Meet our new employee Liam

Liam has a solid background as an executive chef from, among others, the Hotel Hilton in Slussen and Pontus Frithiof, where he was highly appreciated for his ability to elevate the staff and always deliver the highest level of service to the guest.

Before moving to Stockholm with his family, he worked in Scotland at a pub outside Edinburgh which, under his leadership, was awarded a star in the Guide Michelin three years in a row. Vår Gård has long been a historic and well-visited conference facility in Saltsjöbaden. In particular, our strength and passion is food experience, people and meetings in an inspiring environment. When the pandemic hit, we were hit hard like everyone in the hospitality industry and had to completely reschedule as conferences did not take place. Liam talks about how he sees his new role and workplace:

- As a resident of Saltis, I have often walked past Vår Gård and marveled at the beautiful place and the stately building. However, I experienced that it was often closed to us private guests when conferences were in progress. During the spring restrictions, something happened and Vår Gård opened up every day of the week with lunches and dinners for us in the local area. A welcome initiative and highly corona-adapted. Vår Gård has really changed and dared to bet and invest in a tough time. It will be very exciting to be involved in developing the business towards the private market. My role will be to ensure a common thread between kitchen and service. We have a fantastic product that must be delivered through the highest quality of service and dining experience for our guests. The food is obviously number one.

During the summer we have had a longer break, but that does not mean that the house has had a rest.

Behind the walls, an extensive renovation has taken place, where a new cafe, bakery and a wine bar take place on the entrance floor. A new restaurant and bar is also expected in the magnificent tower villa Skärtofta later this autumn and more news are on the way. What ambitions and hopes do you feel in this current time of restrictions and uncertainty? - People will be worried about visits. We must ensure that everyone feels safe in our environment. Both guests and staff. To our advantage, we have large areas that can be adapted in an effective way for the guests' safety and comfort. If I may go ahead a little, I would like to mention our Christmas concept, which this year will be a unique experience in an atmospheric environment. We do away with the buffet entirely and not only reduce food waste but also congestion. A limited number of guests get to enjoy a lovely Christmas dinner with generous spacing. More personal and relaxed with a nice home feeling. My hope is that Vår Gård will become as safe a choice for private guests who want to enjoy good food and beautiful surroundings just as conference guests have done for generations. We have a bright view of the future. Vår Gård is a hidden gem that should be put on the map.