03 Jun 2013
(London) Dorchester Collection's luxury Mayfair hotel's The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane have revealed that for the first time in Europe, its two celebrated chefs Alain Ducasse and Wolfgang Puck will be combining their expert skills on June 25th for a unique dinner showcasing contemporary French and American cuisine, accompanied by iconic French vineyard and new world wines. This follows a one-off event at Hotel Bel-Air which took place in Los Angeles last year that sold out to guests the moment it was announced.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, the restaurant hosting this exclusive event, is one of only four in the UK to have been awarded the prestigious three Michelin stars. The modern and refined approach to Alain Ducasse's cuisine by executive chef Jocelyn Herland respects and champions seasonal produce from the British Isles, and is complemented by great attention to detail and professional, bespoke and friendly service for an unrivalled French culinary journey.
Wolfgang Puck's modern American steak restaurant CUT at 45 Park Lane, opened to critical acclaim in Mayfair in A/W Fashion week 2011. Wolfgang is credited with changing the way Americans cook and eat by mixing classic French techniques with Asian- and Californian-influenced aesthetics with the highest quality ingredients. Since opening in September 2011 executive chef David McIntyre has brought Puck's contemporary American-style dining to his debut restaurant in Europe, where the outstanding steaks and superb wine list have brought in numerous awards, including the coveted GQ 'Chef of the Year' award at the end of last year.
Early details of the menu for the special dinner on 25th June reveal it will consist of five courses, alternating between some of the two restaurant's signature dishes to create a truly unique fine-dining experience, exhibiting the best the two world-renowned chefs have to offer.
The menu will be priced at £350 per person including VAT and excluding service charge. The event will commence with a drinks reception at 7.15pm, followed by dinner at 8.00pm. To book, please call +44 (0)20 7629 8866 and ask for Nicolas Defremont (Restaurant Director, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester) or Loyd Loudy (Restaurant Director, CUT at 45 Park Lane).
Editor's notes:
The Dorchester
The Dorchester is situated in the heart of London's Mayfair on Park Lane, with 250 rooms and suites designed in a classic English residential style, affording expansive views of Hyde Park. Alexandra Champalimaud redesigned 22 new Dorchester and Park Suites in 2012, fusing contemporary comfort with timeless glamour. A wide range of dining is available to guests in The Promenade, The Bar and The Grill, China Tang and three Michelin star Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester. The Dorchester Spa reopened in May 2009 after a multimillion transformation to offer indulgent pampering in a glamorous art deco setting. The Dorchester's ten banqueting rooms, including The Ballroom which was renovated in September 2011, offer a wide selection for hosting various events, from intimate dinners to cocktail receptions of up to 1,000 guests. High resolution images can be downloaded from: leonardo.com/dorchestercollection
45 Park Lane
Dorchester Collection's new London hotel 45 Park Lane opened on 1st September 2011 just opposite The Dorchester with Wolfgang Puck's first venture in Europe, CUT at 45 Park Lane. Throughout the intimate-sized hotel, luxurious and contemporary interiors by New York based designer, Thierry Despont, provide a club-like feel offering international guests a smart, central environment from which to enjoy London. Each of the spacious 45 rooms and suites offer views of Hyde Park, as does a spectacular Penthouse Suite with wrap around terrace offering panoramic views across London. A striking central staircase leads to a mezzanine featuring Bar 45, a resident's Library, and high tech Media Room offering private dining.
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group
The award-winning restaurants include Spago (Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Maui and Beaver Creek); CUT (Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, 45 Park Lane London); Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air (Los Angeles); Chinois (Santa Monica); Postrio Bar & Grill (Las Vegas); Trattoria del Lupo (Las Vegas); Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill (Las Vegas and Los Angeles); Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina (Las Vegas and Detroit); Wolfgang Puck American Grille at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City; The Source by Wolfgang Puck at the Newseum in Washington, DC; Five Sixty atop Reunion Tower in Dallas, TX; WP24 at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles; and Wolfgang Puck Steak (Detroit). For more information, please visit www.wolfgangpuck.com.
Alain Ducasse Entreprise devotes itself with passion to the culinary pleasures and arts of hospitality in order to answer to the needs of its varied, mobile and international customers. The Group keeps on developing new ideas and ensuring their circulation. This constant search for excellence relies on the particular talents of the men and women of the Group, on the utmost quality of its products and on a complete knowledge of modern technologies. At the head of his Group, Alain Ducasse is at once a chef-creator, and a strict entrepreneur. As creator, he insists on offering a cuisine that is just right; as entrepreneur, he implements a modern economic model, a transfer of his knowledge and a relevant vision of the food service and hospitality industry.
Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world's foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company's mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly-owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements.
The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; and Le Richemond, Geneva.
dorchestercollection.com
For further information on Dorchester Collection hotels please contact:
Olivia Johnson or Arabella Wentworth Waites at Peretti Communications
Telephone: 020 7244 1930
