Craig Rogan at the Collective in Leeds announces sudden closure

Craig Rogan at the Collective in Leeds has closed suddenly after a year of trading.

 

Rogan, son of Simon Rogan, chef patron at the three Michelin-starred L’Enclume in Cumbria, was appointed head chef at the café-bar retail space in September 2023, where he served a brunch offering as well as a five- and eight-course tasting menu.

 

He told The Caterer earlier this year about some of his proudest dishes at the restaurant, which included crab meat with brown crab sauce made with scotch bonnet chilli and nduja.

 

A message on the Craig Rogan at the Collective Instagram page revealed the landlord of the restaurant had made the decision to close its doors “overnight” despite long negotiations.

 

The post read: “We’ve worked tirelessly to keep our vision alive, exploring every possible option to move forward with plans in place for a January close and relaunch. However, the recent budget and the ongoing economic challenges in the UK have made it clear that continuing to trade in our current location is no longer feasible.

 

“Over the years, we’ve poured everything into creating a space that celebrates exceptional food, meaningful community and unforgettable memories. While the demand for our restaurant has grown, the mounting operational costs and the challenges facing the UK hospitality sector have made continuing this collaboration of the Collective Inc and Craig Rogan at the Collective impossible with little support when it really matters.”

 

The restaurant said it had “every intention” of honouring all bookings but that the closure was “completely out of our hands”.

 

It added: “We hope to welcome you back to something even more special in the near future.”

 

A number of other restaurants have also closed this week, including Leroy in London’s Shoreditch and Appleton’s in Fowey, Cornwall.