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GUEST CHEF RESIDENCIES  ·  WINE BAR  ·  WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES  ·  EVENTS

Welcome to Carousel. Creative, culinary or cultural, whatever you’re into, you’ll be sure to find inspiration in our ever-changing line-up of extraordinary experiences. We’re talking big name chefs from all over the world, workshops, award-winning events and a crowd-pleasing menu of seasonal snacks and small plates from our neighbourhood wine bar. All hand picked by us, for you.

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GUEST CHEF RESIDENCIES  ·  WINE BAR  ·  WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES  ·  EVENTS

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. We’re talking big name chefs from all over the world, workshops, talks and masterclasses, award-winning events and a crowd-pleasing menu of seasonal snacks and small plates from our new neighbourhood wine bar. All hand picked by us, for you.

Ashcombe Estate x Carousel

Offering a luxury weekend escape to just sixteen guests at a time, Guy Ritchie is reopening the gates of his Wiltshire estate for the return of "arguably the most exclusive supper club of the summer” (Times Luxx). The series features another stellar line-up of world class guest chefs who will each work their magic in the legendary director’s lakeside WildKitchen.
DATES: May-Sept 2025

NICOS CDMX

Mexico City

Mexico City's answer to the River Café, Nicos has been woven into the fabric of Azcapotzalco since 1957, offering honest, ingredient-led cooking to generations of chilangos. We're joined by legendary chef patron, Gerardo Vázquez Lugo, for a week of 'Wild Mushroom Chileatole, Epazote' and ‘Duck with Axiote, Bean Broth’.
DATES: 28th October - 1st November

Wine Bar

"A serious contender for the 'London’s best small plates' conversation" [The Infatuation], our crowd-pleasing wine bar menu is accompanied by a lively selection of minimal intervention wines and some of our all-time favourite cocktails. We also offer a ridiculously good value prix fixe lunch, Tuesdays to Friday (2 courses // £22, 3 courses // £25).
DATES: Tues to Sat, midday 'til late

Parzival

Prague

Introducing the latest chapter for our good friend Gal Ben-Moshe. Calling time on seven years of prism, Gal has handed back his Michelin star in favour of a new challenge. Opening in Prague, Gal's back with a menu of easy-going firecrackers like 'Mussel Tempura, Chicken Toast, Sesame, Herb Salad, Red Pepper and Walnut Cream'.
DATES: 4th - 8th November

Thomasina Miers

London

We’re rolling out the red carpet as we get set to welcome author, broadcaster, co-founder of Wahaca and all-round culinary trailblazer, Thomasina Miers onto Charlotte Street. Bringing a fresh take on the joyful flavours that first made Wahaca a household name 18 years ago and a sneak peek at dishes from her new cookbook ‘Mexican Table’.
DATES: 11th - 14th November

Riverine Rabbit

Birmingham

Meet Ash Valenzuela-Heeger, rock star chef patron of Birmingham's Bib Gourmand-garlanded, Riverine Rabbit, and the winner of this year's Michelin 'Young Chef Award'. At this cult Stirchley favourite, Ash’s South African roots intertwine with the best of British produce in viral-level-of-hype dishes like ‘Ex-Dairy Beef, Maitake Mushroom, Wiltshire Truffle’.
DATES: 18th - 22nd November

Diego Gutierrez

Lima

Diego joins us from Lima with a thrilling taste of the Peruvian new wave. From Azurmendi and El Celler de Can Roca, to Noma and Boragó, Diego has an embarrassment of experience in genre-defining restaurants worldwide. Get set for a playful menu of remixed Peruvian classics that will blow your minds.
DATES: 25th - 29th November

Ashcombe Estate x Carousel

Offering a luxury weekend escape to just sixteen guests at a time, Guy Ritchie is reopening the gates of his Wiltshire estate for the return of "arguably the most exclusive supper club of the summer” (Times Luxx). The series features another stellar line-up of world class guest chefs who will each work their magic in the legendary director’s lakeside WildKitchen.
DATES: May-Sept 2025

NICOS CDMX

Mexico City

Mexico City's answer to the River Café, Nicos has been woven into the fabric of Azcapotzalco since 1957, offering honest, ingredient-led cooking to generations of chilangos. We're joined by legendary chef patron, Gerardo Vázquez Lugo, for a week of 'Wild Mushroom Chileatole, Epazote' and ‘Duck with Axiote, Bean Broth’.
DATES: 28th October - 1st November

