Nick Beardshaw to open Starling in Esher this summer
Called Starling, the 40-seater restaurant will be located on Esher's high street and will serve a concise menu of seasonal British cooking, with no more than five dishes to choose from at each course.
Its opening menu will celebrate Beardshaw’s success on Great British Menu and include his winning fish starter A Moon Shaped Pool. Mains, meanwhile, will include Creedy Carver duck; and Cornish jumbo plaice.
The dessert menu will also commemorate his Great British Menu achievements where his Balloon Girl dish will feature alongside two other choices.
Other dishes will include Himalayan salt aged steaks are available as a ribeye, fillet or sirloin to share.
The wine list has been put together by James Shaw who joins Starling as general manager from Restaurant Gordon Ramsay where he was assistant head sommelier. The list will comprise 10 reds and 10 whites, half of which will be available by the glass, including sparkling wine from Sussex.
The restaurant will have four seats at a counter overlooking the kitchen and bar, which will be available for walk-ins only.
Starling takes its name form the bird that is known for its spectacular group murmurations, which Beardshaw describes as the ultimate example of teamwork and a true reflection of the best professional kitchens.
Last month Beardshaw announced his departure from Tom Kerridge’s restaurant group, where he had worked for 14 years.
