A luxurious restaurant near Ripon has been awarded three AA rosettes - less than a year after it opened.
Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes at Swinton Estate has been recognised by the AA Rosette Awards for “outstanding culinary excellence”.
Chef Josh Barnes’ opened the restaurant in March 2024 with the vision to develop a fine-dining experience with an experiential twist.
Just 12 seats are available for each sitting at Chef’s Table, with Josh preparing each of the eight courses in front of guests at every service.

The menu changes weekly, ensuring every visit offers something fresh and exciting.
Speaking about the three A rosettes, Josh said:
“To be one of only fifteen restaurants awarded three AA Rosettes is incredible.
“In less than a year since opening, Chef’s Table has also been recognised by The Michelin Guide.
“Every service is a celebration to the produce of Yorkshire – this is what we do – and these Rosettes are further acknowledgement of the relaxed but fabulous dining for which we’re becoming known.”
According to the AA Rosette Awards, earning three AA Rosettes elevates restaurants to a level of national acclaim, recognising their outstanding culinary excellence far beyond their local footprint.

Simon Numphud FIH, Managing Director at AA Media said:
“We’re thrilled to celebrate the latest collection of outstanding restaurants.
“From innovative tasting menus to a renewed focus on provenance and seasonality, these establishments showcase the very best of what the British food scene has to offer.
“Huge congratulations to the remarkable chefs and front-of-house teams whose dedication have earned them this well-deserved recognition.”
Discover Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes amongst the other latest Rosette restaurants here: ratedtrips.com/aa-rosette-restaurants/aa-rosette-awards-spring-2025

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