Wednesday 23 October 2024
08:00
Jeremy King
Hard Hat Tour of Simpson's in the Strand
Simpson’s in the Strand first opened its doors in 1828. In Spring 2025, just a few years short of its 200th anniversary, the consummate restaurateur Jeremy King will relaunch this legendary restaurant. The revitalised Simpson’s will encompass two dining rooms – the Grand Divan and the Green Room; two bars – Simpson’s Bar and Nellie’s; and a private ballroom seating 100 – the Assembly Room. We are delighted that Jeremy has invited us for an exclusive tour of the premises ahead of the refurbishment.
Jeremy initially pursued a career in merchant banking but gave that up to go into catering, becoming Searcy’s youngest ever manager at the age of 21. Jeremy, together with Chris Corbin have owned and managed some of London’s most famous restaurants, including Le Caprice and The Ivy, as part of Caprice Holdings, which they sold in 1998. Under their own company Corbin & King, the pair created some of the most highly-regarded establishments in London. The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zédel and more. Corbin & King was subsequently acquired in 2022 by Minor International. Jeremy returned with a new company, Jeremy King Restaurants, and the announcement of three new restaurants opening in 2024, The Park, Arlington & Simpsons.
Restaurateur
Jeremy initially pursued a career in merchant banking but gave that up to go into catering, becoming Searcy’s youngest ever manager at the age of 21. Jeremy, together with Chris Corbin have owned and managed some of London’s most famous restaurants, including Le Caprice and The Ivy, as part of Caprice Holdings, which they sold in 1998. Under their own company Corbin & King, the pair created some of the most highly-regarded establishments in London. The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zédel and more. Corbin & King was subsequently acquired in 2022 by Minor International. Jeremy returned with a new company, Jeremy King Restaurants, and the announcement of three new restaurants opening in 2024, The Park, Arlington & Simpsons.
