A closer look at JORO after Michelin star win as restaurant says ‘this one is for Sheffield’
A closer look at JORO after the Sheffield restaurant received its first Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Ceremony.
A Sheffield restaurant has been awarded its first Michelin star, with JORO receiving the accolade at the Michelin Guide Ceremony.
The award comes as the restaurant approaches its tenth year in operation and marks a significant moment for the business, which relocated to a new site on the edge of the city in late 2024.
‘This one is for Sheffield’
Reacting to the announcement, managing director Stacey Sherwood-French said the recognition reflected years of work by the team behind the restaurant.
“We are absolutely thrilled to announce that JÖRO has been awarded One Michelin Star at last night’s Michelin Guide Ceremony,” she said.
“We are incredibly proud of this recognition and as we enter our 10th year, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate our team's success. Hard work makes the dream work.
“Thank you to all of our families, friends, suppliers and of course to our guests – this one is for Sheffield!”
From Kelham Island to Oughtibridge Mill
JORO was founded in 2016 by chef-patron Luke French and Stacey Sherwood-French, first opening in Sheffield’s Kelham Island area where it quickly built a reputation for creative, modern tasting menus.
In late 2024, the restaurant entered a new chapter with a move to Oughtibridge Mill, a restored 19th-century paper mill on the northern edge of Sheffield.
The relocation provided a larger dining space and allowed the business to expand its offering to include a bar, terrace and guest accommodation.
The Michelin star recognises the restaurant in its current form at the Oughtibridge site.
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The Michelin Guide highlights JORO for its refined, ingredient-led cooking and technical precision, with menus built around seasonality and carefully balanced flavours.
The restaurant operates a tasting-menu format, offering a range of experiences from shorter menus to longer signature tastings, giving diners different ways to engage with the kitchen’s work.
Despite the level of cooking, JORO has maintained a relaxed approach to fine dining, with an informal atmosphere designed to make the experience accessible while maintaining high standards of food and service.
A milestone moment for the restaurant
The Michelin star represents the first time JORO has received the accolade since opening in 2016 and follows its relocation to Oughtibridge Mill in late 2024.