Pierre Minotti Appointed as Executive Chef of Orrery as Restaurant Prepares for Exciting New Chapter

Renowned chef behind the two-Michelin-starred Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal to bring fresh vision to iconic Marylebone restaurant The Evolv Collection, the multi-award-winning hospitality group led by Martin Williams and founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1991, has announced the appointment of Pierre Minotti, the accomplished Executive Chef behind the two-Michelin-starred Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal, as Executive Chef of Orrery. This appointment marks a significant milestone for the award-winning Marylebone restaurant, which is currently closed for a comprehensive refurbishment as it enters an exciting new chapter. The restaurant is set to reopen in April 2026 as Orrery by Pierre Minotti. Pierre brings an exceptional pedigree to Orrery, having achieved one of the most impressive accomplishments in recent UK culinary history — earning two Michelin stars for Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal just four months after opening in 2022. His unwavering commitment to excellence, innovative approach and mastery of French haute cuisine have established him as one of London’s most respected culinary talents. Speaking about his appointment, Pierre Minotti said:“I’m incredibly excited to join The Evolv Collection and bring my vision to life at Orrery. This is an opportunity to create something truly special — a fine [...]