MORE CLOSURES
It’s not the only restaurant abruptly closing its doors.
A chef who worked at one of Jamie Oliver’s restaurants announced he will shutter his food spot, leaving diners devastated.
Meanwhile, former Masterchef finalist Tony Rodd was forced to close his restaurant in Blackheath whilst Michel Roux Jr closed the doors on his iconic restaurant Gavroche in January after 56 years in business.
Experts say the cost of living crisis has left customers favouring a cheap dinner over splashing out on fancy evenings out in expensive restaurants, and this has made celeb chefs think twice about whether it’s worth continuing to run their business.
Celebrity owned restaraunt closures
The UK hospitality industry has faced a string of closures this year, affecting even Michelin-starred chefs and TV favourites.
Mr White’s Steak, Pizza and Gin House (Marco Pierre White)– Closed its West End and Cardiff locations in January.
Mere (Monica Galetti)– Shut in April after seven years, leaving fans disappointed.
Le Gavroche (Michel Roux Jr)– Iconic Mayfair restaurant closed after 56 years in January.
Greens (Simon Rimmer)– Both Manchester branches closed in 2024, citing rising costs.
Cornerstone (Tom Brown)– Hackney diner shut down in June due to high costs.
Oyster & Fish House (Mark Hix)– Lyme Regis spot closed after 17 years.
One Fish Street (Bradley Monk)– St Ives eatery shut on January 2, but hinted at new ventures.
Ibérica (Nacho Manzano)– Leeds and two London locations closed, though one London branch remains.
Purnell’s (Glynn Purnell)– Birmingham restaurant closed in October, leaving voucher holders out of pocket.
The Collective (Craig Rogan)– Leeds-based restaurant closed unexpectedly by the landlord.
Socca (Samyukta Nair & Claude Bosi)– Mayfair site to serve its last orders on November 30.