TV Room x 4 guests Tom Shepherd

31st May 2025

Tom Shepherd, Chef and Owner of Restaurant Upstairs by Tom Shepherd in Lichfield, which was awarded a Michelin star just 4 months after opening. Born in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Tom’s previous experience has seen him work in some of the finest kitchens in the country, which include Restaurant Sat Bains, Michael Wignall at The Latymer and most recently, Adams in Birmingham. Tom also won a prestigious Acorn Award in 2018. In 2023, Tom represented the Central Region on the BBC's Great British Menu. He went on to win the main course round and cooked at the banquet where he swerved his infamous take on Desperate Dan's Cow Pie.