Amandine Chaignot has been appointed Executive Chef for Rosewood London and will begin her journey at one of the capital’s ultra-luxury hotels in mid-January 2015.
Not long after undertaking a postgraduate degree in pharmaceutical studies, Amandine realised that her interests lay in cooking and promptly decided to change her career path. Consequently, she immersed herself in a rigorous training course at École Grégoire-Ferrandi, one of France’s professional culinary schools.
Amandine set her sights high and has worked her way up quickly through the ranks, establishing herself as one of the very few women to take the helm at some of the most highly regarded Parisian kitchens. She has worked in a number of world-renowned restaurants and alongside some of the greatest chefs in France, including at HôtelPlaza Athénée with Alain Ducasse and Jean-François Piège (2001-04), Le Bristol with Eric Frechon (2004-2007), Le Meurice with Yannick Allno and Philippe Mille (2008-2010), and second to Christopher Hache at Hôtel de Crillon (2010-2012). Most recently, Amandine was Executive Chef at the renowned Hôtel Raphael, Paris (2012-2014).
Amandine defines her modern French cooking style as ‘fresh, generous and real’ while respecting the great traditions of French cuisine and meticulous technique in which she was trained. She will oversee the kitchens and menus throughout Rosewood London, with particular emphasis on The Mirror Room.
“I am both proud and excited to join the Rosewood London team” enthused Amandine. “There is a great, positive energy within the hotel and I strongly believe that London is one of the world’s most exciting culinary destinations.”
About Rosewood London
Rosewood London, centrally located in the heart of London on High Holborn and housed in the original headquarters of the Pearl Assurance Company, showcases a sensitive renovation of the 1914 Edwardian, Grade II-listed building. Combining English heritage with contemporary sophistication, the retained Belle Époque architectural features include the original carriageway entrance to the grand courtyard and a spectacular Pavonazzo marble staircase which rises over seven storeys. The hotel has the feel of a stylish London residence and offers 262 guestrooms and 44 suites including the Grand Manor House Wing, an exclusive six-bedroom suite with its own postcode. Tony Chi and Associates created the interiors of the public areas including 11 event spaces and the Mirror Room, the hotel’s elegantly social dining room. Rosewood London features a Sense® spa, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® signature spa brand and fitness suite. The Martin Brudnizki-designed Holborn Dining Room, with outdoor terrace, and Scarfes Bar have their own entrance onto High Holborn.
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