A Harrogate hotel and restaurant is under new ownership.
The Studley Hotel and The Orchid Restaurant, on Swan Road, have been acquired by local restauranteurs — but their names have not been revealed.
A spokesperson for the Orchid said the new owners, who wished to remain anonymous, have “extensive refurbishment” plans for both venues and want “to make the interiors of the restaurant as good as the food”.
Both sites will remain open during the refurbishments, the spokesperson added.
They also said the restaurant, which serves Asian food, will remain “unchanged” to ensure it keeps its loyal customer base.
Neil Mendoza, the general manager of the Orchid who has been involved with the restaurant since he was 13, said:
“This is a very exciting time for the Orchid.
“I am thrilled that it has been purchased by a family with over four decades of experience as restauranteurs, who share a passion and deep respect for Far-Eastern cuisine.
“Having been a part of the Orchid since my early teenage years, I have built lasting relationships with our valued guests. In the new year, we will commence our refurbishment, redesigning the interiors to celebrate the essence of Far-Eastern and Pan-Asian cuisine, complementing the standard of our exceptional dishes.”
The four-star Studley Hotel will also undergo a makeover, with work expected to finish in spring 2024.
The family behind the acquisition added:
“We feel incredibly fortunate to have acquired this fabulous restaurant and hotel.
“While there are countless Chinese, Thai, and Asian restaurants, the Orchid stands out due to our brigade of chefs, lead by Head Chef, Jim, who has been with the Orchid for 10 years.
“Each of our chefs specialise in different cuisines from diverse regions of the Far East. This is a genuine Pan-Asian culinary adventure prepared by true specialists.”
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