The Sunday Times Food list
La Bécasse has been voted the 24th best restaurant in the UK in the Sunday Times Food List announced on the 24th October 2011. Sister restaurants Paris House and L'ortolan were also voted 54th and 57th place respectively.
La Bécasse ranked 34th best restaurant in the UK
La Bécasse has been awarded 34th place in The National Restaurant Association's list of Top 100 restaurants in the UK, announced on the 9th October 2011. This is a jump of ten places for the team who last year were ranked 44th and the year prior to that 87th.
"Pigs might not fly but the suckling variety most certainly do in Ludlow."
Journalist Richard McComb shares his thoughts on one of Will Holland's signature dishes, a tasting plate of suckling pig, in the recent edition of The Birmingham Post. To read the full review, please click here..
La Bécasse in Top Table's Top 50
La Bécasse and sister restaurant L'ortolan have both been awarded a place in Top Table's Top 50 French restaurants in the UK based on feedback from over 500,000 diners. More details.
Will Holland cooks with Marco Pierre White
June was a special month for Head Chef Will Holland who had the once in a lifetime opportunity to cook one on one with, and alongside renowned chef Marco Pierre White.
Birthday Cakes at La Bécasse
For the ultimate birthday celebration at La Bécasse, why not finish your dining experience with one of our delicious home made cakes. Each cake is freshly baked and made sufficient for the number in your party. Choose from Chocolate Genoise, Vanilla Sponge with fresh fruit & cream or Fruit Cake with toasted marzipan. £5 per person. Please order at the time of booking.
Chef Will Holland interviewed for The Good Food Guide.
In our Head Chef's interview for The Good Food Guide, Will Holland shares an early recipe for ‘biscuits’ and confesses to a love of Viennetta. To read the full interview, please clickhere.
La Bécasse tops the Diner's Choice of UK & Ireland's restaurants.
La Bécasse has been voted the number one restaurant in the UK & Ireland by Opentable diners. The list created from over 172,000 votes also named our sister restaurant L'ortolan in 5th place. To view the full list please click here.
La Bécasse is now on Twitter
You can now follow La Bécasse on Twitter to get regular updates from our kitchen and front of house team. Our Twitter name is labecasse10in8..
Hardens Guide 2011 - “The genius of Will Holland’s cuisine”
La Bécasse has been awarded the the highest accolade possible of 2 stars and an ‘A’ for particularly atmospheric by Hardens Guide 2011. "The genius of Will Holland’s cuisine – creative, yet so comfortingly classic...the highest of praise for the stylish paneled dining room. It’s a comfy destination too."
Will Holland - One to watch - Restaurant Magazine
January 2011's issue of Restaurant Magazine has ranked Will Holland 3rd in their list of the 10 chefs to watch as part of their "Welcome to the future" feature. "Will Holland continues to turn heads at La Bécasse in Ludlow, deserving of greater recognition"
"This food is as good as anything happening in the big cities"
2011's first edition of Olive Magazine includes a fantastic review of La Bécasse. To read more of the review written by food critic Marina O'Loughlin, please click here.
