Chapter One underwent a major re-styling programme in January 2007 and transformed the acclaimed multi-award winning restaurant at Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, into one of the most luxurious in the country.
"We completely re-styled the inside to make it even more comfortable and luxurious, with new décor, new furniture and new lighting, plus some structural changes designed to create a greater feeling of light and spaciousness without losing the intimate aspect of dining at Chapter One that many of our customers feel is so important," said marketing manager Penny Jackson.
"The new interior is glamorous, chic and very diner-friendly. It features a marble bar with a black volcanic stone top, all hand-made in Italy, a bespoke smoked glass-fronted wine cellar to hold our renowned collection of wines, and an antique bevelled mirrored wall. It has transformed the restaurant and bar area into one of the most luxurious and stylish of any restaurant in the country."
The restaurant introduced its own exclusive 'mood music' commissioned from leading international celebrity DJ Michael Adams, the man behind the acclaimed music style at the Buddha bar in Paris and Hakkasan, one of London's top restaurants. He has created a range of unobtrusive, but relaxing and enjoyable ambient music for Chapter One customers to dine by.
But what definitely didn't change, emphasised Penny, is Chapters One's acclaimed modern European cuisine and its renowned value-for-money reputation.
"We want to ensure everyone who eats at Chapter One can say they have enjoyed the best value-for-money dining experience ever," she said.
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Champagne and canapés reception as stars turn out for Chapter One's re-opening party.
Award-winning restaurant Chapter One is certainly the place to go if you want to mix and mingle with the celebrities. The invite list was impressive enough to attract Channel 4 to cover the event. Not many restaurants achieve that!
Top stage, screen and sporting celebrities were among more than
250 guests who enjoyed a Champagne and canapés reception which was thrown by the multi-award winning Kent restaurant to celebrate its re-opening following a month-long restyling and refurbishment.
The celebrities included Strictly Come Dancing winners of the past two years Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova. Other celebrities included model Lisa Butcher, Susie Amy (Chardonnay from Footballers Wives), Gary Rhodes, Cheryl Baker, international showjumper Oliver Skeet and the newly engaged Vanessa Feltz.
