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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.

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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.

Daniel Morgan
PARIS

The Sheffield lad taking Paris by storm, Daniel was voted LeFooding’s Chef of the Year ‘21 for his imaginative, veg-forward creations at Robert. Joining us for a second time, his experimental, hyper-seasonal menu is packed with influences from years working in the world’s best kitchens, from Copenhagen’s Noma to Tokyo’s Narisawa.

DATES: 16th - 20th August

Wine Bar

We’ve opened a neighbourhood wine bar. Our crowd-pleasing menu of seasonal snacks and small plates is accompanied by a lively selection of minimal intervention wines and some of our all-time favourite cocktails. Drop by for lunch or dinner.

DATES: Tuesdays to Sundays

Thomas Straker
STRAKER'S, LONDON

Joining us for one last collab before he opens Strakers this autumn, Tom will be serving up a sort of greatest hits of perfectly executed, Italian-accented crowd-pleasers ("buongiorno boys"). Call it a preview, call it a party, call it whatever you like. Just don't hang around as there's a million-strong legion of Strakolytes who would kill for your seat.

DATES: 23rd - 27th August

Daniel Morgan
PARIS

The Sheffield lad taking Paris by storm, Daniel was voted LeFooding’s Chef of the Year ‘21 for his imaginative, veg-forward creations at Robert. Joining us for a second time, his experimental, hyper-seasonal menu is packed with influences from years working in the world’s best kitchens, from Copenhagen’s Noma to Tokyo’s Narisawa.

DATES: 16th - 20th August

Wine Bar

We’ve opened a neighbourhood wine bar. Our crowd-pleasing menu of seasonal snacks and small plates is accompanied by a lively selection of minimal intervention wines and some of our all-time favourite cocktails. Drop by for lunch or dinner.

DATES: Tuesdays to Sundays

Thomas Straker
STRAKER'S, LONDON

Joining us for one last collab before he opens Strakers this autumn, Tom will be serving up a sort of greatest hits of perfectly executed, Italian-accented crowd-pleasers ("buongiorno boys"). Call it a preview, call it a party, call it whatever you like. Just don't hang around as there's a million-strong legion of Strakolytes who would kill for your seat.

DATES: 23rd - 27th August

STRAKER'S, LONDON

Thomas Straker

STRAKER'S, LONDON

Thomas Straker

Wine Bar

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“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

Stories

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There's nothing better than an afternoon spent in the garden…

Chef Stories At the pass with… Lee Westcott

It was an absolute dream to work alongside our friend…

Chef Stories Made You Look x Carousel

In this special dinner series, six of the most talented…

Chef Stories At the pass with… Joo Won

It's been a blast working alongside our pal Joo Won.…

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Stories

Recipes Guajillo Chilli Oil

There's nothing better than an afternoon spent in the garden…

Chef Stories At the pass with… Lee Westcott

It was an absolute dream to work alongside our friend…

Chef Stories Made You Look x Carousel

In this special dinner series, six of the most talented…

Chef Stories At the pass with… Joo Won

It's been a blast working alongside our pal Joo Won.…

Uncategorized Earth Day Hamper with The Botanist Gin

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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Fry day.

Our fried chicken with habanero and honey is always a good idea. Especially alongside a cold beverage.

We're open Tuesdays - Sundays from 12pm. Drop in or book a table via the link in bio.

Fry day. Our fried chicken with habanero and h

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𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧
LONDON
30th August – 3rd September

If you haven’t heard of Kate Austen yet, then you soon will. We’d say this woman is going places, but quite frankly, her career so far is already as glistening as it gets.

Having perfected the classics at Marcus Wareing (**) and Morston Hall (*), Kate followed her passion to Scandinavia. Not one to do things by halves, she quickly landed a job as head chef at highly acclaimed AOC (**) in Copenhagen. With her time there further cementing Kate’s hardcore dedication and ridiciulous attention to detail, she then moved on to work as sous chef at Frantzen, Stockholm, currently holding three Michelin stars and ranked No. 6 in the world…and all this before the age of thirty.

Now back in London sizing up her next big project, we’re thrilled that Kate is joining us for a week at Carousel, with a menu close to her heart. To her, “food is about sharing experiences with loved ones”, so, for her first solo residency, she’ll be taking everything she’s learned from a decade working in some of Europe’s most respected fine dining restaurants and channeling it into a more relaxed, celebratory-dinner-party-with-friends kind of vibe. Expect “indulgent, decadent and above all delicious food that will hopefully blow your mind”… We can’t wait.

Book in via the link in our bio.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩... 𝐊𝐚𝐭

WINE OF THE WEEK 🍷

Congratulations, you made it to Wednesday. Wine?

This week, we've been enjoying Gut Oggau's Theodora. Here's the lowdown from our restaurant manager and wine connoisseur Ella...

