Yorkshire Earns TWO new Michelin Stars For 2026

The past few years have been nothing short of success for Yorkshire’s dining scene – with new and exciting restaurants receiving fast recognition for their incredible work. And 2026 has proven no different. Following tonight’s Michelin ceremony in Dublin, Yorkshire has been awarded two new stars – with FIFTY TWO at Rudding Park, Harrogate and JÖRO, Sheffield, receiving the accolades.

Awarded to restaurants who meet a specific criteria, anonymous inspectors seek out five key criteria when selecting restaurants who receive a star, including ingredient quality, harmony of flavours, culinary techniques, how the chef’s personality shines through their cuisine and consistency across the menu and over time. It’s no easy feat, but luckily for us Yorkshire folk, we’re blessed with plenty of chefs who are up for the challenge.

Adam Degg, Head Chef at FIFTY TWO Harrogate. — Adam Degg of FIFTY TWO | Credit: Rudding Park

Speaking of the decision to award JÖRO, Michelin said: “JÖRO’s move to a smartly converted 19th-century former mill on the outskirts of Sheffield made it one of the most exciting and impressive (re)openings of the year.

“Luke French’s cooking is focused and flavourful, with his tasting menu being full of invigorating combinations and top-quality ingredients. Dishes are engagingly presented with obvious pride by the kitchen team.”

Of Adam Degg’s FIFTY TWO, the team commented: “Five repurposed shipping containers in the grounds of the Rudding Park hotel provide the setting for a quite theatrical experience, with Adam Degg’s open kitchen and his chefs acting as the stage and its players.

“The restaurant is named after the number of raised beds in the garden, which provide plenty of the produce for the creative dishes. Don’t be fooled by the occasional playfulness – there is real skill on show here.”