A MEETING OF ICONS: THE POT LUCK CLUB POPS UP AT THE WALDORF HILTON, LONDON
South Africa, Cape Town, 15 July 2025; One of Cape Town’s most iconic dining destinations, The Pot Luck Club, is heading to London for a three-month residency at The Waldorf Hilton, London. From 13 August 2025, the restaurant will take over the hotel’s flagship dining room, Homage, bringing its signature energy and bold, flavour-driven cuisine to the heart of the city.
The launch will see a meeting of two icons – The Pot Luck Club, famed for its fearless flavour and inventive small plates, and The Waldorf Hilton, a landmark London hotel steeped in Edwardian grandeur. Built in 1908 by William Waldorf Astor, it was one of the first to offer not just rooms, but a full social experience, from afternoon teas to elegant dinners. More than a century on, it remains at the centre of London’s cultural life. This residency brings that original vision full circle: a dynamic dining experience in a grand setting.
The Pot Luck Club is the brainchild of British-born chef Luke Dale Roberts, one of the most celebrated names in South African cuisine. Perched at the top of Cape Town’s Old Biscuit Mill, the restaurant draws nightly crowds for its eclectic, flavour-led menu and skyline views. Luke Dale Roberts and his Cape Town operations team will personally oversee the London launch, with sous chef Rachel Maroun staying on to lead the team during the residency.
“We’ve talked about bringing The Pot Luck Club to London for years, and it was always the city that made sense,” says Luke Dale Roberts. “As a Brit, there’s something meaningful about returning in this way, partnering with one of London’s landmark hotels and sharing what we’ve built in Cape Town with a new audience. We’ve been fortunate to grow an international following at home, and this feels like the natural next step.”
The menu is built around globally inspired small plates: smoked beef fillet with truffle café au lait sauce; springbok tataki with mandarin gastrique; and Cape Malay-spiced vegetarian dishes, all underpinned by a celebration of British produce and seasonal ingredients.
The cocktail programme is just as bold, developed in collaboration with The Waldorf Hilton’s bar team and led by head bartender Abby Long as the residency gets underway. Served in The Wild Monkey bar, the drinks list features house-infused cordials, seasonal ingredients and flavours that echo the energy of the kitchen. For the first time, a dedicated bar snacks menu will also be introduced, curated by Luke Dale Roberts to complement the cocktails. The bar will run Monday to Wednesday from 4pm until late, and Thursday to Sunday from 12pm until late.
It’s not just the menu making the move. Service and setting have been carefully reworked too. The tone will echo the Cape Town original: relaxed but sharp, with a focus on precision. The dining room, meanwhile, will be reimagined to reflect The Pot Luck Club’s edge within The Waldorf Hilton’s unmistakable character.
“I’m thrilled to announce the exciting collaboration between The Pot Luck Club and The Waldorf, launching on August 13 for three months” says Guy Hilton, area general manager, The Waldorf Hilton, London. “This partnership is a perfect match that brings together one of London’s landmark hotels and one of South Africa’s most celebrated restaurants. We eagerly look forward to welcoming Luke and his talented team to join forces with our food & drink heroes, as we present an innovative menu that promises to delight our guests.”
Dinner will be served daily from 5pm, with the final sitting at 10pm. Alongside the à la carte menu, guests can choose a time-friendly lite prix fixe or settle in for the full tasting menu. Whether stopping in before a show or staying for the evening, this is one residency not to miss.
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The Pot Luck Club London Pop-Up
The Waldorf Hilton, London, Aldwych, London WC2B 4DD
13 August – 30 November 2025
About The Waldorf Hilton, London:
The Waldorf Hilton, London is one of London’s most iconic hotels, blending the elegance and grandeur of Edwardian London, with modern comfort. Perfectly positioned in the very heart of London’s theatre district, The Waldorf Hilton, London is a short walk to the Capital’s best shops, bars, galleries and landmarks such as Royal Opera House, Somerset House and Covent Garden Piazza.
Designed by Rennie Mackintosh’s brother-in-law, Sir Alexander Marshall Mackenzie, The Waldorf Hilton has an iconic Edwardian façade bookended by two of the West End’s most prestigious theatres. Inside, the hotel houses 298 rooms including 19 suites, four restaurants and bars including Homage Restaurant, Good Godfrey’s Bar & Lounge, The Wild Monkey and the T-Room as well as a stunning art deco entertainment space, The Palm Court – which lays claim to London’s first Tangos in the 1920s.
The hotel has hosted stars of stage and screen for decades and its long links to London’s theatre scene are reflected in its entertainment programme, including the iconic Tea Dances which pay homage to The Waldorf’s vast history.
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The Waldorf Hilton is located at Aldwych, London WC2B 4DD For more information, or to make a reservation, travellers may visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lonwahi-the-waldorf-hilton-london or call 0207 836 2400. The property is managed by Guy Hilton.
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