Plans put on hold because of covid are finally set to come to fruition at the Old Deanery in Ripon following the appointment of Adam Jackson.

The award-winning executive chef is working with owners Rebecca and Chris Layton to provide fine dining and accommodation to sit alongside the wedding and events business the couple launched two years ago at the historic grade two listed Minster Road property.

The Jacobean mansion is situated in the shadows of Ripon Cathedral.

Ms Layton told the Stray Ferret:

“We always had an appetite for making the Old Deanery a fine dining destination that would be open on a more regular basis, but covid meant that we had to put our plans on hold.

“Now we believe that the time is right and Adam joins us as part of our exciting plans to open as Yorkshire’s newest dining experience. He is already working on menu development.”

Executive chef Adam Jackson. Picture: The Old Deanery

Award-winning Mr Jackson was head chef at the Black Swan at Oldstead, near Thirsk, where he helped it win its first Michelin star in 2012.

He then set up his own York restaurant The Park in Marmadukes Town House Hotel, which gained three AA Rosettes.

Latterly, he has worked at the Faversham Arms in Helmsley and the Bow Room at Grays Court in York.

From November, in addition to its weddings and receptions, The Old Deanery will be open for dinner, bed and breakfast stays and meals, including grazing-style meals and Sunday lunches.