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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

Jihyun Kim

Paris

After spending six years at the three-Michelin-star L’Arpège with Alain Passard, Korean-born Jihyun Kim makes her Paris debut with Ébène – co-founded with pastry chef Simon Plantrou – it promises a bold, technical, vegetable-led vision. Experience it first on Charlotte Street, before the city of lights gets its turn.
DATES: 10th - 14th June

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

Pachi

London

José Lizarralde steps onto the Carousel with a bold, deeply personal menu inspired by the cantinas, fondas and street food stalls of Mexico City. This residency is more than just a guest chef, it’s a sobre mesa in full swing from one of the driving forces behind Carousel. Join us for this technical, expressive and eclectic journey full of flavour.
DATES: 17th - 21st June

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

Jihyun Kim

Paris

After spending six years at the three-Michelin-star L’Arpège with Alain Passard, Korean-born Jihyun Kim makes her Paris debut with Ébène – co-founded with pastry chef Simon Plantrou – it promises a bold, technical, vegetable-led vision. Experience it first on Charlotte Street, before the city of lights gets its turn.
DATES: 10th - 14th June

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

Pachi

London

José Lizarralde steps onto the Carousel with a bold, deeply personal menu inspired by the cantinas, fondas and street food stalls of Mexico City. This residency is more than just a guest chef, it’s a sobre mesa in full swing from one of the driving forces behind Carousel. Join us for this technical, expressive and eclectic journey full of flavour.
DATES: 17th - 21st June

Ashcombe Estate x Carousel

Ashcombe Estate x Carousel

Paris

Jihyun Kim

Paris

Jihyun Kim

London

Pachi

London

Pachi

Wine Bar

Wine Bar

“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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    FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY... If you missed out on a table at Saransh Goila’s sold-out brunch at Darjeeling Express this weekend, you can meet the man himself and try his legendary Goila Butter Chicken at No. 23 *𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆*, accompanied by a short list of Indian-inspired cocktails, ice cold beers and imaginative non-alcoholic creations. We’ll be open from 5pm. Book into No. 23 the normal way, via the link in our bio, or chance your arm on the day for a walk-in spot.

    FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY... If you missed out on a tabl

     A thrilling new voice in London’s ever-evolving Chinese dining conversation, Jacky Chan joins us from the hallowed kitchens of A. Wong** for a week of high-energy, high-skill cooking that celebrates the combination of traditional Chinese cuisine enriched with Western techniques and influences. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Jacky’s journey began in the familiar hustle of the British-Chinese takeaway (owning not just one, but several), before the lure of fine dining finally took hold. He closed the shops and swapped the woks for water baths, honing his craft at spots like The Pony & Trap* (Bristol) and Bo Innovation** (Hong Kong). Jacky cooks with reverence for where he came from and real curiosity for where things can go. His residency is a bold, flavour-forward take on the ever-shifting dialogue between Chinese and British food culture — and we can’t wait to pull up a chair.

    A thrilling new voice in London’s ever-evolving

    Some things in life are just better shared: a great bottle of wine, good conversation and our Wine Bar dinner set menu. 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 offers a curated selection of our favourite dishes from the week’s menu, each one led by the best seasonal ingredients from producers we know and trust (@flourishproduce we see you). Here Head Chef Ollie Templeton walks us through one of this week’s highlights: ‘Mangalitza pork chop, shishito peppers, mustard greens, fried pink fir potatoes and lemon aioli’ — dishes that balance richness, brightness, and crunch in all the right places. Keep an eye out for more highlights to come. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘜𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘶 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴-𝘚𝘢𝘵 5:30𝘱𝘮-9𝘱𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘳 £49.5𝘱𝘱

    Some things in life are just better shared: a grea

     This week we’re joined by industry legend Roy Brett for a sensational Scottish seafood tour-de-force, combining the freshest day-boat catch with Roy’s signature bold flavours. Having connections to the fisherman of our fine shores that run deeper than the North Sea means that Roy’s menu is packed full of the very best our oceans have to offer. Whilst his restaurant @ondine_edinburgh search for a new home North of the border, this is your chance to enjoy what one of the best loved chefs on the British Isles’ brings to the table. Watch as Roy takes you on a deep dive of his Buffalo squid with ranch dressing, simple yet devastatingly effective. There’s still time for you to join in, trust us you don’t want to miss it.

    This week we’re joined by industry legend Roy Br

     We’re hiring… - Guest Experience Manager (part-time) - Chef de Partie - Bartender - Waiter We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic go-getters to help co-create extraordinary experiences for our guests and to share in our ambition to be the best in the game. To take a look at the full specs and perks for the roles, head to the link in our bio. We can’t wait to hear from you.

