Eddie Shepherd is an award winning chef.

At the forefront of contemporary plant-based cuisine Eddie takes inspiration from nature to create delicious, exciting, creative contemporary food.

Eddie runs ‘The Walled Gardens’ underground restaurant in Manchester, serving a modern 12 course botanical tasting menu in an informal atmosphere. All the food is prepared and served by the chef for just 8 diners per night, making this an intimate but relaxed, unique fine dining experience.

The Walled Gardens was listed as one of the Worlds top 100 restaurants & Number 6 in the UK in the We're Smart Green Guild as well as being listed a one on the UK’s top restaurants in the sustainability focused 360°Eat Guide.

Eddie showcased his exciting plant-based cooking in ‘Great British Menu’ on the BBC in 2025 and previously won 'Chef of the Year' at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards.

Eddie also has a popular YouTube channel where he shares some of his recipes and techniques HERE