About Tom van Zeller

Tom van Zeller is one of Yorkshire's brightest young chefs. His genuine passion for fine food and fine dining has led to the creation of van Zeller Restaurant. His mission is to provide delicious and innovative food in a stylish setting, complemented by the highest standards of service, but without pretension or formality.

Tom has an impressive grounding in the restaurant trade. He grew up in Harrogate, beginning his career in the famous Bettys Tearooms and at Rudding Park before going on to work in some of the country's finest Michelin star restaurants. He spent time working in London, Sydney and New York before returning to his Yorkshire roots where he now has the backing of David Moore, owner of 3 Michelin stars through Pied a Terre and L'Autre Pied restaurants.

2009 Two AA Rosettes:
Tom van Zeller at van Zeller restaurant

2008 Two AA Rosettes:
Tom van Zeller at Hotel du Vin

Best Chef 2010 Harrogate Hospitality & Tourism Awards

Best Chef 2010 Oliver Awards

Best Newcomer 2010 Northern Hospitality Awards

Runner-up Best Newcomer 2010 National Catey Awards

Awarded - 2AA Rosettes 2008, 2009

Reviews

TheBusinessDesk.com
'AWARD winning chef Tom van Zeller has returned to his Yorkshire roots to open his own Harrogate restaurant with the backing of Michelin starred restaurateur and culinary expert David Moore.' more...

Harrogate Advertiser
'...Van Zeller is certainly a worthy addition to the best dining venues in the town.' more...

Financial Times
'One of the best restaurants I have been to in recent months. Chef Tom van Zeller is a superb cook, but he is not a show-off, even in his tasting menus, which feature classic combinations beautifully, respectfully cooked.' more...

Yorkshire Post
'...The peppery Mizuna salad leaf, rather than being draped across the dish, had been whizzed into a puree and was divine. An expertly created dish that I could eat again and again.' more...

Diner reviews

“Dinner at van Zeller, you need no other reason to visit Harrogate”

“This was the most interestingly and beautifully balanced food we have ever tasted. It was the high point of our time in Harrogate.”

“Gorgeous food and venue and absolutely worth the trip to Harrogate!”

The Wine Detective

Our favourites

In and around Harrogate

Fodder, Harrogate

The Coach and Horses pub, Harrogate

Old Bell Tavern, Harrogate

The Star Inn, Harome

Yorke Arms, Pateley Bridge

Weetons, Harrogate

Further afield

Pied à Terre, London

Our favourite suppliers

Ramus Seafood Emporium, Harrogate

Wellocks

Johnson & Swarbrick Goosnargh

Sykes House Farm