Luciano White Announces Engagement to Fashion Designer Stephanie Beard
Marco Pierre White's eldest son Luciano has revealed his engagement to long-term girlfriend Stephanie Beard, the founder of clothing brand Silked London. The announcement was made on Tuesday, with the couple sharing their joyous news through social media.
Romantic Proposal and Celebratory Messages
The thirty-one-year-old Luciano proposed to thirty-five-year-old Stephanie, who has designed clothing for celebrities including Eva Longoria and Cat Deeley. The couple celebrated their engagement with a sunset photograph at an ocean-view restaurant, where Stephanie proudly displayed her substantial diamond engagement ring.
Family and friends flooded social media with congratulatory messages, including well-wishes from Luciano's famous father, television chef Marco Pierre White. Supporters expressed their excitement with comments such as 'Congratulations to you both' and 'Such happy news', celebrating the couple's relationship milestone.
Restaurant Empire Faces Significant Challenges
This happy personal news arrives against a backdrop of professional difficulties for Luciano White. His Surrey restaurant, Luciano's in Woking, was formally dissolved in September with just £31.94 remaining in its bank account. The Italian establishment, which opened in early 2022, faced closure following numerous negative reviews and criticism of Luciano's reportedly 'aggressive' demeanor.
Financial documents reveal the failed restaurant owed approximately £100,000 to HM Revenue and Customs, with additional debts exceeding £150,000 owed to twenty-six creditors. This represents the third restaurant venture to collapse under Luciano's management since the pandemic.
Ongoing Hospitality Struggles and Customer Complaints
Luciano currently operates the Rudloe Arms, a hotel and restaurant in Wiltshire near Bath that was renovated and opened by his father. However, this establishment has also attracted criticism through online review platforms, with customers accusing Luciano of providing 'terrible customer service' and making unreasonable demands about guests' dining choices.
Some reviewers have claimed the restaurateur occasionally uses a pseudonym when interacting with customers at the Rudloe Arms. When approached for comment regarding these allegations and his businesses' financial situation, staff indicated Luciano was 'away on a trip' and unavailable to respond.
Family Legal Troubles Extend Beyond Luciano
The White family's challenges extend beyond Luciano's professional difficulties. His brother, Marco Pierre White Junior, faces legal consequences following a series of burglaries across west London. The thirty-year-old, who appeared on Big Brother, admitted to stealing £1,500 worth of Jellycat toys from a Barnes High Street store among other thefts.
Marco Junior remains in custody awaiting sentencing for these crimes, which included breaking into an Italian delicatessen in Kensington and a crystal shop in Notting Hill. He disputes causing approximately £43,000 worth of damage during one of these incidents.
Future Uncertain for White Family Ventures
As Luciano celebrates his engagement, questions persist about the viability of his remaining business interests. The continuing negative feedback on consumer review websites, combined with the collapse of three post-pandemic restaurant ventures, creates uncertainty about his professional future.
The contrast between personal joy and professional struggle highlights the complex circumstances facing this prominent culinary family, whose members navigate both celebratory milestones and significant challenges in the public eye.
