‘One of the most talented young chefs working in UK today’ to join North Yorkshire restaurant
A leading chef whose passion for food began in childhood has been announced as the new Head Chef at Chef's Table at one of North Yorkshire’s greatest country estates.
Michelin-trained rising star Jamie Keeble will lead a refreshed Chef’s Table at the luxury 20,000-acre Swinton Estate near Masham.
Recognised as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging culinary talents, Jamie will join the estate in September ahead of the Chef’s Table reopening from October 1.
Jamie, who appeared recently on the BBC’s hit TV show the Great British Menu, said: “Joining Swinton Estate is an incredible opportunity.
"The connection between the estate, the walled garden and the kitchen provides an outstanding platform to create a dining experience that is personal, memorable and rooted in the seasons.
"My cooking celebrates modern British food, inspired by memories, tradition and the exceptional produce we have here in Yorkshire, whether that’s our kitchen garden, tenant farmers or local Yorkshire suppliers.”
Chef’s Table, which includes an eight-course dinner from £130 per person, is located within the historic Coach House at Swinton, which boasts more than 7,000 acres of moorland and 1,700 acres of woodland.
The intimate restaurant is rooted in a deep respect for provenance and seasonality, inviting just 12 guests at a time to engage with thoughtful, sustainable gastronomy at its finest and an estate-to-plate philosophy..
Keeble, formerly of Michelin-starred Mýse, will specialise in using seasonal ingredients at their peak, focusing on sustainability, freshness and restrained techniques that allow the produce to take centre stage.
The new appointment follows the recent arrival of Steve Darou as Executive Head Chef at Swinton Estate, after his role as Group Head Chef at St. John restaurants in London, who hails Jamie as “one of the most talented young chefs working in Britain today”.
Jamie’s passion for food began in childhood, cooking and baking with his mother.
His first kitchen role was at Sheffield Wednesday, before joining Lords of the Manor, a Michelin-starred hotel restaurant in the Cotswolds.
In February 2026, Keeble won the Rising Star Award in the chef category at the National Restaurant Awards
Information: www.swintonestate.com