Richard Caring

Richard Allan Caring (born 4 June 1948) is a British businessman. He initially built a business, International Clothing Designs, supplying Hong Kong-manufactured fashion to UK retailers. In 2004 he diversified his business interest into property, restaurants and nightclubs. He is the chairman of Caprice Holdings, which owns and operates The Ivy chain of restaurants. Caring is commonly referred to as the 'King of Mayfair' by British media as a result of his ownership of multiple private members' club and restaurants across the Mayfair area of London, UK.