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Heston Blumenthal has announced a strategic investment from COMO Group into The Fat Duck group, following a period of strong performance over the past 12 months.
The investment in the holding company, SL6, will support the evolution of the group’s restaurants in Bray, Berkshire, including The Fat Duck and The Hinds Head.
The Hinds Head, which has delivered consistent growth over the past 18 months, is set to achieve record results this year. According to Blumenthal, bookings at both venues remain high.
The partnership with COMO Group, an international dining and luxury hospitality firm, aims to enable the group to explore expansion opportunities for its dining concepts.
Blumenthal said: “I’m incredibly proud of how The Fat Duck group has evolved over the past 30 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.”
He added: “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.”
She added: “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.”
