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flag Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons closes Jan 1, 2026, for 18-month renovation, causing 150 job losses and chef departures.

flag Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, the Oxfordshire restaurant and hotel with 41 consecutive years of two Michelin stars, will close on January 1, 2026, for an 18-month renovation, reopening in summer 2027. flag The closure, due to major upgrades, has led to about 150 job losses. flag Founded in 1984 by Raymond Blanc, the Belmond-owned property remains the only two-starred restaurant in Oxfordshire. flag Executive head chef Luke Selby and his brothers will leave to join Palé Hall Hotel in North Wales, while Blanc becomes lifetime ambassador.

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