The Fat Duck | Heston Blumenthal

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.

Book Tickets

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

Special Offers

The Fat Duck offers À La Carte

The Fat Duck celebrates its 30th anniversary with the return of the à la carte menu for the first time in nearly 20 years.

From Wednesday 5 February 2025, alongside a new version of The Journey tasting menu, the seasonal à la carte menus will feature four starters, four mains, and a trio of desserts, including several of Heston’s most iconic dishes, which will be served for the final time at the restaurant.

A fantastic opportunity for guests to explore The Fat Duck in their own way, and either finally taste things they’ve only read about, or enjoy an extraordinary moment of nostalgic gastronomy.

Menu starts at £195.

Reservations and more information, please visit The Fat Duck website.
Food & Drink Offers - redeem this special offer from 05/02/2025
More offers like this - Food & Drink Offers
The Fat Duck at home... An exclusive new experience

The Fat Duck at Bray Cottages offers a tailored, unforgettable experience. Stay in the luxurious Lavender House in Bray, then indulge in a bespoke three-Michelin-star dinner and wine flight — either at the restaurant or privately, in the comfort of the cottage, served by Fat Duck chefs. This is the ultimate gastronomic moment, designed to make your culinary journey last even longer, and crafted to perfection. Your perfection.

Reservations and more information, visit The Fat Duck website.
Food & Drink Offers - redeem this special offer immediately
More offers like this - Food & Drink Offers
The Fat Duck | A very private affair

Enjoy The Fat Duck like never before with exclusive hire of the entire restaurant. Ideal for private events, corporate gatherings or special celebrations, this offer gives you full access to the three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Bray – a unique culinary adventure, meticulously curated by Heston Blumenthal's team in a completely private setting. Elevate your event with exceptional service and cuisine, presenting a series of once-in-a-lifetime dishes in one of the world’s most celebrated and innovative dining destinations.

Reservations and more information, vist The Fat Duck website.
Food & Drink Offers - redeem this special offer immediately
More offers like this - Food & Drink Offers

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

2345 reviews

Service
Value
Food
Atmosphere

Excellent
1875
Very Good
232
Average
98
Poor
69
Terrible
71

Recent Reviews:

479julienc
Wantage, United Kingdom
Incredible experience
Sunday, 29th June 2025
We went 11y ago and were not sure if it was worth going back as the experience is linked with the surprise, unusual flavours etc .... However, our son wanted to go and we didnt regret it for one sec... Read full review
GiftedWilly
Oxfordshire
Style over very little substance (eggwhites included)
Monday, 30th June 2025
Certainly a memorable meal, but for all the wrong reasons. Hard to describe quite how awful my wife and I thought the food was. I should first point out that friends were very generously picking up... Read full review
frozenps
Greenfield, United Kingdom
Just like a Kid in a Sweet Shop
Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
Before my visit I read the reviews and was a little disheartened to read the more negative ones. However, I am always optimisitic and I had been looking forward to this for a very long time. I... Read full review

Write a review

Map & Directions

Map Link

View Map

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.