New Leeds eatery for MasterChef star Matt Healy set to open

By Alison Bellamy
Published 25th Jul 2019, 17:07 BST
Artist Nicolas Dixon and chef Matt Healy, in the new entrance at The BeehiveArtist Nicolas Dixon and chef Matt Healy, in the new entrance at The Beehive
Artist Nicolas Dixon and chef Matt Healy, in the new entrance at The Beehive
AWARD-winning Leeds chef Matt Healy is putting the finishing touches on his latest venture, ahead of the opening night on Saturday (27 July), which is fully booked

Diners are desperate for a taste of the new concept in pub food at The Beehive x at Thorner, north of Leeds, which will also offer an award-winning Sunday lunch.

It is his third eatery to open in his home city.

Leeds United fan Matt shot to fame in 2016 as runner-up in MasterChef: The Professionals, when he was praised by the show's Michelin-starred judges as having a bright future.

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The Beehive x at Thorner, which opens on 27 July 2019, after refurbishment by chef Matt Healy.The Beehive x at Thorner, which opens on 27 July 2019, after refurbishment by chef Matt Healy.
The Beehive x at Thorner, which opens on 27 July 2019, after refurbishment by chef Matt Healy.

The gastropub, in the village of Thorner, has been refurbished with a wow factor and includes a new design from Leeds artist Nicolas Dixon, in the entrance hall.

Matt says he is proud of his third venture and it is thanks to the hard work of his dedicated team Seventh Course.

Horsforth born Matt, 36, told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “It has been a lot of hard work. The Beehive closed three months ago and since then we have refurbished it throughout.

“We are all really excited as this is something different for us.”

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Chef Matt Healy in The Beehive entrance.Chef Matt Healy in The Beehive entrance.
Chef Matt Healy in The Beehive entrance.
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Seventh Course has already seen huge success at their restaurants Matt Healy x The Foundry in the city’s South Bank area and also at Gron Kafe in Oakwood, which opened in September.

The Foundry was named Best City Centre restaurant at the hotly-contested Olivier Awards and was named as having Britain’s Best Roast Dinner.

Matt says The Beehive x will be family friendly, dog friendly and has a beautiful sun terrace. They hope to attract all ages and different kinds of people and welcome the whole community from Thorner and beyond.

Artist Nicolas Dixon at work at the Beehive xArtist Nicolas Dixon at work at the Beehive x
Artist Nicolas Dixon at work at the Beehive x

Matt, who lives in Farsley, said: “It is a different concept in pub food where we are making super, simple tasty food.