You’ve Been Ghosted ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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You’ve Been Ghosted
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We love nothing more than welcoming visitors from near and far through the doors here at Fortnum’s but over the centuries our Piccadilly home has also had its fair share of, ahem, uninvited guests. Indeed, Fortnum’s folklore is littered with numerous examples of ghostly encounters and there are four persistent poltergeists known to be particularly fond of popping into Piccadilly now and then. Let’s meet the gang...
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Wandering Our Halls
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The Grey Lady
Thought to be the spirit of William Fortnum's great-great niece, Anne Fortnum, The Grey Lady is a rather sad spirit and generally keeps to herself. Often seen floating gracefully through Duke Street's red-carpeted staircases and always wearing a black crinoline dress, Anne is mourning the love of her life who died in battle in 1847.
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Phantom of The Bottle
Otherwise known as Mr Gaius Backholder, a former Fortnum's employee for over 50 years until his untimely death, upon which Mr Backholder's ghost took up permanent residence in Fortnum's subterranean wine cellar, The Crypt. Night porters and staff often hear Gaius smashing bottles and causing mischief after dark.
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The Devilish Dandy
Once upon a time, our Duke Street stairs were often frequented by customers coming to discuss their wine cellars and stock up on cigars, and it seems one Victorian gentleman was so fond of Fortnum's that he never truly left. Smartly dressed and always ready for a cocktail, ‘The Devilish Dandy’ may be something of a misnomer, as he’s actually quite a friendly chap.
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The Shivering Chef
Wandering through the kitchens late at night searching for delicious things and traces of past culinary triumphs from his tenure as Fortnum’s chef extraordinaire, The Shivering Chef is a gentle soul and generally extremely amiable. Unless, that is, you were to criticise the almighty Welsh Rarebit, in which case he would appear to defend his signature dish in a frightful rage.
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Now we’ve covered the spooky stories, all your Halloween party needs now is a cauldron-ful of sweet treats to make...
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Did You Know?
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Thought to have originated in what is now modern-day Mexico some 7000 years ago, the humble pumpkin didn’t appear in Britain until much later, around the time of The Tudors.
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Did Someone Say Party?
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Two scarily delicious and surprisingly straightforward Fortnum’s recipes to try this spooky season.
Traditional Sausage Rolls
Serve hot or cold with chutney on the side.
Welsh Rarebit
Cut into smaller squares for an instant crowd-pleaser.
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Selling Fast!
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As Halloween creeps closer, our spooky selection of Halloween Hampers are selling fast. Don't delay, secure yours today!
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Our 3rd floor is ready for you to join us for specially curated events, from the best and the brightest in the world of food & drink!
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Spooky Celebrations Around the World: Book Reading for children
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Calling all ghouls, witches and warlocks: this Halloween, we're joined by author Matt Ralphs, whose latest book Spooky Celebrations Around the World is a fact-filled exploration of 21 fascinating festivals that honour spirits.
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Sohn Supradya Aursudkij: Flavours of Fermentation
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Sohn Supradya Aursudkij is the founder of JIN JIN - the U.K.’s first enzymatic concentrate, made from 35 fermented fruits, vegetables, mushrooms and cultures. Under JIN JIN, Sohn has hosted several food events and supperclubs and now joins us for an evening focused on The Flavours of Fermentation.
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