Tom Haywood and his partner Laurissa Cook met at the former Rattle Owl Restaurant in Mikregate, York, where Laurissa was the restaurant manager and chef Tom Head.
They left to pursue their dreams and opened Pignuts in 2023, a restaurant reimagining a fine dining restaurant in the heart of Helmsley.
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The two stated:
“Achieving two circles for our sustainability is a great recognition for us, and we are also very pleased to see many new additions from our guides from the UK, especially Yorkshire.
The intimate environment of Pignuts and ambitious tasting menu made a lasting impression on the ju apprentice, giving the perfect balance of refinement and warmth.
The restaurant was awarded two sustainability circles, recognizing its true commitment to ethical and responsible practices.
Some of the judge's highlights include:
Just like composting food waste and coffee grinding in your own garden, reuse wax to reuse wax from burnt candles, sourcing ingredients only from local suppliers, donating quarterly food miles to the Helmsley wall to support mental health initiatives
The 360°Eat Guide is the first to evaluate restaurants on both gastronomy and sustainability, taking into account everything from ingredient sourcing and supplier relationships to staff health and environmental impacts.
Restaurants are evaluated through a dual process, including anonymous visits by guides to assess food and detailed conversations exploring the restaurant's sustainability practices.
Including Pignuts in the 360° Eat Guide is an important milestone for couples. They say they opened the restaurant on a clear mission to serve thoughtful, progressive cuisine rooted in a rural setting.
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