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Our new Mexican seafood restaurant
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Our revolving line-up of international guest chef residencies
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Award-winning events in stylish surroundings
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'The UK's most delicious weekend away' (Condé Nast)
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Creative cocktails & smashburgers from Chuck’s
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What’s On?

Our new home on Charlotte Street is now open. Creative, culinary or cultural, whatever you’re into, you’ll be sure to find inspiration in our ever-changing line-up of extraordinary experiences.

What’s On

Our new home on Charlotte Street is now open. Creative, culinary or cultural, whatever you’re into, you’ll be sure to find inspiration in our ever-changing line-up of extraordinary experiences.

Michael Zee

SYMMETRY BREAKFAST

We all know Michael Zee’s hypnotic kaleidoscope of perfectly symmetrical, hyperreal breakfasts. What you might not know is that Michael also happens to cook some of the most surprising and delicious Chinese food you’re likely to experience outside of Shanghai. Think ‘Zhoushan Sea Bass with Urchin’ and ‘Five Spice Mutton, Pear and Green Onion, Flatbread’.
DATES: 10th - 14th March

Cometa

Celebrating the very best of British waters through a creative and modern Mexican lens, Cometa is our brand new contemporary Mexican seafood restaurant. With a respect for tradition and a playbook of varied techniques inspired by the likes of Contramar, The Four Horsemen and the streetside carretas of Ensenada, Cometa replaces the Wine Bar at no. 21 Charlotte Street from the 20th of February.
DATES: Tues to Sat, midday 'til late

No. 23

Joining our compelling line-up of agave-centric cocktails and small-batch mezcals are Chuck George’s cult ‘no modifications’ smashburgers. Chuck’s is available from 5pm ’til late, every Tuesday to Saturday, at No. 23 Charlotte Street. Walk-ins welcome.
DATES: Tues to Sat, 5pm 'til late

Nikotin

AMSTERDAM

Meet the iconic chef making charcoal-grilled magic in a former Amsterdam garage. After tasting Michelin-starred success with Coulisse, ex-NOMA chef Tim van der Molen is switching lanes, swapping fine-dining formality for the fiendishly addictive, Asian-leaning flavours of high-energy, 'fun dining' concept, Restobar Nikotin.
DATES: 17th - 21st March

Michael Zee

SYMMETRY BREAKFAST

We all know Michael Zee’s hypnotic kaleidoscope of perfectly symmetrical, hyperreal breakfasts. What you might not know is that Michael also happens to cook some of the most surprising and delicious Chinese food you’re likely to experience outside of Shanghai. Think ‘Zhoushan Sea Bass with Urchin’ and ‘Five Spice Mutton, Pear and Green Onion, Flatbread’.
DATES: 10th - 14th March

Cometa

Celebrating the very best of British waters through a creative and modern Mexican lens, Cometa is our brand new contemporary Mexican seafood restaurant. With a respect for tradition and a playbook of varied techniques inspired by the likes of Contramar, The Four Horsemen and the streetside carretas of Ensenada, Cometa replaces the Wine Bar at no. 21 Charlotte Street from the 20th of February.
DATES: Tues to Sat, midday 'til late

No. 23

Joining our compelling line-up of agave-centric cocktails and small-batch mezcals are Chuck George’s cult ‘no modifications’ smashburgers. Chuck’s is available from 5pm ’til late, every Tuesday to Saturday, at No. 23 Charlotte Street. Walk-ins welcome.
DATES: Tues to Sat, 5pm 'til late

Nikotin

AMSTERDAM

Meet the iconic chef making charcoal-grilled magic in a former Amsterdam garage. After tasting Michelin-starred success with Coulisse, ex-NOMA chef Tim van der Molen is switching lanes, swapping fine-dining formality for the fiendishly addictive, Asian-leaning flavours of high-energy, 'fun dining' concept, Restobar Nikotin.
DATES: 17th - 21st March
AMSTERDAM

Nikotin

AMSTERDAM

Nikotin

No. 23

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Cometa

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This summer we return to the breathtaking surroundings of Guy Ritchie’s AONB Wiltshire estate with another season of ‘𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘒’𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺’ (Condé Nast Traveller). The format remains the same this year (a two-night luxury countryside retreat culminating in a world-class guest chef experience in the director’s stunning lakeside WildKitchen), with a whole new crop of outstanding chefs and a handful of returning favourites creating magic in that most unique of kitchens — the full line-up announcement coming soon. The Ashcombe Estate x Carousel summer series runs from May to September. Rooms have been filling up fast so we advise booking early to secure your spot. Link is in our bio. 𝙀𝙣-𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 £375 𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 (𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙢 𝙩𝙬𝙤-𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮) 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙛 𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙆𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙩 £175𝙥𝙥, 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙥. 𝙂𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚.

