A GLORIOUS garden of celebration in the sky is how you may describe Le Jardin, the latest offering from Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences, the first Novotel hotel by AccorHotels to usher a change in the culinary gastronomy of Indian banqueting. The launch party celebrating the opening of Le Jardin, saw the elite presence of French Counsel General, prominent personalities, corporates of AccorHotels, expats, celebrities and more than a hundred guests. The Parisian rooftop terrace launch showcased over 20 live fusion cuisine counters, thereby being a game changer in the banqueting industry.
The open terrace banquet with a majestic bottle garden and a grand spiral stairway is spread across 18,000 sq feet that can easily accommodate more than 1000 guests. On arrival, guests were happy to immerse themselves in three different ‘stories’ – of food, beverage and entertainment. The launch party was a gala event with Le Jardin beautifully decorated in all its glory with a symphonical ambiance surrounding the banquet space, where saxophone, flute and violin artists swerved around in musical harmony. The guests received anexciting welcome by Russian acrobats serving sparkling wine at the entry of the banquet, as the elegant champagne chandelier glistened atop. A unique Kolkata touch to all concoctions delighted the hearts of the guests who relished the fantastic multi-cuisine delicacies and beverage experiences.
Commenting on the launch, Sandeep Johri, General Manager, Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences said, “We are elated to be the first Novotel introducing a unique gastronomic experience for banquet spaces in India. Extravagant weddings and MICE will now have a distinguished touch that will enhance the overall experience at our open terrace banquet- Le Jardin. Through this new offering, we hope to make this the most sought-after venue for social functions and marquee city events in Kolkata. We have a dedicated team putting immense effort to make each and every event a worthwhile experience for our guests.
Sharing his team’s vision, Chef Neelabh Sahay, Executive Chef, Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences said, "With the evolving consumer palate, guests are constantly looking to experiment with something new and exclusive. Our menu consists of dishes from all over the world to cater to this demand. The exquisite menu has been conceptualized in a way that the Indian banqueting market hasn’t seen yet. At Le Jardin, we will have over 20 concept stations placed right from where the guests arrive at our beautiful rooftop banquet. The dishes at each station are globally artistic that will be soul-satisfying and appealing to the senses.”
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences is Eastern India's largest 5-star hotel with an inventory of 340 rooms. It boasts of 11 modern meeting rooms that can accommodate groups ranging from 2 to 600 guests. With multi-service offerings, a dual offering is well aligned to cater to both business and leisure travelers. The residences have 47 elegant and spacious serviced apartments with kitchenettes that are ideal for guests seeking extended stay options. They also have the city’s largest all-day diner for international and Indian cuisine.