How much does The Fat Duck cost?
In GBP, before service. The table adds the 15% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 15% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasting menu | £285 | £328 | £570 | £656 |
| Tasting menu with wine pairing | £440 | £506 | £880 | £1,012 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Prices checked 9 October 2026; menus change, so check with The Fat Duck before you book.
Has The Fat Duck got more expensive?
The tasting menu cost £180 in November 2011 and costs £285 today, 58% more in 15 years. It was highest at £325 in January 2018.
Tasting menuWine pairing (the figure above each bar is the total with wine)
The figures and where they come from
| When | Menu | With wine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2011 | £180 | – | Internet Archive copy |
| January 2013 | £195 | – | Internet Archive copy |
| January 2015 | £220 | – | Internet Archive copy |
| January 2016 | £255 | – | Internet Archive copy |
| January 2018 | £325 | – | Internet Archive copy |
| May 2020 | £325 | – | Internet Archive copy |
| Now | £285 | £440 | Our latest check |
Past prices come from the restaurant’s own website on the date shown: its menu page as saved by the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine, or its own documents.
What is the cheapest way to eat at The Fat Duck?
The Fat Duck has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another three-star restaurant, listed below.
- The Hinds Head Heston Blumenthal's pub next door in Bray, also suggested for a drink before dinner, as The Fat Duck has no bar
- Waterside Inn £190The cheapest three-star dinner menu in England, Classic French
How to book at The Fat Duck
Book online.
- When tables are releasedOnline only, as tickets paid in full when you book. Dates are released in booking windows announced in the newsletter and on social media. Tables seat 1 to 6.
- Where to bookBook on their website
- If it’s fullIf your date is full, add yourself to the waiting list on the booking page's availability calendar.
- CancellationsCancelling within 7 days of the date, or not turning up, means no refund. Reservations can be passed to someone else. Drinks and a 15% service charge are paid on the day.
- Groups and private eventsPrivate hire for up to 40 guests: email [email protected].
From The Fat Duck’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes and opening hours at The Fat Duck
What is the dress code at The Fat Duck?
No dress code; smart casual is suggested.
Can you take children to The Fat Duck?
Children are welcome, but the menu isn't recommended for under-10s and there's no children's menu. Children count in the party size and pay the full menu price; ask the reservations team first.
How long does a meal at The Fat Duck take?
Allow about three to four hours.
When is The Fat Duck open?
It's open Wednesday to Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Mon–Tue closedWed–Thu 18:00–21:15Fri–Sun 12:00–13:30, 18:00–20:30
Hours from the MICHELIN Guide, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From The Fat Duck’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
The Fat Duck: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does The Fat Duck have?
Three. The Fat Duck holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 10 three-star restaurants in the UK.
Who is the chef at The Fat Duck?
The head chef is Heston Blumenthal.
- Cuisine
- Creative
- Where
- Bray, Berkshire · Berkshire · United Kingdom
- Address
- High Street, Bray, SL6 2AQOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietsFrom the MICHELIN Guide; say when you book
- Google rating
- 4.7 out of 51,732 reviews, checked October 2026
Is The Fat Duck expensive for a three-star restaurant?
Its £285 dinner menu is the 9th cheapest of the 10 three-star dinner menus in England with a published price. The middle price is £275, so it costs £10 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Gordon RamsayChelsea | French | £225 | £125 | – |
| Sketch, The Lecture Room and LibraryMayfair | Modern French | £225 | – | £95 |
| Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtMayfair | Modern Cuisine | £259 | £125 | £185 |
| Moor HallAughton, Lancashire | Modern British | £265 | £145 | £165 |
| CORE by Clare SmythNotting Hill | Modern British | £275 | £205 | £175 |
| L'EnclumeCartmel, Cumbria | Creative British | £275 | £125 | £80 |
| Alain Ducasse at The DorchesterMayfair | French | £285 | £125 | £160 |
| The Fat DuckBray, Berkshire | Creative | £285 | £285 | £155 |
| The LedburyNotting Hill | Modern Cuisine | £295 | £220 | £160 |
Other restaurants you may like
- Creative, three starsEl Celler de Can Roca Girona, Spain · dinner €320 (about US$360)
- Creative, three starsOsteria Francescana Modena, Italy · dinner €350 (about US$394)
- Creative, three starsVilla Crespi Orta San Giulio, Italy · dinner €330 (about US$372)
- Also three starsLe Bernardin New York, United States · dinner US$350
- Also three starsLe Cinq Paris, France · dinner €640 (about US$721)
Starred restaurants near The Fat Duck
The 6 nearest, all within 9.2 mi.
- Hinds Head Traditional British · 0.0 mi (30 m) away · dinner £33
- Waterside Inn Classic French · 0.1 mi (210 m) away · dinner £190
- The Coach Modern British · 5.5 mi (8.8 km) away · dinner £32
- Hand and Flowers Modern British · 5.5 mi (8.9 km) away · dinner £195
- Woven by Adam Smith Modern Cuisine · 8.0 mi (12.9 km) away · dinner £130
- The Tudor Pass Modern Cuisine · 9.2 mi (14.8 km) away · dinner £155
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Sources Restaurant: thefatduck.co.uk. Stars, opening hours and dietary options: The Fat Duck in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, checked 9 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Past prices: Internet Archive copies of its menu page. Rating: Google Maps, checked October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (2 October 2026).