"Made from a blend of Grüner Veltliner and Welschriesling from organic vines in Burgenland, this funky, complex white has intriguing aromas of melon and kiwi and bready notes. I love how the Gut Oggau wine bottles illustrate the character of the wine, and Theodora is as she looks – feisty and powerful, like she won’t give no sh*ts!"

WINE OF THE WEEK 🍷 Congratulations, you ma

Over in No. 23...

@eatluckybunz might be known for its towering, double-stacked burgers but we know that sometimes you want to enjoy a delicious lunchtime burger that doesn’t leave you craving an afternoon nap. Enter the Lucky Buns lunch deal...

Enjoy any single stack burger with fries at lunch (12pm - 3pm) for £12.50 ⬆️

Trust us when we say you'll still be full, AND with leftover change in your pocket.

Read the full menu and book in via the link in our bio, or swing by No.23 between 12pm and 3pm, Tuesdays - Saturdays.

Over in No. 23... @eatluckybunz might be known

Our guest chef dining room, laid up and ready for @danielmorgan_8's residency this week.

There are a few tickets left and it's set to be an incredible menu, so don't hang about if you want in on the action.

Check out our stories for a sneak peek of what to expect from Daniel's menu and to book in.

Our guest chef dining room, laid up and ready for

Summer on a plate right there☝️

Vesuvio tomatoes, sweet peach and creamy burrata with croutons and basil oil, new (ish) on the wine bar menu.

We're open for lunch today from 12pm-6pm. Swing by or book in via the link in bio.

Summer on a plate right there☝️ Vesuvio to

Did you know we offer flowers as part of our events packages?

We know planning an event involves a LOT of moving parts, so let us tick one more thing off your to-do list. Get in touch with our award-winning events team via the link in bio to find out more.

Did you know we offer flowers as part of our event

That aioli swipe though...

Another fav from the wine bar menu, our tempura courgette is made with @natoora Italian trombetta courgettes for their firm texture and slightly nutty flavour. We slice 'em up thin, coat them in our lighter-than-air tempura batter and deep-fry until crisp, then serve with homemade lemon aioli. Bellissimo.

📸: @aleksandraboruch

That aioli swipe though... Another fav from th

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𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫
STRAKER'S, LONDON
23rd – 27th August

If you know @thomas_straker, and his preternatural knack for figuring out exactly what you want to eat, then you’ll be just as excited as we are about the opening of Straker’s.

Bringing some badly needed ‘East London wine bar vibes’ to Notting Hill's Golborne Road, @strakers_london is set to be the opening of the year. Why? Because, well, Tom… After helping us see off lockdown with the wildly popular Right Then series back at the old Carousel, Tom’s career has gone full on nitro.

Joining us for one final Carousel-shaped Strak attack before the big launch, Tom will be serving up a sort of greatest hits of perfectly executed, Italian-accented crowd-pleasers (“buongiorno boys”).

Call it a preview, call it a party, call it whatever you like. Just don’t hang around as there’s a million-strong legion of Strakolytes who would kill for your seat.

A few highlights from last week with the brilliant @palle.p.p ✨

If you missed out on this one, fear not. We have a stellar line up of guest chefs coming up in the next few weeks. We can't wait. Click the link in bio to book in.

@danielmorgan_8 (16th-20th August)
@thomas_straker (23rd-27th August)
@kate_f_austen (30th August - 3rd September)
@thisislucho (6th - 10th September)

A few highlights from last week with the brilliant

Calling all chefs...

We're on the lookout for an experienced chef de partie to come and join the team.

As well as working with an absolute bunch of legends (like this guy, @harvey_chessells), perks include 50% off in the wine bar, free quarterly tickets to our guest chef residencies, delicious daily staff meals, and all-round good vibes, tbh.

If you're interested, or you know of someone who might be, get in touch info@carousel-london.com.

Calling all chefs... We're on the lookout fo

Introducing, the Chicky Bun.

By now, you've heard about Lucky Buns' juicy, double patty beef burgers and frosty frozen cocktails, but this one's for the fried chicken lovers out there (and we know there's a lot of you)...

@eatluckybunz's classic fried chicken burger is made with crispy, golden-battered fried chicken, shark sriracha, lucky sauce, shrettuce (you can work that one out), onions and house-made pickles.

Get your hands on this bad boy at No. 23 Charlotte Street, Tuesdays - Sundays, 12pm-3pm for lunch and 5pm-late for dinner.

📸: @aleksandraolaboruch

Introducing, the Chicky Bun. By now, you've

It's set to be another scorcher this week...☀️

And we reckon our sunny Charlotte Street terrace is one of the best places to enjoy it, just sayin'. So, come on down and let us ply you with cold drinks and seasonal small plates.

Book in to the wine bar via the link in bio, or swing by from midday Tuesdays - Sundays.

📸: @aleksandraolaboruch

It's set to be another scorcher this week...☀️

Our Mangalitza pork skewers have been flying off the grill in the wine bar this week.

