The World of Hospitality Issue 66 2025 | Page 21

CASE STUDY
New experiences at Palé Hall this autumn include: The Hearth Private Dining Room Palé Hall Hotel has recently launched The Hearth private dining room, offering a warm, elegant setting for intimate gatherings, complete with a Chef’ s Station and dedicated sommelier service. Once the working kitchen of the original 1871 house, the space has been transformed into a refined dining room, retaining its original cast iron hearth and now reimagined with bespoke wallpaper created exclusively by Liberty James Studio. The Hearth by Candlelight event series will see Head Chef Ed Marsh host just eight guests for an intimate multi-course tasting menu each season, showcasing seasonal produce from the estate’ s gardens and sharing the stories behind each dish.
The Wine Cellar The newly opened Wine Cellar at Palé Hall is a sleek, subterranean sanctuary, its shelves lined with rare vintages and fine labels from across the globe, including standout bottles from celebrated Welsh vineyards. Curated by the hotel’ s sommelier, this elegant space hosts guided wine tastings, indulgent wine-and-cheese evenings, and exclusive experiences for devoted wine lovers. Each gathering is complemented by artisan Welsh cheeses and locally sourced charcuterie, enjoyed within the intimate glow of the cellar’ s atmospheric stone walls.
Pottery & Art Studio The hotel’ s Fine Art & Antiques Studio now houses the Pottery Studio, where ceramicist-in-residence Jo-Anna Duncalf leads small, mindful workshops. Guests can work at the wheel or by hand to shape, decorate and glaze their own pieces, with colour palettes inspired by the surrounding gardens. The tranquil setting offers creative inspiration at every turn, and each session concludes with a seasonal lunch prepared by the hotel’ s chefs.
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