Chalet Suisse by Jimmy Garcia

Visitors in search of the finest, alpine influenced, delicious food and festive tipples need look no further than Skate this season. Set away from the ice, nestled in Somerset House’s West Wing, Chalet Suisse from pop-up legend Jimmy Garcia, in partnership with Switzerland Tourism, brings the tastes of the Swiss mountains to Skate.

The cosy, Swiss chalet-themed restaurant invites visitors to indulge in a seasonal menu of winter favourites and warming drinks, serving the best in festive feasting. Jimmy's take on a classic Swiss fondue (using a secret recipe blend of amazing Swiss cheeses) is at the heart of some great sharing mains, non-sharers will relish the likes of a Confit Duck Bun and a classic Swiss Älpermagronen. Make sure you leave some room for dessert! 

Private dining rooms will also be available for those in search of the perfect setting for a festive get together with friends, family or colleagues.

Open daily from 15 November 2023 until 02 January 2024
Monday – Friday 12.00 – 22.00
Saturday 09.45 - 22.00
Sunday 09.45 - 21.00

Seasonal Openings:
Sunday 24 December, 12.00-17.30
Monday 25 December, CLOSED
Tuesday 26 December, 12.00-21.00
Sunday 31 December, 12.00-17.00 (the Chalet will be open for the New Year’s Eve ticketed event)

Lunch / Dinner Menu

Starters

Steak tartare, cured egg yolk, house pickles, wood fired sourdough croute £14

Caramelized shallot tarte tatin, winter leaf salad, mustard and chive vinaigrette (V) £10

Mulled wine cured salmon, hot smoked salmon rillette, rye bread, pickled beetroots, horseradish crème fraiche £13.50

Winter squash soup, toasted pumpkin seeds, herb oil, croutes (VE) £9.50

Wild venison and mushroom terrine, blackberry ketchup, sourdough £13.00

Pickled and roasted heritage carrots, blue cheese mousse, orange vinaigrette (V) £10

Sharing Mains

Chalet Suisse Fondue (V) £26 per person - traditional alpine fondue

Fondue aux Champignons (V) £31 per person - traditional fondue served with sautéed wild mushrooms

Fondue aux Truffes (V) £34 per person - for the discerning fondue diner! Served with winter black truffle

Vegan Fondue (VE) £23 per person - Mix of vegan cheese, coconut cream and truffled mushroom puree

Baked Vacherin Mont d’Or (V) £65 (serves 2)
Baked and served with new potatoes, pickled cornichons, rustic sourdough baguette, winter leaf salad, mustard dressing

Charcuterie £21 (serves 2) A selection of continental cold cuts and charcuterie, house pickles, pickled beetroot, sourdough

Mains

Confit Duck Bun £20 - confit duck leg, gruyere cheese, pickles, truffle emulsion, onion chutney, brioche bun, crispy potatoes

Vegan Burger (VE) £19 - Planted Suisse patty, vegan cheese, onion chutney, vegan mayonnaise, brioche bun, crispy potatoes

Älplermagronen (V) £19 - Macaroni in Swiss cheese sauce, caramelised apple sauce, sautee wild mushroom, fresh apple

Croque Monsieur £18 -traditional croque monsieur with mustard béchamel, gruyere cheese and honey roast ham, side salad, new potatoes

Desserts

The Swiss Waffle (V) £9.50 - Fresh waffle, salted caramel sauce, vanilla cream, kirsch-soaked cherries, cherry ice cream

Croissant bread and butter pudding £9.50 - apricot jam, vanilla ice cream

Affogato £7.50 - single arabica espresso, vanilla ice cream, Basler läckerli biscuits (add schnapps for £3)

Kids Menu

Butchers’ sausages, mash potato, and peas £10 (Vegan sausages available)

Mac and cheese £9.50

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Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream £7 (Vegan brownie & ice cream available)

Vanilla ice cream bowl £5

Private Dining

Alongside Chalet Suisse’s walk-up restaurant they are also offering two exclusive private dining rooms with Switzerland Tourism for parties and celebrations alongside the Skate experience at Somerset House.

Rooms can seat from 12-28 people, available for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is also available for exclusive hire on certain dates.

To enquire about booking your festive experience please follow the link below to access the brochure and enquiry form.

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