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Sofitel London Gatwick
Partner with No.1 Lounges
to Launch New Park, Rest
& Fly Initiative
Shangri-La Hotel, at The Shard, London
announce new executive chef and
launch of chef’s market table
T
o celebrate the arrival of Chef Gareth Bowen, the new
Executive Chef at Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, the hotel
has added a stylish Chef ’s Market Table in the hotel’s TĪNG
Restaurant on Level 35. Chef Bowen will offer a seasonal four
course menu at the new table championing fine local ingredients
and cooking in tune with the seasons, with fresh produce chosen
from Borough Market that day.
With over 25 years of culinary expertise in fine dining and some of
the world’s most iconic 5* hotels, Gareth Bowen joins Shangri-La
Hotel, At The Shard, London as Executive Chef, leading a brigade of
70. Chef Bowen now oversees the hotel’s three unique wining and
dining venues, including LANG, an artisan deli and patisserie on
the ground floor, TING Restaurant and Lounge on Level 35, that
offers a sumptuous array of locally inspired, Modern British dishes
with an Asian touch using ingredients sourced from the nearby
Borough market, and the fabulous GONG bar on level 52.
The three AA Rosette-winning chef joins Shangri-La Hotel, At
The Shard from London Marriott County Hall where, as a cluster
executive chef, he oversaw the new restaurant concepts, menu’s and
openings of twelve of Marriott’s London hotels including London
Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel
London and the London Edition.
“I’m very honoured to be joining such an esteemed brand,
associated with high standards of service and quality” says Chef
Bowen of his new appointment. “The dedication and commitment
to local produce are very inspirational and akin to my own
philosophies and I can’t wait to make my mark”.
Chef ’s Market Table is available for lunch or dinner with a
personalized seasonal menu, including welcome drinks and
canapés plus four courses with wine pairing hosted by one of
TĪNG’s culinary artisans. The host will provide diners (groups of
up to eight) with insider knowledge on ingredients, methods and
recipes throughout each course. Priced at £125 per guest including
wine pairing.
Guests may also take advantage of the ‘At the Market with Chef ’
offer, an interactive stay including a bespoke shopping trip to
Borough Market, a personalized five-course dinner prepared
with ingredients chosen at the market stalls, a classic Champagne
Afternoon Tea and a personalized apron from £475 per room, per
night.
Sofitel London Gatwick, the only premium
hotel directly linked to the North
Terminal at London Gatwick Airport, has
launched new Park, Rest & Fly packages
in association with award-winning lounge
operator No1 Lounges. The packages will let
guests travel through the airport with extra
ease, speed and comfort.
The 4, 8 and 15 day packages include
overnight accommodation at the luxury
Sofitel London Gatwick, secure parking in
one of the 565 onsite spaces at the hotel, fast
track access through Gatwick’s Premium
Security Lane and entry to No1’s stylish
airport lounges located in the North and
South Terminal. No1’s loft-inspired My
Lounge, located in the North Terminal, is
also included in the partnership and offers
guests a more relaxed, informal setting.
General Manager, James Berry, commented
on the partnership: “We are delighted
to be working in conj V