Great British Menu chef 'thrilled' as Harrogate hotel is named winner in Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards

Since FIFTY TWO opened at Rudding Park in May 2024, it has won a strong reputation for bringing a relaxed air to excellence under Head Chef and Host Adam Degg, following his appearance on the BBCs Great British Menu.

An immersive dining experience, FIFTY TWO takes its cue from ‘mother nature’ with dishes created using the highest quality ingredients cultivated in the kitchen garden or selected from trusted local producers and purveyors, while carefully selected wines, freshly made juices and garden-inspired cocktails.

Adam Degg said “It’s amazing to receive this recognition, it means so much to the team who are passionate about injecting fun into fine dining.

"The best parties happen in the kitchen and we like to think our restaurant captures exactly that spirit.

"We want guests to feel as though they have been invited to a relaxed dinner party at home – with exceptional food, flowing drinks and lively conversation.

"At the heart of the room is a seven-meter kitchen island, surrounded by five tables with social seating offer prime views of the action.

"Like a dinner party with friends, you don’t see a menu in advance and guests place their faith in the cooking skills of the host, so in this case, me and my team.”

FIFTY TWO beat off stiff competition from: Pignut & The Hare, Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes, The Box Tree Restaurant, Rafters Restaurant, and Chartwell at Aldwark Manor Estate at the awards which celebrate the very best of Yorkshire’s hoteliers, restaurants, B&Bs, theme parks, visitor attractions and all businesses which attract tourists to ‘God’s Own Country’.

Set in 300 acres of glorious landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park has been a privately-owned hotel for more than half a century.

Boasting 90 bedrooms and suites, the family owned luxury resort, also offers guests an award-winning spa, three restaurants and a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses, meetings and events space.

To book a table at FIFTY TWO, visit: https://fiftytworuddingpark.co.uk/