The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2021 - Issue 29

F or holidays in the UK, Fairmont Windsor Park, located on the edge of Windsor Great Park and opening later this year, will be ideal for English countryside serenity. Surrounded by 40 acres of open gardens, the hotel is home to seven delectable res- taurants and bars spanning British speciality dining, European and Middle Eastern fusion concepts, a quaint afternoon lounge and a wellness café. Executive Head Chef, Mark Brega, leads the culinary team at Fairmont Windsor Park hotel. Fairmont Windsor Park, owned by the Arora Group and operated in partnership with Accor and their Fairmont brand, will offer over 200 elegant bedrooms and suites. Accommodation includes the Royal Suite, which has a private entrance and access to a private wing in the spa and wellness area. The hotel will have 15 meeting rooms, including an 800 square metre pillar-free ball - room and spa and wellness facilities spread over 2,500 square metres. Located on the southern lawn overlooking the private terrace and manicured gardens, speciality dining restau- rant 1215 serves authentic, high-quality British cuisine, using the finest locally grown produce from The Royal Farms, Windsor artisans and the hotel’s vegetable and herb gardens. The restaurant takes its name from the Magna Carta, one of the most important documents in history, signed nearby in Runnymede in 1215. Adjacent to the restaurant is 1215 Bar serving sparkling wines and champagnes. At MOREISH, guests will experience tempting break - fasts and lunches with a ‘moreish’ twist by day and exquisite European and Middle Eastern fusion dishes by night. The restaurant also uses ingredients from The Royal Farms and local Windsor artisans. All dishes are prepared by a team of expert chefs in an open theatre kitchen led by Head Chef Matyas Rigo in a welcom- ing environment perfect for socialising with friends and family. Inside this restaurant, you will find Schroders’ Botan - ical Bar, which will serve a wide range of local and international gins from world-renowned brands and passionate botanists. Here you can experience new tempting flavours and partake in the in-house mixolo - gist’s masterclasses, including premium tastings and cocktail-making classes. For early risers, the bar will serve a selection of fresh fruit smoothies and juices designed to help guests begin their day with a health boost. The Orchid Tea Room provides a calming yet opulent lounge with expert service and guests’ comfort at the heart of the experience and a regal afternoon tea. Guests are invited to savour handmade creations from the patisserie, and chocolatier team spearheaded by Pastry Sous Chef, Swapnil Sawant, accompanied by a world-class tea selection and fine champagne. The tea room is named after the original owners of the mansion who collected orchids worldwide. One of the hotel’s most stylish and charming spots, The Library Club, is inspired by the library in the previ- ous mansion. It obtains many original features, such as beautiful oak details and a renaissance-style fireplace. The facility is the ideal setting for meetings and private events during the day, and a selection of classic cocktails by expert mixologists, champagne, fine wine, whiskies, brandies and cold beverages served in the evening. Wellbeing restaurant Greens Café is located inside the Fairmont Spa & Wellness area and offers a private and casual post-spa experience in a relaxing yet friendly environment. Guests can choose between a wide selection of freshly made salads and snacks or opt for a personalised menu prepared by the hotel’s dedicated wellbeing chief, tailored to the health needs of the indi- vidual guest. www.fairmont-windsorpark.com bitetravel The Ultimate Gourmet Staycation at Fairmont Windsor Park AccorHotels Images courtesy of Fox Communications