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Hospitality Net
3 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Michael Caines' Lympstone Manor To Join The Stafford Collection
Following the recent appointment of Michael Caines MBE as Culinary Strategist at The Stafford London, the Stafford Collection is delighted to announce that Lympstone Manor—Caines' acclaimed hotel, restaurant, and vineyard in Devon, and a member of Relais & Châteaux—will be joining the group as an associate member. Lympstone Manor will now sit proudly alongside The Stafford London and Norma, further enriching the Collection's esteemed portfolio with its award-winning hospitality and culinary excellence. We are delighted to welcome Lympstone Manor to the collection. Michael and his exceptional team embody the same commitment to excellence, individuality, and warm hospitality that defines our collection, especially The Stafford London. This partnership marks an exciting chapter, and I look forward to future collaborations built on shared expertise and a mutual passion for exceptional hospitality. John McLean, Managing Director of the Stafford Collection Michael Caines' new venture as Culinary Strategist, overseeing all food and beverage across The Stafford London, marks his very first venture into London. The Game Bird restaurant within the hotel is set to adopt a new name and identity that will reflect Michael's renowned cuisine, personality and embody the spirit of the Stafford. Launching this autumn, the menu will showcase signature dishes from Michael Caines, reflecting his passion for terroir cuisine that celebrates the finest ingredients from across the British Isles. Championing seasonality, sustainability, and biodiversity, each dish is designed to evolve with the rhythm of the land. Michael Caines, one of Britain's most celebrated and acclaimed Michelin-starred chefs, comments, Joining The Stafford Collection as an associate member is an exciting new Chapter for Lympstone Manor. This partnership opens the door for our guests to enjoy a journey from coast to city, discovering exceptional dining and hospitality along the way. I'm particularly excited about the new direction for the restaurant at the Stafford, which will embrace a refreshed concept inspired by London's dynamic culinary scene. Expect a more defined dining experience that reflects the terroir-driven philosophy at the heart of all my cooking. This collaboration will also see the launch of a new City to Coast accommodation package where guests can enjoy a stay at both The Stafford London and Lympstone Manor. This new offer invites guests to travel from the heart of London St James's to the beautiful Devon coastline, with quality food exploration at the heart of the bookable experience. This partnership marks a major milestone for both the Stafford Collection and Lympstone Manor, combining their commitment to excellence and innovation. Together, this collaboration brings a fresh perspective to London's dining scene and offers guests a seamless blend of city sophistication and coastal charm. About The Stafford London Tucked away in historic St James's, The Stafford London has been a haven of curated luxury since 1912. Combining historic charm with modern elegance, the hotel features 106 uniquely designed bedrooms and suites across the Main House, the all-suite modern Mews building, and the historic Carriage House. Dining options at The Stafford include four elegant private dining rooms, unique 400-year-old Wine Cellar, The Game Bird restaurant with a la carte options and award-winning afternoon tea, and The American Bar, famed for its eclectic décor and cocktails. The Stafford London is steeped in history and character, from the 400-year-old working Wine Cellars with underground corridors to St James's Palace, to the beautiful, restored, country-chic Carriage House rooms and suites, once serving as stables to 18th century nobility. Over the hotel's long and storied history, it has hosted a collection of colorful characters from Nancy Wake, a former spy and rebellious heroine of the French Resistance, to the Queen Mother herself. The Stafford London is a residence like no other, welcoming guests looking for a luxurious London experience that is truly original. Most recently, The Stafford London received a 4-star rating in the 2025 and 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Star Award. The Stafford London has also been recognized in the Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers' Choice Awards 2024, as one of the top 25 hotels in London, and in the 2024 Afternoon Tea Awards where they gained an 'Award of Excellence'. Website: About Lympstone Manor Hotel Lympstone Manor above all is the vision of Chef Owner Michael Caines MBE and a realization of a long-awaited dream. Through his inspiration and drive, the Grade II listed Georgian manor house has been imaginatively restored into a luxury country house hotel for the 21st Century. The hotel first opened its doors in 2017, on the foreshore of the tranquil Exe Estuary. Today the hotel has 21 individually designed bedrooms and suites and six woodland-setting Shepherd Huts, accompanied by