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Set within Grantley Hall’s North Yorkshire estate, Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall has built its identity around a strong sense of place. Chef Patron Shaun Rankin draws on his Yorkshire upbringing, using regional produce alongside ingredients grown in the estate’s Kitchen Garden and gathered from the surrounding grounds.
The Michelin-starred restaurant sits at the fine-dining end of Grantley Hall’s extensive food and drink offering. Dinner centres on the Taste of Home tasting menu, which gives Yorkshire produce a contemporary expression while keeping provenance firmly in view.
Yorkshire at the Heart of the Restaurant
Shaun Rankin earned his first Michelin star at Bohemia in Jersey in 2005 and later opened Ormer in St Helier. He returned to his native Yorkshire as Chef Patron of Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, which opened in 2019 and subsequently gained its own Michelin star.
His background shapes the restaurant’s approach. Taste of Home takes inspiration from Rankin’s Yorkshire childhood, with ingredients sourced from the county, the Grantley Hall estate and its Kitchen Garden. Regional suppliers provide line-caught East Coast seafood, ethically reared meats and speciality cheeses, giving the menu a clear geographical identity.
An Elegant Setting at Grantley Hall
Grantley Hall provides an appropriately grand setting. The country house estate lies near Ripon in North Yorkshire, surrounded by landscaped grounds and countryside, with Shaun Rankin occupying the flagship position among the hotel’s restaurants.
The dining room leans towards traditional country-house elegance, with a polished finish suited to the formality of the tasting menu. Dinner is deliberately unhurried, with the menu determining the pace of the evening and the sommelier team closely involved for guests choosing a pairing.
The Taste of Home Experience
Taste of Home is the restaurant’s sole main menu rather than an option alongside à la carte dining. Its composition changes with the seasons, so individual dishes provide a snapshot of Rankin’s approach rather than permanent fixtures.
The sample menu opens with Homecured Pork Coppa, Mushroom Croustade with Pickled Shallot, Duck Liver Parfait with Blackcurrant, and Tuna with Oyster and Rose, before moving into the larger courses.
Mackerel with Rosehip and Tomato is followed by Sourdough Bread, Butters, Dripping and Beef Tea, a particularly direct expression of familiar British flavours. Richer courses include Veal Sweetbread with Black Garlic and Brown Butter and Langoustine with Sea Buckthorn and Kohlrabi.
The principal meat course pairs Grouse with BBQ Celeriac and Blackcurrant, bringing British game and seasonal produce into focus. A Jerusalem Artichoke Magnum marks the transition towards dessert, followed by Blackberry, Sorrel and Crème Fraiche.
Cheese arrives as a composed course of Doddington Cheese with Walnut Cake and Waldorf, before sweets conclude the menu. Across the sequence, dishes remain concise in conception, allowing the principal ingredients and seasonal contrasts to carry much of the experience.
The Kitchen Garden and Yorkshire Produce
The Kitchen Garden supplies herbs, edible flowers, soft fruits and heritage vegetables, giving the kitchen access to produce that can be picked according to season and condition. Foraging across the Grantley Hall estate extends that connection to the surrounding landscape.
Together with ingredients sourced from Yorkshire farms and suppliers, the garden allows Taste of Home to evolve naturally through the seasons. Rosehip, sea buckthorn, celeriac, blackcurrant and Jerusalem artichoke on the sample menu illustrate how fruit and vegetables are treated as integral components rather than supporting details.
Wine, Champagne and Pairings
Wine receives considerable attention, with Discovery, Heritage and Iconic pairings available alongside a dedicated Non Alcoholic Pairing.
The Discovery selection takes an international approach, with the sample pairing including Arinto dos Açores from Oceânico in Portugal, Innabi from Meysari in Azerbaijan, Riesling from Kanaan Winery in Ningxia, China, and Dalia’s Serbian Merlot ‘Kos’. Mature Tokajský výber from Slovakia and Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port complete the progression.
Heritage moves towards more established regions and producers, including Murgas Bucelas Branco, Jim Barry’s The McRae Wood Shiraz, Fattoria Mancini Impero Blanc de Pinot Noir and Château Angludet from Margaux.
The Iconic Pairing reaches for more prestigious bottles, with Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château d’Yquem and Blandy’s Malmsey among those represented on the sample menu. Château Cheval Blanc also appears as an optional alternative.
Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall is also a Krug Ambassade, reflecting the restaurant’s relationship with the Champagne house.
The Non Alcoholic Pairing is treated with similar attention. Combinations include Chamomile, Herb Verde and Sea Buckthorn, Riesling, Cucumber and Sea Rosemary, and Ceylon, Cranberry, Grenadine and Hickory, finishing with Apple, Walnut Honey and Cinnamon.
Private Dining at Shaun Rankin
The Kitchen Table offers the restaurant’s most immersive private experience, placing a small group inside the working kitchen. Guests follow the tasting menu with dishes served by the chefs, supported by dedicated front-of-house and sommelier service.
For larger occasions, the oak-panelled Dales Suite sits adjacent to the kitchen and accommodates up to 18 guests. A menu curated by Rankin is accompanied by sommelier-selected wines and dedicated service, with access to the Cigar Terrace adding another private element to the evening.
Service with a Yorkshire Welcome
Front of house is led by Director of Fine Dining Monika Czop, with detailed service balanced by the warmth the restaurant associates with Yorkshire hospitality. Sommelier involvement is particularly important given the breadth of the pairing programme, with explanations accompanying the progression of food and wine.
Vegetarian and pescatarian menus can also be accommodated, although the restaurant does not offer a vegan menu. Allergies and dietary requirements should be communicated in advance.
An Elegant Yorkshire Dining Experience
Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall draws much of its character from its location. Rankin’s Yorkshire roots, regional suppliers, the Kitchen Garden and seasonal produce give Taste of Home a distinct identity, while the wine programme and private dining experiences add further depth.
Within Grantley Hall’s wider dining collection, it remains the estate’s most ambitious culinary experience and a compelling choice for Michelin-starred dining in North Yorkshire.
Location: Grantley Hall, Ripon HG4 3ET
