The Megaro Hotel Announces Double Michelin Star-Winning Chef Adam Simmonds as Chef Patron
The Megaro, the colourful, eccentric and constantly evolving King’s Cross hotel that has not so much rewritten but completely torn up the hospitality rulebook, is delighted to announce the appointment of double Michelin star-winning chef Adam Simmonds as Chef Patron.
One of the nation’s brightest culinary talents, Adam has built a remarkable reputation leading some of the nation’s finest kitchens. He worked under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons before achieving his first Michelin Star at Ynyshir Hall in Wales and his second at Adam Simmonds at Danesfield House.
Adam’s remit at The Megaro is an exciting one. Later in 2024 he will launch a new signature restaurant for the property, but on taking up his position in June, he will create an exhilarating sharing menu for The Megaro’s Italian restaurant, Spagnoletti, which will see it move away from its “solo” pasta lab concept.
Adam has always been passionate about the seasonality, sustainability and provenance of his ingredients, all qualities that will be at the fore of these dishes.
From this summer, diners at Spagnoletti will be able to indulge in beautifully crafted dishes that are characterised by his customary lightness of touch, but with more robust flavours coming through. Among the treats they can look forward to will be La Latteria Burrata, peas, coriander, lemon, summer truffle; Open ravioli of scallop, morels, broad beans, confit garlic, ginger; Veal Milanese, brown butter, chervil and Orange polenta cake, bitter orange curd, cardamom ice cream.
Simmonds said: “I am super-excited to be joining the Megaro hotel as chef patron. We share the same vision and direction, which is so refreshing. Because of this, it will be so much more than simply a place to work, but rather a partnership. I can’t wait for the guests to come on this journey with us, whether that’s at Spagnoletti or the new restaurant later in the year.”
Added The Megaro’s Director of Operations Erika Visentin Bonomo, “Whether it’s building UK restaurants to Michelin star quality, winning TV’s The Great British Menu, launching pioneering London pop up The Test Kitchen or addressing mental health issues in the hospitality sector as an ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project, Adam is undoubtedly one of the UK’s most brilliant, innovative and committed culinary superstars. We couldn’t be more delighted to have him as a partner.”
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