Upstairs by Tom Shepherd

Located in the centre of Lichfield above his father's jewellery shop, this clever conversion provides a warm, relaxing space to show off the eponymous chef’s talents. It’s a deservedly popular place, offering short and long tasting menus that feature impressive dishes where flavour is to the fore and every ingredient has a purpose. Desserts are a highlight and could include the likes of 72% Araguani chocolate with crème fraîche, pecan, caramel and sherry. The attentive, enthusiastic staff genuinely love their restaurant – and you will too.

• Unique Location Above a Jewellery Shop
  Upstairs by Tom Shepherd is uniquely situated above the chef's father's jewellery shop in Lichfield, creating an intimate and warm dining environment with a brown and grey palette and a 36-cover dining room, including a kitchen table for up to four guests directly in the kitchen.

• Single Seven-Course Tasting Menu with a Special Transition Course
  The restaurant offers a focused, flavour-led seven-course tasting menu in the evening, with a shorter four-course option at lunch. A standout unconventional element is the "transition course," a Thai Green Curry served after the main course but before dessert, designed to transition diners into the dessert phase, showcasing creative menu structuring.

• Philosophy Emphasizing Family, Flavour, and Culture
  Chef Tom Shepherd highlights the restaurant’s philosophy centered on family, flavourful food, and culture, reflecting a deeply personal and culturally rich approach to contemporary British fine dining that goes beyond typical Michelin-starred experiences.

The most honored or signature ingredients at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd in Lichfield, a Michelin-starred restaurant, include:

• 72% Araguani chocolate: Used in desserts, paired with crème fraîche, pecan, caramel, and sherry to create rich, flavorful sweet dishes that highlight the quality and depth of the chocolate.

• Seasonal British produce: The menu is produce-driven and inspired by the seasons and local area, emphasizing fresh, high-quality British ingredients that change throughout the year to showcase the best flavors available.

• Red cabbage: Featured in a visually stunning and flavorful Red Cabbage Gazpacho starter, demonstrating creative use of vegetables in modern British cuisine.

• Homemade bread and butter: Tom Shepherd makes his own bread, which is highly praised and served with house-made butter, underscoring the restaurant’s commitment to craftsmanship and detail in even the simplest elements of the meal.

These ingredients reflect the restaurant’s focus on seasonal, local, and high-quality components, crafted with skill to deliver balanced and memorable dishes.

Tasting Menus

• Short Tasting Menu: £85
• Long Tasting Menu: £125

Desserts

• 72% Araguani chocolate with crème fraîche, pecan, caramel and sherry: Not specified