APPETISERS
Five Star Kitchen Professional chefs from around the world are set to compete for the chance to run their own restaurant at The Langham in London as part of a new TV series for Netflix and British broadcaster Channel 4. Led by Michel Roux Jr – who oversees the hotel’s F&B offering – Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef will put contestants through their paces, with challenges designed to test both the culinary skill and business accumen required to survive in the world of five-star dining. Tasks will range from handling banquets and late-night room service to The Langham’s busy lunch service and an exclusive chef’s table. Spread across six episodes, the high-stakes competition will be judged by Roux alongside pastry supremo Ravneet Gill and restaurateur Mike Reid, with the winner set to take over an undisclosed venue within the hotel. The Langham’s current F&B offer includes Palm Court, The Wigmore and Artesian.
The Beauty of Epicurean Discovery
“The modern restaurant business is a dynamic and everevolving industry, fuelled by the exceptional talent and culinary expertise of professionals like Ravneet and Mike,” notes Roux. “Their deep knowledge and innovative approaches
Best known for creating immersive experiences that blur the lines between
to gastronomy bring a fresh perspective to the table. The three
performance and dining, Laila Gohar is proficient at producing art through the
of us share a passion for culinary excellence and eagerly
medium of food. Now, the New York-based artist and chef has joined forces
anticipate finding a potential trailblazing chef in this contest
with Marriott International as The Luxury Collection’s newest Global Explorer,
to grace the culinary scene at The Langham.”
marking the brand’s first epicurean collaboration and showcasing cultural discovery through food and drink. In her new role, Gohar has designed a barware collection that highlights global craft traditions that are rapidly disappearing, combining the arts of glassblowing, pottery, needlework and silversmithing. Inspired by the glamour of Parisian cocktail culture of the 1920s, as well as the Art Deco features of Prince de Galles, a hand-stitched cocktail napkin is paired with a champagne coupe mouth-blown by traditional glassmakers Lobmeyr. There’s also a saké cup and bamboo Oshibori tray that pay homage to centuries-old Japanese traditional crafts. Completing the collection is a martini glass and olive pick, which draw on Gohar’s time at SLS Hotel Beverly Hills, and the architects who have contributed to landmark projects in LA. The martini glass mirrors California’s Modernist style, while the olive pick is reminiscent of the wrought iron gate at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Ennis House. The collection is accompanied by complementary cocktail recipes that draw on her travels with the brand. “My favourite way to discover a destination is through the senses, and enjoying a meal or drink while travelling is an incredible way to learn about the local culture,” reveals Gohar. “Often the way a table or bar is set, and the objects used, are just as important as the food and beverage offerings themselves. I am thrilled to be working with The Luxury Collection to highlight the beauty of epicurean discovery and celebrate the local craftspeople that bring these experiences to life around the world.”
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