26 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
NORMA
The Stafford London to open Sicilian-inspired
restaurant Norma this summer
The Stafford London will be launching its first
independent restaurant project this summer
under the direction of The Stafford’s Culinary
Director Ben Tish. Norma will be inspired by
the food and culture of Sicily with particular
emphasis on the Moorish influences on the
Island’s cuisine.
Norma will be contemporary and provocative,
whilst embodying the celebrated old-school
Italian hospitality and charm. It will take
inspiration from the grand café culture
found in Sicily, the largest island in the
Mediterranean Sea and celebrate the richly
influenced cuisine of the Island. This includes
Moorish ingredients and produce, a style of
cuisine in which Ben is well versed following
his time with the Salt Yard group.
The new restaurant will be housed in a
converted characterful townhouse on
Charlotte Street, split across three floors:
the bottom two will be dedicated to the
restaurant and a first-floor cocktail bar with
the top floor a private dining space. There
will also be a crudo bar at the entrance of
Norma, serving up the freshest seasonal raw
seafood, dressed in delicious olive oils and
other flavourings.
The main menu will feature modern Sicilian-
inspired dishes using seasonal Italian and
British produce, from a selection of anti-pasti
and pastas, to larger grilled meat and fish
dishes. Upstairs in the private dining room,
guests can order large family-style sharing
dishes including whole fish and platters of
seasonal vegetables. The restaurant will offer
all day dining, serving food until 10.30pm.
The Stafford London’s General Manager,
Stuart Procter said: “We are delighted to
be launching Norma in the vibrant area of
Charlotte Street, following the successful
launch of The Game Bird in 2017 and the
relaunch of our renowned American Bar
in 2018. Norma will be a great addition to
the already strong restaurant offering at
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The Stafford and we are looking forward to
bringing the exceptional levels of service for
which we are already known, to a brand-new
concept and location.”
Speaking about the new restaurant,
Executive Chef, Ben Tish, added: “I'm
really excited about launching Norma with
The Stafford team, as it’s a concept I'm
passionate about and have been working on
for a while. I'm intrigued by Sicily and the
Moorish influences found in its culture and
architecture, and Norma has been inspired
by much time eating and drinking though this
part of the world.”
Norma is due to open this summer, further
details to follow.
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