Wine Bar

"A serious contender for the 'London’s best small plates' conversation" [The Infatuation], our crowd-pleasing wine bar menu is accompanied by a lively selection of minimal intervention wines and some of our all-time favourite cocktails. We also offer a ridiculously good value prix fixe lunch, Tuesdays to Friday (2 courses // £22, 3 courses // £25).
DATES: Tues to Sat, midday 'til late

Parzival

Prague

Introducing the latest chapter for our good friend Gal Ben-Moshe. Calling time on seven years of prism, Gal has handed back his Michelin star in favour of a new challenge. Opening in Prague, Gal's back with a menu of easy-going firecrackers like 'Mussel Tempura, Chicken Toast, Sesame, Herb Salad, Red Pepper and Walnut Cream'.
DATES: 4th - 8th November

Thomasina Miers

London

We’re rolling out the red carpet as we get set to welcome author, broadcaster, co-founder of Wahaca and all-round culinary trailblazer, Thomasina Miers onto Charlotte Street. Bringing a fresh take on the joyful flavours that first made Wahaca a household name 18 years ago and a sneak peek at dishes from her new cookbook ‘Mexican Table’.
DATES: 11th - 14th November

Riverine Rabbit

Birmingham

Meet Ash Valenzuela-Heeger, rock star chef patron of Birmingham's Bib Gourmand-garlanded, Riverine Rabbit, and the winner of this year's Michelin 'Young Chef Award'. At this cult Stirchley favourite, Ash’s South African roots intertwine with the best of British produce in viral-level-of-hype dishes like ‘Ex-Dairy Beef, Maitake Mushroom, Wiltshire Truffle’.
DATES: 18th - 22nd November

Diego Gutierrez

Lima

Diego joins us from Lima with a thrilling taste of the Peruvian new wave. From Azurmendi and El Celler de Can Roca, to Noma and Boragó, Diego has an embarrassment of experience in genre-defining restaurants worldwide. Get set for a playful menu of remixed Peruvian classics that will blow your minds.
DATES: 25th - 29th November

Ashcombe Estate x Carousel

Ashcombe Estate x Carousel

Mexico City

NICOS CDMX

Mexico City

NICOS CDMX

Prague

Parzival

Prague

Parzival

London

Thomasina Miers

London

Thomasina Miers

Birmingham

Riverine Rabbit

Birmingham

Riverine Rabbit

Lima

Diego Gutierrez

Lima

Diego Gutierrez

“The award-winning culinary collective gets better and better, with ever-improving menus and inspirational guest chefs”
GQ
“If any London restaurant might be able to answer the restless and demanding contemporary appetite, it’s Carousel”
Vanity Fair
“Carousel is a foodies’ heaven”
Elle UK
“Carousel has launched the careers of dozens of superstar chefs and established itself as the place to find the next big thing in dining.”
Culture Trip
“…pioneering a new form of hip gastro pop-up”
How To Spend It
“A three-story creative hub that hosts a turntable of food pop-ups with a rotating cast of stellar international chefs”
Goop
“Chefs come aboard for two-week residencies and then spin out into a world of new-found fame. The programme has launched the careers of many young chefs…”
Condé Nast Traveller
“Most restaurants will be happy to host a residency once a month or so, but Carousel has made a full-time virtue of it”
The Times
“If it’s not one cheffy legend working this space, it’s another. For each, the week at Carousel is a chance to have a dalliance with a new capital’s culinary culture”
Vice Munchies

Carousel on Camera

Five years, one hundred and fifty residencies (and counting)… We’ve documented some of our favourite moments from over the years in glorious Technicolour.

From Niklas Ekstedt on his greatest influences to Shaun Presland on life as an Aussie “tucker f*cker”, there’s a lot to be learnt when you take a glimpse behind the scenes. Pop the hood and take a look inside…

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    Over the years we’ve hosted everything from corporate dinners and product launches to the odd wild party or two — but nothing quite compares to a great wedding. We’ve been lucky enough to welcome thousands of guests through our doors, all celebrating love the way it should be: gathered around a table with exceptional food, great wine and the people who matter most. Both of our dedicated event spaces can be tailored to suit your plans, so whether you’re keeping it intimate or going big, we’ve got it covered. We know planning your day can be stressful, so our superhuman event producers will always be with you every step of the way, from the first enquiry to the final dance, they handle every detail so you can focus on the fun bit. So, if you’re planning to say “I do”, drop us a line — and let’s make it a day to remember.

