Stoke Mill STORE to close after losing chef Liam Nichols

STORE, in Stoke Mill, four miles south of Norwich, will shut its doors in September. 

The restaurant was opened in 2021 and helmed by chef Liam Nichols who helped bring in its first Michelin star in 2023.

Sous chef Hazel Yuill and head chef Liam Nichols (Image: Fixr)

But in April, chef Nichols announced his plans to leave the restaurant and travel around Southeast Asia.

A statement from Stoke Mill's owners read: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank Liam for all he has brought over the past few years. 

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"It's been quite a journey - from serving fish and chips in lockdown to achieving a Michelin Star in 2023."

The former Hethersett High School pupil's last shift will be this Saturday.

Liam (second from left) appeared on the BBC's Great British Menu in January (Image: BBC)

"As Liam moves on, so does the Stoke Mill story," the statement continued.

"The beautiful dining room home to STORE will now reopen as a private dining room.

"Headed up by sous chef Hazel Yuill, this dining experience will provide beautiful and thoughtful taster menus, drawing on all the skills, passion and knowledge gained from being part of a Michelin-starred restaurant."