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Richard Caring
Chairman of Caprice Holdings
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i. Biography
Coming Up
Hospitality ownership at this scale is a capital craft: site selection, brand custody, operating discipline, and the timing of acquisition and exit. Richard Caring trained at Millfield School, then entered work as an office boy at Shopping centre development company before moving through the family trade as an employee at Louis Caring Originals in London, UK. the commercial base widened through International Clothing Designs in Hong Kong / UK, where he was founder / builder, before the pattern shifted into investment and control positions: 22.5% owner at British Home Stores (BHS) in UK (2001–2006), stakeholder; 20.6% owner at Camden Market complex in London, UK (2004–2014), owner at Wentworth Golf Club (2004–2014), owner at Signature Restaurants (from 2005), owner at Strada (2005–2007), founder; 51% owner at Côte restaurant (2007–2013), and shareholder at Carluccio's (until 2010). The current portfolio work sits in long-running London restaurant and members-club assets, where continuity of ownership is part of the operating method. Richard is chairman of Caprice Holdings (since 2005), owner of Scott's (since 2005), owner of Urban Productions (since 2005), owner of Rivington (since 2006), owner of Birley Group (since 2007), and majority owner; 80% owner of Soho House (since 2008).
Where They Are Now
A high-capital restaurant statement in Mayfair depends on address, clientele, room design, and menu positioning working as one commercial instrument. Bacchanalia is his signature work: a Greek and Italian restaurant for the wealthy at Connaught House on Mount Street in Mayfair, on the edge of Berkeley Square.
Profile updated July 2026
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What is Richard Caring's current role?
Richard Caring is Chairman of Caprice Holdings.
Where did Richard Caring train or study?
Richard Caring trained at Millfield School.
What is Richard Caring known for?
Transforming The Ivy from a single restaurant with an adjoining members' club into an international chain.