This summer we return to the breathtaking surround

 The mighty Maldon on the only platter that matters. Dress yours with our 𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘰 or 𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘳ó𝘭𝘦𝘰 for maximum enjoyment. There’s still time to dine with us this weekend, we’re here for lunch (12pm-3pm) and dinner (5pm-11pm). Book ahead or walk straight in, the choice is yours.

The mighty Maldon on the only platter that matters

 Our team is growing, we’re on the lookout for talented people who are passionate about all things hospitality. With roles available across the Carousel multiverse, hit the link in our bio to find out more.

Our team is growing, we’re on the lookout for ta

 This week the Guest Chef pass is home to Michael Zee, the award-winning food writer and curator of Symmetry Breakfast, the wildly popular Instagram account dedicated to the hypnotic kaleidoscope of perfectly symmetrical, hyperreal breakfasts. At least, that’s what it once was. What started as a study in pattern and ritual has gradually evolved into something even more personal: a visual diary of Michael’s travels through food, shining a light on the lesser-known dishes and culinary curiosities from around the world that catch his eye along the way. Among his many talents, it turns out that Michael also happens to cook some of the most surprising and delicious Chinese food you’re likely to experience outside of Shanghai. Having spent five very formative years in the city where a fascination with China’s relentlessly fascinating culinary culture really took hold. For his week with us he’s channelling that curiosity into a menu that leans into the lesser-known corners of regional Chinese cooking (at least from our vantage point on these shores) with a few choice inclusions to help bridge the gap. Watch as he takes us through his ‘Blood Noodles, Brodo’ and the more familiar ‘Spring Roll, Century Egg, Fish Maw, Caviar’. Cooking that balances the intriguing with the deeply comforting. There’s still time for you to pull up a chair, hit the link in our bio to grab yours.

This week the Guest Chef pass is home to Michael Z

 In our opinion, a good meal should always start with oysters. We source @cometa.restaurant’s from Maldon, where the Blackwater estuary meets the cold waters of the North Sea. Fresh, briny and deceptively moreish. They come with the house 𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘰, think of it like a Mexican mignonette, full of citrus, herbs and a touch of spice. And if you like things hot, then there’s the Petróleo. A tiny pipette that packs a punch, made with lacto-fermented chillies like trepadedos, bonfire and pepper peach lifted with gooseberry, banana and persimmon. It’s dangerously good. Mix and match, or keep it classic. Either way, it’s a very good place to start.

In our opinion, a good meal should always start wi

 Meet Layla Morris and Luke Moody, the South African duo behind London’s next smash hit opening: Durban Curry House. They arrive at Carousel just as Will Murray and Jack Croft did seven years ago, when James Robson first introduced us to “these two kids from Dinner who are going to be massive”… Fallow went on to become, well, Fallow, so when James told us about his next protégés we cleared our diary there and then. Durban Curry House is a good-times-only project championing the fire, flavour and full-throttle joy of Durban’s distinctive curry culture – a punchy, vibrant and gloriously unapologetic sub-genre all of its own that plants the wonderfully cosmopolitan city on South Africa’s eastern shores firmly in must-visit territory for lovers of Indian food in all its myriad forms. If you know, you know… Peppered with bangers like ‘Cheese & Corn Samosa’ (green chilli, coriander mango chutney); ‘South Beach Pineapple’ (sea bream, kashmiri, ibhiya); ‘Chicken & Prawn Curry’ (Durban curry, achar, hot pickles’; and – of course – ‘1/4 Mutton Bunny Chow’ (mutton, potato, ‘mother-in-law’, carrot salad, DCH sambals), Layla and Luke’s repertoire promises to ignite your tastebuds and blow your mind in equal measure. Big on spice, big on flavour and destined for big, big things, this is your ‘heard it here first’ heads-up for another nailed on winner. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦’𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥. 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰.

