Tom Shepherd
Proud Brummie Tom may be a newcomer to the Great British Menu kitchen, but he’s no stranger to winning, having received an Acorn award in 2018 - which celebrates the top 30 under 30 within the hospitality industry.
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Having grown up watching GBM, Tom can’t wait to impress with his food.
Tom began his career at New Hall Hotel in Walmley, and worked as a sous chef with Michael Wignall at The Latymer (2*) before landing a job as Development chef at Restaurant Sat Baines (2*). His first head chef role was at Michelin-starred Adam's Restaurant in Birmingham. He stayed there for two and a half years, during which time he retained the restaurant's 3 AA Rosettes and Michelin star. Finally in 2021, he was able to open his own restaurant, Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, and received his own Michelin star just a few months later.
Tom describes his food style as a seasonal, modern interpretation of classic combinations, where the emphasis is on creating big flavour. He’s determined to hit the brief, and can’t wait to embrace the theatre of each dish.
For his Birmingham inspired menu, Tom will be playing homage to British created video game Pac-man 3, and Raymond Briggs' graphic novel 'Fungus the Bogeyman.'
