Paris House, Bedfordshire’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, has been bought by its award winning head chef Phil Fanning. The stylish fine dining restaurant, set in 22 acres of stunning deer park on Duke of Bedford’s estate at Woburn, will be managed as a family business by Fanning and his wife Claire, backed by father-in-law and businessman Nik Millard.
Recently voted in the Top 100 of the UK’s best restaurants by review site Top Table, Paris House is a fine dining restaurant that blends modern culinary techniques with the finest seasonal produce, in a warm and friendly environment.
Phil Fanning joined Paris House in 2010 following a meteoric rise through the ranks. Starting his career as a finalist on the BBC’s Junior Masterchef as a young teenager in 1997, Phil went on to work at Danesfield House, The Compleat Angler and The Vanilla Pod. By 29, Fanning received an Acorn Award, which recognises future stars of the hospitality industry under 30.
Just three years after joining L’Ortolan restaurant as a junior chef de partie in 2007, he was appointed head chef of Paris House. Within a year Fanning had won a Michelin star, three AA rosettes and 5/10 in the Good Food Guide.
Formerly owned by the 10 in 8 Fine Dining Group and purchased following its recent liquidation, Paris House is located in elegant surroundings that are steeped in history.
Fanning and the team have preserved the building’s colourful heritage, whilst introducing a relaxed, stylish ambience, introducing varied menus carefully combining the finest local and seasonal produce with modern culinary techniques.
Fanning commented: “I have enjoyed three fantastic years as head chef at Paris House during which time the restaurant has won numerous awards including a Michelin Star. I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to own and run it as a family business and I am fortunate to be backed by a very talented and creative team. Together we look forward to further developing our menus and welcoming yet more customers through our doors.”
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