About Tom Shepherd
Michelin-starred chef and TV favourite redefining modern British cuisine
Tom Shepherd is the chef-owner of Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, a modern British restaurant in Lichfield that became the first in Staffordshire to earn a Michelin star, just four months after opening in 2021!
Celebrated for his precise, flavour-led cooking, Tom honed his craft at some of the UK’s top Michelin starred kitchens, including Adam’s and Restaurant Sat Bains.
In 2023, Tom won the main course at the Great British Menu banquet with his acclaimed dish “Desperate Dan’s Cow Pie,” further cementing his reputation as one of the UK’s leading culinary figures.
He is also a familiar face on TV, appearing regularly as a judge and mentor on MasterChef: The Professionals and Great British Menu.
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