    We’re hiring… - Guest Experience Manager (par

     𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐱 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐥 ᴍᴀʏ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴇᴘᴛᴇᴍʙᴇʀ Offering a luxury weekend escape to just sixteen guests at a time, Guy Ritchie has reopened the gates of his Wiltshire estate for a rather special summer series. Once again, we’re joined by another exceptional line-up of Michelin-starred guest chefs who will each work their magic in the legendary director’s lakeside WildKitchen - think @andy.beynon (31/05), @nathandavieschef (07/06) and @alex797 (14/06) - but the chef’s table experience is just the beginning. This season guests have the chance to experience Ashcombe’s breath-taking landscapes and elegant country interiors over a whole weekend, with delicious food and drink, leisurely outdoor pursuits and stunning panoramas on offer throughout. Find out more via the link in our bio.

    José Lizarralde steps onto the Carousel with a bold, deeply personal menu inspired by the cantinas, fondas and street food stalls of Mexico City (or DF, as the locals still call it). It’s one for the books, a technical, expressive and eclectic journey full of flavour. A driving force behind the scenes at Carousel, Head Chef José has been instrumental in shaping the food in the Wine Bar and keeping the wheels turning on countless guest chef residencies. Forged by formative years in restaurants like Meroma CDMX, Nicos CDMX, Relae* and working alongside groundbreaking chefs on a weekly basis, it’s time for José, under his Pachi alias, to take the reins of the guest chef kitchen. This residency is more than just a guest chef, it’s a sobre mesa in full swing, best described by dishes like ‘Fideo seco’ a cantina favourite and one of José’s signature dishes, ‘scallop ‘burnt’ aguachile’, ‘suadero quesadilla’, ‘Mole ‘encacahuatado' peanut mole’ and ‘Prawn & octopus ‘acapulco’ ceviche’. It’s generous, gutsy cooking with a refined edge — exactly what you’d expect from someone who’s been in the room with the best. A vegetarian menu will also be available.

    José Lizarralde steps onto the Carousel with a bo

     Last week we were joined by superstar Brandon Arriaga. His contemporary take on izakaya-style dining gave us all a window into the magic that happens when you mix bold Mexican flavours with refined Japanese sensibilities. Watch back as we discuss his upcoming opening in Mexico City, Nácar, and where all the inspiration comes from.

    Last week we were joined by superstar Brandon Arri

     With the bank holiday weekend upon us, the door to our cocktail bar No.23 beckons… Start your weekend off the right way with our M&M shot — Mezcal from @thelostexplorer and Montenegro Amaro transformed into a foaming highball, layering burnt coffee and poblano chilli liqueur for rich, herbaceous depth. Pair that with a chicharron, guacasalsa and spenwood tostada and you’ve got one hell of a start to your weekend. Whether you’re starting or ending the night with us, we’ve got you covered.

    With the bank holiday weekend upon us, the door to

     The Carousel Exchange Programme [𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙍𝙀𝙀] A few weeks ago we shared with you @gabrielhossani’s experience of a week in the Carousel kitchen. It’s now time to find out what our sous-chef Alejandra (@alejuaritos) got up to at Michelin-starred Aniar in Galway (@aniargalway). Listen back to Ale’s experience to find out what life was like on the Emerald Isle, from coastline foraging to learning what goes down in a Michelin-starred kitchen. Stay tuned for more in the series.

    The Carousel Exchange Programme [𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏

    𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐄 Introducing ‘Let Us Choose’. Available in the Wine Bar at dinner, our new set menu offers a selection of standout dishes chosen by the Carousel team. Showcasing our favourite dishes from this week’s menu - specials included - the format is perfect for sharing with the whole table, and provides a simple answer to the age old question, “what would you recommend?”. Everything... Let Us Choose is available for £49.5pp, 5:30-9:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

    𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐄 In

     In the guest chef kitchen this week we’re joined by the culinary powerhouse, Tomás Bermúdez. His New Orleans-inspired oyster bar, La Docena, combines fervorous Mexican flavour with a laser focus on sustainably sourced seafood. Tomás shares the first of a double-header of seafood platters (two’s always better than one, right?), with ‘scallop, chiltepín aguachile’, ‘Oyster, bergamot mignonet, fig leaf oil’ and ‘Razor clam, pico de gallo, salsa macha mayo’. So what happens when one of Mexico’s finest swaps the Pacific for the cold, clear waters of these shores? You’ll have to join us this week to find out.

