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Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall — the fine-dining restaurant within north Yorkshire’s five-star luxury property, Grantley Hall — is delighted to announce the promotion of its Senior Sous Chef, Elliot Emery, to Head Chef. In this role, Elliot will work alongside Chef Patron Shaun Rankin to lead the one Michelin-starred restaurant as it marks its sixth anniversary this July.
Elliot joined the Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall team in March 2024. Since then his natural leadership and creative vision have played an instrumental role in the restaurant’s growth. Working alongside its namesake, Shaun Rankin, Elliot now leads the brigade in evolving the restaurant’s celebrated ‘Taste of Home’ tasting menu, which champions seasonal, sustainable, and solely British produce.
Originally from the Midlands, Elliot began his career at The Stagg Inn in Herefordshire under chef Steve Reynolds, where he developed a strong foundation in classical cooking. A move to London saw him take on roles at Jason Atherton’s Social Eating House and Ollie Dabbous’ Michelin-starred Hide Above, where he quickly rose to Chef de Partie. Next, Elliot joined the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Sat Bains, spending four years honing his craft across all kitchen sections before becoming Senior Chef de Partie.
Of the announcement, Elliot Emery said “It’s a really exciting time for the team, and for me personally. We’re evolving the menu with ambitious goals for the restaurant, and I feel incredibly proud to be leading such a talented and supportive brigade in one of the most prestigious kitchens in the country.”
Shaun Rankin added, “Elliot is an outstanding chef with a brilliant attitude and a deep understanding of flavour and technique. I have every confidence that he’ll help take the restaurant to new heights.”
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