GREECE | The Ixian Grand & All Suites, a five-star, adults-only beachfront retreat on the west coast of Rhodes, has welcomed four acclaimed UK-based chefs for a culinary takeover.
The residency marks the return of The Ixian Grand & All Suites' celebrated chef collaboration series, following the success of last summer's KYMA dining programme, which drew guests in force for one-night-only menus from some of Greece's most renowned chefs.
This year, the resort has turned the spotlight on the UK, inviting Britain's top culinary names to bring their own signature style to Rhodes throughout the coming months. The residency kicked off on the 15th of July with Elliott Grover, followed by Matt Tebbutt and Daniel Watkins, whose British fine dining events proved a massive hit with guests.
Closing the series on the 23rd of September will be Claude Bosi, the London-based, two-Michelin-starred chef of Brooklands at The Peninsula London.
Acclaimed for his work across both high-end fine dining, including celebrated spells at Hibiscus and Claude Bosi at Bibendum, and classic bistro concepts, Bosi is renowned for blending rigorous classical French technique with exceptional seasonal British ingredients.
Bringing his signature fusion of French craft and British produce to the Aegean, Bosi promises to bring the summer series to a truly memorable close.
For his Ixian debut, Bosi will craft an exclusive menu that reflects his ingredient-driven style, opening with marinated tomato, smoked goat curd and verbena, before moving onto monkfish, lemon thyme, capers, sea lettuce and shellfish.
The main course sees lamb loin, romesco, braised shoulder and mint, followed by candied lemon posset, Greek basil ice cream, and rounded off with floating island with fig leaf custard and black cardamom caramel, promising guests a true taste of Bosi's refined fusion of British and French sensibilities against the backdrop of the Aegean.
"Last year's chef series was a huge success with our guests, and it's exactly why we wanted to build on that this summer," said Michalis Papadopoulos, General Hotel Manager at The Ixian Grand & All Suites.
"Bringing over four of the UK's most exciting culinary names is a fantastic way to give our guests a real taste of home with a Rhodes twist. We can't wait to welcome Claude for the grand finale of our series."
Each evening of the culinary series, The Ixian Grand & All Suites offers guests a rare chance to sample some of London's finest dining without leaving the resort, with every takeover promising a unique and unforgettable evening.
Guests staying at the resort during these dates in September can experience each chef's menu as part of this exclusive summer series.
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