Inside the mind behind The Ivy, Arlington & Simpson's in the Strand | Jeremy King OBE

Jeremy King OBE is the visionary behind some of London's most iconic restaurants, including The Ivy, Le Caprice, Arlington and Simpson's in the Strand.In this episode of Winning, Ian Rosenblatt OBE sits down with one of Britain's most influential restaurateurs to explore the ideas, decisions and relationships that shaped a career spanning more than five decades.From serving royalty, artists and world leaders to creating institutions that have become part of London's cultural fabric, Jeremy shares the lessons he's learned about ambition, partnership, resilience and success. He reflects on building businesses that stand the test of time, navigating setbacks, and why great hospitality is ultimately about making people feel welcome.He explains:◼️ How The Ivy, Arlington and The Park became institutions◼️ Why the best partnerships are built on trust, not ego◼️ What he learned from losing control of the business he helped build◼️ Why resilience matters more than talent in the long run◼️ The secret to creating places people return to for decades◼️ His surprisingly simple definition of winning◼️ Why recognition and success are not always the same thing00:00 What winning really means01:18 Why great restaurants are like theatre03:54 The secret to staying calm under pressure13:01 A difficult childhood and its lasting impact26:16 The school that changed everything32:49 Career crossroads 39:46 Risk-taking, gambling and the thrill of winning49:00 Why hospitality isn't really about food57:07 The secret to a lasting business partnership1:09:23 What royalty and celebrities really want1:16:04 Final reflections on a remarkable careerMusic: "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. I. Allegro" by Mozart, performed by Mira Ma, Eric Jacobsen and Odyssey Orchestra. Licensed via Epidemic Sound.