Wilsons among restaurants featured in Apple TV+’s Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars

Bristol’s award-winning farm-to-table restaurant Wilsons will be among a small number of international restaurants featured in Apple TV+’s new eight-part documentary series Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars.

Produced by Studio Gordon Ramsay Global, the series is fronted by food expert Jesse Burgess, co-founder and presenter of TOPJAW.

The production offers exclusive access to the Michelin Guide throughout a year-long season, following chefs around the world as they face the pressures of gaining, maintaining or losing the industry’s most prestigious culinary award.

ABOUT Wilsons

Jan Ostle is a visionary culinary artist dedicated to redefining the gastronomic landscape through his renowned restaurant, Wilsons. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability, Jan has seamlessly woven his passion for exquisite cuisine with an ethos of environmental consciousness.

Wilsons' ethos reverberates in their meticulous ingredient sourcing, where a tapestry of local, small-scale, regenerative farmers and producers interlace their narratives. Each ingredient is a brushstroke, contributing to the masterpiece that graces diners' plates.

Jan's unwavering commitment to sustainability is evident not only in the restaurant's menu but also in its practices. Wilsons boasts a zero-waste kitchen, where every scrap is repurposed or composted. Energy-efficient appliances, rainwater harvesting, and a strong emphasis on reducing carbon footprint showcase Jan's holistic approach to responsible gastronomy. 

Read more: Michelin Green Star Chefs: Jan Ostle, Wilsons

A year inside the Michelin season

The Michelin Star remains the highest accolade in fine dining, recognising the finest ingredients cooked to impeccable standards. Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars documents the emotional and professional stakes of this pursuit, capturing chefs at pivotal moments in their careers.

Across eight episodes, the series visits restaurants in New York (Coqodaq, The Musket Room, Nōksu), Chicago (Cariño, Esmé, Feld), the Nordics (Aure, Jordnær, Knystaforsen), the U.K. (Emily Roux's Caractère, House, Wilsons), Mexico (Em, Máximo), Italy (Agriturismo Ferdy, Kresios) and California (Harbor House, Pasjoli, Pasta|Bar).

The series shows the secrecy of the Michelin Guide’s inspectors, who operate under false identities as they dine anonymously.

The outcome can bring elation or heartbreak, with reputations and livelihoods on the line.

Wilsons: Bristol’s neighbourhood pioneer

For the UK episodes, the focus turns to Wilsons, led by chef Jan Ostle and his partner Mary Wilson. The restaurant is recognised for its near self-sufficiency and forward-thinking approach to sustainability. Mary oversees Wilsons’ two-acre Market Garden, which provides the majority of the restaurant’s fruit, vegetables and herbs.

Jan said: “It feels incredibly special to share this chapter of the Wilsons journey with our community. Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars offers a glimpse into what we do and the people who work so hard every day to make it possible, so I’m incredibly proud for others to see it. So many have shaped our journey and made us who we are today. I’m truly excited for everyone to watch the series.”

Global perspective

Alongside Wilsons, the series tracks a range of restaurants across different continents. Whether chefs are chasing their first star, striving to hold onto one, or pushing for the elusive second or third, the programme captures the universal intensity of Michelin ambition.

With Gordon Ramsay as executive producer, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars combines behind-the-scenes access with high production values, promising an unflinching look at life inside elite kitchens.

Release details

Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars premieres on Friday, October 10th, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV+, with new episodes released weekly.