Chris Zefeiropoulos has joined the team at Five-Star Palé Hall, at Llandderfel, near Bala in Snowdonia National Park as restaurant manager, and is looking forward to supporting the hotel owners’ mission to win national recognition.
Originally from Greece, Chris has previously worked with Blumenthal at the Fat Duck in Bray for a year and with Birchall at The Barn, Moor Hall, as well as the Hilton Hotel, Chester. Although he loved working at the Fat Duck, he didn’t enjoy the daily commute to work and yearned for the countryside. When attending his interview with Palé Hall director Calum Milne, he immediately fell in love with the impressive hotel and surrounding countryside and cannot wait to explore all the beautiful region.
“It’s a stunning location,” said Chris, whilst surveying the 50-acre estate. “I am just thankful for being part of the Palé Hall team and having an opportunity to bring my set of high standards to the hotel.
An AA Five Red Star, Relais & Châteaux destination luxury country house hotel, Palé Hall has a AA three-rosette and Michelin Green Star fine dining restaurant, the Henry Robertson Dining Room.
The restaurant works with local farmers, growers, fishermen and food producers and the menus allow diners to discover some of the finest food from north Wales, always fresh, seasonal, and organically produced.
The hotel was purchased in April by Anthony and Donna Cooper-Barney, who immediately fell with the property and surrounding area the first time they visited. The couple are investing in the hotel, estate and other local ventures to support the community and enhance Bala as a tourist destination.
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