The Full Story
Wild Shropshire Restaurant
The Restaurant
We are located in the humble center of Whitchurch, Shropshire, away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, we found our home in 2020.
Unfortunately, due to restrictions that year we were only allowed to open for a total of 3 months in our first year.
Since then however, we have grown and made great strides in our pursuit of being a sustainable restaurant. As a team, we have a shared vision of being a restaurant-with-rooms in the future while continuing on our cyclical usage journey to enhance sustainability within the hospitality sector.
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The Farm
Within the Wild Shropshire ethos, we began our farm in 2023. The farm is situated only 2 miles from the restaurant, managed organically under regenerative farming principles led our our farm manager, Geoff, under the stewardship of our founder and head chef, James Sherwin. The aim is to enhance the variety of organically grown produce, increasing soil health and local biodiversity, reducing food miles by incorporating the produce into the menus at Wild Shropshire Restaurant.
The Lab
Our Fermentation lab is an area of our cyclical process that we are incredibly proud of. The ferments that are created in our converted shipping container find their way into multiple dishes on the menu for the restaurant, as well as in the soft drinks and cocktails that we provide for our guests. By fermenting the produce that comes from the farm, we are able to cut down on food waste and create more interesting flavours for guests to enjoy.
The Chef
James Sherwin has found himself (somewhat begrudgingly) in the position of owner and executive chef. Being a self-taught chef, he originally trained and practiced as a paediatric nurse but was drawn into hospitality by gaining inspiration from the likes of René Redzepi, Magnus Nilsson, Blaine Wetzel, Andoni Luis Aduriz, and Jamie Oliver (his risotto, specifically).
James is passionate about maintaining a healthy work-life balance and endeavours to alter the status of hospitality that leads to burnout.
The Codes
At Wild Shropshire, we believe that the foundation of great food lies in respect—for people, the environment, and the community.
Our Codes of Conduct reflect this commitment by establishing clear principles that guide how we work with our suppliers, partners, and employees. These standards ensure that everyone involved in our operations shares our dedication to ethical practices, sustainability, and transparency.
By holding ourselves and our partners accountable to these values, we not only support fair and responsible practices but also contribute to a more sustainable and socially responsible food system. This is central to who we are and how we approach everything from sourcing local ingredients to creating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere in our restaurant.
At Wild Shropshire, our codes aren't just rules—they are the embodiment of our promise to make a positive impact on both our local and global community.
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Our Supplier Code of Conduct is here
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Our Supplier Agreement is here
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Our Commitment to Human Rights is here
(as it pertains to our suppliers here)
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Our Sustainable Sourcing Policy is here
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Our Commitments to our Team is here
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Our Environmental Impact Reduction Plan is here
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Sharing our support of Independent Farmers & Fisheries is here
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Our Community Support Plans are here
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Our Waste Management Strategies are here
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