Welcome to the home of award-winning chef Eddie Shepherd
Eddie is a pioneer of contemporary plant-based cuisine, serving a botanical tasting menu at ‘The Walled Gardens’ Underground Restaurant in Manchester.
A micro restaurant by design, the format offers an intimate, chef-led experience for just eight guests per service, with every dish prepared and served by Eddie.
The cooking draws on wild and sustainable ingredients—from plants and flowers to seaweeds—using innovative techniques to highlight their beauty and versatility. Dinners are held in a converted dining space on the ground floor of his home.
Eddie appeared on the BBC’s ‘Great British Menu’ in 2025 and previously won 'Chef of the Year' at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards.
Awards and accolades for The Walled Gardens:
Top 10 UK Restaurants, 360°Eat Guide 2026 (also ranked Top 25 in Europe)
No. 2 in the UK’s Best Restaurants, We’re Smart Green Guide
Listed in Europe’s Top Restaurants, OAD Guide
Ranked No. 30 in the World’s Top 100 Restaurants, We’re Smart Green Guide
Awarded Three Stars (highest rating), Sustainable Restaurant Association
