Michelin Green star chefs - Rich Stevens, Jericho

The Staff Canteen

Run by self‑taught restaurateurs Rich and Grace Stevens, Jericho is a Michelin Green star restaurant built from the ground up.

A self-taught chef with a long family history in farming, Richard and his partner Grace have created a beautiful space using a range of woods and metals salvaged from their Orchard Farm, to create a truly rustic haven for destination diners, and fine dining aficionados.

With a strong emphasis on seasonality and fresh local produce, Restaurant Jericho is committed to creating impressive dishes through traditional cooking methods and a personal approach to hospitality.

Set on the family’s fourth‑generation farm in the Vale of Belvoir, the restaurant occupies a converted barn, stripped back to reveal timber, farm relics and moss‑lined walls, with barbecue rigs and furniture hand‑built by Rich himself.

What they cook

As a man of the land, when Richard says seasonality and responsibile sourcing around ingredients is central to his vision for Restaurant Jericho, you better bloody believe

it!

“Our menu is solely driven by what is available to us in the immediate, and so we are very ingredient-led,” Richard revealed.

Jericho offers an ambitious tasting menu - often reaching 20 courses over the course of an evening - where every dish reflects the land surrounding the restaurant. Homegrown vegetables, foraged herbs, locally shot game and whole‑beast butchery form the backbone of the menu. Dishes move between nostalgic and playful.

Philosophy & service

Jericho rejects the traditional high‑pressure kitchen model. The Stevens’ ethos prioritises curiosity, collaboration and learning over ego and hierarchy. The front‑of‑house, led by Grace, mirrors this ethos with low‑intervention, biodynamic wine pairings and service that’s polished yet warm and unforced. The result is an experience that feels personal rather than performative.

The menu celebrates the seasons, the farm’s history and the couple’s determination to create something truly their own.

 

Small Contribution. Big Impact.

The Staff Canteen has always been more than a website—it’s a community, built by and for hospitality. We share the wins, the challenges, the graft, and the inspiration that keeps kitchens alive.

We believe in staying open to everyone, but creating this content takes real resources. If you’ve ever found value here—whether it’s a recipe, an interview, or a laugh when you needed it most—consider giving just £3 to keep it going.

 

A little from you keeps this space free for all. Let’s keep lifting the industry, together.

The Staff Canteen

The Staff Canteen

Editor 27th August 2025

Michelin Green star chefs - Rich Stevens, Jericho