MICHELIN STAR CHEF GORDON RAMSAY AT
GRAND HOTEL DE BORDEAUX & SPA
Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa is delighted to announce their partnership with world
renowned chef, restaurateur and television personality Gordon Ramsay, who will oversee the
hotel’s gastronomic restaurant Le Pressoir d’Argent.
The new venture is part of Gordon Ramsay’s Group’s exclusive French partnership with the FIB
Group (Financière Immobilière Bordelaise), which also owns the Waldorf Astoria Trianon
Palace in Versailles.
Scottish by birth, Gordon Ramsay was brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Due to an injury he put
an end to football and turned to hotel management. His dedication and natural talent led him to train with
some of the world’s leading chefs, such as Albert Roux and Marco Pierre White in London, as well as Guy Savoy
and Joël Robuchon in France.
Having been rewarded with two Michelin stars at restaurant Aubergine in London, Ramsay set up at the age of
31 his first wholly owned and namesake restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which quickly received three
Michelin stars. Today, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is London’s longest-running restaurant to hold this award,
and Ramsay is one of only four chefs in the UK to maintain three stars.
Ramsay will bring his innovative vision and distinctive take on haute cuisine to the Pressoir d’Argent, whose
name derives from the rare presence of a solid silver lobster press in the dining room, made by Christofle – one
of only five in the world. Its extraordinary use showcases how gastronomy is an art where flavours are worked
on with the utmost attention to detail.
Commenting on the announcement, Gordon Ramsay states ‘I’m thrilled we are opening our second restaurant
in France, following on from the two Michelin-starred Gordon Ramsay au Trianon in Versailles. To open a
restaurant in the wine capital of France with its world-class vineyards and glorious regional produce is
extremely exciting. Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa has an incredible history dating back to 18th century and
we are really looking forward to working with the hotel team at this incredible listed property in the heart of
the City’s golden triangle."
Grand Hotel de Bordeaux owner Michel Ohayon comments ‘Le Pressoir d’Argent at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux
& Spa has forever been a timeless centrepiece in the Bordeaux community for fine dining. To me it felt most
natural for Gordon Ramsay to take part in this project, which we have finalised in order to announce today.
We are honoured to be one of the two restaurants in France to work with this internationally acclaimed chef,
a real sign of the confidence that he grants us.
We always aim to take the hotel’s luxury experience to the next level and it is essential that Bordeaux is seen
as a gastronomic destination. The new upcoming menu will showcase our local produce and will provide
guests with the opportunity to enjoy Gordon Ramsay’s cuisine paired with some of the finest wines from the
region. Gordon Ramsay will indisputably bring Le Pressoir d’Argent at the forefront of France’s gastronomic
destinations and we are thrilled to work with him!’
Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa 2-5 place de la Comédie 33000 Bordeaux France
www.ghbordeaux.com
Notes to the editor Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa
Located in France’s South-West region, The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa is situated in the centre of the city, in La Place de La
Comédie square overlooking Le Grand Théâtre. The hotel offers its local and international clientele a gastronomic experience in ‘Le
Pressoir d’Argent’ fine-dining restaurant headed by Gordon Ramsay; ‘The Bordeaux’ brasserie with outdoor terrace; and ‘L’Orangerie’,
a buzzing space in the heart of the hotel. Les Bains de Léa spa, offers treatments by acclaimed French beauty brand NUXE. Bathed
with natural light throughout, the spa leads out onto a terrace, offering exceptional views across the rooftops of Bordeaux. Originally
designed by Victor Louis in the 18th century, The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa re-opened at the end of 2007, after a full redesign
overseen by internationally acclaimed interior designer Jacques Garcia. Bordeaux’s Palace hotel, The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa,
boasts an unparalleled level of luxury and elegance in the city, steeped in cultural heritage.
For more information visit www.ghbordeaux.com/uk/
Notes to the editor Groupe FIB
Group FIB (Financière Immobilière Bordelaise), owned by Michel Ohayon, specialises in commercial real estate in more than eight
countries. The group is also a developer of heritage institutions and has been in involved in luxury hotels in France for the last 16
years.
About Gordon Ramsay Group
Gordon Ramsay Group comprises of a collection of restaurants and bars by acclaimed chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author
Gordon Ramsay. The Group has a total of 25 restaurants globally and 7 Michelin stars, with international restaurants from Europe to
the US, the Middle East and Asia. Originally routed in fine dining, the Group has expanded to include more diverse and informal sites
offering a wide variety of guest experiences around the globe, such as maze, London House, Plane Food by Gordon Ramsay at
Heathrow’s Terminal 5 and Union Street Café in London, Gordon Ramsay Steak in Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay at Forte Village,
Sardinia, as well as the recently opened Bread Street Kitchen, Hong Kong, a concept taken from the Group’s Bread Street Kitchen, St
Paul’s, London. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea is the Group's flagship venue, which has held three Michelin-stars for more
than 12 years.
For more information visit www.gordonramsay.com
For more information please contact:
Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa
Claire Thépenier Casimir - Communication & PR Manager
Tel: +335 5730 4332 - [email protected]