Tommy Banks
Michelin-Starred Chef Patron of The Black SwanTommy Banks is a farm-to-table pioneer whose Yorkshire upbringing defines his cooking. At The Black Swan at Oldstead, he crafts seasonal menus rooted in sustainability and innovation.
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Years in industry
17+ Years -
occupation
Chef Patron -
Location
The Black Swan | Roots | The Abbey Inn
More about Tommy
Raised on a family farm in Oldstead, Tommy Banks transformed The Black Swan into a Michelin-starred destination and became one of Britain’s youngest chefs to retain a Michelin star.
His cuisine begins in the soil with much of his produce grown on the family farm - and extends into creative preservation, fermentation and whole-ingredient cookery. Tommy also oversees Roots in York and The Abbey Inn at Byland, expanding his vision of sustainable British hospitality. His food is honest, expressive and deeply connected to a sense of place.
Carrier Highlights
Michelin star at age 24
Award-winning cookbook author
National advocate for sustainable farming