    Over the years we’ve hosted everything from corp

     Next week, we welcome a chef from not just any restaurant but from one of the true institutions of Mexican cuisine. Since opening its doors in 1957, Nicos has been more than a restaurant, it’s been a classroom, a gathering place, and a living record of Mexico City’s culinary story. A true archive of flavour and craft, quietly shaping the way generations think about Mexican cuisine. Under the stewardship of mother-and-son team María Elena Lugo Zermeño and Gerardo Vázquez Lugo, Nicos has created a bridge between tradition and evolution — a constant reminder that good food is culture, memory, and patience, served by people who care deeply. We asked some of our chefs what Nicos means to them and why Gerardo’s cooking continues to resonate across kitchens around the world. There’s still time to taste it for yourself. Hit the link in our bio to join us.

    Next week, we welcome a chef from not just any res

     And just like that, autumn arrives. The nights draw in, the air cools and our kitchen fills with the colours and flavours of the new season. First up is our ‘Pumpkin tempura, guacasalsa, togarashi’ it’s crunchy and crisp with a deliciously fresh, herbaceous kick. The salad’s had a seasonal refresh too. With radicchio starting to enter the fold, we’re leaning right in with our ‘Radicchio and puntarelle salad, anchovies, templegall’ — bitter, salty, and just the right amount of punchy. More new dishes are on their way as the season unfolds so keep your eyes on the menus.

    And just like that, autumn arrives. The nights dra

     This week, we’re joined by Coko Becker in the Guest Chef kitchen — a chef whose cooking tells stories from every corner of the world. A true journeyman, Coko has helped steer the course of modern Mexican cuisine at Pujol***, penned award-winning menus for some of London’s most en-vogue spaces (think Tayer + Elementary), and now brings his boundless creativity to Charlotte Street. His menu is alive with global influences; from the far east to places a bit closer to home, yet it’s all grounded in the bold, expressive flavours of Mexico. It’s cooking with rhythm and personality from a truly exciting name in London dining right now. Seats are almost gone for this one. If you’re quick, you might just catch it.

    This week, we’re joined by Coko Becker in the Gu

     Last week we shared a glimpse of Lexi’s time with us as part of our Chef Exchange Programme. This week, it’s Nico’s turn and his trip to SEM in Lisbon didn’t disappoint. SEM is a zero-waste restaurant with no bins, no shortcuts, and no compromise. Everything that comes through the door finds a purpose. It’s clever, creative cooking with real intention and the kind of thinking we can really get behind. Cooking alongside Diogo, Bia, Raja and Francisco left Nico feeling energised, full of ideas, and ready to bring a bit of that SEM spirit back to London. We’ll be exploring some of the things Nico learned over the next few weeks so watch this space. Our hope is that some of these ideas ripple through our Guest Chef programme and beyond — the butterfly effect in full flow. Stay tuned for the next Chef Exchange..

    Last week we shared a glimpse of Lexi’s time wit

     We’re rolling out the red carpet and dusting off the confetti as we welcome author, broadcaster, Wahaca founder and all-round culinary trailblazer, Thomasina Miers into the Carousel kitchen. Since winning the very first MasterChef in 2005, Thomasina’s been a fixture in kitchens, on bookshelves and across airwaves, championing a style of cooking that’s joyful, purposeful and brimming with Mexican soul. Joining us for the first time after many a “one day” conversation, Tommi lands on Charlotte Street with a menu that distills eighteen years of experience into plates full of colour, spirit and unapologetically loud flavours. Fresh from a rather special six month R&D trip to Mexico, Thomasina will be giving us a first-look at some of the knockout dishes from her latest cookbook ‘Mexican Table’ (signed copies will be available throughout Tommi’s week with us). One the menu? ‘White bean allioli with charred jalapeno oil’, ‘Braised venison with pasilla and prune mole’, ‘Little pumpkin doughnuts with cinnamon & orange sugar’, and more. There are celebrations and there are residencies. This one’s both. Photo credit: @matt_russell

    We’re rolling out the red carpet and dusting off

     Burgers, cocktails, weekend — name a better trio. It’s giving Chuck’s signature smashburger, washed down with a No.23 negroni, and not a care in the world. Lunch or dinner, we’ve got you.

