Following its successful launch earlier this spring, VETCH, a central Liverpool fine-dining restaurant, has already garnered national acclaim, receiving two AA rosettes for culinary excellence.
The restaurant, conceived by Liverpool-native chef Dan McGeorge, offers a 26-cover dining experience on Hope Street. VETCH’s menu is defined by seasonally inspired modern British cuisine, enriched with Nordic and Asian flavours. Each dish is crafted using the finest ingredients from small-scale artisan producers located throughout the Northwest, with the aim of showcasing the utmost potential of every element used.
First established in 1956, the AA Rosette scheme is a national programme assessing the quality of food served in restaurants and hotels across the UK. The programme celebrates exceptional cooking at various levels, with awards given to establishments that demonstrate a commitment to high-quality customer experience. AA inspectors embark on annual culinary tours around the country, evaluating restaurants before announcing their Rosette recommendations in January and September.
Historically, the Rosette scheme has honoured superior culinary skills across the nation. Only approximately 10% of UK restaurants meet the high standards necessary to be awarded even one Rosette. The coveted Double Rosette is reserved for those establishments that exhibit exceptionally high standards, emphasising quality ingredients, consistency, and precision in cooking.
Dan McGeorge expressed his delight, saying, “We’re all really happy about being presented with two rosettes and we hope it’s the start of what will be a hugely rewarding journey for the entire team at VETCH. I’d like to say a big thank you to them all for going on this journey with me. Accolades like this are about the entire team and we now want to go to the next level and push for a third rosette, all the while ensuring that consistency and quality flow through everything that we do, whether that’s our seasonally inspired menus or our drinks offer.”
VETCH’s early recognition reflects its dedication to culinary excellence and positions it as a noteworthy addition to Liverpool’s vibrant dining scene. The restaurant’s commitment to high standards and quality ingredients is evident in its recent accolade, marking the beginning of what promises to be a distinguished journey in fine dining.
