The Megaro appoints chef patron

The Megaro in King’s Cross has announced the appointment of double Michelin star-winning chef, Adam Simmonds, to the role of chef patron, effective from June. 

Simmonds joins the hotel having built a reputation for leading some of the country’s finest kitchens. 

He has previously worked under Raymond Bland at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons before achieving his first Michelin Star at Ynyshir Hall in Wales, and his second at his eponymous restaurant at Danesfield House.

Later in 2024, Simmonds will be tasked with launching a new signature restaurant for the hotel. 

However, upon taking up his position, he will create an “exhilarating” sharing menu for The Megaro’s Italian restaurant – Spagnoletti – which will see it move away from its ‘solo’ pasta lab concept. 

Simmonds said: “I am super excited to be joining The Megaro Hotel as chef patron; we share the same vision and direction which is so refreshing. Because of this, it will be so much more than simply a place to work, but rather a partnership. 

“I can’t wait for the guests to come on this journey with us, whether that’s at Spagnoletti or the new restaurant later in the year.”

Erika Visentin Bonomo, director of operations at The Megaro, added: “Whether it’s building UK restaurants to Michelin star quality, winning TV’s The Great British Menu, launching pioneering London pop up The Test Kitchen or addressing mental health issues in the hospitality sector as an ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project, Adam is undoubtedly one of the UK’s most brilliant, innovative and committed culinary superstars. 

“We couldn’t be more delighted to have him as a partner.”