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The Fat Duck | Heston Blumenthal

Type:Michelin Star

High Street, Bray, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2AQ

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About

From its home in the village of Bray, Berkshire, The Fat Duck is a culinary institution known the world over. It was one of the fastest restaurants to ascend to three Michelin Star status and voted Best Restaurant in the world’s 50 Best.

Founded by Heston Blumenthal in 1995, this converted coaching inn is where the trailblazing chef and his team have forged unrivalled reputations for experimentation, imagination and, above all, originality. Since its inception, it has shaken up the way the dining industry approaches food as a whole, evolving to become one of the most creative and well-known restaurants in the world.

Heston and his team, have long been engaged in channelling and developing the boundary-breaking vision in the delivery of iconic, thought-provoking dishes like Snail Porridge and Sound of the Sea.

A visit to the Fat Duck is an adventure full of unexpected flavour, pairings, playful innovation and unique culinary creations. Guests are taken on a gloriously gastronomic journey into mouth, mind and memory, an exploration of human sensory interconnections, driven by Heston’s longstanding notion that one should ‘Question Everything’.

Here, tasting menus allows diners to explore their own relationship with food, and to find out how far their mind, memories and emotions determine their appreciation and enjoyment. The precision and playfulness in the concept of each dish extends to every detail. In the world of Heston Blumenthal, nothing goes untried nor unquestioned.

Heston Blumenthal

Internationally famous for his award-winning, 3-Michelin-starred restaurant, The Fat Duck, in Berkshire, Heston Blumenthal is considered to be one of the best and most original and influential chefs of his generation. Completely self-taught, he has pioneered multisensory cooking and constantly pushed the boundaries of cuisine, changing the way people cook and think about eating.

Heston has received an honorary Master of Science from Bristol University and honorary doctorates from Reading and the University of London. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and of the Royal Society of Chemistry, which chose him as one of its ‘175 Faces of Chemistry’.  In 2006 he was awarded an O.B.E. by Her Majesty the Queen for his services to British gastronomy.

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Facilities

Catering

  • Cater for vegetarians - We will contact you after booking to discuss requirements
  • Food High Grading
  • Licensed
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch
  • Special dietary requirements catered for - We will contact you after booking to discuss requirements
  • Vegans catered for
  • Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)

Establishment Features

  • Air conditioning throughout
  • Booking required
  • Chef
  • Cloakroom
  • Exclusive hire of restaurant
  • Licensed for alcohol
  • Local Produce
  • Number of covers - 42
  • Number of people seated - 42
  • Open all year round
  • Prior Booking Recommended - Prior booking only
  • Wine Selection

Parking & Transport

  • Free parking
  • On Site Car Parking
  • Railway station within 5 miles

Payment Methods

  • Delta

Provider Preferences

  • Unique venue

Travel & Trade

  • Wi-fi available

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
    • Service
      5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4 of 5 stars
    • Food
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      1856
    • Very Good
      231
    • Average
      93
    • Poor
      67
    • Terrible
      68

    Recent Reviews:

    • susiel996
      London, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Not a pleasant experience
      1 of 5 stars
      Friday, 18th October 2024
      Each "course" was an unpleasant mix of flavours. Left feeling hungry and slightly repulsed. I am sure some of the good reviews are from people who don't want to admit they have wasted all that money... Read full review
    • Beverley B
      United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Beware service charge and VAT not included in the website menu prices. Great food .
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 19th October 2024
      We had a fabulous time and a great meal - would suggest a few courses are a little too theatrical, remember we are there for the food. However I am surprised no one mentions that the menu price does... Read full review
    • pg003
      New Ash Green, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Feed all your senses in one experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 11th November 2024
      This is not just about amazing food but it’s the whole experience. From the moment you arrive to the moment you depart it will blow your mind. Read full review

    Map & Directions

    Road Directions

    From London and the West Take the M4 motorway and leave at junction 8/9. At the roundabout take the exit to Maidenhead Central. At the next roundabout, take the exit to Bray and Windsor (A308). Continue for half a mile and turn left at the sign to Bray (B3028). After entering the village continue past the bottleneck and The Fat Duck can be found on the right-hand side just before The Hind's Head.

    From The M40 Leave the motorway at junction 4. At the roundabout take the exit to Maidenhead (A404M/ M4) and follow the dual carriage way to the M4 roundabout. Take the first left exit, signposted Maidenhead Central. At the next roundabout, take the exit to Bray and Windsor (A308). Continue for half a mile and turn left at the sign to Bray (B3028). After entering the village continue past the bottleneck and The Fat Duck can be found on the right-hand side just before The Hind's Head.

    Parking Parking is available in The Hind's Head car park, opposite The Fat Duck, which is patrolled by a security guard in the evening. In addition there are two village car parks. The first is on the right soon after the bridge. The second, slightly nearer car park is on the left at the other end of the village, opposite the cricket club.

    The Fat Duck is in a residential area and therefore we kindly ask that our guests respect our neighbours by leaving quietly. If you have arranged to be collected we ask that the driver of the vehicle switches off the engine whilst waiting.

     

    Public Transport Directions

    By Rail

    The journey from London Paddington to Maidenhead takes 40-50 minutes. The Fat Duck is a five-minute taxi ride from the station.

    If you have arranged to be collected by taxi we ask that the driver of the vehicle switches off the engine whilst waiting.

    Opening Times

    Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
    DayTimes
    Tuesday - Sunday12:00
    19:00

    * We are open for lunch from 12pm and for dinner from 7pm from Tuesday to Saturday; the restaurant is closed all day on Sunday and Monday.

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