Raymond Blanc’s first ‘Maman Blanc’ shop will complement the Brasserie, offering a wide range of products, including high-quality prepared dishes for customers to take home. Everything will be made on site in the Brasserie’s kitchens, including the freshly-baked bread, croissants, patisserie and viennoiserie that will also feature on the breakfast/ brunch menu. In the evening the shop will transform into a private dining room, seating up to 12 guests.  Hampers filled with delicious, authentic French produce will make the ideal gift for both friends and clients.

Raymond Blanc is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s finest chefs and has held two Michelin stars at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons for the last 22 years.  Regarded as one of the most respected restaurateurs in the industry his restaurant group, Brasserie Blanc celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year. Raymond Blanc has just completed the critically acclaimed BBC television series ‘The Restaurant’. 

Raymond Blanc said: "Milton Keynes is a wonderful example of a ‘new town’, with a thriving business community. I am really looking forward to being part of it, particularly as it’s so close to my adopted home city of Oxford. In an area so rich in high quality producers and growers, I am very keen to add ingredients of local provenance to my menu." Raymond and the Brasserie Blanc team are currently meeting with local suppliers around the county to add a Buckinghamshire flavour to the menu. 

The Dine with Wine menu offers a two course lunch or dinner - £11.50 lunch/£15 dinner - and includes a glass of wine. The Brasserie will be open from 10am – 10pm for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Lunch is served from 12 noon until 2.45pm; dinner from 5.30pm – 10pm Monday to Friday.  It is also open all day Saturday and Sunday.

For more information visit www.brasserieblanc.com or to book call 01908 546590.