Yorkshire’s ultimate estate-to-plate chef’s table
dining experience
Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes is a journey through sustainable gastronomy, taking place at the heart of the Swinton Estate and showcasing the very best produce from the Estate itself and the surrounding region. Swinton Estate’s estate-to-plate ethos lies at the very heart of the Chef’s Table experience.
With over ten years’ experience in some of the UK’s finest MICHELIN-accredited kitchens, Chef Josh Barnes has created a culinary experience like no other. Combining intimate fine dining with exceptional produce grown, reared and foraged across the Swinton Estate, Yorkshire and the North East, Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes is a true celebration of Yorkshire’s rich food heritage.
Josh is deeply passionate about Yorkshire produce and curates his menus in line with the seasons. From venison reared in the Estate’s own deer park, to vegetables harvested from the Kitchen Garden – the largest hotel working kitchen garden in the UK – and seasonal ingredients foraged from the wider 20,000-acre Estate, each dish reflects a profound respect for provenance, seasonality and sustainability.
Seating just twelve guests, the intimate Chef’s Table experience is hosted within the Cookery School. Proudly featured in the MICHELIN Guide, Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes offers an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in the culinary arts and witness the craft unfold behind the scenes, with Josh on hand to discuss the menu in detail, share his inspiration and explore the stories behind each ingredient.
Your evening begins with a seasonal drinks reception of pre-dinner aperitifs, followed by an multi-course tasting menu, meticulously plated before you at the Chef’s Table pass.
Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes is an immersive celebration of Yorkshire’s landscape, produce and people – a truly memorable dining experience for those who value exceptional food, sustainability and craftsmanship.
Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes is open for an eight-course dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 7pm, and for a lighter five-course lunch on Saturday, from 12.30pm.
Throughout February – March, and July – August, dinners on Wednesday and Thursday will be five courses.
Eight-course dinner £105 | Wine pairing £80 per person
Five-course dinner or lunch £65 per person | Wine pairing £60 per person
Seasonality at its finest
In true Swinton Estate splendour, Josh and his team bring seasonal produce from our adjacent walled garden and 20,000-acre estate to life by exceptional cooking techniques, paired with wines and non-alcoholic drinks curated by our sommelier for the ultimate seasonal voyage of gastronomy.
Private Bookings
For special occasions and celebrations, make it exclusively yours and indulge in our private Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes experience. Available for between 2–12 guests with our dedicated team on hand to guide you through an individually tailored evening – just for you.
About Josh Barnes
Josh brings years of culinary experience in some of the UK’s finest kitchens to the Swinton Estate including his most recent role as Head Chef for the Galvin Company; impressively retaining its highly coveted Michelin Star, 3 AA rosettes and a spot in the Good Food Guide.
Alongside these achievements, Josh was also awarded the title for London’s best vegan and vegetarian tasting menus.
He’s a passionate forager of mushrooms, wild herbs and flowers, as well as unique ingredients to create dishes inspired by the land and earth that celebrate seasonality.
“My food ethos is very seasonally driven, bringing together produce from our kitchen garden and estate grounds into a multi-dimensional tasting experience, where everything is served at its best – either fresh from our daily harvest, or ingredients that we’ve preserved for use throughout the year. My cooking style combines modern British techniques with undertones of classic French cuisine in a produce-led, process driven experience”.
About Tom Henderson
Tom Henderson, Restaurant Manager at Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes, brings with him 20 years of hospitality experience.
Tom has spent more than half a decade cumulatively at Swinton Park Hotel, previously residing as Restaurant Manager at Samuel’s Restaurant alongside other roles in the hotel. In addition to his deep industry expertise, he brings a distinguished background in wine, notably his tenure as Head Sommelier at Grantley Hall.
Opening Hours
Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to dine at Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes.
Book online using the link above, or call our friendly reservations team on 01765 680900 or email reservations@swintonestate.com, stating your preferred date and number of diners.
Important information regarding dietary requirements
Before making a reservation at Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes, please take note of the following information regarding dietary requirements:
Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes is an intimate fine-dining experience, championing hyper-seasonal produce and an estate-to-plate ethos, with lots of unique and interesting ingredients showcased on our menus.
The tasting menu is prepared by Josh and the team exclusively for you on the day, and therefore, we ask the lead guest to make us aware of any dietary requirements or intolerances at the time of booking, or at least 48 hours before the date of your reservation.
Regrettably, it may not be possible to accommodate any dietary requirements not listed on the booking notes after the outlined timescales.
Dietary requirements we can cater to
Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes is pleased to offer a vegetarian and vegan tasting menu alongside our regular tasting menu. Certain other dietary requirements can be catered to at the discretion of the Chef, with prior notice.
Although we can cater to dietary requirements, we cannot guarantee to be completely allergen-free, as allergens may well be present in our kitchen.
If you have any questions regarding dietary requirements, we strongly advise contacting our reservations team via email, who will be able to advise in more detail: reservations@swintonestate.com
Dislikes
Due to the nature of the dining experience at Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes, regrettably, we are unable to cater to dislikes. We politely urge guests to keep an open mind and ask for confidence in our menu composition and preparations.
Do you allow children to dine at Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes?
Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to dine at Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes.
Is there a dress code?
There is no strict dress code at Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes, however, smart casual attire is recommended.
We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing sportswear and flip flops.
Cancellation Policy
Hotel guests
We kindly ask that any cancellations to your reservation be made no less than 72 hours prior to your reservation time.
For no shows or late cancellations, full payment of the menu price per person will be applied to the credit card on file.
If we are able to re-let the booking, no charges will be applied to the credit card.
Non-resident guests
All non-resident guests will be required to provide credit card details to secure your reservation.
In the event of no-shows or cancellation within seven days of the arrival date, a cancellation charge of the full menu price per person will be applied.
If we are able to re-let the booking, no charges will be applied to the credit card.
Exclusive hire reservations
All exclusive hire reservations will be required to provide credit card details to secure your reservation.
In the event of no-shows or cancellation within 14 days of the arrival date, a cancellation charge of the full menu price for the full table will be applied.
If we are able to re-let the full booking, no charges will be applied to the credit card.
Accessibility Policy
View our accessibility policy here