    Burgers, cocktails, weekend — name a better trio

     And just like that we’re back. The coals are lit, the glassware polished and we’re ready for service. There’s still space to join us, just hit the link to book or if you’re feeling spontaneous walk right in.

    And just like that we’re back. The coals are lit

     This week we’re doing things a little differently, the Guest Chef residency is here for just two days, that means you only have tomorrow night & Saturday evening to get a taste for Eric Wan’s sensational cooking. It’s a first-look at the new East London opening, Tempo, from the team behind Dalston’s Dan’s. Eric’s residency offers an enticing first-look at what’s to come from a chef that’s on the rise. Leaning into his Chinese-Vietnamese heritage and connecting the dots between Hong Kong, Vietnam, and the cities that have helped shape him to deliver a menu that sings with flavour and originality. This one’s here for a good time, not for a long time. Jump in.

    This week we’re doing things a little differentl

     Some of you might remember our Chef Exchange Programme from earlier this year. Well, round three just wrapped — and this time we welcomed Lexi van Breugel from SEM in Lisbon, while our very own Nico headed out there to swap notes (and probably catch a bit of sun too). SEM is a zero-waste restaurant in the heart of Lisbon. The name literally means without, which gives you a clue to their ethos — no bins, no shortcuts, just smart, creative cooking that ensures nothing goes to waste. It’s the kind of thinking we love, and we can’t wait to see what ideas Nico brings back with him. It was a real pleasure having Lexi in the kitchen for the week. Carousel’s particular brand of organised chaos can take a moment to get used to, but great chefs always seem to find their rhythm fast. Take a look at what Lexi got up to during her week on Charlotte Street — and keep an eye out for part two, when Nico’s turn in Lisbon goes live next week.

    Some of you might remember our Chef Exchange Progr

     This week, we’re taking a little break for a private hire, but we’ll be back to business as usual from 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 — with all of our usual offerings. 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿 Back open from 6pm, pouring the good stuff and serving up our seasonal small plates. Honest, delicious, and back with a bang. 𝗡𝗼.𝟮𝟯 𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗰𝗸’𝘀 Also from 6pm, dinner service returns. Chuck’s iconic smashburgers are back on the grill, alongside our concise list of agave-led cocktails. 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳: 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼 We’re joined by Eric Wan for just a two-night residency, on Friday and Saturday evening chef Eric is offering up a first taste of Tempo ahead of its East London launch. Expect bold, expressive cooking that draws on his Chinese-Vietnamese roots and the cities that have shaped him — a menu that hums with flavour and intent. Hit the link in our bio to book across all of Carousel’s corners. See you this weekend.

    This week, we’re taking a little break for a pri

     Old friends, new places. After seven years at the cutting edge of Berlin’s fine dining landscape, our long-time collaborator Gal Ben-Moshe has called time on 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮, handing back his Michelin star in favour of a new challenge in Prague. Introducing Parzival, the latest chapter for Gal and sommelier wife Jacqueline Lorenz and a joyful synthesis of his illustrious career to date, including his formative years in the kitchens of Maze*, Marcus*, Hibiscus** and Alinea***. But 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 II this isn’t... Featuring six courses, each with a very personal story to tell, the menu at Parzival marks a departure from the formality of Gal’s past: “It’s not supposed to be overly ostentatious. The era of fine dining is thankfully over. Parzival is my personal statement; its value is in the experience’. As ever, dishes like ‘Mussel Tempura, Chicken Toast, Sesame, Herb Salad, Red Pepper and Walnut Cream’; ‘Cod Iskender, Tomato, Yoghurt, Bread, Brown Butter, Lamb Fat’ and ‘Lamb Wellington, Coffee Jus, Onion Purée, Blackberry, Endive’ combine the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean with modern techniques and Gal’s unwavering commitment to letting the freshest ingredients speak for themselves. Mark your diaries.

    Old friends, new places. After seven years at the

     It’s the weekend. A good excuse — as if you needed one — for one of Chuck’s outrageously delicious smashburgers and a cocktail from our concise list of cult classics. Time to pull up a chair. We’re here til’ late.

