The World of Hospitality Issue 14 2016 | Page 4

4 industry news the World Of Hospitality Industry News 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