The Five Fields announces closure

Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant The Five Fields has announced that it will close at the end of this week after operating for more than a decade.

 

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Opened by chef patron Taylor Bonnyman in 2013, The Five Fields takes its name from what that part of West London was referred to as before creeping urbanisation made it the metropolitan neighbourhood it is today. In 2017 it won its Michelin Star, and the Michelin Guide applauded its "attractively presented and skilfully conceived dishes", "top notch" produce, and "extensive wine list" which offers some "esoteric bottles". The current iteration of the tasting menu costs £170 and features dishes ranging from hay-caramelised sweetbread to rhubarb tart.

Closure

An Instagram post from the restaurant shared: "It is with heavy hearts that after more than 12 years we will be closing our doors with the last service this Friday 28 February. We are incredibly grateful to all of our guests for their generous patronage and support over the years, as well as to our dedicated suppliers who have provided us with the finest ingredients and support." ⁠ "Most importantly," it continued, "we would like to express our profound gratitude and appreciation to our exceptional team members, past and present, who have always been the driving force behind our successes. ⁠We are truly honoured to have been part of the hospitality community for the last dozen years and look forward to future projects.⁠" A precise reason for the decision to shut has not yet been provided. ⁠ It seems that even Michelin Star status cannot save some London restaurants. After a 23 year stint in the West End, Locanda Locatelli was one of the first casualties of the new year. The Five Fields retained its star in the latest edition of the Michelin Guide, with several new entries to the pantheon of restaurants, including one entirely vegan eatery.