We source our pork from @penlandheritagebreeds, who raise happy, free-roaming, pedigree-bred Mangalitza pigs at Penlam Farm, Wales. We skewer it with its fat to keep it succulent and packed with flavour, then grill it over hot coals, before brushing it in our sticky fermented cherry glaze. *Chef's kiss.*

Swipe to see @templetonollie happily receiving the goods last week.

Book into the wine bar via the link in bio for a taste of the good stuff.

📸: @aleksandraolaboruch

Our Mangalitza pork skewers have been flying off t

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩...

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧
PARIS
16th - 20th August

When @lefooding votes you Chef of the Year, you know you’re doing something right. @danielmorgan_8, the Sheffield lad taking Paris by storm, earned the accolade for his imaginative, veg-forward creations at Robert in the 11th arrondissement.

Nature was the driving force there, with menus devised around whichever herbs, fruit and vegetables were delivered from the restaurant’s Loire Valley garden each week. Although not exclusively plant-based, Daniel made veg the star of the show at Robert, using innovative flavour combinations and expert cooking techniques fine-tuned over more than 15 years spent in some of the world’s best kitchens. Before (accidentally) settling in Paris, Daniel’s culinary voyage would make even the most seasoned traveller jealous. He spent a decade learning the trade in some of London’s best-known kitchens before embarking on a seven-year journey around the world, taking in Narisawa (Tokyo)** and Noma (Copenhagen)*** along the way.

Still based in Paris and working on his own projects, Daniel is returning to the city where it all began for his second Carousel residency. His experimental, hyper-seasonal menu is a reflection of his well-stamped passport, with dishes including ‘Canolo of Smoked Tuna Rillettes, Sour Cream, Confit Datterini, Pistachio’; ‘Vanilla-Braised Fennel, Kalamata, Parmesan Fondue, Tomato XO’; and ‘Grilled Peaches, Baked Raspberry Ice Cream, Genmaicha and Holy Basil Sauce.’

So you’ve had a paloma, but have you tried Pedro’s Pickled Paloma? It’s been on our menu so long we’ve forgotten who Pedro even is (Pedro, are you out there?).

A firm favourite (don't tell the others) on our house cocktail list, what makes this guy special is the extra bit of zing from our house-pickled grapefruit juice. We combine it with smoky Quiquiriqui mezcal, fresh lime and soda, then garnish with charred grapefruit. Mixed to perfection by @dave_thorn.

Cheers to it being nearly the weekend.

So you’ve had a paloma, but have you tried Pedro

Hate to mention the C word when it's 26 degrees outside but just wanted to give a friendly heads up to all the forward planners out there that we're already taking Christmas bookings.

If you're looking for a stylish space for your office party or festive press event, look no further than our White Room, Green Room (or both, if you have a lot of friends...)

Read more about our event spaces via the link in bio or get in touch with our award-winning events team to book a viewing.

Hate to mention the C word when it's 26 degrees ou

Introducing the @remymartin x Carousel 'Sustainable Supper Club’ series, a celebration of sustainable gastronomy over five evenings, featuring some of the UK’s most talented Michelin Green Star chefs, from @chef_chantelle to @tommybanks.

First up on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁, New Zealand-born Chantelle Nicholson will be giving us a taste of the hyper-seasonal, zero-waste approach that has made her new solo opening @apricityrestaurant in Mayfair such an instant hit. We're thrilled to have Chantelle back at Carousel after her sell-out residency in early 2018.

Working with sustainable small-scale producers including @cratetoplate.farm and the @ethicalbutcher, Chantelle has created a special menu for this intimate one-off that pairs beautifully with the complexity of Rémy Martin fine champagne cognacs.

Swipe right for the menu in all its glory...

Don’t miss the chance to experience sustainable gastronomy at its finest from one of the UK’s most passionate advocates of seasonality and veg-forward cookery.

Tickets are available via the 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼.

Introducing the @remymartin x Carousel 'Sustainabl

A thing of beauty.

Our scallop crudo with green gooseberry and cucumber, new to the wine bar menu.

Book in via the link in bio.

A thing of beauty. Our scallop crudo with green

We're looking for a couple more front of house superstars and chefs de partie to join our Charlotte Street dream team. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

A lush team, banging staff food and a tasty discount are just three of the perks...

We're looking for a couple more front of house sup

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Wine Bar
Tuesdays to Sundays, 12pm ’til late

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Lunch

Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm – 3pm

*Please note, lunch bookings are for the Wine Bar. Our guest chef residencies are evenings only, with one sitting at 7pm. For guest chef bookings, please select a residency from the options below…

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Daniel Morgan

Paris

16th – 20th August

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Thomas Straker

Straker’s, London

23rd – 27th August

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Kate Austen

London

30th August – 3rd September

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Lucho Martínez

EM, MEXICO CITY

6th – 10th September

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Lucky Buns

NO. 23

Tuesdays to Sundays, 12pm ’til late

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