Kitchen Table
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | James Knappett, Sandia Chang |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
| Products | Modern British cuisine tasting menu |
Kitchen Table is a restaurant located in London, established in 2012 by James Knappett and Sandia Chang. Originally, it shared its premises with a Champagne bar named Bubbledogs; however, the bar permanently closed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, its area was transformed into a lounge space dedicated to Kitchen Table patrons.
Description
Positioned on Charlotte Street amidst other Michelin-starred establishments such as Pied à Terre and The Ninth, Kitchen Table focuses on Modern British cuisine infused with global elements. The restaurant presents a single tasting menu that changes daily, priced at £250 per guest, with a vegetarian alternative available. This menu typically features around 20 courses and maintains an element of surprise by disclosing dishes only upon serving. After the meal, diners are provided with a printed version of the menu.
The overall dining format is unique: guests start their experience with canapés served in the lounge before proceeding to a cozy U-shaped table encircling the kitchen, allowing direct observation of the chefs as they prepare each dish. The service concludes back in the lounge area with petit fours. Throughout the roughly four-hour meal, James Knappett or another member of the culinary team offers explanations for each course.
Reception
Kitchen Table was awarded its first Michelin star in 2015 and earned a second in 2019, retaining both distinctions since then. Additionally, it received Michelin’s 'Welcome and Service Award' in 2018.