La Bécasse
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Alan Murchison |
| Fate | Closed after liquidation in January 2015 |
| Headquarters | Ludlow , England, United Kingdom |
Key people | Alan Murchison (Chef Patron), Will Holland (Head Chef) |
| Products | Contemporary French cuisine |
La Bécasse was a high-end dining establishment located in Ludlow, Shropshire, England.
Establishment
The restaurant was launched in 2007 by Chef Patron Alan Murchison. Its name, taken from the French term for woodcock, symbolizes its culinary roots. Within just four months, it earned the title of "Best Fine Dining Restaurant" in the West Midlands according to Metro. Head chef Will Holland gained public recognition through his appearances on BBC1's Saturday Kitchen in 2009 and MasterChef: The Professionals in 2010.
La Bécasse built a distinguished reputation, being awarded a Michelin star in January 2009 alongside three AA rosettes from the AA. The restaurant offered contemporary French dishes featuring creative flavor pairings, all served within a historic coach house dating back to the 17th century.
Recent history
In September 2013, Will Holland left the establishment shortly before it entered voluntary liquidation. The venue was soon restarted under Ludlow Restaurants Limited and continued operations as before, though it lost both its Michelin star and AA accolades.
Closure
The restaurant faced liquidation once more in January 2015, leading to its permanent closure.
Elsewhere in Ludlow
Mr Underhills, Ludlow's final Michelin-starred restaurant, shut down in December 2015. Previously hosting three Michelin-starred restaurants, the town no longer has any such establishments.