FOOD & DRINK
PRÉVOST : LEE CLARKE ’ S PETERBOROUGH RESTAURANT FINDS A NEW HOME IN THE HAYCOCK MANOR HOTEL
Prévost , the fine dining restaurant serving progressive modern British cuisine , is re-opening in its new home , the historic Haycock Manor Hotel
Guests of Prévost will be greeted with a welcome drink and snacks at the chef ’ s table in front of the open kitchen before moving to their table in the redesigned 40-seater glass-panelled orangery .
Prevost is now housed in the stunning orangery overlooking one of the restored landscaped gardens and its new walled kitchen garden . The restaurant occupies part of the multi-million-pound restoration of the magnificent Grade II * listed buildings at the Haycock Manor Hotel , Cambridgeshire .
Peterborough locals will already be familiar with the restaurant , as Executive Chef Lee Clarke first launched Prévost in the city in April 2016 . It quickly gained huge respect amongst customers and critics alike , receiving recognition from Michelin , The Good Food Guide and Harden ’ s . Lee is well known for his imaginative creations which form the signature ‘ tasting ’ menus . Now his highly skilled brigade includes Head Chef Sam Nash who previously spent six years honing his skills at the Michelin starred L ’ Enclume in Cumbria with Simon Rogan .
Together the team are committed to elevating Prevost to sit amongst the finest in the country and to create a truly unique dining experience .
The new vision at the Haycock , with is striving to compete with the very best , has therefore proved such a great fit for Prevost . General Manager Tom Wortley says , “ fine dining should be an amazing gastronomic delight but we want to combine that with a relaxed sense of fun . Elegance with playfulness - that ’ s the combination we are looking to create and Prevost fits with that perfectly .
They select a tasting of either five courses (£ 65 ) or eight courses (£ 85 ) and each comprise seasonal dishes using ingredients from meticulously sourced artisan producers and of course produce grown in the hotel ’ s kitchen garden . Example dishes include Carrot tartar , white chocolate and Petrossian Royal Osetra caviar ; Norfolk quail , pork jowl , morel and peas and a signature pre-dessert course : the Prévost lime honey pot .
To compliment the food , sommelier Elena Serban has created a unique , eclectic wine list . The amazing English sparkling wine , Gusbourne , sits alongside the best Champagnes , together with a fantastic selection of organic wines and sake which complement her choice of the world ’ s best . Elena grew up and trained in Romania , but her extensive experience includes the Japanese powerhouse Hakkasan , where she extended her knowledge and love of sake .
Discussing the new opening Lee Clarke said : “ Since opening Prévost in 2016 we ’ ve really come a long way . I ’ m so proud of our accolades but most importantly , I love our loyal customer base . The revitalisation of the Haycock Manor Hotel has provided me , with my expanded team , the opportunity to re-design and elevate what we offer to a whole new level . We are looking forward to providing a unique experience for those loyal clients as well as seeing many new clients discover and enjoy what we do . We have such an amazing , beautiful space together with an amazing new state of the art kitchen so we can ’ t wait to be sharing it with them .”
Prévost and the Haycock Manor Hotel will be opening on the 22 June 2021 .
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30 The Art of Luxury Issue 47 2021