Less than eight weeks after opening its doors, the Aiden Byrne  http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald-craxton-wood-hotel/eat-drink/the-aiden-byrne-british-grill/ British Grill restaurant in Ledsham near Chester has achieved coveted 2AA Rosette status.   

Byrne's third restaurant, set within Cheshire's serene setting of Cheshire's 4-star, 72 bedroom Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel  http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald-craxton-wood-hotel/ , offers diners a taste of the 'Aiden Byrne British Grill' concept, a style of cooking first developed at the renowned chefs Church Green (Lymm) and Collingwood (West Kirkby) restaurants.

The award of 2AA Rosettes just weeks after opening firmly underlines the quality of the dining experience at Aiden Byrne's 120-cover restaurant. It also reflects well upon the UK's largest privately owned hotel group where every restaurant within the 4 and 5 star Macdonald Hotel portfolio proudly serves only the freshest and highest quality produce to its discerning business, conference and leisure guests.

Macdonald Hotels is a self-styled industry leader in the hotel dining market and now boasts over 40 AA Rosettes across its national restaurant collection.

Reflecting on his latest culinary accolade, Byrne said: "Whether enjoying a succulent rack of Texal lamb, classic fish pie or a ploughman's platter, the Aiden Byrne British Grill at the Macdonald Craxton Wood offers diners the opportunity to truly relax and savour dishes that epitomise the fabulous and traditional taste of British cooking."

Byrne, whose dynamic cooking ethos has been showcased on TV programmes including Master Chef, Saturday Kitchen and the Great British Menu, added:  "I am very proud to see the restaurant achieve 2AA Rosette standard within such a short period of time and it's in no small part testament to the professionalism and passion of our dedicated kitchen team at the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel."

Alan Swinson, Catering Director at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, added: "Macdonald Hotels is very proud of the fact we promise our discerning guests the freshest and highest quality of produce in our restaurants."

"This latest accolade reflects our relentless commitment to quality. Aiden is a terrific asset to the Manchester Craxton Wood Hotel and his presence reinforces our belief that as part of delivering further added value for guests, there are locations within the Macdonald Hotel group that lend themselves well to establishing successful joint ventures with some of the nation's top chefs."

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