FIFTY TWO at Rudding Park

A 10-course, 20-person kitchen-garden tasting experience rooted in seasonality and sustainability

3 AA Rosettes in Harrogate, North Yorkshire 

An immersive, 20-person experience embedded in the kitchen garden at Rudding Park 

From Head Chef and Host Adam Degg 

FIFTY TWO opened in May 2024 to critical acclaim both locally and nationally, having been awarded 3 AA Rosettes and placement in the Michelin Guide within its first year.  

Housed within the grounds of Rudding Park, the family-owned hotel, spa and golf resort in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, FIFTY TWO sits amongst 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland: the perfect setting for this kitchen garden dining experience.  

Led by Head Chef and Host, Adam Degg (formerly head chef at the hotel’s second restaurant, Horto, the two Michelin-starred The Hand & Flowers and one-starred The Coach, Marlow), FIFTY TWO invites guests to a bespoke immersive tasting experience, where no two evenings are ever the same.  

Making use of the bountiful grounds and raised beds in the hotel’s Kitchen Garden, FIFTY TWO takes its cue from ‘mother nature’ with every evening’s menu created using the highest quality ingredients cultivated on site by Kitchen Gardener, Emma Pugh and her team or selected from trusted local producers and purveyors.  

On arriving, up to 20 guests are welcomed to the Kitchen Garden – ready to explore the grounds with a drink and snack before making their way through the hedgerow and finding themselves at FIFTY TWO. The building itself is made up of five upcycled shipping containers, with large raw-steel windows and skylights cut in, paying homage to the industrial character of the structure. 

Adam says: “We want guests to feel as though they have been invited to a relaxed dinner party at home – with exceptional food, flowing drinks and lively conversation. As the saying goes, ‘the best parties happen in the kitchen’ and we like to think our restaurant captures exactly that spirit. At the heart of the room is a seven-meter kitchen island, surrounded by five tables with socially inclined seating offer prime views of the action. Like a dinner party with friends, you don’t see a menu in advance and guests place their faith in the cooking skills of the host, so in this case, me and my team!” 

The evening continues with a series of chef's choice dishes: starting with a selection of snacks and freshly-baked bread before an assortment of plates which lead up to the evening’s signature sharing dish, followed by desserts and treats. Recent menu highlights include Last Year’s Beetroot, Wing Rib of Beef from Waterford Farm, and the ever-changing Seasonal Custard Tart - now a much-loved signature. Carefully selected wines, freshly made seasonal juices and garden-inspired cocktails also complement the tasting menus. 

Working closely alongside chef Adam is Kitchen Gardener, Emma Pugh and her team. Growing over 500 different edible plants for use across the restaurant throughout the seasons. Using organic and no-dig principles, the gardeners enrich the soil with a variety of organic matter, so the crops are packed with nutrients to help grow the freshest seasonal produce with unrivalled flavour and texture. 

Adam continues: “A key part of the concept is wanting guests to feel at home! We have aprons on hand for those who are keen to get involved, a pack of cards to spark the ‘art of conversation‘ and over pudding, we couldn‘t resist playing ‘dessert‘ island disc - giving guests the chance to select a track for the FIFTY TWO playlist.” 

Booking available via: fiftytworuddingpark.co.uk