The Fat Duck controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Former Fat Duck chef sues restaurant
Lawsuit filed
Former Fat Duck chef Sharon Anderson sued the restaurant for £200,000, alleging that repetitive and arduous work caused an injury and related problems that left her unable to work. The restaurant denied liability and said it would contest the negligence allegations in the High Court.
Former Fat Duck chef Sharon Anderson is suing the restaurant for £200,000, alleging that repetitive and arduous work caused an injury and related problems that left her unable to work. The restaurant denies liability and says it will fight the negligence allegations in the High Court.
Company response
Denial — The Fat Duck
The Fat Duck denies the claims
Source excerpt
She argues that the “fast, arduous and repetitive” preparation tasks she was given caused her injury, and sparked bouts of depression and anxiety that has left her unable to work since leaving the restaurant in November 2015.
The Fat Duck denies the claims
The Evening Standard reports that Sharon Anderson is suing the three-Michelin-starred Bray restaurant for £200,000 of damages.
2009
Reported foodborne illness incident
Several diners reported becoming ill after eating at The Fat Duck, leading to a temporary closure and investigation by the local authority. Public reporting described the matter as suspected foodborne illness, but the available investigation did not conclusively identify a single cause. The incident brought scrutiny to food-safety procedures at the restaurant and temporarily disrupted operations.