Would You Dine with 12 Strangers? Inside Former MICHELIN STAR Chef Simon Bonwick’s Restaurant

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Editor 25th February 2025
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Would You Dine with 12 Strangers? Inside Former MICHELIN STAR Chef Simon Bonwick’s Restaurant

An ex-Michelin-starred chef has opened one of the UK’s most unique dining experiences. At The Troublesome Lodger, chef Simon Bonwick cooks solo in an incredibly small kitchen, serving Michelin-level food to just 12 guests around a shared table.

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