
Daily Mail 12th June 2006
"The emphasis at Lucknam is on quality rather than novelty with classic brand name treatments (Clarins facials, Thalgo Marine wraps, Aroma Therapeutics massages) all perfectly executed by highly skilled practitioners."
Daily Mail 12th June 2006
"Lucknam's truly unique amenity however is it's equestrian centre, encompassing an all weather arena and cross country course crested by the same firm that designed the much praised equestrian facilities at the Sydney Olympics."
Andrew Harpers Hideaway Report April 2006
"What strikes you about the food at Lucknam, every element of it, from the bread to the cheese board, is that nothing is left to chance. Everything looks like a sumptuous photo shoot, and thankfully, it all tastes as good as it looks."
The Bath Magazine Restaurant Review November 2005
"As a country house hotel, it is nearly faultless: Luxurious, individual, immaculately presented bedrooms; a fine restaurant with extensive wine list; and a fabulous 500 acre estate, which you can explore on foot or horseback."
Radio Times January 2005
