Heston Blumenthal, Chef Patron of the Fat Duck in Bray Berkshire, one of just a handful of restaurants worldwide to have three Michelin stars, has been awarded an OBE by Her Majesty The Queen, in the New Years Honours List.
After a tremendous year of accolades culminating in the Fat Duck being voted The Best Restaurant in the World by a poll of over 600 food critics and journalists globally, Blumenthal looks set to begin 2006 on the same prestigious note.
The self-taught chef, whose passionate interest in gastronomy has seen the creation of some of the World’s most exciting new dishes, continues his research and development of both the menu at the Fat Duck and that of his other establishment the neighbouring Hinds Head pub, where he has created a menu of classic British dishes.
Commenting on his award from Her Majesty The Queen, Blumenthal said: “The last few years have been incredible for The Fat Duck and I have been absolutely overwhelmed with the global awards that we have received.
When I was given news of my OBE I was speechless. I am extremely honoured to have been recognised by my country, I believe we are producing some of the best cuisine and gastronomy in the world at the moment in the UK and I am very proud to be British.”
Throughout 2006 work continues on the development of the Fat Duck menu with new dishes and changes being implemented on an on going basis. Blumenthal continues his research into the context of dining and the emotional and psychological aspects of dining out, encompassing the whole experience from arrival at the restaurant onwards. A second book, a definitive work of The Fat Duck is also in progress and is due for release in 2007
The Fat Duck is located at High Street, Bray, Berkshire. www.fatduck.co.uk
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