The last time I was in The Porterhouse it took so long to get served I left in disgust.
Went back to my usual haunt, The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy. Served immediately.
That chippy was on Portillo's Great Railway Journeys with the Bradshaw guide book. They claim to use a recipe handed down from the Victorian era.
Of course if Rich or Mrs Rich worked in the creative industries I would be able to recommend a members club in the vicinity which I'm sure he'd like.