Gordon Ramsay to open UK's first Hell's Kitchen restaurant

Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay is bringing Hell's Kitchen to the United Kingdom, establishing the first UK restaurant based on the television series. The new venue is slated to open at the Cumberland Hotel in London in Spring 2026, promising the televised show’s high-energy theatrics and a dining experience that emphasizes performance as part of the meal. An open kitchen will allow guests to watch the chefs at work in real time, creating an immersive atmosphere that blends cuisine and spectacle in one of central London’s historic hotel spaces.

Ramsay described the project as a 'full circle moment' and signaled that the London restaurant will feature both signature dishes and new creations tailored for UK diners. 'Bringing Hell's Kitchen to the UK for the first time is an incredible full circle moment,' he said. 'London is where it all began in 1998, so this feels like a real homecoming. Hell's Kitchen is about fire, theatre and bold flavours, and I can't wait to share the signature dishes guests love alongside new creations, developed especially for London's diners.'

The London venue will showcase a menu of Ramsay's signature favourites alongside new additions crafted for the British market. Guests can expect staples such as Beef Wellington, Seared Scallops and Lobster Risotto, alongside indulgent desserts like Sticky Toffee Pudding and Apple Butterscotch Cheesecake. The beverage program is designed to complement the heat and theatre of the kitchen, including a cocktail named 'Notes from Gordon'—a refreshing blend of Plymouth Dry Gin, green tea, lemongrass, peach and lemon—paired with a personal message from the chef. The concept aims to deliver not only a meal but an experience, with cocktails and wines curated to enhance the dramatic, interactive dining format.

The first Hell's Kitchen restaurant opened in Las Vegas in 2018 and has since expanded across the United States and Europe. The London opening will join eight currently operating destinations, including Lake Tahoe, Southern California, Atlantic City, Washington, D.C., Connecticut, Miami and Ibiza, with the UK capital expected to become the latest addition to Ramsay's global portfolio of venues.

The Cumberland Hotel, which will host the new restaurant, is positioned in a building steeped in London music history. The property features 900 bedrooms and serves both leisure and corporate guests. Pedro da Silva, General Manager at The Cumberland Hotel, said: 'We are very proud to be the first venue to welcome Hell's Kitchen to the UK. We look forward to offering hotel guests and visitors alike a taste of Gordon Ramsay's iconic dishes, all within our hotel.'

London's dining scene has long embraced Ramsay's culinary approach, and the Hell's Kitchen project is being framed as a collaborative venture that aims to merge theatricality with high-end cooking. While the show’s reputation for intensity is part of its brand, the restaurant's team is focusing on delivering precise technique, consistent quality and an immersive experience that aligns with the Ramsay dining philosophy. The Cumberland's management notes that the venue's heritage in hosting artists and influential performances adds a complementary layer to a concept built around bold flavors and performance on the plate.

As the spring 2026 launch approaches, diners and industry observers will be watching how the UK iteration of Hell's Kitchen translates television dynamics into a full-service restaurant format. The Cumberland’s location and history are positioned to provide a backdrop that blends contemporary dining with a nod to London’s musical and cultural legacy. For Ramsay, the London project represents a milestone in extending the Hell's Kitchen brand beyond its American roots and into a European audience that has long followed the chef's career.

Ultimately, the London opening underscores Ramsay's ongoing strategy of creating experiential dining venues that emphasize both culinary technique and storytelling. If the concept achieves the balance themes touted by Ramsay and the Cumberland Hotel's team—fire, theatre and bold flavours together with accessible, well-crafted dishes—the UK edition could become a defining addition to the city’s vibrant restaurant landscape.