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Chefs Split on GLP‑1 Dining Trend as Mowgli Banks on Delivery Growth

Nisha Katona calls smaller-portion menus a gimmick after Heston Blumenthal tailored a new Fat Duck offering to diners on weight‑loss drugs.

Overview

  • Heston Blumenthal introduced a Fat Duck menu with courses about half to one‑third smaller, saying it caters to guests using drugs such as Mounjaro, which he takes.
  • Nisha Katona said fears over weight‑loss jabs hurting hospitality are overblown and predicted the reduced‑portion fad will pass.
  • Mowgli launched nationwide delivery through Uber Eats, its first home‑delivery service since the chain began in 2014.
  • The company reports annual sales above £50 million and expects to exceed £70 million next year, with the CEO estimating delivery could lift sales by about 10%.
  • Mowgli plans sites in Belfast and Dublin in early 2026 and continues to expand despite higher labour costs linked to recent National Insurance changes.