Meet Layla Morris and Luke Moody, the South Africa

 Next week we welcome award-winning food writer Michael Zee onto the Guest Chef pass. We’ve known about Michael (aka @symmetrybreakfast) for a long time, thanks to his hypnotic kaleidoscope of perfectly symmetrical, hyperreal breakfasts. What we didn’t know was that Michael also happens to cook some of the most surprising and delicious Chinese food you’re likely to experience outside of Shanghai. Michael grew up working in one of the family’s ‘Chinese chippies’, but it was the five years he spent in Shanghai where his curiosity for China’s relentlessly fascinating culinary culture really took hold. For his week with us he’s delving into lesser known flavours like ‘Doufuhua à la minute, Ears and Pickles’; ‘Zhoushan Sea Bass with Urchin’; and ‘Five Spice Mutton, Pear and Green Onion, Flatbread’. If you dig Chinese food and want to go a little deeper, you’re going to love Michael Zee.

Next week we welcome award-winning food writer Mic

 It’s Friday and that means one thing and one thing only. It’s time to get stuck into a Chuck’s and a criminally good cocktail. Luckily for you, you can do both in No.23. Book in or just swing by. We’ll be here ’til late.

It’s Friday and that means one thing and one thi

 The mighty Scottish scallop. Buttery. Sweet. Barely needs an introduction. Ours are hand-dived in the cold, clear waters off Orkney and rushed straight to us by our friends at Keltic Seafare. We slice them thin, 𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰-𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦, and dress them with black guacachile. Made with toasted garlic, fresh and dried chillies pounded to a paste, before we add a flood of citrus, coriander and red onion. A dish that captures @cometa.restaurant in a single bite, celebrating the very best of British waters through a creative and modern Mexican lens.

The mighty Scottish scallop. Buttery. Sweet. Bare

 Without a doubt, one of our favourite things about our revolving door of guest chefs is the moment a genuine artisan steps over the threshold. The kind of chef whose craft isn’t a career move but a life’s work. Skills carried carefully across centuries, passed from hand to hand, generation to generation. This week, that lineage arrives in the hands of Paula Pedro, a Zapotec woman from coastal Oaxaca whose ancestral knowledge of masa, fermentation and fire has quietly floored us all. Her relationship with corn runs deeper than technique. It’s instinctive. Generational. The sort of knowledge many chefs spend a lifetime trying to understand. A former farmer and market trader, Paula first came to our attention through our late friend Hugo Durán, who invited her to serve as 𝘮𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘢í𝘻 at his jungle pop-up in Tulum, having discovered her corozo tostadas at the market in Pochutla. Hugo later introduced her to another great friend of ours, Ernesto ‘Kut’ Gómez, and when Ernesto began shaping the culinary direction of his Baja California retreat, Casa Melina, there was only one person he wanted beside him. For the last week and a half, Paula has been showing us what intuition really looks like in the kitchen. Cooking guided not by timers or thermometers, but by touch, smell and sound. With the quiet confidence that only comes from truly knowing your ingredients. A big thank you goes out to our friends at Cavita, who let us use their molino to grind the corn for Paula and Kut’s entire residency. We’re down to the final handful of seats this week. If you’ve been meaning to join us, now’s your time to catch Paula in her element. Maíz is the foundation. Maíz is life.

Without a doubt, one of our favourite things about

 A taste of things to come. @cometa.restaurant for lunch or dinner. Head to the link in our bio to pull up a chair.

A taste of things to come. @cometa.restaurant for

(Re)-introducing the enfant terrible of Parisian bistronomie. Originally from Sheffield, Daniel’s been keeping the 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦 more than 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘦 for as long as we can remember, winning hearts and minds at standout Paris kitchens like Salt and Robert – along with an armful of accolades from the likes of the ever-excellent LeFooding® – thanks to his signature veg-forward style and a glossary of umami-rich flavour combinations that have other chefs reaching for their Eddy Murphy gifs. More recently, with no fixed address to tie him down, he’s become a freewheeling orchestrator of no-strings-attached, off-the-cuff, culinary jam sessions, popping up in low lit holes-in-the-wall the length and breadth of France, and producing some of the most exciting food you’ll find in the country today. Daniel’s no self-styled bad boy though. He’s a thoughtful chef of exceptional pedigree (Narisawa, Noma, Sketch, The Square, Maze…) who’s doing it his own way, for the love of cooking, and the enjoyment of creating little works of art on a plate like ‘Olive Oil Poached Squid, Chamomile, Honey, Lemon’; ‘Crab, Crab Coral Vinaigrette, Chilli Oil, Green Asparagus, Fermented Butter, Lemon Thyme’; and ‘Dry Aged Guinea Fowl, Wild Garlic, New Season Onion, Morels’. Hyper-seasonal and joyfully experimental, Daniel’s menus are the benchmark for any would-be iconoclasts. This one promises to pack a serious punch.

