Le Gavroche Chef Michel Roux Opens New Restaurant Chez Roux

Last year we were hit with the news that La Gavroche, Michel Roux’s iconic restaurant, would be shutting down, leaving a hole in London’s culinary world. Now, however, that hole has been filled, after the Chef announced the opening of Chez Roux, his new restaurant in Palm Court at The Langham, now open for bookings.

The restaurant has been inspired by Michel’s childhood memories: life in rural Kent in the 1960s, being raised at the Fairlawne estate where his father Albert Roux OBE worked as a private chef for the Cazalet family, and the first menus from Le Gavroche in 1967. Chez Roux will serve menus that showcase historical British classics and traditional French cooking methods, presented in contemporary, refined dishes.

What’s on the menu?

Dishes guests are able to sample include Roux’s take on Welsh Rarebit, with stout and Montgomery cheddar and piquant with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pickled walnut. Main courses include Lamb Chops Reform, inspired by Alexis Soyer’s classic 1830s recipe, consisting of herb-crusted lamb, and Reform sauce.

The menu is also complemented by a selection of premium wines and Champagnes, as well as an exclusive collection of hand-crafted cocktails reflective of the era, including the Queen’s Dubonnet and the Madeira Cobbler.

On the launch, Michel Roux commented: “I have such fond memories of growing up at Fairlawne, where my father spent 7 years cooking for the Cazalet family. From relaxed lunches to extravagant dinner parties, Dad had to learn the great British classics but used all his French techniques and skills to cook for the family and esteemed guests.

“The menu at Chez Roux is inspired by these early memories. Many of the recipes that were popular during the 60s have been consigned to history, yet there is so much to love about the dishes I remember from this time – British classics combined with traditional French techniques. So, with a touch of nostalgia and much excitement, I can’t wait for guests to try the menus at Chez Roux at The Langham.”