Minor Hotels has unveiled plans to grow the
iconic Wolseley restaurant brand into gateway cities in key markets.
The move follows the early success of a
three-month residency of Café Wolseley that launched in late April
at Minor Hotels’ flagship Bangkok property, Anantara Siam Bangkok
Hotel, which has demonstrated demand for The Wolseley’s fine
European fare well beyond its home in London.
Combining British heritage with European grandeur,
The Wolseley on Piccadilly has earned a reputation as one of
London’s most respected restaurants, becoming a recognised
institution the world over, with numerous accolades and awards to
its name.
This Autumn will see the opening of a sister
restaurant in the city’s financial district, with a view to expand
internationally with The Wolseley restaurants in target locations
such as New York, Singapore, Shanghai and Dubai.
Mirroring the heritage-listed London location,
Café Wolseley at Anantara Siam features interiors referencing the
grandeur of the Classic Revival style of the London flagship.
Beginning its three month residency in late April,
the kitchen has been helmed by David Stevens – Group Executive
Chef at The Wolseley Hospitality Group and former Head Chef at The
Wolseley in London – who brought with him a team from London
including chefs to give Thai diners a true taste of The Wolseley.
Patrons in Bangkok can expect plenty of
recognisable details in the food offering with an all-day menu
featuring European grand café classics, as well as contemporary
additions, from dressed Dorset crab and coq au vin of red
wine-braised chicken with pancetta.
Desserts are suitably decadent and range from
classic apple strudel with calvados cream and Coupe Lucian sundae
drizzled in butterscotch sauce to mixed berry pavlova with
strawberry compote and whipped cream.
