With its laid-back luxe interiors, an inventive all-day menu and a cleverly reinvented space being the hallmarks of this neighbourhood restaurant, Hans' Bar & Grill on Chelsea's Pavilion Road has today, 7th October welcomed its newest recruit, Head Chef, Luke Phillips.

Luke Phillips, who joins Hans' Bar & Grill from its 'Iconic' sister hotel Chewton Glen in Hampshire, is no stranger to the restaurant having hosted a highly successful 'pop-up' restaurant at the property earlier in the year, following his success on the popular BBC television series 'MasterChef: the Professionals'.

Taking over the reins from Adam England, who launched the restaurant in the spring of 2018, Luke Phillips commented: “I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to lead the kitchen brigade at Hans' Bar & Grill at such an exciting time in its development.  I plan to create strong relationships with my guests, introducing them to my style of cuisine, which is a fusion of classic and modern techniques that has been developed working alongside some great chefs. I thoroughly intend to immerse myself into the kitchen life by striving for originality and creativity, said Luke Phillips.

Housed behind one of Pavilion Road's charming mews facades, Hans' Bar and Grill is a 106-seater restaurant that blends easy elegance with a local feel, whilst it is not immediately obvious that it is discreetly attached to neighbourhood stalwart, 11 Cadogan Gardens, the restaurant takes that sense of heritage and adds a modern, loosened up twist – panelled walls are painted rich green, brickwork is exposed, botanical prints combine with leather banquettes, marble-topped tables are warmed by brass accents and aged parquet flooring, while a generous wine collection behind glass walls adds a note of glamour.

Luke's all-day seasonal menu will be rooted in British produce, underpinned by his passion for classical cookery skills and a nod to his heritage and culture.   The restaurant currently combines a friendly, cool-luxe neighbourhood feel with a sense that anything goes no matter the time of day. With cosmopolitan all day dining, locals and hotel guests can stop by for breakfast from 7am, whether a freshly pressed smoothie or a classic eggs benedict, drop by for a quick superfood salad lunch during the week, or cocktails followed by dinner and more cocktails on a Saturday night. And for a little escapism, the afternoon tea menu features traditional bakes alongside modern savouries, created with inspiration and some delicious locally sourced ingredients.

Commenting on the appointment, Iconic Luxury Hotel's Executive Director Andrew Stembridge said:  “This is a very exciting opportunity for Luke to take control of his own kitchen and use the managerial and culinary skills that he has honed during his time at Chewton Glen under Executive Head Chef, Luke Matthews.  Luke Phillips has had a long association with Chewton Glen completing a total of 8 ½ years' service. He completed his Specialist Chef Apprenticeship at Chewton Glen and has worked his way up to Senior Sous Chef over two subsequent tenures. His appearance on the popular television programme MasterChef: The Professionals 2018, wowing judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace with his excellent cooking skills and creative flare, has more than demonstrated that Luke is a real culinary star in the making and we are thrilled to be a part of that career journey for Luke, from his early days at Chewton Glen, to now providing him with the opportunity of heading up his own brigade in one of London's up and coming restaurants, Hans' Bar & Grill.”

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BIOGRAPHY DETAILS

Head Chef of the Hans' Bar & Grill Luke Phillips (27), is originally from Hastings in East Sussex. He joined the Specialised Chefs Course at Bournemouth and Poole College in September 2009 achieving The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Diploma with Distinction in September 2012.   Luke's' placement in the kitchen brigade at Chewton Glen began in 2010  as a Commis Chef, under the direction of his mentor, Executive Head Chef Luke Matthews. Leaving in 2013 to gain further restaurant experience, Luke was appointed Chef De Partie at Amberley Castle and then Webbes Restaurant in Sussex. He rejoined Chewton Glen's team as Chef De Partie and then Junior Sous in 2014.  He gain valuable overseas experience with a placement as Head Chef at the Hotel Theodul in Lech, Austria returning to Chewton Glen in 2017 where he held the post of Senior Sous Chef.

11 CADOGAN GARDENS & HANS' BAR & GRILL

Whilst accessed from Pavilion Road, Hans' Bar & Grill is part of 11 Cadogan Gardens Hotel, built by Lord Chelsea in the late 19th century and originally comprising of four separate Victorian town houses, 11 Cadogan Gardens is an unforgettable boutique hotel in the heart of Chelsea.  Re-launched by Iconic Luxury Hotels in 2016, following extensive renovation, the property includes 56 boutique guest rooms, including 25 suites which have been designed to be as memorable as they are luxurious. The hotel is also home to an elegant Drawing Room, Library, Chelsea Bar, private meeting rooms including The Curio and the opulent Mirror Room. The crowning glory of this remarkable hotel is its restaurant, the Hans' Bar & Grill, which links the hotel with the artisanal shops of Chelsea's Pavilion Road and provides an oasis of calm, in a botanically infused space paired with a touch of minimalism. Its cocktail café and courtyard boast an effortless luxe feel perfect for quick get-togethers or intimate late night dinners. Hans' Bar & Grill is now curated by Head Chef Luke Phillips, the eatery's menu is rooted in seasonal British produce and was named after Hans Sloane, credited with bringing cocoa to the UK, the restaurant's menu also boast an array of chocolate desserts and signature drinks.  

11 Cadogan Gardens is adorned with a traditional Victorian façade and a belief in tradition, heritage and intrigue. Its desirable location and close proximity to London's most aspirational shopping district, home to the world's top brands and fashion powerhouses, such as Prada, Chanel, Tiffany's and Hermes, as well as Harvey Nichols and Harrods makes the hotel an unmistakably unique property, and one not to be missed.

11 Cadogan Gardens is a member of Iconic Luxury Hotels, a collection of England's finest iconic hotels, which also includes Chewton Glen in the New Forest, Cliveden House in Berkshire and The Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds. Each property has its own character but they share a common commitment to delivering outstanding experiences.