Ekstedt at The Yard’s Fiery Sunday Roast in Westminster
The Sunday roast isn’t just a meal in the UK — it’s a ritual. Families, friends, and food lovers gather weekly to share plates piled high with roast meats, crisp potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, and plenty of gravy. But in Westminster, one restaurant is taking this time-honoured tradition and giving it a fiery, Nordic-inspired twist.
At Ekstedt at The Yard, the Sunday roast is reborn under flames. Every dish is kissed by smoke, char, and wood fire, creating an experience that’s as much theatre as it is indulgence.
A Michelin-starred vision of comfort dining
The menu is led by Michelin-starred Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt, internationally renowned for championing traditional wood-fired cooking, alongside Head Chef Luca Mastrantoni. Together, they transform seasonal British produce into plates layered with depth, smoke, and drama.
Set inside the historic Great Scotland Yard Hotel, the restaurant’s open fire kitchen immerses diners in a sensory experience. Flames crackle, wood smoke lingers, and dishes are finished before your eyes. It’s Sunday dining, but not as you know it.
The mains: dramatic sharing feasts
At the centre of the menu are showstopping sharing mains, designed to bring the convivial spirit of the Sunday roast to life. Diners can choose from:
- Wood oven-braised beef short rib – slow cooked until it melts off the bone.
- Fire-cooked leg of lamb – smoky, tender, and packed with flavour.
- Guinea fowl – rustic, gamey, and elevated with the intensity of live fire.
- Chef’s plant-based option – a seasonal creation that champions vegetables with the same drama as meat.
Each main arrives with the essential trimmings: Hasselback potatoes roasted until golden and crisp, towering Yorkshire puddings, wood oven roast apple with warming spices, and a crisp green salad with fermented dressing.
Starters and desserts with Nordic flair
To elevate the experience further, guests can start with birch-fired cured trout or a hay-smoked veal fillet, both showcasing Ekstedt’s signature fire techniques.
Desserts fuse British indulgence with Nordic inspiration:
- A sticky Nordic pudding finished with cardamom toffee sauce.
- A pecan and treacle pie, rich, dark, and irresistible.
These aren’t afterthoughts — they’re a fitting finale to a meal steeped in flavour and tradition.
Flexible dining, refined luxury
Ekstedt at The Yard offers flexibility without compromising on quality:
- One course (£35pp) – a main course with sides.
- Two courses (£49pp) – a main with sides plus a starter or dessert.
- Three courses (£59pp) – the full experience.
Sunday lunch is served every week from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, with booking strongly recommended: ekstedtattheyard.com/sunday-roast.
Why this roast stands out in London
London boasts countless Sunday roasts, but few carry the weight of Michelin-level craftsmanship combined with centuries-old fire cooking. While many restaurants elevate the roast with gastropub polish or luxury ingredients, Ekstedt at The Yard does something different — it brings elemental cooking back to the table.
Here, the star isn’t just the meat or the trimmings, but the flame itself. Every bite carries a whisper of smoke, every dish feels alive with theatre. For diners seeking a memorable twist on one of Britain’s most loved traditions, it’s a must-book.
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