FAQ
Below you will find a guide to frequently asked questions about the restaurant. We hope you'll find everything you need here, but if not please feel free to send us an email at info@chefstablechester.co.uk and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Chef's Table
What is Chef's Table?
Chef's Table is an independent fine dining restaurant in Chester, specialising in seasonal tasting menus that celebrate the very best British ingredients. Our menus evolve throughout the year, reflecting what's at its peak and showcasing thoughtful, modern cooking in an intimate setting. We have a Lounge on site that offers a distinct dining and cocktail menu, as well as a neighbouring coffee shop and bakery Baked at Twenty Eight, serving breakfast, light lunch, and items to take away freshly prepared by our restaurant chefs.
What makes Chef's Table different from other fine dining restaurants?
Chef's Table offers a dining experience centred around seasonality, provenance and creativity. We are partnered with Growing @ Field 28 in Daresbury, who grow outdoor produce specifically for our restaurant and their own on-site operations. Local produce is the starting point of every menu, but our philosophy is not exclusively farm-to-table or local for the sake of it. Instead, we begin with local ingredients, then expand to explore stand-out produce, flavours and techniques from across the UK and further afield. - allowing our chefs the freedom to create dishes that are thoughtful, exciting and genuinely reflective of what inspires us at that moment. We aim to provide a quality dining experience without pretension, and encourage our guests to ask questions and engage with our service team throughout the evening.
Where is Chef's Table, and is there parking?
Chef's Table is located in Chester and shares its premises with The Lounge and Baked @ Twenty Eight. While all three operate from the same building, each offers a different experience. After nearly a decade in a tiny premises off Music Hall Passage, we are located at 7-15 Pepper Street, Chester. We are situated just off the intersection with Bridge Street, just to the right of Hidden Hearing. The closest available parking is the Eastgate Square Parking Garage on Newgate St. There is a loading area directly in front of the restaurant, with limited parking available from 6pm.
Is there a dress code?
We do not have a dress code in the restaurant, you are welcome to wear whatever you find comfortable. Most guests, particularly in the evening, tend to dress in smart or smart casual attire. We are a special occasion restaurant for many, so please feel free to dress up or down as suits your personal taste and occasion. Lunch is slightly more informal, with a mix of celebrations, catch-ups, business lunches, and diners popping in for lunch on an afternoon stroll in town - all are welcome.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes, these can be purchased on our website here, or in the restaurant from 10:30am Tuesday-Saturday. Please note that we do not ship vouchers through the post. All vouchers are valid for one year, and can be redeemed at Chef's Table, the Lounge, and our on-site coffee shop/deil Bakes @ Twenty Eight - more on those areas below! If the recipient does not use the full value of the voucher, any unspent quantity will remain on the card for future use.
We're celebrating a special occasion, what do you offer?
If you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion, please let us know when booking your table. We'll pop a card on the table for arrival to mark the occasion, and ensure that the recipient receives a special plate with their dessert. If you would like anything further such a glass or bottle of champagne on arrival, please get in touch and we will do everything we can to make the day extra special.
Are children allowed?
Children are very much part of the family and are welcome to dine with us. We have a children's menu (available to view on our menu page) and if your child is particularly fussy, we're happy to cater a bespoke meal for them with advance notice. For older children, we can also provide a 'simplified' and approachable version of any of the dishes on our menu - please ask your server for a modification on the day.
When making a reservation, please include any children in your total number of guests and indicate if you need space for pram, to ensure that we can allocate a table large enough to accommodate. We do have a limited number of wooden high chairs, but do not have a baby changing table in our toilets.
If you are dining with a small child, we ask that you please be respectful of fellow diners who may also be celebrating a special occasion of their own, and therefore ask that if children become restless to minimise disruption to other diners. You're welcome to take a walk around the building, and the team will be more than happy to pause your service if you find you need to take a quick break. We do ask that children be supervised at all times and not allowed to wander around the dining room or restaurant unattended.
Dietary Requirements
Can Chef's Table accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes. We have a long history of adapting our menus for guests with dietary requirements and can accommodate most needs with advance notice. We have gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan menus as standard, with many dishes only requiring small adaptations to accommodate gluten and dairy free diners. For more complex requirements or allergies, please get in touch in advance and we will do all we can to ensure you have a hassle-free dining experience.
Do you offer tasting menus for dietary requirements?
Yes, we can accommodate most dietary requirements on our six course 'Taste of the Menu' and for our ticketed events, but advance notice must be given so that we can prepare the menu to your specifications. We cannot guarantee that accommodations will be made on the day due to risk of cross contamination or availability of ingredients, particularly for ticketed events.
