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Heston Blumenthal has today announced a new strategic investment from COMO Group into The Fat Duck group, following a sustained period of strong performance over the past year.
The investment, made into The Fat Duck group’s holding company, SL6 Limited, will support the continued evolution of its award-winning restaurants in Bray, Berkshire. This includes The Fat Duck, an iconic three Michelin-star restaurant known for its distinctive multisensory gastronomy, and The Hinds Head, the group’s Michelin-starred traditional British pub.
The Hinds Head has delivered consistent month-on-month growth over the past 18 months and is set to achieve record performance this year. The Fat Duck has also delivered solid performance, with increased growth reflecting continued demand for its distinctive dining experience. Both restaurants are performing well with bookings remaining in high demand for the upcoming three-month reservation window.
The partnership with COMO Group, an international gourmet foods, dining and luxury hospitality company, brings significant investment and world-class expertise, marking an exciting new chapter for The Fat Duck group. It will enable the group to explore exciting expansion opportunities, building on its reputation for innovative British dining.
Heston Blumenthal OBE said: “I’m incredibly proud of how The Fat Duck group has evolved over the past thirty years – helping to shape modern dining through curiosity, creativity and a willingness to do things differently.
“Partnering with COMO Group with their extensive international experience in hospitality and dining, is an exciting step as we look to the future. Their expertise and global perspective will help us build on what we’ve created, giving us the platform to pursue our ambitions in a thoughtful and sustainable way.
“We are excited to explore new possibilities for the group. Having COMO Group’s experience and perspective opens up new doors for what comes next.”
Christina Ong, Founder of the COMO Group, said: “Heston is one of the most original and influential culinary minds of our time, and The Fat Duck group represents a truly unique part of global gastronomy.
“Across COMO Group, we have built a global portfolio of restaurants, hotels, and wellness destinations, united by a focus on passion, creativity, and style. That philosophy strongly aligns with what Heston and his team have achieved.
“We see this partnership as the beginning of something very special. We look forward to supporting the continued evolution of these iconic restaurants, while unlocking new opportunities for thoughtful growth in the years ahead.”
This partnership marks an exciting new phase in The Fat Duck group’s evolution, with further developments to be announced in due course.
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