As autumn casts its golden and crisp hues across London, the city’s epicureans are in for an extraordinary sensory experience at The Peninsula London, perched gracefully beside Hyde Park. The rooftop restaurant, Brooklands by Claude Bosi, already celebrated for its unrivaled panoramic views, is elevating its allure this season—not only offering breathtaking vistas but also hosting a unique culinary collaboration.
French Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi has unveiled a new dining concept: Claude & Co, a series of four-hands dinners that will bring together some of the world’s most admired chefs for an unprecedented gastronomic experience. “This is a dialogue between chefs,” Bosi explains. “It is not merely a conversation about flavors; it is an exchange of philosophy, emotion, and creativity.” At these dinners, guests are invited not only to taste extraordinary dishes but also to step into a narrative of cross-cultural culinary artistry.
The concept of the four-hands dinner has long been a stage for showcasing collaboration at the highest levels of fine dining. The term “four hands” extends beyond the literal act of two chefs working side by side; it embodies the merging of thought processes, technical skills, and aesthetic sensibilities in a limited timeframe. At Claude & Co, every dinner is akin to a unique experiment: from ingredient selection to menu design to the final plating, each step represents a creative synergy between two culinary minds. For diners, the experience is unreplicable elsewhere, making each evening an unforgettable occasion.
The series launches on September 16 with “Bosi X Straker’s Best of British Game,” a collaboration with British chef Thomas Straker. Straker has made a name for himself by blending traditional British cuisine with modern creativity, while simultaneously cultivating a massive global following through social media. His career trajectory spans prestigious kitchens such as The Dorchester, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, and Elystan Street, before establishing his own ventures, including STRAKER’S in Notting Hill, the farm-to-table concept ACRE, and the forthcoming STRAKER’S NYC. This first evening will feature a six-course tasting menu celebrating native British game, with Bosi and Straker alternating dishes to create a balance of tradition and innovation. Guests will begin the evening with Deutz Champagne and meticulously crafted canapés, seated at intimate tables for two or four, adorned with bespoke floral arrangements. Each course will be paired with wines carefully selected by Melody Wong, The Peninsula London’s Director of Wine, ensuring harmony between the flavors on the plate and the glasses raised. From delicate game bird cold dishes to hearty venison entrees and inventive desserts incorporating wild berries and chocolate, each course represents not merely culinary skill but a thoughtful interpretation of British tradition filtered through a contemporary lens.
The following dinners promise equally compelling experiences. On October 2, Italian three-Michelin-starred chef Norbert Niederkofler from the Dolomites will bring his sustainability-focused philosophy to the rooftop kitchen. Niederkofler emphasizes biodiversity and seasonality, sourcing ingredients locally to minimize waste and reflect the rhythms of nature. His dishes draw inspiration directly from the mountains and farms around him, translating the essence of the Dolomites into each plate. On November 11, Swiss-born three-Michelin-starred chef and Green Star recipient Sven Wassmer will collaborate with Bosi to present an Alpine-inspired culinary journey. Known for blending alpine herbs, freshwater fish, and artisanal dairy with modern techniques, Wassmer’s creations offer refined, layered experiences rooted in regional authenticity. Through these collaborations, London diners will have the rare opportunity to taste the spirit of the Italian Dolomites and the purity of the Swiss Alps, all from a rooftop in the heart of the city—a striking juxtaposition of urban setting and mountainous inspiration.
Brooklands itself is more than a dining space; it is a stage where history, culture, and gastronomy converge. The restaurant draws design inspiration from the golden age of British aviation and motorsport, featuring historical artifacts such as a vintage Napier Railton racing car and a suspended scale model of the Concorde. This backdrop transforms dining into a multi-dimensional experience, where guests can appreciate engineering and design alongside culinary excellence. Claude Bosi and Executive Chef Francesco Dibenedetto curate the regular menu with a guiding principle: showcasing British ingredients through classical French techniques, highlighting the integrity of each component while expressing creativity through composition and flavor. The Claude & Co series builds upon this foundation, inviting chefs from around the world to reinterpret these philosophies and bring international perspectives to London’s urban skyline. Each dinner becomes a narrative of cultural dialogue, where regional flavors are reimagined and refined in concert with Bosi’s vision.
Claude & Co represents more than a series of dinners; it is a platform for cultural and culinary exchange. Within the global dining community, such collaborative events symbolize mutual respect among chefs and create a forum for sharing ideas and inspiration. Diners are offered a rare opportunity to engage with the philosophies behind each dish, gaining insight into the intersection of tradition, innovation, and environmental consciousness. As Bosi notes, “We are not simply cooking; we are telling a story. Each plate is a language, and the table is the stage.” It is this commitment to storytelling through cuisine that elevates Claude & Co above typical fine dining experiences, making each dinner an eagerly anticipated and unique event.
The atmosphere of each evening is a crucial element of the experience. The rooftop’s open-air views, carefully styled table settings, sparkling champagne, and artful presentation of each dish together create a fully immersive, multi-sensory journey. Guests are invited to engage not only their taste buds but also their eyes, noses, and imaginations. The series emphasizes a lifestyle as much as a meal: in a bustling, culturally vibrant city like London, these top chefs craft not just food but memorable, elevated nights where every sense is engaged.
Tickets are priced at £205 per person, with dinners running from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm, and reservations are required well in advance. Plans for the 2026 Claude & Co lineup will be announced in the coming year, promising more groundbreaking collaborations. Whether diners are connoisseurs seeking the pinnacle of flavor, or enthusiasts eager to explore the philosophies behind contemporary cuisine, Claude & Co provides an unmatched platform for immersive, world-class experiences atop London’s skyline.
Ultimately, Claude & Co is more than a meal; it is an exploration of global culinary perspectives, a celebration of ingredient integrity, and a reflection on the relationship between humans and the natural world. Guests are invited to witness chefs communicate through flavor, to observe how cultural identity, sustainability, and artistry can coexist on a single plate. Under the city lights and the open night sky, these dinners illuminate autumn evenings with unforgettable tastes and experiences, establishing a new benchmark for both London’s and the world’s fine dining landscape.
From its conception to execution, Claude & Co embodies the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and cross-cultural respect. Each four-hands dinner represents months of planning, experimentation, and creativity, culminating in a fleeting but extraordinary experience for the diner. Whether it’s the delicate game dishes with Thomas Straker, the mountain-inspired sustainable creations with Norbert Niederkofler, or the Alpine-infused artistry of Sven Wassmer, every evening tells a story. It is a story of chefs learning from one another, of traditions meeting innovation, and of diners being transported far beyond the city streets below, all within the confines of a stunning rooftop setting. For Londoners and visitors alike, Claude & Co offers not just a meal, but a profound engagement with the art of modern gastronomy—a celebration of flavor, creativity, and collaboration that lingers long after the last course is savored.
By inviting world-renowned chefs to step into his kitchen, Claude Bosi reaffirms London’s position as a global culinary hub. The rooftop setting of Brooklands, combined with the creative synergy of international chefs, transforms each evening into a multi-sensory narrative that intertwines architecture, history, culture, and cuisine. The series not only elevates the city’s dining scene but also offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the minds of some of the world’s most inventive chefs. In doing so, Claude & Co challenges traditional notions of fine dining, presenting each dish as part of a larger story—one that celebrates collaboration, creativity, and the endless possibilities of flavor.