MARCO Pierre White returns to Hoylake later this month to host a special lunch and dinner event at his rebranded restaurant.

The celebrity chef will visit Marco's New York Italian at Holiday Inn in The Kings Gap on Wednesday, July 24.

The restaurant was originally known as Frankie's, a joint venture between Marco and champion jockey, Frankie Dettori.

The re-brand follows a year of work alongside a team of experts to evolve the New York Italian concept. It officially launched on June 17. 

Looking forward to the event, Marco said: "The team and I have worked tirelessly to create the ultimate in authentic Italian American dining, and I am very excited in coming up to Hoylake to see how the new concept is going.

"It's also an opportunity to speak to the actual customers to find out what they think of the new restaurant, which is integral in creating the perfect dining experience."

Restaurant manager Aldo Bove, said: "In this industry you want to work with the best, and with Marco, we are working with the very best.

"Marco’s New York Italian is a brilliant new concept for the Wirral, and we look forward to welcoming Marco so he can see for himself how his ideas have been executed.

"It's also a great chance for local people to dine with Marco Pierre White. It’s not every day you can do that!"