Chef
Neil
Borthwick
Borthwick quickly set about reintroducing the kind of hearty, fuss-free fare that always felt so at home in the surroundings, reinstating The French House as the go-to place for Soho gourmands after a fix of traditional French cooking.
Restaurants: Co‑Founder and Chef‑Director of Merchant’s Tavern (Shoreditch); Head Chef at The French House (Soho) since 2018.
Background & Style: Trained under Gordon Ramsay and Angela Hartnett, with experience in top French kitchens. Known for seasonal British-French cuisine.
Dinners
The Charleston
Galle
8th March, 6.30pm
Nestled at the southern tip of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Galle Fort, The Charleston offers an unparalleled blend of history, luxury, and breathtaking natural beauty. Guests are treated to stunning panoramic views of both the historic fort and the expansive Indian Ocean.
The property boasts 9 exquisitely appointed bedrooms, each designed to offer maximum comfort and elegance. A serene swimming pool provides the perfect place to unwind, while the on-site bistro restaurant showcases the very best of Sri Lanka’s local ingredients. Guests can indulge in signature homemade cocktails, expertly crafted to complement the laid-back ambiance.
Masterclasses
Galle Fort Hotel
Galle Fort
9th March, 11am
Located inside the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort, the historic Galle Fort Hotel is housed in a Dutch mansion that dates back 300 years. Through heritage restoration, the building’s Dutch walls and facade were conserved as authentically as possible.
In its new look, the Galle Fort Hotel features 11 luxurious suites with varying themes and decor, all around a widely Instagrammed frangipani-lined courtyard.
Afternoon Tea & Bubbles
The Charleston
Galle
9th March, 4.30pm
Nestled at the southern tip of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Galle Fort, The Charleston offers an unparalleled blend of history, luxury, and breathtaking natural beauty. Guests are treated to stunning panoramic views of both the historic fort and the expansive Indian Ocean.
The property boasts 9 exquisitely appointed bedrooms, each designed to offer maximum comfort and elegance. A serene swimming pool provides the perfect place to unwind, while the on-site bistro restaurant showcases the very best of Sri Lanka’s local ingredients. Guests can indulge in signature homemade cocktails, expertly crafted to complement the laid-back ambiance.