Michelin star South Wales restaurant forges unique link with Ryder Cup host Resort to create The Crown at Celtic Manor

THE Crown at Whitebrook has forged an unique link with the exclusive five star Celtic Manor Resort, host of the 2010 Ryder Cup, to create an elite fine dining experience, The Crown at Celtic Manor.

The Crown at Whitebrook, in Monmouthshire, under its Michelin star chef James Sommerin, and the internationally-renowned Celtic Manor Resort, in Newport,  are working together to create the brand new  five star restaurant.

Award-winning James Sommerin, who achieved the coveted accolade in 2007, will be executive chef for both restaurants creating separate distinctive menus for each establishment.

The Crown at Whitebrook Chief Executive, Michael Davies, said: “This ground-breaking link between the five star Celtic Manor Resort, host of the Ryder Cup 2010 and the Michelin star Crown at Whitebrook,  is truly sensational as it brings together two of the very best establishments in the UK and both leaders in their field.

“We are all extremely excited and thrilled at the prospect of delivering the excellence of the unique, fine dining experience we have created at The Crown at Whitebrook to the Celtic Manor Resort and can’t wait to get the new restaurant open.”

Dylan Matthews, Chief Executive of The Celtic Manor Resort, has been closely involved, along with his senior management team, in helping make the exciting partnership happen.

He said: “This is a very exciting development for both The Celtic Manor Resort and The Crown.  As two quality establishments we will be combining the different skills and areas of expertise of our staff to create a truly excellent gastronomic experience that both our hotel guests and people within the local area can enjoy.”