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Pastry Wins for Le Manoir Chefs at Hotelympia

It is with great pleasure that we announce the achievements of Le Manoir's pastry chefs in winning two gold medals at Hotelympia 2010.
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Raymond Blanc Celebrates a Return To His First Love With a New Cookery Series

February 2010: Raymond Blanc is returning to our screens with Kitchen Secrets. His new series sees the self-taught Michelin-starred chef and star of The Restaurant return to his first love… cooking.
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Raymond Blanc and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons reach out to local and national charities

February 2010: Raymond Blanc and Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons have reached out to local and national charities in the UK to help those in need and give them the kick start for 2010 that they so richly deserve.
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New Head Tutor for The Raymond Blanc Cookery School

2 February 2010: Raymond Blanc has appointed Mark Peregrine as head tutor of The Raymond Blanc Cookery School. Peregrine brings over 30 years of experience to the role.
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Sainsbury's Magazine announces 'Chef of the Decade'

11 January 2010: Sainsbury's Magazine publishes the results of a reader poll to find the Chef of the Decade. The winner is Heston Blumenthal with Raymond Blanc and Gordon Ramsay as runners up.
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Le Manoir is runner-up for the Rémy Martin X.O. Excellence Award 2010

12 January 2010: Today sees the publication of the results of the annual survey for the publication of Harden's UK Restaurant Guide 2010 in association with Rémy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac.
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Winners of the 2009 "Français of the Year" Awards Unveiled

London, 17 December 2009 – The winners of the third edition of the "Français of the Year" awards are announced today at an exclusive awards ceremony.
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Le Manoir wins Condé Nast Johanssens Most Excellent Restaurant Award

10 November 2009: Last night, Philip Newman-Hall was honoured to accept the Condé Nast Johansens Award for The Most Excellent Restaurant 2010.
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National Restaurant Awards

15 October 2009: At the glittering National Restaurant Awards, Philip Newman-Hall, Director/General Manager and Gary Jones, Executive Head Chef collected the coveted Front of House Award.
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Lifetime Achievement Award from AA

28 September 2009: Raymond Blanc was honoured at the AA Hospitality Awards 2009 – 2010 last night where he received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Le Petit Rapporteur

Browse the new Autumn/Winter edition of Le Petit Rapporteur.
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New Collection of Suites

25 years on and we continue to reinvest heavily into this beautiful and beloved house, striving to create the most comfortable and homely retreat for you, its guests.
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Zagat Awards Le Manoir Top Honour

9 September 2009: Yesterday, the founders of the Zagat Survey, Tim and Nina Zagat presented Philip Newman-Hall, Director and General Manager of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons the number one spot for service.
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Condé Nast Readers Vote Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons as Tip Top

3 September 2009: Le Manoir is honoured by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller, receiving the runner up award in the UK Leisure Hotels category.
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Philip Newman-Hall joins Le Manoir as Director/General Manager

Raymond Blanc and Orient-Express Hotels have reappointed Philip Newman-Hall as Director/General Manager of Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons.
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25th Anniversary of Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons

2009 is a stellar year for Raymond Blanc OBE as he celebrates the silver anniversary of Le Manoir - the 15th century manor house, which the Chef Patron has passionately looked after for 25 years, fulfilling a personal vision.
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'Favourite Independent Restaurant' Award

24th Feb 09: Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, was awarded ‘Favourite Independent Restaurant’ by Good Housekeeping readers last night at the Good Housekeeping Awards.
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Lifetime Achievement Award

20th Jan 09: At the glittering Tatler Restaurant Awards, Raymond Blanc OBE and chef-patron of the two Michelin starred Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, was honoured with the "Lifetime Achievement".
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Seasons Magazine

Seasons Magazine is a look at the enjoyment of natural and seasonal ingredients which, when appreciated, help us to create superb dishes whilst gaining confidence in our ability as masters in our own kitchens.
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Features & Offers

Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates

Treat someone special to the luxury of Le Manoir with our wide range of Gift Certificates. More »

2010 Calendar of Events

2010 Calendar of Events

Treat yourself or surprise friends and family with tickets to one of Le Manoir's fabulous 2010 events. More »

Midweek Break

Midweek Break

Enjoy an evening of indulgence and luxury with dinner and overnight stay at Le Manoir. More »

Weddings at Le Manoir

Weddings at Le Manoir

Le Manoir is a truly romantic house, making it the perfect setting to celebrate your wedding day. More »

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