Club Gascon
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | October 1998 |
| Founder | Pascal Aussignac, Vincent Labeyrie |
| Headquarters | London , England |
Key people | Pascal Aussignac (chef) |
| Products | French cuisine |
Number of employees | 60 (2008) |
| Website | www |
Club Gascon is a Michelin-starred French dining establishment situated in London, England, having held its star since 2002. Established in October 1998 by chef Pascal Aussignac alongside Vincent Labeyrie, the restaurant focuses on French cuisine and has earned two prestigious Catey Awards.
Description
Launched by Pascal Aussignac and Vincent Labeyrie in September 1998,[1] Club Gascon is positioned close to St Bartholomew-the-Great within the Smithfield, London area. The venue, which previously operated as a tea house and a bank, remained unused for six years before its transformation. The freehold belongs to Centrepoint, a charity dedicated to supporting homeless youth.[2] The interior consists of a long, narrow dining space furnished with both large and small tables.[3] Initially, Aussignac faced challenges securing funding for a restaurant in Paris; however, by 2008 he managed a team of sixty employees across three London locations.[4] Club Gascon is regarded as a trailblazer in fine dining within its neighborhood, which has subsequently attracted additional culinary ventures.[2]
Reviews and awards
The restaurant has been commended by critics for maintaining exceptional quality and delivering outstanding dishes.[5] Initial critiques acknowledged several remarkable dishes alongside minor observations.[6] In 2000, The New York Times included Club Gascon among its recommended eateries.[7] Jan Moir from The Daily Telegraph praised the genuine south-west French culinary influences in 2002.[3] Bloomberg described the dining experience in 2006 as leisurely yet rewarding.[1]
Club Gascon was honored with Best Newcomer at The Catey Awards in 1999 and attained its Michelin star in 2002.[2] By 2007, it was ranked 35th in the UK by the Good Food Guide and secured a second Catey Award for Restaurateur of the Year – Independent.[8][2]
In 2013, Club Gascon was presented with the "Test of Time" accolade at the Tatler Restaurant Awards, celebrating sustained excellence.[9] That same year, Pascal Aussignac received recognition as Restaurant Chef of the Year from the Craft Guild of Chefs.[10]
Following nearly two decades of operation, the restaurant underwent a comprehensive refurbishment in 2017 that included enlarging the kitchen. The relaunch has been met with considerable acclaim.[11]
External links
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