£200k insurance payout for Heston

Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has received £200,000 from his insurance company for business lost due to a norovirus scare at the Fat Duck.

The Michelin three-starred restaurant in Bray High Street was closed for two weeks in February last year.

A spokesman for the restaurant said: "Everyone affected in last year's norovirus outbreak at the restaurant was invited back as our guests.

"Those seeking further individual compensation are dealing with the insurance company AXA direct and we have no involvement in those claims as it is a private matter between AXA and the individual concerned."

Last week Heston's agents told the Advertiser that he had purchased The Crown Inn - his third eaterie in the village of Bray.

The Royal Borough this week received an application for additional facilities for Heston's staff. Permission is being sought for Opec House to be used as a staff dining area, a changing room and toilets. 

The building used to be part of the Hinds Head – Heston's other business in the village.