Harrods Ends Partnerships with Ramsay, Kerridge, Takayama

Harrods is ending its partnerships with celebrity chefs Tom Kerridge, Gordon Ramsay, Calum Franklin, and Masayoshi Takayama as part of a strategic shift away from fine dining towards in-house food and beverage concepts. The luxury department store will close Kerridge’s Fish and Chips, Franklin’s The Georgian, and Sushi by Masa by the end of August, while Gordon Ramsay Burger will remain open until January 11, 2026. This move follows a review of customer preferences and industry trends, including a rise in earlier dining times, with 6pm reservations increasing significantly in London. Despite the closures, Harrods will continue to host some outside brands like Pasta Evangelists and Kinoya Ramen Bar, while investing in its own dining options. Michael Ward, Harrods' managing director, emphasized that the decision reflects evolving customer habits and a desire to progress the store’s dining offerings. The change also includes the closure of Gordon Ramsay's private members’ club restaurant in Shanghai, with the contract ending in October 2025.