Heston Blumenthal of The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire has been described as a culinary alchemist for his innovative style of cuisine. His work researches the molecular compounds of dishes so to enable a greater understanding of taste and flavour. His original and scientific approach to the molecular breakdown of cuisine has teamed him with fellow chefs, scientists and psychologists throughout the world. His restaurant, The Fat Duck, opened in 1995 and was awarded its third Michelin star in January 2004.
In July 2006 Heston Blumenthal was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science by The University of Reading for his dedicated research and commitment to the exploration of culinary science.
GQ Chef of the Year
GQ Man of the Year Awards 2010, 2011
Trophy Gourmand
Austria 2010
BAFTA nomination in the Features category for "FEAST"
British Academy Television Awards 2010
Third Best Restaurant in the World
San Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurant Awards 2010
The Features and Lifestyle Award for Heston's Victorian Feast
The Royal Television Society Awards 2009
Food Book of the Year for The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
Guild of Food Writers Awards 2009
Winner of Design and Production Award for The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
British Book Industry Awards 2009
Winner of Photography Award for The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
James Beard Foundation Awards 2009
Winner of Design Award for The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
International Association of Culinary Professionals Awards 2009
Second Best Restaurant in the World
San Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurant Awards 2009,2008,2007,2006
Best Restaurant in the UK and 10/10 score
Good Food Guide 2008, 2009,2010,2011, 2012
BAFTA nomination in the Features category for “Heston Blumenthal: In Search of Perfection”
British Academy Television Awards 2008
Conde Nast Traveller Innovation Award for “Chocolate Wine”
2008
Best Overall Service
Restaurant Magazine Front of House Awards 2007
Best Restaurant in the UK
Good Food Guide 2007
Grand Prix de L’Art de la Cuisine
International Academy of Gastronomy 2007
GQ Personality of the year
GQ Glenfiddich Awards 2007
Best Production “Heston Blumenthal – In Search of Perfection” BBC2
GQ Glenfiddich Awards 2007
Chefs Chef
San Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurant Awards April 2007
Honary Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship for “… distinguished person whose activities have been of significant development to the chemical community..”
July 2006
Honorary Doctor of Science degree awarded by Reading University for recognition for his unique scientific approach to food and long-standing relationship with the University’s School of Food Biosciences.
Summer graduation ceremony July 2006
Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty the Queen
January 2006 New Years Honours List
Gault Millau, 19/20 rating
Gault Millau Guide January 2005
3 Michelin Stars
Michelin Travel Publications 2004
GQ Magazine Chef of the Year
GQ Magazine Man of the Year awards 2004
Square Meal/BMW Best out of Town Restaurant
Square Meal Magazine, BMW Awards 2004
Tatler Magazine Best Out of Town Restaurant
Tatler Magazine Awards 2004
Catey Awards Chef of the Year
Catering & Hotelkeeper Magazine 2004
Second Best restaurant in the World Award
Restaurant Magazine Worlds 50 Best Restaurant awards 2004
Restaurant Magazine Best European Restaurant Award
Restaurant Magazine, Worlds 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2004
Restaurant Magazine highest New Entry Award
Restaurant Magazine Worlds Best 50 Restaurants Awards 2004
Best Restaurant Award
Observer Food Monthly Awards 2004
Food & Wine Personality of the Year Award
GQ Magazine, Glenfiddich Awards 2004
Good Food Guide accreditation 9/10
2004
Best Cookbook of the year Worldwide for Family Food “a new approach to cooking”
Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2004
Best Children Cookbook for Family Food “a new approach to cooking”
Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2004
AA Guide chef’s chef of the year Award
AA Guide Publications 2002
Catey Awards Restaurateur of the year Award
Caterer & Hotelkeeper Magazine 2003
2 Michelin Stars
Michelin Travel Publications 2001
5 AA rosettes
AA Publications 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
AA wine list of the year
AA Publications 2002
AA Sherry List of the year
AA Sherry Publications 2002
AA Restaurant of Year Award
AA Publications 2001
Chef of the Year
Good Food Guide, 2001
Best of the year in Modern European category
Hotel and Restaurant Magazine, 2000
1 Michelin Star
Michelin Travel Publications 1998
Best Restaurant of the Year Award
Decanter Magazine, 1998
