Faulty Towers The Dining Experience has announced that acclaimed chef Jonathan Bradley, with experience in kitchens influenced by Gordon Ramsay, has joined as head chef at London’s President Hotel.
The appointment brings refined culinary technique to the beloved immersive comedy show, now booking until December 2026.
While Basil may bark, Sybil may glare and Manuel may misunderstand the order entirely, guests can now expect a menu crafted with elevated technique, seasonal awareness and a focus on flavour-led British classics.
During Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, diners are served a 70s-inspired three-course meal while actors portraying Basil, Sybil, and Manuel navigate through the evening with their signature comedic chaos. It’s a fully immersive experience, where audience participation is encouraged, adding to the fun.
Served alongside two hours of interactive comedy chaos, the newly revamped President Hotel set menu includes:
- Tomato soup with basil oil (VE)
- Roast chicken with gravy, carrot purée, savoy cabbage, baby carrot and dauphinoise potato
- Sweet potato and courgette timbale (VE)
- Lemon and berries cheesecake with chantilly cream and fruits of the forest compote
With experience across restaurants, hotels and private dining including time working in kitchens influenced by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, Bradley brings a background rooted in classical technique, precision and high standards. Now executive head Chef at the President Hotel, he has also cooked for global figures including Will Smith and the late Patrick Swayze.
Combining food and theatre
Producer Jared Harford said: “Our audiences come for the comedy, but the dining experience is fundamental to the success of the night. Jonathan brings fantastic experience from restaurants, hotels and private dining including working in kitchens influenced by Gordon Ramsay so he’s clearly used to high standards and strong personalities. Which means he should be perfectly prepared for Basil Fawlty!”
Chef Jonathan Bradley added: “What attracted me to the role was the combination of food and theatre. As chefs we’re used to creating experiences through flavour and presentation, but this show takes it a step further - guests aren’t just coming for dinner, they’re part of the performance.
“The biggest difference from a traditional restaurant is timing. Every course has to land at exactly the right moment in the story, so the chefs, front-of-house team and actors all work together to make the food part of the entertainment.”
Enhanced group packages
Now with its 14th year in London well under way, the production has expanded its group offering in response to exceptional demand. Groups can now book integrated show and stay packages, have access to a private pre-show bar and book a tailored drinks reception.
Alongside established benefits such as complimentary tickets for GTOs and exclusive discounts via a dedicated group booking system, groups can also book private performances, available for matinees on any weekday until October 2026. These private shows also unlock the opportunity to upgrade menus with premium dining choices and fully bespoke packages.
About the experience
Devised by Alison Pollard-Mansergh, Andrew Foreman and others, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience has hosted residencies in the UK and internationally since 2008, appearing in 43 countries and welcoming over a million guests. A loving tribute to the BBC’s legendary sitcom, the show is highly improvised and totally immersive – offering diners a seat at the most infamous hotel restaurant in British comedy history.
Bradley is already planning ways to refine the menu over the coming year and is exploring ideas for a special celebratory menu ahead of the show’s milestone anniversary in 2027, with further details to be announced.
For more information on the show visit www.faultytowersdining.com