a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant serving Michael's renowned cuisine. There is also a casual dining restaurant at the Pool House, alongside an outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis court. The vineyard sits within the heart of the grounds with 17,500 vines and produces award winning single vineyard status wines. Lympstone Manor holds Two Keys, in the Michelin Hotel Awards, a Michelin star and 5 AA Rosettes. About the Stafford Collection The Stafford Collection is an independently owned portfolio of luxury properties in the UK, each offering exceptional hospitality and unparalleled experiences. The portfolio includes The Stafford London, one of the finest luxury hotels in the capital; Lympstone Manor, a luxury country house hotel for the 21st Century, on the foreshore of the tranquil Exe Estuary; and Norma, a contemporary and vibrant restaurant which is inspired by the food and culture of Sicily. Website:
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Cockroaches found at luxury hotel with top restaurant once owned by celebrity chef - as food inspectors say pests have been an issue 'for at least a year'
A Michelin chef's former restaurant has had a problem with cockroaches, a food hygiene inspection has revealed. The ABode Canterbury hotel used to be run by celebrity chef Michael Caines, who was trained under cooking greats like Raymond Blanc and Bernard Loiseua. But since the former-Chef of the Year stepped away ten years ago the four-star venue is now in need of a deep clean 'from top to bottom'. The pests were found in several traps laid out in the basement and another was discovered floating in a pool of water in the kitchen. The critters had been 'active in the premises for at least a year', hotel logs revealed. Cockroaches can spread dangerous diseases like E. Coli, Salmonella and dysentery as well parasitic worms. Rooms at the hotel cost up to nearly £500-a-night and is respected for its high-end food and chic interiors. The luxury chain however scored two out of five in their hygiene rating after an assessment of the kitchen and food storage areas in March. Bosses are said to have already made changes and are waiting for a formal inspection in the coming weeks, it was reported by KentOnline. 'I note you have a treatment plan in place. However, cleaning requires your attention, and after several deep cleans and a complaint highlighting concerns about cleaning, I was still able to see numerous areas of improvement required to cleaning within the kitchen,' the report said. Better cleaning was required in the inspected areas, under food prep tables and appliances - like the fridge, sandwich press, coffee machine and kitchen knives. Disused equipment will also need to be replaced or repaired to minimise the spread of contamination. 'Carry out a deep clean from top to bottom, and continue to work with your pest control operator,' the report added. 'Ensure you deep clean and maintain all areas within your premises where food is stored and handled immediately.' The report noticed several other food safety slip-ups, like the 'the chef wearing his cloth over his shoulder several times' which can risk contamination and incorrectly stored food. ABode said: 'Having held a five-star food hygiene rating for many years, the rating at ABode Canterbury has been lowered to two stars during a recent inspection, indicating some improvements were required. 'These improvements have already been put in place and an interim informal visit has indicated that the local authority is satisfied with standards throughout the hotel. 'A formal inspection is due within the coming weeks and the hotel is looking forward to this, in order to reinstate its rating.' Mr Caines, who lost his right arm in a car accident in 1994, currently runs the Lympstone Manor hotel near Exeter and Exmouth which has one Michelin star. He had previously been a partner in the Royal Clarence Hotel, Exeter - which boasted its own vineyard that produced a house champgne-method sparkling wine - before the luxury boutique hotel was shut down in 2016 after a devastating fire. It was this business partnership with Andrew Brownswrd that went on to the pair setting up the ABode Hotels, with five locations across the UK.
BBC News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
New festival to celebrate Jersey food
A new festival is set to take place which will celebrate food in Jersey. The Delicious Jersey Food Festival will run at Weighbridge Place, St Helier on Saturday and Sunday. There will be pop-up restaurants, Jersey musicians, a farmers' market and live cooking and Marcus Calvani, co-chief executive officers of the Jersey Hospitality Association, said the event was being held to "honour the passionate people behind Jersey's food culture". 'Magnificent celebration' The event is sponsored by the Government of Jersey and Jersey Electricity and entry is star chef Michael Caines will hold a live question and answer session at 10:00 BST on and TV chef Steven Lamb will host the demonstration and Mrs Calvani added: "With all the chefs, producers and artisans here in one place, it will be a truly magnificent celebration of Jersey food."