Can you cater for food allergies?
We do everything we reasonably can to accommodate dietary requirements with advance notice. However, due to the size of our kitchens and the fact that allergens are present throughout both kitchen spaces, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. For this reason, we may be unable to safely accommodate guests with severe allergies. Please get in touch with us to discuss your specific needs before booking a table.
The Lounge at Chef's Table
What is The Lounge?
Chef's Table focuses on seasonal tasting menus and a fine dining experience designed around multiple carefully curated courses.
The Lounge offers a more relaxed atmosphere with a lounge-style menu, making it ideal for casual lunches, evening meals, drinks or meeting friends without the structure of a multi-course dining experience. Across the menu, you'll find a selection of items using the same quality ingredients as Chef's Table at a more approachable price point and format - simpler food done well. The menu centres around seasonal small plates, refined snacks such as oyster and more indulgent fare, including our double wagyu burger, fried chicken with caviar, and lobster frites, as well as salads, an 'on toast' selection.
Can I just come in to the Lounge for a drink?
Absolutely. While we do offer a unique full-service menu, you are by no means required to dine an the lounge is a destination for drinks in it's own right. Whether you're joining us for an aperitif, or settling in for a long and leisurely evening, you'll find a warm welcome and relaxed, intimate atmosphere.
Reservations and walk-ins are both welcome, though we recommend booking on the weekends - especially if you are joining for dinner.
Do you have a Happy Hour?
Yes, we've just launched a brand new Happy Hour menu in our Lounge, every Wednesday-Friday from 5-7pm. Enjoy Two for £12 aperitifs, and 2 for £18 on our house cocktails. It's a great place to come for a drink - whether you're arriving early before your dinner reservation, or stopping by for a golden hour cocktail with colleagues after the office.
Can the Lounge accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes, but as the dining menu and format are different to Chef's Table, there are not designated GF, DF & Vegan menus available. If you are dining with complex allergens or dietary requirements, you will find a more robust menu selection at Chef's Table, though we are of course more than happy to accommodate as much as possible.
Growing @ Field 28
What is Field 28?
Field 28 is a family-run urban farm in Daresbury and the dedicated growing partner behind much of Chef's Table's seasonal produce. Specialising in pesticide and biocide-free speciality leaves, heritage vegetables and carefully grown seasonal ingredients, the farm plays a key role in shaping our tasting menus throughout the year.
Since 2018, Field 28 has been growing specialist indoor microleaves for leading restaurants across the UK, including acclaimed London restaurants such as The Ledbury and Core by Clare Smyth. As the farm has grown, its outdoor production has expanded to grow seasonal produce exclusively for Chef's Table, allowing our chefs to create menus that truly reflect the changing seasons.
What does Field 28 grow for Chef's Table?
Working closely together throughout the year, our chefs and growers plan crops around the changing menus, allowing ingredients to be harvested at their peak and often served within hours of being picked. Beyond microherbs, our core produce includes heritage and heirloom tomatoes, brassicas, cucumbers and squashes, onions, artichokes, berries, breads for our restaurant and neighbouring coffee shop Baked at Twenty Eight, and the outdoor seasonal flowers you see across our premises. Working closely and directly with one farm means our menus are shaped not only by the seasons but also by what's thriving in the field, creating dishes that are rooted in provenance and exceptional freshness.
Can I visit Field 28?
Yes. Field 28 is much more than a working farm. Visitors will find a restaurant, farm shop & bakery, bee colony, event space and a British wildflower garden, all reflecting the same commitment to quality produce, sustainability and supporting local food culture.
Baked @ Twenty Eight
What is Baked @ Twenty Eight?
Baked @ Twenty Eight is the latest collaboration between Chef's Table and our farm, Growing @ Field 28, where the bakery at the farm meets the kitchen at Chef's Table. You'll find artisan coffee and tea served alongside a breakfast and light lunch menu prepared by our team at Chef's Table, using the same quality ingredients used in our restaurant. The most approachable of our dining concepts, you can pop in for a coffee or tea, grab a loaf of bread to take home or lunch from our deli fridge. You'll also find a selection of pantry items we love and use in our kitchens - from exquisite olive oils and wines to artisan chocolate and snacks.
Where is Baked @ Twenty Eight located?
Just next to Chef's Table on Pepper Street! Enter through our main doors, turn left for Baked @ Twenty Eight and right for the Chef's Table restaurant and lounge.
Reservations
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For bookings of up to 12 guests, please contact us directly to book. If your preferred time is not available, please email us at info@chefstablechester.co.uk and we will notify you in the event of a cancellation.
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