Flame and Smoke
A blend of wood‑fire cooking, global influences, and an admiration for ingredients come together at IGNI, where chef Theo Clench leads a team that fuses fire with refinement.
We harness fire as a multi-dimensional culinary instrument; not just for heat, but for transformation. Charring, searing, ember-roasting, hot smoking, cold smoking, ash curing; each technique is used with precision and restraint. Our menus have strong coastal influences, as well as Japanese flavours, and an imaginative approach that celebrates texture and depth of flavour.
Settle in to IGNI
Whilst each dish from our tasting menus captivates, it’s the surroundings that complete the experience. IGNI envelops you, creating a cosy, intimate atmosphere that’s understated enough to let the food do the talking, but serene enough to feel like a real escape.
Our Philosophy
At IGNI, fire doesn’t mask; it reveals. Produce is the foundation, with each ingredient meticulously sourced from the best growers, fishers, and farmers, and selected specifically for each dish. What we seek to create is a journey, where every course tells a story of origin and craft.
Menu development shifts with the seasons, opening the door to discovery for our guests, and creativity for our team. Complementing each occasion is a comprehensive wine programme, carefully curated to enhance the flavours of every dish.
The Team That Ignites it All
Setting the direction for IGNI is Theo Clench, a Sussex-born chef with an enthusiasm for seafood sparked by his coastal childhood. With global experience and a Michelin-star restaurant amongst his achievements, his new home at IGNI in Mayfair is a place in which he can inspire the next generation.
Committed to bringing out the best in his team, Theo has brought together a group of passionate professionals across fire-led cooking, wine, and service, to create a place where food is elevated by fire, and memories are made by every guest.