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Executive Chef <\/em>JOHN WILLIAMS MBE <\/em><\/h1>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Executive Chef <\/em>JOHN WILLIAMS MBE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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John Williams MBE joined The Ritz London as Executive Chef in 2004, bringing with him three decades of experience in hospitality. Williams, the son of a Tyneside fisherman, developed his passion for food at an early age.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Building upon his experience cooking at home with his mother and in classes at school, Williams began his culinary career in 1974 as a Commis Chef while studying for his City and Guilds qualification at South Shields College. John Williams worked his way up the ranks of some of London\u2019s most prestigious hotels, ultimately becoming Ma\u00eetre Chef des Cuisines in 1995.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Executive Chef at The Ritz, Williams oversees a kitchen brigade of over 60 chefs. Recognised as one of the top Michelin Star chefs in the UK, he is responsible for the seasonal menus as a Two Michelin Star chef for The Ritz Restaurant<\/a> and The Palm Court, renowned for their world-famous Afternoon Tea<\/a> and The Rivoli Bar<\/a> and Room Service. The Ritz received a Royal Warrant for Banqueting and Catering Services from His Royal Highness King Charles; The Ritz was the first and only hotel to receive this prestigious accolade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In May 2024, Chef John Williams was named President of The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, through which he tirelessly promotes the education and training of young chefs. As a highly regarded Michelin-starred chef in London, he continues to inspire the next generation of culinary talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under his leadership, The Ritz Restaurant was awarded one Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2017 for the first time in the hotel\u2019s history. In 2019, The Ritz London: The Cookbook by John Williams was published. In 2025, The Ritz Restaurant was awarded Two Michelin Stars. The Ritz Restaurant was awarded the Best Restaurant in the UK 2025 at the National Restaurant Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Williams identifies his primary objective at The Ritz as running the best hotel restaurant and the finest banqueting in Great Britain. \u201cI have always had a great love of The Ritz and its time-honoured traditions. The forward-thinking methods and beliefs of Escoffier, the friend and collaborator of our founder C\u00e9sar Ritz, have influenced my career significantly, and it is a pleasure and an honour to be part of culinary history at this amazing hotel.\u201d
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AWARDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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– La Liste Special Awards 2026 \u2013 Classic Excellence Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– La Liste World\u2019s Best Restaurants 2026 \u2013 No. 4\u00a0\u2013 The Ritz Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– The Best Restaurant in the UK 2025 at the National Restaurant Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 2025: Two Michelin Stars<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 2022 – 2023: Honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the AA Hospitality Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 2008: Awarded an MBE by Her Majesty The Queen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 2007: Acknowledged as a disciple of Escoffier by Le Conseil Magistral des Disciples d\u2019Auguste Escoffier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 2005: Conferred with a CMA (the equivalent of an MBE) by the French Government<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 2000: Awarded the Craft Guild of Chefs Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 2000: Proud holder of the Pierre Taittinger International Award <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BED and <\/em>BREAKFAST<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

Escape for a weekend or indulge in a relaxing staycation surrounded by the serene and beautiful environment of The Ritz London.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Three-Course<\/em> LUNCH<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

Experience Michelin-starred dining in London with our elegant three-course menu du jour, expertly crafted to showcase seasonal flavours at their finest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Puttin’ on<\/em> THE RITZ<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

Perfectly tailored to highlight some of the finer features of The Ritz London, including the world-renowned Afternoon Tea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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