The Ultimate Gourmet Staycation: Fairmont Windsor Park

 – Restaurant & Bar Concepts and Exclusive Chef Recommendations Revealed Ahead of Summer 2021 Opening – 

London, 6th May 2021 – Set to open in summer 2021, the highly-anticipated Fairmont Windsor Park is a grand and indulgent English countryside hotel located on the edge of Windsor Great Park, surrounded by 40 acres of open gardens. Home to seven delectable restaurants and bars in its grounds – spanning British speciality dining, Middle East and European fusion concepts, a quaint afternoon tea lounge and even a wellness café – Fairmont Windsor Park is the ultimate location for a gourmet staycation this year. Whether guests are looking for the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion in style, an intimate setting to taste experimental dishes or a wellness space that serves nutritious yet delicious options, this luxurious new hotel has something to suit all tastes.

With a passion for delivering excellence alongside authenticity, the senior culinary team at Fairmont Windsor Park, led by Executive Head Chef, Mark Brega, will add their passion, personality and expertise to every dish and reveal their top recommendations below.

1215 at Fairmont Windsor Park

With a key focus on speciality dining and honouring local produce, 1215 is set on Fairmont Windsor Park’s south lawn overlooking the private terrace and manicured gardens. An intimate setting for celebrating special occasions, 1215 will serve authentic, high-quality British cuisine, using only the finest locally grown produce from The Royal Farms, Windsor artisans and the hotel’s vegetable and herb gardens. As well as a carefully considered menu with wellbeing at the heart of every dish, Head Chef Luke Fouracre and the Head Sommelier will offer private masterclasses. Steeped in history, the restaurant obtains its name from the Magna Carta – one of the most important documents in history – which was signed nearby in the grounds of Runnymede in the year 1215.

Located adjacent to the restaurant, 1215 Bar invites guests to enjoy an exquisite mix of sparkling wines, Champagnes and an extensive fine wine list, served from a striking bar overlooking the south lawn.

Luke Fouracre, 1215 Head Chef recommends: ‘Windsor Estate Venison, smoked in hay, celeriac, black pudding and pickled blackberries’ – “This is my favourite dish on the 1215 menu, it marries the richness of the venison with sharp pickled blackberries (a method of preservation I utilise a lot to make the most of the seasons) accompanied by the earthy celeriac purée and the hearty texture of the black pudding, to create a well-balanced dish that celebrates British cuisine.”

MOREISH & Schroders’ Botanicals Bar

Guests are invited to head to MOREISH to taste tantalising breakfasts and lunches with a ‘moreish twist’ by day, and exquisite European and Middle Eastern fusion dishes by night. Using ingredients from The Royal Farms and local Windsor Artisans, all dishes at MOREISH will be prepared by a team of expert chefs in an open theatre kitchen led by Head Chef Matyas Rigo, in a welcoming environment perfect for socialising with friends and family. Matyas will also host a series of interactive masterclasses for guests at MOREISH.

Matyas Rigo, Head Chef of MOREISH recommends: Aubergine Textures – “This is one of my signature dishes inspired by my mother’s aubergine salad resembling Baba Ghanoush – a real childhood favourite. Aubergine is my favourite vegetable and I wanted to create a dish that took advantage of its versatility, to craft something unique and delicious.”

Mark Brega, Executive Head Chef recommends: Schroders’ Spiced Gin Cured Scottish Salmon with spice infused lemon curd, dill compressed cucumber, samphire, sea fennel, pumpernickel crumb’ – “This is a wonderfully light and balanced dish bringing together the warmth of the spiced gin, the delicately cured salmon, sharp citrus taste and salty sea herbs, best enjoyed with a light Sancerre or white Pinot Noir. We wanted to design a dish that takes inspiration from a classic like gravadlax (a Scandinavian-style Salmon), combined with gin from our bespoke Schroder’s Botanicals Bar, to connect both the restaurant and bar concepts.”

Located inside MOREISH, Schroders’ Botanicals Bar will serve a wide range of local and international gins from world-renowned brands and passionate botanists. Inviting guests to experience new, tempting flavours, in-house mixologists will also offer gin masterclasses, including premium tastings and cocktail-making classes. For early risers, the bar will serve a selection of fresh fruit smoothies and juices, designed to help guests begin their day with a health boost.

Orchid Tea Room

A calming yet opulent lounge with expert service and guests’ comfort at the heart of the experience, the Orchid Tea Room is the perfect place to enjoy a regal afternoon tea. Guests are invited to savour handmade creations from the expert Pâtisserie and Chocolatier team, spearheaded by Pastry Sous Chef, Swapnil Sawant, alongside a world-class tea selection and fine Champagne. Named after the original owners of the mansion who collected orchids from around the world, the bespoke crockery used is inspired by the delicate beauty of these flowers and the fragility of the environment.

Swapnil Sawant, Pastry Sous Chef recommends: ‘Strawberry and Pistachio Roly Poly’ – “A charming childhood dish originating from the 19^th century, I was inspired by this traditional British dessert to create a roly poly with a twist. This decadent and delicious dessert will consist of a pistachio ‘jaconde’ sponge rolled with strawberry jam and yuzu gel piped in the centre, finished with a chopped pistachio garnish.”

The Library Club

One of the most stylish and charming spots of the hotel, The Library Club is inspired by the library in the previous mansion and obtains many authentic features such as beautiful oak details and a Renaissance-style fireplace. Rich in personality, The Library Club boasts the ideal setting for meetings and private events during the day, and a selection of classic cocktails by expert mixologists, Champagne, fine wine, whiskies, brandies and cold beverages are served in the evening.

Greens Café

Located inside the Fairmont Spa & Wellness area, Greens Café is a wellbeing restaurant welcoming a private and casual post-spa experience in a relaxing yet sociable environment. Guests can choose between a wide selection of freshly made salads and snacks or opt for a personalised menu prepared by the hotel’s dedicated wellbeing chef, tailored to the health needs of the individual guest.

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About Fairmont Windsor Park 

Scheduled to open later this year, Fairmont Windsor Park will offer over 200 elegant bedrooms and suites including the Royal Suite with a private entrance and access to a private wing in the spa and wellness area. The hotel will have 15 meeting rooms including an 800 sqm pillar free ballroom and spa and wellness facilities spread out over 2,500 sqm. Set in approximately 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens adjacent to Windsor Great Park and The Savill Garden, this remarkable hotel promises to be a game-changer in the UK luxury hotel market and will have a strong focus on wellness together with a fantastic food and beverage offering including a tea lounge, specialty dining restaurant, champagne bar, gin bar and an all-day dining restaurant. Fairmont Windsor Park is owned by the Arora Group and will be operated in partnership with Accor and their Fairmont brand. For further information please visit www.fairmont-windsorpark.com – @fairmontWP

About Fairmont

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated, and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are but a few of these iconic luxury hotels, forever linked to the special places where they reside. Famous for its engaging service, grand public spaces, locally inspired cuisine and celebrated bars and lounges, Fairmont promises a special brand of thoughtful luxury that will be remembered long after any visit. With a worldwide portfolio of more than 80 hotels, Fairmont also takes great pride in its deep community roots and leadership in sustainability. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,000 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.

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The Arora Group

The Arora Group is a successful UK-focused private group of companies, which leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction and hotel divisions to its strategic advantage. Since 1999, the Group has built its standing through meticulously managing projects from inception to delivery and beyond. Today, it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of flagship assets across the nation’s key business locations, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised brands to deliver consistently high service levels and sustainable growth.  For further information please visit www.thearoragroup.com – @Arora_Group