About The Copper Pot
Built around our guests.
The people, principles and story behind The Copper Pot.
About The Copper Pot
An independent restaurant with big ambitions.
The Copper Pot is a neighbourhood restaurant in York cooking over fire with produce from farms we know by name. Relaxed lunches, long dinners and a short, honest wine list, served by people who love what they do.
Where we started
We opened in 2018 as a small team in York. We’ve grown since, but the promise hasn’t changed: honest work from people who know you.
Where we’re going
Today our chefs cover wood-fired flatbread, burrata & heritage tomatoes, crispy pork belly bites and more, with the same care we started with.
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Mission & values
Our mission is simple: be the easiest yes for everyone in York.
Independent and locally run. We answer to our guests, not to shareholders.
Sam WhitlockChef & co-founder- 01
People first
We take the time to listen. Every conversation starts with you, not a ticket number.
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Real expertise
Our chefs are experienced, properly trained and genuinely good at what they do.
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Rooted in York
Local partners, local suppliers and a lot of local guests. We're proud to be part of York.
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Easy to reach
Call, message or drop in. Quick, clear answers without the runaround.
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Honest advice
If something isn't right for you, we'll say so, even when it means less business for us.
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Privacy, always
Your details stay private and secure. We never sell or share your data.
Trusted in York
Numbers we're quietly proud of.
Real numbers from The Copper Pot, updated every month.
Meet the team
The people behind The Copper Pot.
Experienced chefs who know York, take the time to listen and get the details right.
- Sam WhitlockChef & co-founder
Amara OseiHead chef
Lucía FerrerSommelier
Elliot PriceRestaurant manager
Mei TanakaPastry chef
Reviews
Loved by guests across York.
Hundreds of five-star reviews and counting. Here's what guests say about The Copper Pot.
“The flatbread alone is worth the trip. We've been coming to The Copper Pot every month for a year and it's never been anything less than brilliant. Warm, unfussy and the food is outstanding.”
Hannah W.
Regular guest
“Booked the tasting menu for my partner's birthday. Seven courses, every one a highlight, and the team sang happy birthday without making it awkward. The ribeye course was unreal.”
Marcus T.
Birthday dinner
“So rare to find a restaurant where the vegan main isn't an afterthought. The roast celeriac was the best thing on our table, and my steak-eating friends agreed.”
Priya S.
Vegan guest
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Rated 4.9 by guests in York