The Chefs

Steve Smith at the Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey

The Michelin Red Guide, regarded as the most influential gastronomic gradings guide in Europe, has awarded a coveted star to The Burlington Restaurant at The Devonshire Arms.

When Steve Smith joined the Burlington he brought with him ten years of Michelin star experience. General Manager Brian Van-Oosten said, "This award is a tribute to Steve Smith who I think is possibly the only chef to have won this accolade at each of the four restaurants where he was head chef and it is proof not only of his own creative talent but also his ability to motivate and train a young team up to the exceptionally high standards required to achieve this star rating".

Frances Atkins at the Yorke Arms, Ramsgill

Frances Atkins is a fellow of the Masterchefs of Great Britain and is one of only six female Michelin starred chefs in the UK.  She has held one Michelin star continuously since 2003.  She has been passionate and dedicated to cooking all her life and her expertise in hospitality is unrivalled in the world of female chefs.  She has started and ran six successful restaurants all with a very high profile clientele and excellent reputation.  She uses fresh, seasonal, organic, local produce creating a real sensual pleasure with her ingredients.  Her impressive food knowledge, classic techniques, presentation, flavour and texture make her food an exquisite dining experience.

Simon Gueller at the Box Tree, Ilkley

With over 20 years experience, and three Michelin starred restaurants under his belt, there is no doubt that Simon Gueller provides both fabulous quality food and exceptional service.

"I’ve always prided myself on the selection of my ingredients; using local suppliers and choosing nothing but the freshest produce from all over the county, as well as further a field, has allowed me to continue creating the highest standard of cuisine all our customers have become accustomed to".

 James Mackenzie at the Pipe and Glass, South Dalton

Chef-proprietor James Mackenzie and his wife Kate took over the inn in March 2006. They both have excellent pedigrees as protégés of the Michelin-starred, Star Inn at Harome. James is committed to sourcing as much local and seasonal produce as possible – but first and foremost, it’s quality that counts. Yorkshire's newest star restaurant is not pretentious as some would claim Michelin-starred food to be. It is informal but precise and exacting in its standards of food, drink, service and ambience.

 Tessa Bramley at the Old Vicarage, Ridgeway

The highly acclaimed Old Vicarage restaurant just outside Sheffield  was awarded a Michelin star in the 1999 guide.

Tessa is a self-taught chef, whose food is bursting with flavour. It is real county cooking, made with the freshest of ingredients, many of the vegetables, herbs and fruits coming from her own kitchen garden. She says: "I want to show people that cooking is a lot of fun…. And that the rules are there to be bent according to your own individual style."

David McLaughlin at Holbeck Ghyll

David McLaughlin has been Head Chef at Holbeck Ghyll for 10 years and has been the driving force behind the retention of their coveted Michelin Star for each of those 10 years.