Eddie Shepherd is an award-winning chef, cooking solo at the critically acclaimed Walled Gardens Underground Restaurant.
Combining culinary creativity with a passion for sustainable cooking practices, Eddie has 20 years’ experience as a professional chef.
The Manchester based chef has worked in kitchens throughout the world, including projects in London, Mexico City, Athens, Cyprus and Sichuan China. Today Eddie is one of Britain’s most exciting and innovative chefs.
Eddie was named Chef of the Year at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards and was a regional finalist on the BBC’s Great British Menu in 2025.
As well as Great British Menu, Eddie has made numerous other TV appearances, live demonstrations at food festivals and a variety of print and social media work.
Eddie has also been commissioned by high profile clients including Google, BBC, ITV, Waitrose, Wren Kitchens, Valrhona, Vodafone, as well as having worked with local community projects, cooperatives and charities.
· Eddie shares many of his recipes and techniques on his popular YouTube HERE.
· Follow Eddie on Instagram HERE.
· Watch Eddie cooking on Great British Menu on the BBC iPlayer HERE
Recent 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