About us
Before we had a door, a dining room, or even a name, we existed quietly — underground pop-ups, handwritten menus, word passed from table to table. The chef stayed deliberately anonymous. No name, just food.
What began as a way to cook without expectation slowly built a following. Diners came for honest, seasonal cooking and left talking about it. Eventually, the secret couldn’t stay hidden. The chef with no name was Thomas Samworth.
Today, that same ethos lives on at No Name Bistro in Crookes, Sheffield. Thomas cooks food rooted in British seasons and solid technique, stripped of pretence and distraction. The restaurant remains intentionally small and personal — a place where the focus is on flavour, craft, and care rather than trends.
No Name is still guided by the same idea it began with: let the food speak for itself.
Meet the Chef
Thomas Samworth is at the heart of the Lunch Taster Menu experience. Before each course is served, Thomas personally introduces the dish, sharing insight into the ingredients, inspiration, and ideas behind it.
This direct connection between kitchen and table transforms lunch into more than just a meal — it becomes a conversation, offering guests a deeper understanding of the food and the craft behind it.