Caprice Holdings

Name

Caprice Holdings

Legal name

Caprice Holdings Ltd

Website

https://caprice-holdings.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality and Restaurant Operations

NAICS

Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury restaurant operations
• Fine dining venues
• Private dining events
• Restaurant portfolio management
• Hospitality group

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Core revenue from food and beverage sales across all owned restaurant venues. The portfolio includes luxury dining establishments across multiple cuisines (British seafood, Italian, French brasserie, Asian/Japanese, Mediterranean) serving discerning clientele.
2. Private Dining and Events: Revenue from private dining room bookings, corporate events, celebrations, and special occasions. Venues offer dedicated private spaces ranging from 8 to 60+ seated capacity.
3. Bar and Beverage Sales: Substantial bar revenue including Sexy Fish's world's largest Japanese Whisky Collection, cocktail programs, and extensive wine lists. Bar operations noted as significant revenue drivers.
4. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers across all Caprice Holdings restaurants through the giftpro.co.uk platform.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caprice Holdings owns and operates a portfolio of luxury restaurants in London and internationally, encompassing iconic brands such as Scott's, J. Sheekey, Daphne's, Bacchanalia, 34 Mayfair, Balthazar, the Sexy Fish brand (London, Miami, Manchester, Dubai), and Nōema Mykonos. The group provides dine-in food and beverage service, private dining and event hosting (capacities 8 to 60+ guests), bar and cocktail programs, and digital gift voucher sales. Restaurants span British, Italian, French, Asian/Japanese, and Mediterranean cuisines across 100+ years of combined heritage.

