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The Heston Blumenthal Team, HIgh Street, Windsor (2026)

07/02/2026

It’s fascinating how food has always been at the heart of how we celebrate life. One of those celebrations, Valentine’s Day, comes with its own delicious traditions, myths and… aphrodisiacs.

As there are so many connections between food and romance, when I did a TV show on the subject, I worked with a range of experts to explore the topic fully, including Francis McGlone (neuroscientist), Dr Jennifer Evans (historian), Professor Robert Dunbar (evolutionary psychologist), Oliver Joseph (physicist) and Chris Cox (magician). Together, we found answers to many of the questions that had been puzzling me, about scent and attraction, pain and pleasure, and the sensuality of sound. Based on what we discovered, I created a menu of dishes where each course offered its own small revelations for our special guests.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf0IjQtx9uk&t=332s

23/12/2025

For me a roast is above all about the roast potatoes. Because no matter how delicious everything else is, if the roasties aren’t quite there, it’s a bit of a let-down.

Which is why I once became obsessed with getting the perfect roast potato texture: crunchy on the outside, and soft and fluffy within. So, if that’s also how you like your potatoes, you’re in for a treat.

10/10/2025

It’s not a potato potahto when it comes to potatoes.

Last year, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Terra X production team to share my very first recipe, the recipe for Triple Cooked Chips. I took the crew down the rabbit hole where we meticulously compared different varieties, examined their starch content the old-fashioned way, juiced and tasted the water, and even ended up stuffing a chip with ketchup because… why not?

As Terra X is German TV, the episode is in the native language. But if you’re a dab hand at Deutsch, want to practise your German, or simply believe cuisine transcends conversational constraints, you can watch me make chips here: https://www.zdf.de/play/reportagen/terra-x-chemie-des-kochens-mit-mai-thi-nguyen-kim-dokureihe-100/terra-x-chemie-des-kochens-wasser-mit-mai-thi-nguyen-kim-doku-100

08/10/2025

San Sebastián holds a very special place in my heart. It was here that my cooking was first truly appreciated, even before it was in England. Coming back brings back so many meaningful memories and the chance to see old friends.

To return now and receive the San Sebastián Gastronomika Euskadi Basque Country 2025 Tribute Award makes it all the more emotional.

I’m grateful to be part of this incredible community, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to say hello during the convention.

17/09/2025

For those you who like a competitive TV cookery show, on MasterChef on Thursday 18 September at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer, Heston will for the first time be putting the contestants through their paces with a typically tough culinary challenge that’ll surely stretch their skills and their imagination.

If you’ve been watching this series, you’ll know that the amateur chefs have already put in a huge amount of effort to reach the semi-finals, and now have their eyes on a very big prize, which might change their lives.

Expect some exceptional cooking.

05/09/2025

As promised, a few more crackpot snaps from the Blumenthal album.

1 Since we share a taste for the surreal (on canvas or in cuisine), I guess it was inevitable that me and the painter René Magritte would cross paths visually at some point.

2 A shoot for Heston’s Great British Food. I’ve got a big grin on my face, but who wouldn’t have when they’ve supersized a Yorkshire pudding?

3 A Christmas-pudding pate for festive fun.* A reference to the fact I usually develop and sell a deliciously different pud for Xmas.
*No chefs were harmed during the making of this shot.

4 My dish Flaming Sorbet, threatening at any minute to turn into flaming Heston.

5 One to remember of a long and difficult project for Channel 4 TV series called Heston’s Dinner In Space in which l collaborated with the UK Space Agency to cook the food that Major Tim Peake would eat during his half-year in space.

24/07/2025

My reputation for crazy creativity is often a red rag to photographers and directors, who can’t resist depicting me in strange situations. Take a look at my books and you’ll see me in a fez in Fez, or with a boar’s tongue in my mouth! Here are some other surreal set-ups.

1. No this pic isn’t trying to suggest I’ve got too big for my boots. It alludes to Alice’s size-shifts in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which is a big inspiration for me. (And, yes, that is a floating pillow beside me – part of my Counting Sheep dish.)

2. GQ Man of the Year 2011 – I’m not sure why I was styled as a fisherman, and I’m not sure the waders ‘n’ tux look will ever catch on.

