JEREMY KING

A MASTER OF THE FLOOR

There are people who build restaurants—and then there are those who define them.

For me, Jeremy King falls into that second category. A true operator. A standard-setter. A professional in every sense of the word.

He’s been a pillar of the London restaurant scene for decades, shaping some of the city’s most iconic dining rooms. But what sets him apart isn’t just the legacy—it’s the consistency. The intention. The presence.

I’ve visited a few of his restaurants over the years, and on more occasions than not—there he was.

Smartly dressed. Polished shoes. Walking the floor.
Not as a figurehead, but as a host. A leader. A caretaker of the room.

You’d see him greeting guests.
Chatting with the manager.
Checking in with the waitstaff.
And always—always—making sure the lights, the music, and the temperature of the room were just right. Not just technically—but emotionally.

Because Jeremy King understands something that not everyone does:

Restaurants aren’t just about food and service.

They’re about feeling.

And he’s mastered the ability to create spaces that buzz—because people feel seen, welcomed, and looked after.

That’s what makes him one of my heroes.

He reminds me that professionalism doesn’t have to be cold. That excellence can have warmth. And that being present—really present—is one of the most powerful tools in hospitality.

He sets the tone by showing up. And as someone who believes in bringing the personal touch back to hospitality, that’s something I will always admire.