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Our new general manager Sara joins us from a similar role at the Miller of Mansfield, a fab boutique hotel tucked away in Goring on Thames which she managed to get into the Mr and Mrs Smith guide for romantic hideaways! Before that, Sara was based in beautiful Cornwall, where she had the task of running two fine eateries side by side – Sevens and the aptly named Café Citron on Lemon Street in Truro.
Sara says she’s traded up from Sevens to Eight! “I’m thrilled to be here in such a stunning restaurant with such a wonderful team. I can’t wait to make an even bigger impact on Thame and everywhere around in the coming months!”
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Ross qualified as a chef about a dozen years ago, then set off round Britain working in top restaurants, resorts and hotels in Guernsey, Surrey, Manchester, Ireland and Birmingham (including Raymond Blanc's Petit Blanc) – before settling down at the Swan, where he has been an absolute star. He has forever got his head in a cookery book and he's always coming up with his own variations. In fact, his 'Banana Darling' pudding won him a place in the finals of the Pub Chef Excellence Awards in 2006. Ross launched the acclaimed Swan salford, near Milton Keynes, 3 years ago to rave reviews. As a new father Ross became keen to move closer to his in-laws in Oxfordshire and we are delighted he has joined our team.
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As well as being a highly successful restaurateur, hotelier and businessman, Raymond has a reputation as being one of the world's leading chefs. His celebrated Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons is only a stone's throw away from Thame, in a sumptuous country house in Great Milton, Oxfordshire.
Raymond launched The Thatch working with Jane and Jeremy winners of his BBC show 'The Restaurant', sharing his knowledge and expertise with them and helping them to create their dream.
Since having a baby in March Jeremy and Jane have made the decision to move back to their home town of Barnstaple and launch their own restaurant near by. |
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