Product overview

Caprice Holdings operates as a luxury hospitality group encompassing a portfolio of iconic London restaurants spanning traditional and modern British, Italian, French, and Asian cuisines. The portfolio includes historic institutions (Scott's, J. Sheekey, Daphne's, Balthazar), contemporary establishments (34 Mayfair, Bacchanalia), and the international Sexy Fish brand with locations in London (2015), Miami (2022), Manchester (2023), and Dubai (2024), plus Nōema Mykonos. The group also manages private dining rooms across all venues, gift card programs, and apprenticeships in partnership with Westminster Kingsway College. A £1 billion investment from DIAFA (Abu Dhabi) in 2026 is funding global expansion. Richard Caring has been Chairman since 2005.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bacchanalia Greco-Roman mythology-inspired luxury restaurant in Mayfair offering Mediterranean sharing dishes, Damien Hirst artworks and the on-site Apollo's Muse private members club.
• Scott's Mayfair Historic London seafood institution established in 1851 featuring art-deco interiors, an oyster bar, and seasonal British seafood and shellfish across over 185 seats in main dining room, terrace, and private dining spaces.
• Scott's Richmond Second Scott's location opened in September 2022 on the banks of the Thames in Richmond, offering over 176 seats and the heritage British seafood menu of the Mayfair original.
• Sexy Fish London Mayfair's iconic late-night Asian and Japanese-inspired restaurant (sushi, sashimi, tempura, robata) featuring Damien Hirst artworks, one of the world's largest coral reef tanks, the world's largest Japanese Whisky Collection, and over 250 seats plus private dining.
• Sexy Fish Miami Sexy Fish outpost opened in 2022 in Brickell, Miami, replicating the London concept with tropical flair, lavish interiors, live DJs, and over 250 seats plus private dining experiences.
• Sexy Fish Manchester Sexy Fish outpost opened in 2023 in Spinningfields, Manchester, bringing the brand north with bold interiors, Asian/Japanese cuisine, and over 250 seats including the Tropical Reef Room private dining space.
• Sexy Fish Dubai Sexy Fish outpost opened in 2024 in Dubai extending the brand to the Middle East market, ranked among the top five performing restaurants in the UAE.
• 34 Mayfair Contemporary British grill off Grosvenor Square featuring grilled meats, seafood, seasonal dishes, an Argentine parilla grill, Tracey Emin artwork, Art Deco-inspired interiors, and over 125 seats plus The Emin Room private dining.
• J. Sheekey London theatreland seafood institution founded in 1896 between Covent Garden and Leicester Square serving classic fish dishes and British shellfish with old-school service across around 185 seats and a bustling oyster bar.
• Daphne's Italian restaurant in South Kensington established in 1964 serving authentic regional Italian cuisine in a warm Tuscan-inspired atmosphere across approximately 125 seats including a sun-drenched conservatory and private dining room.
• Balthazar London New York-style brasserie in Covent Garden inspired by the Manhattan SoHo original serving French classics and weekend brunches across over 200 seats with a vibrant bar and private dining rooms (Le Grand Salon Privé and Le Petit Salon Privé).
• Nōema Mykonos Mykonos-based Mediterranean dining and lifestyle destination in the Cyclades featuring contemporary Greek cuisine, an open-air courtyard, live DJ sets, and an evolving cultural programme with a focus on sustainability and community.
• Caprice Holdings Gift Vouchers Digital gift vouchers sold across the Caprice Holdings restaurant portfolio via giftpro.co.uk, enabling customers to give fine dining experiences at any of the group's venues.
• Private Dining and Events Private dining rooms and bespoke event packages across all Caprice Holdings venues, with capacities from 8 to 60+ seated guests, dedicated events teams, and offerings for corporate functions and celebrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.14 million+ meals delivered to NHS workers and children in food poverty (2020)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FareSharecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFareShare is a UK charity fighting hunger and food waste. Caprice Holdings' The Caring Family Foundation works in partnership with FareShare for the Food From The Heart campaign, providing nutritious meals for children and families struggling with food poverty.
• The Felix ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Felix Project is a London food charity. The Caring Family Foundation partners with The Felix Project for Food From The Heart campaign, delivering meals to children and families experiencing food insecurity in the UK.
• Westminster Kingsway CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaprice Holdings partners annually with Westminster Kingsway College to deliver the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprenticeship scheme, providing aspiring chefs with world-class training and hands-on experience in Caprice kitchens.
• Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRACA apprenticeship scheme delivered in partnership with Westminster Kingsway College, providing structured culinary training and career pathways for aspiring chefs within Caprice Holdings restaurants.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hawksmoor: UK premium restaurant group with steakhouses and seafood-focused venues in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and other cities. Comparable high-end positioning, heritage-style interiors, and focus on quality British sourcing and cocktail programs.
• D&D London: UK-based premium and luxury restaurant group operating multiple high-end venues in London and beyond (Le Pont de la Tour, Bluebird, Quaglino's). Most direct comparable in terms of multi-brand London luxury restaurant portfolio strategy and target affluent clientele.
• Zuma Restaurant Group: International contemporary Japanese restaurant brand with locations in London, Miami, Dubai, Mykonos, and other gateway cities. Closely comparable to Sexy Fish in cuisine (Japanese robata/sushi), design sophistication, and global luxury rollout strategy.
• The Birley Group: London luxury restaurant and members' club portfolio historically associated with Richard Caring, including The Ivy, Annabel's, and Harry's Bar. Sister operation under same founder with overlapping London luxury restaurant and private members' club model.
• Corbin & King: Operates iconic London luxury and brasserie restaurants including The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zédel, and Colbert. Same full-service, heritage-inspired dining model serving theatre-goers, business diners, and tourists in central London.
• Cipriani: Iconic Italian luxury hospitality brand operating restaurants and clubs in London (Harry's Bar), New York, Miami, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Monte Carlo. Comparable to Daphne's and Bacchanalia in Italian regional cuisine at the high end of the market.

Broad incumbents

• Soho House & Co. Global hospitality platform combining members' clubs, hotels, and restaurants across 40+ locations. Overlaps with Caprice's private members club (Apollo's Muse), private dining, and destination luxury dining experiences.
• Maybourne Hotel Group: Owner-operator of luxury hotels Claridge's, The Berkeley, and The Connaught in London plus The Emory and The Maybourne Riviera. Operates destination luxury F&B venues (e.g., The Connaught Bar) competing for the same HNW London customer base.

Emerging players

• Nobu Hospitality: International luxury Japanese restaurant and hotel brand with global presence including London, Miami, Dubai, and Mykonos. Directly competes with Sexy Fish in Asian/Japanese luxury cuisine and shares the same international luxury gateway city footprint.

Regional players

• Elian's Restaurant Group: Operates upscale American restaurants and event spaces (Elaine's, Fred's at Barneys New York). Comparable high-end destination dining with private events focus, though U.S.-centric and smaller scale.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/capriceholdings

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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