Marco Pierre White to open Mr White’s English Chophouse in Manchester

Mr White’s English Chophouse will open in the Velvet Hotel on Canal Street and takes its theme from a classic English Chophouse.

The restaurant, which is operated under licence from Pierre White’s Black & White Hospitality business, follows the launch of the first venue, in London’s Whitechapel. It is Black & White’s fifth restaurant brand alongside Steakhouse Bar & Grill, New York Italian, Wheeler’s of St James and Bardolino Pizzeria, Bellini & Espresso Bar.

The menu will focus on steaks and grills with starters including hickory smoked baby back ribs; duck rillettes with green peppercorn; and seared sea scallops with black pudding. Main will include a pig mixed grill with English mustard sauce; roast rump of lamb a la Dijonnaise; roast chicken a la forestiere and ‘The Governor’s’ fried haddock and triple cooked chips.

“What’s appealing about the chophouse is its simplicity. The menu is very simple and the whole idea is to be generous with the portions and to make things affordable,” says Pierre White.

“Another reason behind Mr White’s Chophouse is to revive what is a distinctively British idea, so it’s great to see it coming to fruition.”

Nick Taplin, CEO and owner at Black & White Hospitality, says there are plans are to roll out the chophouse concept in further locations during the next two years.

“A lot has changed in the past few years and the demand for authentic, simple dishes has become increasingly popular. This is a trend we believe is here to stay,” he says.

“This concept is designed to offer a fresh alternative, where authentic, uncomplicated food served promptly is absolutely essential.”