Published on April 25, 2020
Mark Birchall talks to Michelin Guide Early memories; mentors & daily inspiration
This article features Mark Birchall, Chef Patron of Moor Hall, in conversation with the Michelin Guide about his early culinary memories, mentors who shaped his career, and what provides his daily inspiration.
This article features Mark Birchall, Chef Patron of Moor Hall, in conversation with the Michelin Guide about his early culinary memories, mentors who shaped his career, and what provides his daily inspiration.
The full interview covers Mark's journey in the culinary world and insights into his approach to cooking at the award-winning Moor Hall Restaurant, which holds three Michelin Stars, a Michelin Green Star, and five AA Rosettes.
Read the full article:Spotlight on Chefs from Michelin Guide
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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.
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TWO MICHELIN KEYSWe are delighted to share that Moor Hall has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in the new MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection.
October 9, 2025
BEST CHEF AWARDSWe’re thrilled to share that this week Mark Birchall entered into the Best Chef Awards 2025 — an international accolade celebrating culinary excellence and innovation.
September 29, 2025
WELLOCKS PRODUCERS SHOWOn Monday 29th September 2025, Moor Hall’s Chef-Patron Mark Birchall took part in the Wellocks Chef & Producer Show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester — a day celebrating the finest ingredients, craftsmanship, and the producers who bring them to life.
September 12, 2025
A SIX STAR CELEBRATIONChef-Patron Mark Birchall joined Jean-Philippe Blondet for a remarkable one-night collaboration at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester — an evening uniting two of Britain’s three-Michelin-starred restaurants under one roof.
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 Named Chef of the Year at The National Restaurant Awards 2025 — Moor Hall Ranks Second in UK's Top 100 Restaurants
March 7, 2025
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOOR HALL CELEBRATES 8 YEARSMoor Hall celebrates 8 years of excellence and the achievement of 3 MICHELIN Stars in 2025
February 18, 2025
Inspectors Report: Why The Inspectors Awarded Three MICHELIN StarsMichelin inspectors' detailed report on why Moor Hall received three Michelin stars
February 11, 2025
THREE STARS MICHELIN 2025We are so proud to announce that we have been awarded 3 MICHELIN stars.
January 24, 2025
TOP 100 UK RESTAURANTS SQUAREMEAL'S TOP 100 LISTMoor Hall Restaurant with Rooms and The Barn at Moor Hall Shine in SquareMeal's Top 100 Restaurants List
