New Chef takes the helm at L’Ortolan
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Reading, 8th May 2024: Fine dining restaurant L’Ortolan has today announced that it has appointed a new Head Chef, Jamie Pearce, who will take the reins at the famed restaurant on
4th June 2024.
Jamie brings with him over a decade of senior Chef experience, having worked at a host of renowned fine dining and Michelin-starred restaurants. Most recently he joins L’Ortolan from The Montagu Arms where he was head chef of the fine dining Terrace restaurant, and prior to this he worked at Cliveden House (3 AA rosette), Moorhall (2 Michelin star), Whatley Manor (2 Michelin star), the Black Rat (1 Michelin star) and had a successful Stagiare at 3 Michelin star Maaemo in 2019.
L’Ortolan has held a Michelin star for 18 of the last 20 years and has an undimmed reputation for the quality of its food and service in its luxurious Grade II listed setting.
Jamie is a young and talented chef with a deep passion for L’Ortolan having worked on secondment as Sous Chef for several months last year. He joins with a clear vision for the restaurant and is committed to continuing to build on its well-established position within the restaurant industry, while bringing new ideas that mix traditional flavours with a contemporary twist.
Jamie Pearce at Restaurant Reading
Commenting on his new appointment, Jamie said: “It is a massive honour for me to be taking the position of head chef at L’Ortolan – a real destination with such an established culinary heritage, developed through a history of many talented chefs. My time on secondment at L’Ortolan last year had a real impact on me and I was keen to return. With a strong team behind me, I look forward to building on L’Ortolan’s rightful place within the UK’s fine dining scene, while bringing many new ideas and dishes to the restaurant that provide the best experience for diners possible.”
L’Ortolan’s current head chef, James Greatorex, says: “It is with a heavy heart that I will be leaving L’Ortolan after almost 6 years. I would like to say a huge thank you to all of our guests and staff, past and present. I am confident in the very talented team we have built here and having worked with Jamie previously I am sure that it will continue to thrive.”
L’Ortolan’s Prorietor, Peter Newman, says: “I am grateful to James for all the work he has done over the years and I very much look forward to the exciting new cuisine that Jamie promises to bring”.
L’Ortolan which has held a Michelin star for 18 of the last 20 years and an undimmed reputation for the quality of its food and service, is very much looking forward to a new era in its glorious culinary history.
For all media enquiries please call Proprietor Peter Newman on 01189 888 500 or drop a line to info@lortolan.com.
