Luke Selby appointed executive head chef of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Selby's brothers Theo and Nathaniel, who currently work with him at Evelyn's Table in Soho, will move with him to Le Manoir. Blanc will 'continue his legacy' as chef patron and Benoit Blin will remain as chef patissier.

The news follows the departure of executive chef Gary Jones from Raymond Blanc's high-profile Oxfordshire country house hotel and restaurant earlier this month​. ​

Selby started his career at Le Manoir in 2009 joining as a commis chef, rising to sous chef over the next six years. He then went on to gain further experience in renowned restaurants both in the UK and overseas including the three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, Hide in Mayfair and Tokyo’s three Michelin-starred Nihonryori Ryugin.

In 2020, he opened Evelyn's Table with Theo and Nathan in partnership with Layo and Zoe Paskin and helped it win its first Michelin star less than a year later.

Blanc said of the appointment: “I am thrilled that Luke is returning to Le Manoir aux Quat‘Saisons as my executive head chef. I regard him as one of the most talented and creative chefs in the UK, complemented by natural abilities of leadership, a warm personality and a deep understanding of our values."

"Together, we will continue to give our guests the most exceptional cuisine rooted in the best seasonal produce. We will go on to build and even strengthen the most creative environment for our team to develop and flourish."

Selby is considered one of the industry's hottest young talents having won both The Roux Scholarship and National Chef of the Year cooking competitions.