By Denis Sheehan MIH
One of London’s most exciting chef talents, Tom Booton has crafted a new chapter for The Dorchester’s modern British restaurant The Grill by Tom Booton.
A new menu devised by executive chef Booton will launch on May 18, 2023, including a sharing concept highlighting British produce and local London creatives. Chef’s personality shines through the menu, with modern twists on British home cooking classics. The more relaxed approach of the menu matches the fun atmosphere of the restaurant, with playlists hand selected by Tom. The menu will be accompanied by a list of playful cocktails and artisan English beers.
The new dining experience starts with a ‘Snacks’ menu created at the Chef’s Counter, including Welsh lamb belly and cuttlefish skewers, followed by a selection of small plates to share, from Cornish dressed crab tart to white pudding on brioche.
Large plates include ‘All the Chicken’, served in a variety of ways, alongside reimagined classics such as ham, egg, and chips.
The pudding selection includes the popular signature soft serves, starting with Difference coffee with cream and hazelnuts and a shot of blue Jamaican mountain coffee, and a baked apple tart with cider and Cornish Yarg.
The interior of the restaurant is also being infused with Tom’s vibrant charm, featuring open cooking stations with Big Green Egg barbecues, personal touches appearing in the trademark gilded interiors and an interactive four-seater Chef’s Counter. Sparking a sense of theatre throughout the room, guests of the Chef’s Counter will have a front row seat to the chefs in action.
The relaunch will also see a new daily breakfast service featuring signature dishes such as truffled egg & soldiers, The Grill’s take on a full English breakfast, Arnold Bennett omelette, and Tom’s bacon, cheesy sauce & fried egg baked pastry – all adventurous twists on well-known breakfast items.
Team Promotions
- Recently appointed general manager of The Grill by Tom Booton, Mattia Marcelli’s career at The Dorchester started in 2017 within Alain Ducasse where he was promoted twice before becoming general manager of The Dorchester Rooftop in summer 2022.
- Previously sous chef of The Grill, Adam Nevin takes a step up to head chef overseeing the young brigade of chefs within the kitchen.
- Leonardo Barlondi is now in charge of the restaurant’s wine curation as head sommelier.
The Grill by Tom Booton will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner service from May 18, 2023, alongside a Sunday Lunch offering.
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