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Lucknam Parks' Roux Scholarship Winner
Our sous chef Hrishikesh Desai, has been named 2009 Roux Scholar. Hriskesh, 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.
The announcement was made by Albert Roux at a Champagne reception after to cook-off. Hrishikesh commented: "The Roux Scholarship is THE competition as far as I'm concerned and I've entered before but failed to reach the finals. I am so relieved to have managed to win after just one attempt at the final."
Hrishikesh, who credited Hywel Jones as being the "driving force" behind his recent career, and his fellow competitors were judged by Albert, Michel, Michel Junior and Alain Roux, Heston Blumenthal, Andrew Fairlie (the first winner of the Roux Scholarship title), David Nicholls, Gary Rhodes, Brian Turner and guest judge, Bloomberg food critic Richard Vines.
Competitors were asked to cook brill cherubin, from Larousse Gastronomique, along with spinach croquettes in two hours. Michel Roux said: "This was a dish that demanded very precise organisation, technique and preparation. Hrishikesh is someone who totally understands cooking, he has a natural gift, balancing superb organisation with flavour. His dish was beautifully cooked - he is a very clear winner, from six high quality finalists."
He added: "Hrishikesh 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."
Among the prizes Hrishikesh will receive is a three month stage at three-Michelin-starred restaurant, £5,000 courtesy of the Savoy Educational Trust to be used to enhance his education, a week's paid work experience in New York, courtesy of Restaurant Associates, an expenses-paid trip to Champagne Gosset in Ay and a trip to visit the Caffe Musetti roasting factory in Milan.
The other five finalists received £1,000 to further their education from the Savoy Educational Trust and a day's butchery course from Fairfax Meadows, among other things.
Brasserie Lunch Offer
Our Brasserie is now offering a set 2 course lunch for £16 per person. What better way to sample some of the wonderful food available at Lucknam Park.
Please call to make a reservation on 01225 742 777.
New Spa
Our new luxury spa opened in November and we have already received some wonderful reviews in the local and national press.
The spa is an exciting fusion of contemporary design with the very finest facilities and exclusive treatments from Anne Semonin and Carita Paris. The new facilities features a 20m heated pool, indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool, Thermal cabins, experience showers & superbly equipped fitness Suite. Treatments are conducted in our 9 state of the art treatment rooms including 2 deluxe suites and one double treatment room. We also offer a Hairdressing salon and Spa boutique.
Get the New Year off to the perfect start with a relaxing Spa day. We have several different options that incorporate treatments with the use of all the facilities and a lovely lunch served in the Brasserie. Give the Spa team a call to discuss the options and to make a reservation.
Spa membership is still available with different options to suit all users with an annual membership starting from only £1100.00.
Incorporated within the Spa is the new stylish Brasserie. The menu has been created under the watchful eye of Head Chef Hywel Jones, the Brasserie provides a perfect alternative to the Park Restaurant and showcases produce from the finest local suppliers. All day menus are available 7 days per week. The Brasserie is open to the general public to enjoy the stylish relaxed dining with an open kitchen featuring a wood fired oven.
Our staff are happy to assist in any way possible, call today to book treatments, personal fitness assessments, tennis coaching or with any general questions you may have. 01225 742 777
Refurbishment
2008 Has been a very busy period not only with the building of the new spa. We have refurbished the Park Restaurant earlier in the year and have continued our program of bedroom refurbishment. Our two Grand Master Suites have been completely redeveloped including the most amazing new marble bathrooms along with new furniture and sumptuous soft furnishings. This program has also seen the refurbishment of 6 other rooms and suites all receiving significant upgrades.
To complement this, our leisure facilities have equally benefited. The Equestrian Centre has had new stables installed for the 30 horses we have on the Estate. Our tennis courts have been resurfaced with the latest all weather artificial surface and we have built a new 5 a-side all weather artificial surfaced football pitch all to enhance our guests stay.
To find out more and to make a reservation please call the hotel on 01225 742 777.
Gift Vouchers
The perfect gift all year round is a Lucknam Park gift voucher. We have gift vouchers to suite any budget or taste, these are available on-line, over the phone or in person and come beautifully boxed delivered to your door.
