Published on July 8, 2025
Chef Award Mark Birchall Wins At The Catey's 2025
Mark Birchall Crowned Chef Award Winner at The Cateys 2025. We're thrilled to announce that Mark has been honoured with the prestigious Chef Award at The Cateys 2025.
Mark Birchall Crowned Chef Award Winner at The Cateys 2025
We're thrilled to announce that Mark has been honoured with the prestigious Chef Award at The Cateys 2025.
A Year of Triumph at Moor Hall
Mark's win caps an extraordinary year: he led Moor Hall to earn its third Michelin star, making it only the tenth UK restaurant to achieve this milestone—and notably, he became the first Roux Scholar ever to win three stars for his own restaurant. Under his leadership, Moor Hall also holds a Green Michelin Star in recognition of its pioneering sustainability efforts—placing it at the forefront of ethical gourmet dining.
What the Judges Said
The judges lauded Mark as "an incredible chef" and "a true ambassador for our craft." Their praise emphasised his dedication, innovation, and secure place at the pinnacle of his profession. They noted that his achievements inspire the next generation of chefs.
The Moor Hall Approach: Flavour Through Sustainability
From the kitchen garden to the table, sustainability is woven into every element of Moor Hall:
- Ingredients are grown on-site in Moor Hall's gardens, orchards, and greenhouses.
- Produced not locally sourced are selected from trusted regional suppliers.
- All food waste is minimized: root-to-stem and nose-to-tail cooking, composting, and water-harvesting help complete the circular cycle
Commitment Beyond Cuisine
Mark's influence extends well beyond his menus. In 2024, he headlined the Hospitality Exchange in Belfast, delivering a keynote on sustainable success and bespoke hospitality. He's also actively partnered with Sandy Park Café, offering work experience and support to students with special educational needs—reinforcing his belief in giving back to the community through food and training.
Further Reading
Lancashire is a land of abundance. Our gardens teem with fruit and vegetables and flowers and herbs. In season here you might eat peas straight out of the pod, so fresh all they need is a touch of salt and nasturtium oil. What we don’t grow we seek out from the amazing produce tended and nurtured by local farmers and artisans.
On site we’re also busy with charcuterie, bread-making and our own micro-dairy. There’s always something interesting to explore or a discovery to be made. And we like to share what we find.
We are delighted to share that Moor Hall has been named the No. 5 restaurant in the UK at the National Restaurant Awards 2026.
Mark joins the panel for the prestigious Roux Scholarship
Moor Hall retains 3 MICHELIN Stars and The Barn retains One MICHELIN Star.
Mark Birchall joins the judging panel.
Moor Hall and The Barn make the Squaremeal Top 100.
An exclusive dining experience in Atelier Hearth at Moor Hall.
Moor Hall has been voted the No. 1 restaurant in the UK in the prestigious Harden’s Top 100 Best UK Restaurants annual diners’ poll.
Sundays deserve more time.
More stillness. More space. More moments that feel like they belong entirely to you.
We are delighted to share that Moor Hall has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in the new MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection.
