Jeremy King initially pursued a career in merchant banking but gave that up to go into catering, becoming Searcy's youngest ever manager at the age of 21. With the arrival of American restaurant Joe Allen in London, he became Maitre d'Hôtel. Jeremy was awarded an OBE in the 2014 New Year's Honours List for services to the Hospitality Industry and voluntary services to the Arts. He ran Corbin & King with business partner Chris Corbin until 2022, home of The Woseley. He now runs Jeremy King Restaurants with three sites set to be open by early 2025.