“A creative take on classically composed dishes, using quality ingredients and great service, is simply the ESSENCE of our restaurant.”
– Ben Piette, Chef Patron
Welcome to London House
London House is based in the heart of West Byfleet in Surrey. Run by owners Ben Piette and Lornette Valentine, along with their team, they work to bring you the complete dining experience from start to finish.
Recognised by the Michelin Guide since 2012, their approach to food is simple, full of flavours and modern in presentation. London House is all about provenance, seasonality and creativity.
The restaurant now seats 28-30 people, with a 2m spacing so that customers and staff alike are kept safe.
As well as the dining room offering a relaxed atmosphere, the restaurant currently offers a 4 course tasting menu with 2 options. This menu is still seasonal and will change monthly.
The Chef
Ben Piette, owner and Executive Head Chef of London House, was classically trained in Frejus, France. Travelling to London on a one-way ticket to London in 1997, speaking no English, he worked his way up from as a commis chef in Cafe Rouge and then moved onto various Michelin Star restaurants, before eventually moving to Surrey.
Prior to London House, he was at McLaren as Hospitality Chef, cooking for the likes of Ron Dennis, Lewis Hamilton, amongst other drivers and sponsors of the team. He also travelled with the race to the Singapore and Monaco Grand Prix.
Masterchef Professionals
In 2010, Ben entered Masterchef Professionals and was one of the final six, making it to the semi-finals, before eventually being knocked out. His success on the show, is what gave him the stepping-stone to open London House restaurant.
Since returning after COVID-19, Ben decided to hand over the Head Chef position to his former Sous Chef, Hannah Worrall.
Ben can now be found behind the bar mixing cocktails and working Front of House, whilst Hannah takes the reigns and cooks up a storm in the kitchen. If you’ve sat on our Chef’s Table, you will already know what an impact she already had on London House.