Cliveden House, in Berkshire, England Appoints Michelin-starred Andre Garrett as Executive Chef

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. August 19, 2013

August 19, 2013 - Cliveden House, the beloved English country house hotel and spa in Berkshire, has appointed Michelin-starred Andre Garrett as its new Executive Chef, starting in October. Garrett's appointment coincides with the opening of Cliveden's new restaurant (name still to come), replacing its existing Terrace Restaurant. Garrett joins after serving as Head Chef at Galvin at Windows Restaurant & Bar in London, where he was awarded his first Michelin star in 2010. The new restaurant will overlook the famous grounds of the National Trust property and place the property firmly back in the culinary heartland of England.

Andrew Stembridge, Managing Director of Cliveden House and its sister property Chewton Glen, said: "Our goal has always been to reestablish this iconic property as one of the very best hotels outside of London. Andre's appointment is a perfect match for our gastronomic aspirations."

Commenting on his appointment Andre Garrett said: "Ever since I was a young man starting out in this amazing trade, Cliveden was 'the place to be' outside of London. As soon as I visited, I knew that I wanted to be a part of this new era. I am really excited to be joining the team, launching the new restaurant, and placing Cliveden firmly back on the gastronomic map."

The addition of the new restaurant complements the recent unveiling of the property's completely renovated Spring Cottage, site of the infamous political scandal, the Profumo Affair, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

About Andre Garrett

Garrett was most recently Head Chef at Galvin at Windows restaurant in London, and his exceptional skills and talents have been developed over the past two decades in the hospitality industry. Career highlights include serving as Sous Chef at The Dining Room, an independent restaurant at the five-star Landmark Hotel before joining Chris Galvin in 2000 at the Orrery, where, after one year, he was promoted to Head Chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant in London's Marylebone. In 2002 Andre won the prestigious Roux Scholarship and took the opportunity to move and hone his culinary skills at the renowned Guy Savoy in Paris for a year. In 2006 he was appointed Head Chef of Galvin's then newly-launched Galvin at Windows.

About Cliveden House

The famed palatial estate turned five-star hotel, Cliveden House, is owned by the National Trust and operated under a long lease arrangement by the owners of Chewton Glen, Ian and Richard Livingstone. The main building was designed by Charles Barry, the chief architect of London's iconic Houses of Parliament. Imbued with a rich history, Cliveden was a playpen for denizens and guests the likes of Queen Victoria, Lord and Lady Astor, and Winston Churchill. Less than 45 minutes west of London and 20 minutes from London Heathrow Airport, the hotel has 38 rooms, including 15 spacious suites, a summerhouse by the Thames, boathouse and boats, heated pool, spa, and a range of sporting and leisure facilities. There is a palpable sense of history for this is a house that, for over 300 years, has been dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure, power, and politics.

Cliveden's sister hotel is Chewton Glen a five-red star privately-owned luxury country house hotel, located on the edge of the ancient New Forest National Park in Hampshire and just a few minutes' walk from sea. Chewton Glen has a world-class spa and leisure activities including a nine-hole par three golf-course, croquet lawn, indoor tennis center, and outdoor tennis courts. The hotel has 58 individually designed luxurious bedrooms and suites and 12 Treehouse Suites. It also has an internationally acclaimed restaurant Vetiver, together with private dining, banqueting, and modern meeting facilities.