(Re)-introducing the enfant terrible of Parisian b

 Searching for a seasonal role with a little something extra? We’re on the lookout for a talented Guest Experience Manager to deliver another flawless summer residency at Guy Ritchie’s Wiltshire estate. Running from May to September, our annual collaboration with the legendary director is a luxury countryside escape for just twenty guests each weekend. Set in the breathtaking surroundings of Ashcombe Estate, the experience consists of a two-night stay, leisurely outdoor pursuits and a marquee Saturday night dinner at the lakeside WildKitchen, cooked by a rotating cast of world-class guest chefs. As our next Guest Experience Manager, you’ll be the first point of contact for all guest enquiries and the steady hand on-site, ensuring that every weekend unfolds seamlessly. From behind-the-scenes coordination to front-facing moments, you’ll deliver thoughtful, intuitive service for what is “𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳” (The Times). You’ll be on call Thursday to Sunday, with your own accommodation within the estate grounds. The role is ideal for someone accustomed to seasonal work, who’s energised by countryside living and motivated to deliver exceptional service. If you’re passionate about hospitality, confident with guests and obsessive about the little details, we’d love to hear from you. The season runs for 22 weekends, and we’re looking to bring the right person on board from April. If this sounds like the right fit for you, please email your CV and covering letter to careers@carousel-london.com.

Searching for a seasonal role with a little someth

 @cometa.restaurant is built around the oceans, from the shores to the deep it celebrates the very best of British waters through a creative and modern Mexican lens. Our menu begins with the raw & cured section, with only the brightest and freshest ingredients making the cut. Think ‘𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴’ with our own Petróleo hot sauce or ‘𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘯, 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯 & 𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦’ and ’𝘚𝘦𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮, 𝘔𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 & 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦’ providing a refreshing introduction to the story. Bright, zesty, salty. The perfect way to start any meal (if you ask us). There’s still time to book in for the weekend, just hit the link in our bio.

@cometa.restaurant is built around the oceans, fro

 For the next two weeks, the guest chef kitchen welcomes double act: Paula Pedro and Ernesto ‘Kut’ Gómez. Some of you will know Kut already as this is his third spin on the Carousel. But from the outset of planning this residency, he made clear to us one thing was non-negotiable. Paula had to be there. The two currently cook side by side at Casa Melina, Kut’s former 19th-century sugar cane hacienda turned retreat. But it’s Paula’s story he wanted to bring to London. A former farmer and market trader from coastal Oaxaca, Paula holds a generations-old culinary inheritance. Her knowledge of masa, fermentation and fire is instinctive, learned through practice rather than prescription. Kut was first introduced to her by our late friend Hugo Durán, who invited Paula to become maestra de maíz — master of corn — at his jungle pop-up in Tulum, after tasting her corozo tostadas at the market in Pochutla. So when it came to conceiving the culinary offering at Casa Melina, there was never any question who should be at the heart of it. Kut has long worked to connect Mexican chefs, growers and communities, championing traceability, single-origin ingredients and direct relationships between those who grow food and those who cook it. Paired with Paula’s ancestral knowledge, this shared philosophy has evolved into what they call “𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘫𝘢 𝘖𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴”. This residency is more than just a menu. It’s an invitation into Mexico’s deep culinary past, essential viewing (and eating) for anyone drawn to the roots of Mesoamerican cuisine. We’re down to the last few places left next week, move fast if you want in.

For the next two weeks, the guest chef kitchen wel

 We’re back with your weekly dispatch from the Carousel multiverse. First up: Cometa has officially touched down on Charlotte Street. Our contemporary Mexican seafood restaurant is off to a flying start (huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our opening week). The team can’t wait to do it all again, we’re prepped and ready to welcome you through the doors. As always if you want to pull up a chair, just hit the link in our bio. Over in Guest Chef, we’re hosting Paula Pedro and Ernesto ‘Kut’ Gómez for a two-week deep dive into Mexico’s culinary past. Expect serious mastery of masa, fermentation and fire, with the kind of quiet authority that only comes with ancestral knowledge. This week’s almost at sell-out, but there’s still a little room left over in next, if you move fast… With Cometa’s cocktail list soaking up the agave spotlight, we’ve given No.23 a tidy refresh. Think classics, sharpened and reworked with our own signature spin. Tom’s been deep in R&D mode, fine-tuning the perfect pairing for your Chuck’s smashburger. Come and put it to the test.. Events-wise, it’s a big one. Private lunches and dinners across the Green and White Rooms all week, building up to a 90-pax dinner on Friday. Get in touch if you’re planning something, big or small, we’ve got it covered. And finally — we’re hiring. Kitchen, Guest Chef and Events teams are all looking for new faces. If you’re hungry for a fresh challenge and passionate about hospitality in all its forms, drop us a line.

