The Market Brasserie at InterContinental London – The O2 has announced the appointment of new Head Chef, Lalit Bisht.
With 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Lalit joins Executive Chef, Johan Rox and his team at the Market Brasserie from his Executive Chef position at Hilton Seychelles.
Lalit started his culinary journey in 1993 as a Commis Chef at the luxury 5-star Hyatt Regency New Delhi. Lalit’s career has taken him all over the world, from Borneo to Hawaii and Southern California, and he has cooked in some of London’s most prestigious hotels, including The Waldorf Hilton and Hilton London Green Park.
Lalit said: “I’m delighted to be joining the team at this innovative restaurant. I have worked as a chef in many incredible hotels all over the world, and for almost ten years I have made the UK my home and developed an extensive knowledge of British cuisine. I am very interested in exploring British flavours and giving them an exotic twist, and I’m looking forward to bringing exciting new recipes to Market Brasserie.”
Johan Rox, Executive Chef at InterContinental London – The O2, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Lalit to the Market Brasserie team. Lalit is an accomplished and admired chef with a fantastic breadth of experience, both from the UK and further afield. He joins Market Brasserie at an exciting time, and I look forward to working closely together to create innovative and inspiring dishes.”
Market Brasserie is a lively and interactive dining outlet that boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with views of London’s River Thames and Canary Wharf. The restaurant serves a selection of regionally sourced meats and fish from the British Isles as well as freshly baked bread and pastries.
InterContinental London – The O2 boasts 453 guestrooms, a luxury spa with 17m pool and 8 treatment rooms, as well as a collection of London’s finest destination inspired restaurants and bars, including the 3 AA Rosette Peninsula Restaurant, the unique Clipper Bar with its own exclusive gin, the rooftop Eighteen Sky Bar and the Meridian Lounge with a riverside terrace.