Marco Pierre White, Michelin Chef, loved his stay at The Duke on the Test in Romsey

Michelin Star Guest at The Duke on The Test

Mark Pinn, General Manager at The Duke on the Test, said: “It’s not often we have a celebrity chef stay in Romsey. To be able to host and cook for him over two nights was an absolute pleasure for the whole team.

“The first evening he and his guests enjoyed several dishes, cooked by Jamie MacDonagh, Chef de Partie, including our signature Rack of English Lamb which he said was one of the best he’d ever tasted. He then asked if our Head Chef would cook him something from his home country, Bulgaria, for Thursday evening’s meal with his friends which Vince was only too happy to take up the challenge.

“When I spoke to Marco at breakfast, he said The Duke on the Test is a great place and he thoroughly enjoyed both evening meals and his stay. In fact, he gave us some glowing praise – from the rooms, the overall stay and especially the food which he said had been delicious. His note he left us read: ‘Thank you for a wonderful meal, Respect, M.P.W’.”

Head Chef at The Duke on the Test, Vince Cundev, added: “It was an absolute pleasure to cook for Marco and his guests. We were so excited and then to receive such great feedback felt like a dream come true for all the team. Marco even asked me if there were any leftovers from my Bulgarian dishes which he liked so much, as he wanted to take some home.”

Here is a breakdown of what Marco Pierre White ordered:

First night starter: Tempura prawns starters and asparagus

Main course: Rack of English Lamb, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Carrot Purée, Fine Beans with a Red Wine Jus.

Second night: Bulgarian Kavarma, which is Pork Shoulder, and served with a Homemade Cheesy Flatbread.

We can’t wait to welcome Marco Pierre White back again, and look forward to seeing friends, old and new, at The Duke on the Test soon.

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