Middleton Lodge’s Forge awarded Michelin Star

A North Yorkshire fine dining restaurant is celebrating after being awarded a Michelin Star.

Forge, based at Middleton Lodge Estate, received the honour at the Michelin Guide Ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland 2025 in Glasgow yesterday (February 10), marking a major milestone for the restaurant’s commitment to sustainable, seasonal dining.

Head chef Jake Jones, who launched Forge in 2023, has played a pivotal role in shaping its ‘estate-to-plate’ ethos, working closely with the estate’s gardening team to craft innovative menus that showcase seasonal produce grown on-site.

The accolade follows Jake’s Michelin Young Chef of the Year award last year, as well as the estate receiving a Michelin Green Star.

Jake said: “Being awarded a Michelin Star really is a dream come true. 

“We have an amazing team at Middleton Lodge and this award means so much to all of us. 

“Our guests’ experience is our priority, and I love what I do.

“It is a privilege to build a community of guests who share our passion for food. 

“The estate is a constant source of inspiration, and we are always looking to add to and perfect each course of our tasting experience.

“I would like to thank everyone who has dined at Forge and the incredible Middleton Lodge team. 

“And I would like to thank James Allison for believing in me and the restaurant, and Glen Taylor, our general manager, for his support.”

Estate owner James Allison added: “This is a fantastic achievement for both Jake and the estate. 

“I am incredibly proud of the team and cannot thank them enough for their hard work and dedication, which have made this award possible.

“When I began restoring Middleton Lodge over 20 years ago, I wanted to create a sustainable country estate. 

“My vision was to build a place where people could feel at home, gather and celebrate with great food and service. 

“This award means so much to all of us.

“I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this success.”

To find out more about the restoration of Middleton Lodge and its innovative farm-to-table culture, see our interview with James Allison in our sister publication, N, here.

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