Le Champignon Sauvage
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | David and Helen Everitt-Matthias |
| Headquarters | Cheltenham , England, United Kingdom |
Key people | David Everitt-Matthias (head chef), Helen Everitt-Matthias (front of house) |
| Products | Dining services |
Number of employees | 6 |
| Website | lechampignonsauvage |
Le Champignon Sauvage is a dining establishment located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It was awarded two Michelin stars as of 2008 but was later reduced to one star in the 2019 Michelin Guide. The restaurant was established in 1987 by the married couple David and Helen Everitt-Matthias. Originally intended to operate for only three years, the venture became permanent, influenced by elevated interest rates. To maintain budget efficiency, head chef David utilized economical cuts of meat alongside foraged ingredients sourced from the Cotswolds. It continues to be the sole Michelin-starred venue within Gloucestershire.
History
Since its inception in 1987, Le Champignon Sauvage has been under the ownership and management of David and Helen Everitt-Matthias, who first met while working at the Four Seasons Hotel in London. Initially, the restaurant was run exclusively by the pair—David handling culinary duties and Helen overseeing front-of-house operations—but the team has since expanded to include four staff members. David exercises rigorous oversight over the establishment and will close the restaurant if he is unable to personally attend service.
In periods of economic hardship, David adapted by incorporating more modest ingredients such as offal and locally foraged items to reduce costs. Nearly two decades after opening, the restaurant extended into an adjoining property, which allowed an increase in seating capacity from 28 to 40 and introduced wood paneling to enhance the interior design.
Currently, Le Champignon Sauvage holds a single Michelin star, has been honored with the Observer Food Monthly award for exceptional contribution, and achieved 13th place in the 2017 edition of the Good Food Guide.
External links
- The recipe books – lechampignonsauvage.co.uk