    It’s the weekend. A good excuse — as if you ne

     We’re looking for curious and driven chefs to join the team. There’s plenty to get stuck into — from our ever-changing line-up of guest chef residencies, working side by side with some of the most exciting names in food, to cooking in the Wine Bar with the best produce we can get our hands on, or taking Carousel on the road for one of our many offsite events. There’s always something new to learn. Sound like your kind of thing? Hit the link in our bio to find out more and apply.

    We’re looking for curious and driven chefs to jo

     Sometimes it’s nice to just sit back and take it all in — the clatter, the chatter, the rhythm of service in full swing. We’ve got some space in the Wine Bar for dinner tonight (and across the weekend too). Come by and enjoy the sound of a good time.

    Sometimes it’s nice to just sit back and take it

     This week we’re joined by Miller Prada in the Guest Chef kitchen — a chef who’s spent time in some of London’s most celebrated kitchens, (The Ledbury***, Pollen Street Social*, Endo at the Rotunda*) before earning his first Michelin star leading the kitchen opening at Mayfair’s Humo. Now he’s stepping out on his own, with new projects ahead, his week with us signals the start of an exciting new chapter. Miller joins us with a real showstopper of a menu, not only showcasing his total control over the open-fire cooking that made his name but tying together memory, heritage and history. Here he runs us through the three snacks that kick off his menu ‘Cassava ‘arepa’, Amazonian tucupi, razor clams, prickly ash pepper’, ‘Tuna frito’ and ‘Castelfranco Ssam, huacatay, Jerusalem artichoke’, it truly is precision cooking at its finest. With only a few spaces left, make sure you catch him while you can.

    This week we’re joined by Miller Prada in the Gu

     It’s all go on Charlotte Street this week. We’ve got the generational talent that is Miller Prada taking over the Guest Chef kitchen — serving up a taste of his phenomenal open-fire cooking before he heads off on his next adventure. Over in the wine bar, Ale’s been breaking down our Swaledale lamb that’s making its way onto the Wine Bar menu. We’re also welcoming Lexi van Breugel to the team as part of our Exchange Programme with Sem in Lisbon — Lexi’s here while our own Nico is out there soaking it all up. Keep an eye out for the two-part recap coming soon. At No.23, we’re still riding the high from last week’s launch party for Chuck’s. The celebrations continue in the lab, where Tom and Charles are deep in R&D mode, plotting some new and delicious things to land in the coming weeks. Add to that a full slate of events across both venues and, well — it’s busy, busy, busy. Come join us.

    It’s all go on Charlotte Street this week. We’

     Good things don’t always stick around for long. Eric Wan joins us for two action-packed evenings with an exclusive first look at Tempo, ahead of its East London debut. Eric’s story saw him take a sharp swerve out of corporate life into the kitchen of Dinner by Heston**, and then across London, Paris and Shanghai with a string of pop-ups and residencies that have cemented him as one to watch. Now he’s setting down roots, offering us a razor-sharp look at what’s to come. By tying together the flavours from his Chinese-Vietnamese heritage and connecting the dots between Hong Kong, Vietnam, and the cities that have helped shape him to deliver a menu that sings with flavour and originality. Think ‘Chalk Stream Trout, Nước Mắm, Shiso’, ‘Grilled Chicken, Lemongrass Sa Tế, Sweet Basil’ and ‘Vietnamese Coffee Granita, Salted Cream, Buckwheat’. A fleeting glimpse of what’s next. Tempo lands at Carousel for two nights only — catch it while you can.

    Good things don’t always stick around for long.

    We’re always on the hunt for the curious ones — people who love to learn, taste, and try something new. From our rotating guest chefs to a drinks list that never sits still, there’s always more to discover. So if you’re looking to make a change and fancy a new challenge then hit the link in our bio to find out more.

    Last night we marked the arrival of Chuck’s in No.23 with a proper party. Platters of patties met mezcal negronis and margaritas at the bar, and the room did the rest. It was the best way to welcome the smashburger supernova, in Carousel style. Huge thanks to everyone who came through. And remember — Chuck’s is here for you at lunch and dinner, Tues-Sat.

    Last night we marked the arrival of Chuck’s in N
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  • Given the lockdown restrictions in London, we’re currently closed, but we have lots of great chefs and experiences lined up for 2021 so sign up for pre-sale tickets or purchase a gift card and you’ll be first in line when we’re back open.

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