Meet Our Culinary Director

Meet Arnaud Donckele, the Culinary Director of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.

Renowned as one of the most visionary chefs of his generation, Donckele brings his extraordinary culinary artistry to the UK for the first time. Currently at the helm of two three-Michelin-starred restaurants in France – La Vague d’Or in Saint-Tropez and Plénitude at Cheval Blanc Paris – his arrival signals an exciting new chapter where British terroir meets French excellence.

Celebrated for his ultra-modern reinterpretation of classical French gastronomy, Donckele creates menus that unfold as emotional narratives – often accompanied by handwritten notes that invite guests into a deeply personal experience. At Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, this storytelling approach will usher in a transformative era, introducing new culinary concepts that deeply honour nature and craftsmanship. Under his direction, Le Manoir enters a new chapter defined by bold expression, immersive artistry and an elegant union of British terroir and French savoir-faire.