Moor Hall launches 20% industry discount for hospitality workers

Three-Michelin-starred Moor Hall in Aughton, Lancashire, has introduced an industry discount offering anyone working in hospitality 20% off their booking every Sunday.

To redeem the offer, guests need to add "Industry discount" to the notes when booking, and the Moor Hall reservations team will be in touch.

The restaurant with rooms is run by chef patron Mark Birchall, who opened it in 2017.

Hospitality under pressure

The offer comes in a difficult year for the industry. In January, UKHospitality warned that 2,076 venues could close in 2026 without further support on business rates, including 963 restaurants, 574 hotels and 540 pubs.

UKHospitality said that was the equivalent of six hospitality businesses closing every day.

Kate Nicholls, chair of UKHospitality, said at the time: "Staggering increases to business rates will affect the entire hospitality sector."

The Staff Canteen has been tracking the big names to shut this year in our restaurant closures 2026 round-up.

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Other industry discounts

Moor Hall is not the first restaurant this year to offer a discount to people working in the trade.

In January, Adam Handling offered hospitality workers 50% off the bill at his Michelin-starred flagship, Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden, at lunch and dinner on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through January and February.

Adam said: "It's such a privilege to be a part of this industry, to see how hard we all work."

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants also offers hospitality staff 50% off food on Sundays and Mondays at sites including Bread Street Kitchen and Heddon Street Kitchen, for tables of up to four with photo ID and a recent payslip.

Mark Birchall and Moor Hall

Mark was born in Chorley, Lancashire, and trained at Runshaw College. He worked under Shaun Hill at The Walnut Tree and Nigel Haworth at Northcote, then spent almost a decade with Simon Rogan at L'Enclume, rising to executive chef. He won the Roux Scholarship in 2011.

He returned to his home county to open Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms in 2017, serving produce-led menus showcasing ingredients grown on the estate and sourced from the surrounding area.

Speaking to The Staff Canteen in 2024, Mark said: "To have this restaurant in my home county of Lancashire is a dream come true."

The restaurant earned its first Michelin star within six months of opening, followed by a second in 2018 and a third in 2025. Its accommodation holds two Michelin Keys.

Moor Hall also holds five AA rosettes, and Mark was named AA Chefs' Chef of the Year in 2022. Sister restaurant The Barn at Moor Hall holds one Michelin star.

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Harden's best UK restaurant

In December 2025, Moor Hall was voted the UK's best restaurant in the Harden's Top 100, up from 74th the year before.

Mark said: "Our success is driven by the talent, consistency and commitment of everyone who contributes to the experience at Moor Hall.

"It's a wonderful acknowledgement of their hard work and passion, and we're proud to share this achievement with everyone who dines with us."

Moor Hall's kitchen promotions

In April 2026, Moor Hall announced two senior promotions in its kitchen, with James Lovatt stepping up to executive chef and George Martin taking on the role of head chef.

James has been with Moor Hall since it opened, joining Mark's opening team, and had spent the previous seven years as head chef. Before Moor Hall, he worked at The Old Tram Shed in Saltaire, Rudding Park and The Star Inn at Harome, before joining Simon Rogan's L'Enclume, where he progressed to sous chef.

James said: "It's a real privilege to take on the role of executive chef at Moor Hall, having been part of the journey from the very beginning - I'm looking forward to continuing to evolve what we do alongside Mark and the team."

Lancashire-born George previously spent three years at Moor Hall, during which time the restaurant won its second Michelin star. He went on to work at three-Michelin-starred Frantzén and was part of the opening team at FZN by Björn Frantzén, before rejoining Moor Hall as development chef, working with produce from the estate.

George said: "It's great to return to Moor Hall as head chef - it's a place that means a lot to me, and I'm excited to build on what's already been achieved with the team in the kitchen."

Mark said: "I'm incredibly proud of both James and George. They've been a big part of Moor Hall over the years, and this feels like a natural progression for them both.

"They've grown with the business and shown real consistency and leadership, so these roles are fully deserved and I'm excited for the future."

How to book the Moor Hall industry discount

The discount gives anyone working in hospitality 20% off their booking every Sunday.

Book through the Moor Hall website and add "Industry discount" to the booking notes. The reservations team will then be in touch.