    In the guest chef kitchen this week we’re joined

     Fresh from six years at three-Michelin-star L’Arpège under the tutelage of Alain Passard, Korean rising star Jihyun Kim is gearing up for a Parisian opening of her own: Ébène. Born in Korea, classically trained in France, Jihyun Kim’s food combines the clarity of French technique with the quiet intensity of Korean flavour. Her impeccable CV includes stages at Têtedoie* (Lyon) and Septime* (Paris) but it was her time as sous chef at L’Arpège that opened her eyes to the art and artistry of vegetable-led cooking; building depth from simplicity, using smoke like seasoning and plating with purpose. Now Jihyun is ready to strike out on her own. Opening in Paris later this year, Ébène – a collaboration with pastry chef and partner Simon Plantrou – promises to light up the city of gastronomic excellence. Don’t miss your chance to try this thrilling new, vegetable-forward project right here on Charlotte Street.

    Fresh from six years at three-Michelin-star L’Ar

     𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 Chuck’s is back in No.23 for his legendary Charlotte Street pop-up. To celebrate the return of the real Burger King we’re going all in with a larger menu including some seasoned specials that have been doing the rounds at his European outposts. Think ‘Laab fries’, ‘Fish sauce wings’ and his famous ‘Calamansi cream pies’, the perfect compliment to Chuck’s smash patties, pickles & Martin’s potato buns. Don’t miss the ‘no modifications’ maverick. Chuck’s x No.23 - May 16th & 17th - *𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞*

    𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 Chuck’s is back in

    Next week culinary icon Tómaz Bermúdez joins us with a blockbuster menu of world-class seafood with standout dishes like ‘Razor clam, coriander, salsa macha, leche di tigre’, ‘Octopus ceviche tostada, celeriac mayo & avocado’ and ‘British wagyu barbacoa, tortillas’ But don’t just take our word for it, slide right to see what’s got us all in a spin.

    Next week culinary icon Tómaz Bermúdez joins us

    In the guest chef kitchen this week is hyper-talent Brandon Arriaga (Pujol**, Kong Hans Kælder**, CHIUnE). His upcoming opening Nácar in Mexico City is his take on the contemporary izakaya; think the poise of Japanese sensibility paired with the bold flavours of his Mexican heritage. Brandon guides us through a surprise extra on this week’s menu: ‘Claypot ojiya rice, picanha, smoked maitake mushroom’. Not to be missed. There’s still a few spots left this week if you want in.

    In the guest chef kitchen this week is hyper-talen

     The weather this week has got us feeling it’s time to officially announce al fresco season open on the Wine Bar terrace. Join us from noon ‘til late for your own slice of sunshine.

    The weather this week has got us feeling it’s ti

     Lauded by the critics at El País and El Mundo, Colombian-Argentine duo Genaro Celia and Agustín Mikielievich are the duo behind white-hot Chamberí market tapas joint, @insurgente.cocina There, everything is designed to be shared. With friends, with strangers, with sticky fingers and wide eyes. Dishes are served fast, fresh, and frenetic. You eat with your hands, you lean into the noise, and with a menu packed with big-hitters like their ‘Beef short rib ‘tucumana’ empanadas, chimichurri’, ‘Gnocchi, huancaina carbonara, crispy guanciale, coriander oil’; and ‘Mushroom taco, Korean brava sauce, spiced panela’ it’s no wonder Insurgente has become a place of pilgrimage for young madrileños who know where to find the best value eats in the city. We’ll be doing staggered sittings for this one, offering a short, affordable menu of their Lat Am / Asian-influenced greatest hits. Come hungry, leave noisy.

    Lauded by the critics at El País and El Mundo, Co

     Known and beloved by digestif fans around the world, or maybe just people who see no reason to order a double espresso alongside their vodka. Our Espresso Martini adds a Oaxacan twist to the classic with gorgeously rich Pedro Xímenez, a nip of earthy beetroot juice, and potent smoky @thelostexplorer mezcal. As delicious as it is purple.

    Known and beloved by digestif fans around the worl

     As the summer season approaches and our events calendar fills up like a jug of bottomless margaritas, things are really heating up over at our sister venue @shoreditchartsclub_ With capacity for up to 200 guests in the lounge bar, twin 20-seater meeting / dining rooms and its very own cinema, Shoreditch Arts Club has got to be one of the most stylish and centrally located venues in town. Add Carousel’s critically-acclaimed food, friendly service and award-winning creative production to the mix and you’ve got the makings of a very good party... Like last night’s unforgettable issue launch for @clashmagazine x @thelostexplorer Whether it’s a brand activation, wedding or film screening you’re after, the team at Shoreditch Arts Club have you covered. Tap ‘Hire & Events’ in the link in our bio then select 6 Redchurch Street to find out more.

    As the summer season approaches and our events cal
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    WildKitchen x Carousel
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    Jihyun Kim

    Paris

    10th – 14th June

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    Pachi

    London

    17th – 21st June

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    Jacky Chan

    London

    24th – 28th June

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    An Indian Brunch with Saransh Goila

    Darjeeling Express

    8th June

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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.

    Thank you for all your support during this mad year.

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