Yorkshire couple sell restaurant to start new business in 14th century mill

The sale of Elsworth Kitchen comes just 15 months after the pair first discovered the mill, while searching for a venue to launch Mr Elsworth’s nutritional food brand. The new venue will also act as a setting for weddings, supper clubs, wine tasting and business away days.

The new venture launched in January of this year.

Ms Elsworth said: “Bruce and I were invited over by Andrew (the landlord) in May last year and we can honestly say that it was love at first sight.

“We soon realised the versatility of this historical space; it was so much more than just a space to run The Good Energy Chef from.”

Bruce and Rebecca Elsworth came on to the Skipton foodie scene in 2018, with their first co-owned business.

They now hold a cumulative 50 years of experience in the hospitality and catering industry between them.

Mr Elsworth’s early career was spent as an innovative executive chef at The Angel at Hetton, while Ms Elsworth managed a wide range of restaurants such as The Devonshire Arms.

Mr Elsworth said: “I’m incredibly excited to spend some time creating in my new kitchen at the mill, alongside my sous-chef. And with an incredible event line-up including our popular supper clubs, this is just the beginning, and we hope to welcome our wonderful community soon.”

The mill is located alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and features original beams and Yorkshire stone.