3. From Heston’s Fantastical Feasts – a mash-up of a medieval pigeon pie recipe and the nursery rhyme ‘Sing a Song of Sixpence’. The feast featured mini pies hidden in a giant one from which pigeons fluttered when the lid was opened. Guests couldn’t believe their eyes.

4. Who knows what this was about? I’m in pyjamas so perhaps I’m dreaming of giant Gummy Bears – although, come to think of it, that’s not a bad idea. Maybe I should l start developing one…

5. The final course at The Fat Duck is served from a model sweetshop that includes a tiny recreation of a 1970s kid’s bedroom much like my own, and a fully equipped sweetshop laboratory. The beauty of photography is that it can turn this into reality.

More crackpot snaps in the next round.

21/05/2025

NEW DOCUMENTARY ON HESTON BLUMENTHAL’S LIFE-CHANGING BIPOLAR DIAGNOSIS IS COMING TO BBC 2 AND

“I’m delighted to confirm that I’ve been hard at work on a new documentary for the BBC, which explores in depth my bipolar diagnosis – how it presented, how it impacts my life, how I deal with it.

But it’s not just about me, it also looks at the state of bipolar care in the UK and what we can do to better help those living with the condition and those who support them.

It’s revealing, fly-on-the-wall stuff. The crew has been up close and personal, interviewing all my nearest and dearest, and following me as I interview others about the condition. As with everything I do, whether it’s cooking, science or education, it will be honest and hard-hitting and, hopefully, bring inspiration and understanding.”

Heston: My Life with Bipolar airs on Thursday 19 June. It has been a real journey of discovery for me, and I think it will be for you too.

29/04/2025

“We are all very sad to hear of the death of the great food critic, Richard Vines. He was one of the most respected writers about food, and his generous and perceptive articles about me and The Fat Duck were a big part of spreading the word about my style of cooking. Even more importantly, he was also a true friend to so many. His kindness and his brilliant eye for the world around him made him someone we all felt we were lucky to know. He will be very much missed.”

Heston Blumenthal

15/04/2025

In 2021 Heston became the first British guest chef on French Top Chef. And he’ll soon be back on the programme setting new challenges for a group of Gallic gastronomic hopefuls.

So a few months ago, we invited the Top Chef France crew into the creatively curious and positively playful world of .

Heston and his team shared insights and showed what goes into crafting some of our dishes.

Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes ahead of the episode airing tomorrow in France.

The episode will also be available to watch on m6.fr (VPN required).

10/04/2025

Unique Celebratory Dinner with Heston Blumenthal and Alain Roux.
 Thursday 15th May 2025

This once-in-a-lifetime joint event celebrates The Waterside Inn’s incredible 40 years of Three Michelin Stars, as well as 30 groundbreaking years since The Fat Duck opened its doors.

Hosted in the beautiful riverside setting of The Waterside Inn, the evening will feature a collaborative menu that combines the creative brilliance and technical perfection of both kitchens, along with the world-class hospitality that defines these two restaurants in Bray.

The evening carries a deeper significance: fifty percent of ticket sales will be donated equally to charities close to each chef’s heart, The Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust, of which Alain is a Patron, and Bipolar UK, where Heston serves as an Ambassador.

We look forward to raising a glass at this long-awaited event, uniting two of the world’s greatest kitchens for one extraordinary night of gastronomy.  We are truly overwhelmed by the support of our dearest guests, as tickets sold out during our pre-release.

To join the waiting list, please email: office@waterside-inn.co.uk

26/03/2025

Heston has recently become an ambassador for Bipolar UK, and this week marks a special moment for the charity and for us. Heston’ll be joining Bipolar UK’ Conference 2025, alongside Anushka Asthana and many inspiring speakers to learn, connect and take actions.

Whether you’re personally affected by bipolar or you’re someone who wants to help make a difference, we hope you can join us on Thursday 27 March at 6pm for the biggest bipolar conference yet. Register now via the link in our bio.⁠

Pictured: Behind the scenes from Heston’s conversation with Anushka — filmed by directors Jake Polonsky and Caswell Coggins, who generously joined the project pro bono. The full video will be shared during the conference.

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