Dishoom, the popular UK-based restaurant group, has partnered with global investment firm L Catterton to secure its first outside investment. The deal will help the company build on its successful UK operations and support its plans for international expansion, including an upcoming US location in 2026.
The partnership will not change the company’s day-to-day operations or its leadership, which will continue to be headed by co-founders Shamil and Kavi Thakrar and CEO Brian Trollip.
Fifteen years after opening its first location, Dishoom now runs 10 restaurants and four bar-cafés across the UK. The company, which achieved B Corp status in 2024, is also known for its social initiatives, having donated 25 million meals to children in India and the UK through its charity partners.
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“We are thrilled to be partnering with L Catterton, and excited about the future of the business. It is wonderful to be contemplating the international opportunities ahead of us. As ever, even more important than growth and expansion is keeping our focus strongly on deepening our hospitality – on providing guests with the most delicious food and the warmest service in beautiful restaurants and continuing to make sure Dishoom is one of the very best workplaces in hospitality. And of course, this is only possible because of our amazing teams, who give their all every day to make Dishoom what it is.”
Shamil Thakrar
“We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Dishoom. What the team has created is a truly exceptional business by all measures, whether judged on stand-out food, warm and caring service, a unique and amazing culture, enduring popularity with queues outside every one of its locations, or the very many awards and accolades that Dishoom has won.”
“We look forward to supporting Shamil, Kavi, Brian and the team as they continue to grow the business in the UK and beyond. We look forward to leveraging our deep understanding of consumers and our experience in the restaurant industry to support Dishoom as they expand, and allow more people to experience their wonderful and distinct hospitality.”
L Catterton Partner Miray Topay
