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Le Manoir Head Chef Luke Selby to Depart as 18-Month Closure Plans Advance

The move follows plans to shut the two-Michelin-star Oxfordshire institution from January 2026 for a “visionary redevelopment.”

Overview

  • Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons will close in January 2026 and is scheduled to reopen in summer 2027 after extensive works.
  • Founder Raymond Blanc will step back from chef-patron duties to serve as lifetime ambassador after more than four decades.
  • Belmond describes the project as a “visionary redevelopment” and an investment in the property’s luxury credentials, with specific plans yet to be disclosed.
  • Redundancies are expected during the closure, with multiple reports citing about 150 roles at risk, a figure not confirmed by the company.
  • The restaurant has retained two Michelin stars for 41 consecutive years and is known as a training ground for leading chefs.