The investment, made into The Fat Duck group’s holding company, SL6 Limited, will support the continued evolution of its award-winning restaurants in Bray, Berkshire.
This includes Blumenthal’s three Michelin-star flagship, The Fat Duck, and The Hinds Head, the group’s one-starred British gastropub and restaurant.
“Partnering with COMO Group with their extensive international experience in hospitality and dining, is an exciting step as we look to the future,” says Blumenthal.
“Their expertise and global perspective will help us build on what we’ve created, giving us the platform to pursue our ambitions in a thoughtful and sustainable way.
“We are excited to explore new possibilities for the group. Having COMO Group’s experience and perspective opens up new doors for what comes next.”
According to The Fat Duck Group, The Hinds Head has delivered consistent month-on-month growth over the past 18 months and is set to achieve record performance this year.
It adds that The Fat Duck has also delivered a ‘solid performance’ with bookings across both sites remaining in high demand for the upcoming three-month reservation window.
COMO Group is a Singapore-based, family-owned portfolio of luxury lifestyle companies spanning high-end hospitality, fashion, wellness, and culinary brands.
“Across COMO Group, we have built a global portfolio of restaurants, hotels, and wellness destinations, united by a focus on passion, creativity, and style. That philosophy strongly aligns with what Heston and his team have achieved,” says Christina Ong, founder of the COMO Group.
“We see this partnership as the beginning of something very special. We look forward to supporting the continued evolution of these iconic restaurants, while unlocking new opportunities for thoughtful growth in the years ahead.”
In its most recent financial results for the year ended 26 May 2024, SL6 Limited reported widening losses and a fall in revenue following ‘a year of tough economic conditions’.
Pre-tax losses jumped from -£1.4m to -£2.1m, while turnover fell slightly from £9.5m to £8.9m.
Gross profit also dropped, falling from £7.2m at a 76% margin in 2023 to £6.6m at a 74% margin in 2024.