Key facts
- Soho House is investigating an incident of out-of-date food being mislabelled in one of its kitchens.
- A former employee posted a TikTok video alleging the mislabelling occurred at the Shoreditch House location.
- Soho House stated the employee's contract was terminated for reasons unrelated to his complaint.
- Hackney council has opened an investigation into a health and safety complaint regarding Shoreditch House.
- Soho House apologized for the incident and called it an isolated occurrence.
Soho House, the private members' club, has launched an investigation after a former employee posted a TikTok video alleging that out-of-date food was mislabelled in one of its kitchens. The employee claimed the incident occurred at the Shoreditch House location and that he was pressured to change labels before being fired shortly after complaining internally and to the council.
A spokesperson for Soho House stated that the employee's contract was terminated for reasons unrelated to his complaint. The club has apologized for the incident, calling it an isolated occurrence, and said its director of health and safety, along with an external consultant, are conducting a priority investigation.
Hackney council confirmed it has received and is reviewing a health and safety complaint related to Shoreditch House. The council has opened its own investigation into the matter.
Soho House, founded in 1995, has 10 locations in London and 48 clubs globally. The chain is known for its celebrity clientele, including Kate Moss and Meghan Markle, who reportedly met Prince Harry on a blind date at its 76 Dean Street house in London.