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Heston Blumenthal

Multi-sensory diningHistorical British dishesMolecular gastronomy

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About Heston Blumenthal

Multi-sensory, scientific approach, historical British cuisine

Awards & Recognition

Diners Club Lifetime Achievement Award (2017)Observer Food Monthly Awards Chef of the… (2013)Michelin Best Pub Food Award (The Hinds … (2010)World's Best Restaurant (The Fat Duck) (2005)Conde Nast Traveller Innovation Design A… (2008)3 Michelin stars (The Fat Duck)OBE (Order of the British Empire)Honorary degrees from Universities of Re…Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Socie…

Chef Timeline

1966
Born in Shepherd's Bush, London
1984
Visit to L'Oustau de Baumaniere, Provence - transformative experience
L'Oustau de Baumaniere
1995
Opens The Fat Duck
The Fat Duck
2005
The Fat Duck voted World's Best Restaurant
The Fat Duck
2010
Wins Michelin Best Pub Food Award for The Hinds Head
The Hinds Head
2011
Opens Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (London)
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
2013
Wins Observer Food Monthly Awards Chef of the Decade
2017
Receives Diners Club Lifetime Achievement Award
2023
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (Dubai) awarded its first Michelin Star
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

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Key Information

Multi-sensory, scientific approach, historical British cuisine

Customer Perception

Highly praised for innovative and creative dishes, but can be expensive and not always accessible.

Cuisine Highlights

Multi-sensory diningHistorical British dishesMolecular gastronomy

News

  • Heston Blumenthal discusses his bipolar disorder and the support he's received.
  • Recent awards and recognition in various publications.

Restaurants

The Fat Duck (Bray), Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (London), Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (Dubai), The Hinds Head (Bray)

Iconic dishes

Sound of the Sea, Meat Fruit, Triple Cooked Chips

Additional Details

Self-taught chef, known for his scientific approach to cooking, OBE recipient.

Data freshness: 11mo ago

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