We’re back with your weekly dispatch from the Ca

 Now that the dust has settled on Cometa’s opening week, it’s time for us to introduce you to the chefs behind the pass. A familiar trio if you’ve ever spent time with us here on Charlotte Street, the team brings together Carousel Co-Founder and Chef-Patron Ollie Templeton, Head Chef José Lizarralde Serralde and Sous Chef Alejandra Juarez de los Ríos. After twelve years of cooking shoulder-to-shoulder with an ever-changing line-up of some of the best chefs from around the world, Ollie’s developed a polyglot style that he’s channelled into the making of our dream restaurant. Having hosted more than 300+ residencies spanning 50+ countries and 100+ cities, it’s hard not to absorb a few ideas along the way. Known to chefs around the world as ‘Pachi’, José cut his teeth at Mexico City favourites Meroma and Nicos, before heading to Europe to cook at Relæ and Michelin-starred La Table de Catigno. He joined us when we opened our Charlotte Street home in 2021 and has been quietly shaping the kitchen ever since, so it gives us great pleasure to give him his well-earned spotlight. Rounding out the trio is Alejandra, who honed her craft in the much-loved Mexico City kitchens of Máximo Bistro and Makan, before heading north to New York City’s Estela. Joining us in 2023, she’s become an integral part of the team, instrumental in developing the Cometa menu and the mind behind several dishes that are already destined to become signatures. Together, they’ve created a menu we’re deeply proud to call ours. Rooted in memories and experiences, that’s packed with flavour, curiosity and plenty to discover. It’s a love letter to contemporary Mexican cooking, told through the best of British waters. You know what to do, the link is in the bio.

Now that the dust has settled on Cometa’s openin

 Next week we welcome double-act Paula Pedro and Ernesto ‘Kut’ Gomez onto the Guest Chef pass. Currently cooking from Ernesto’s Baja California retreat, Casa Melina, the pair work at the intersection of deep research and lived inheritance. Ernesto’s fixation on provenance and single-origin ingredients meets Paula’s generational knowledge of the kitchen to form what the pair call “𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘫𝘢 𝘖𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴”. Fish comes straight from the ocean onto the grills, tostadas are made with every element hecho a mano – ‘prepared by hand’ – and measured only by touch, sound and intuition. It’s a place where the sands of time move slower. They’ll be with us for two weeks, showcasing the kind of controlled command of masa, fermentation and fire that only chefs with ancestral knowledge like Paula possess. This residency offers a fascinating window into Mexico’s unique culinary past. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it.

Next week we welcome double-act Paula Pedro and Er

 Cometa is officially open ☄️ What began as a fun idea has slowly, carefully become a reality. Shaped by months of planning, long days and late nights, all building towards something that we think feels a little bit special. Every dish, every table, every detail carries countless hours of care, craft and a lot of hard work. We’ve sourced the best ingredients we can get our hands on, assembled a team as dedicated to your enjoyment as they are their own, and now we’re ready. The doors are open. The tables are set. All that’s missing is you. Join us for lunch and dinner, Tuesday to Saturday (12–3pm, 5–11pm). We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been up to.

Cometa is officially open ☄️ What began as a

Next week we welcome some very special chefs into the Guest Chef kitchen as Paula Pedro and Ernesto ‘Kut’ Gómez join us for two weeks of utterly compelling Mexican food. Paula Pedro is a former farmer and market trader from the coastal region of Oaxaca whose ancestral knowledge and intuitive command of masa, fermentation and fire offer a fascinating window into Mexico’s unique culinary past. Paula was introduced to us via our good friend Kut, who some of you may know from his previous spins on the carousel, the pair join us with a rustic yet layered menu, with nearly every element hecho a mano – ‘prepared by hand’ – and measured only by touch, sound and intuition. This one already feels special, hit the link in our bio to pull up a chair.

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