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Fine dining that celebrates cosmopolitan cooking and hero ingredients.

At Stanley’s, world-class technique serves our sense of place. Executive Chef Jack Gosling, fresh from six years at two-Michelin-starred Spectrum in Amsterdam, brings international fine dining expertise to the Norfolk countryside. Here, Japanese precision meets North Sea day boats, classical French methods elevate Norfolk lamb, and modernist techniques transform heritage vegetables.

We celebrate extraordinary ingredients from both near and far – from Norfolk’s day boats and heritage farms to carefully selected global ingredients like Argentine prawns and British Wagyu. Only the very best makes it onto our plates, treated with the respect and skill they deserve.

This is cooking that honours both craft and countryside – technically accomplished, globally inspired, yet unmistakably rooted in the landscape we call home. Our 5-5-5 seasonal menu represents this philosophy distilled: focused excellence that never loses sight of flavour, comfort, or the simple pleasure of a memorable meal.

Meet Jack Gosling

Executive Chef Jack Gosling brings a bold, thoughtful approach to modern British cooking, shaped by a career that spans continents. Raised in Norfolk, his deep connection to the region’s rich food heritage is matched by international experience, including time in Australia, Asia, Central America, and six years at the 2-Michelin-starred Spectrum at Amsterdam’s Waldorf Astoria. Jack’s menus showcase exceptional seasonal produce from East Anglia, combining world-class technique with an ingredient-led philosophy that’s both refined and full of flavour. His kitchen is built on creativity, collaboration, and a passion for mentoring the next generation – values that shine through in every dish.

Meet Rui Pereira

Food & Beverage Manager Rui Pereira brings a wealth of expertise from some of London’s most prestigious dining rooms, including Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, and exclusive members’ clubs. His background includes senior roles at Il Gattopardo, The Bloomsbury Hotel, and The Royal Automobile Club, as well as serving as Head Sommelier at City Social. At The Harper, Rui combines his refined palate with a people-first approach to leadership, shaping a guest experience defined by exceptional service, a world-class wine program, and warm, intuitive hospitality. With a focus on thoughtful detail and memorable moments, Rui ensures that every drink, pairing, and interaction is delivered with care.

Simply the best

We’re not precious about postcodes. Whether it’s Cromer crab caught this morning or perfectly marbled Wagyu from Japan, we choose ingredients at their peak. Our suppliers range from Norfolk smallholders who know their soil intimately to specialist importers who bring us the world’s finest. If it’s extraordinary, it belongs on our plates.

Refined 5-5-5 focus

Our seasonal menu – five starters, five mains, five desserts – represents distilled excellence. By keeping our menu focused, we perfect every element, from the brown butter hollandaise to the carrot cake reimagined. Each dish represents hours of development, years of technique, and a commitment to getting it exactly right.

A taste of Stanley’s

Our menu celebrates exceptional ingredients sourced from around the globe, crafted into dishes that surprise and delight. Each course is thoughtfully composed to highlight flavour, seasonality, and the very best produce available.

Sample menu

Fine dining without the frippery

Stanley’s offers the precision and creativity of international fine dining in a space that feels comfortable and welcoming.  We pride ourlseves on serving exceptional food with warmth and genuine care.

The Dining Room

Step into Stanley’s and you’ll find contemporary comfort meets quiet elegance. Our signature stained glass windows cast patterns across jewel-toned banquettes, exposed brick walls tell the building’s story, and carefully chosen artwork reflects both our Norfolk setting and international outlook.

Dine and stay

Pair your evening at Stanley’s with an overnight stay that’s as memorable as the meal itself.

As a hotel guest, you’ll find details in your reservation confirmation email on how to book a table at your preferred time.

To ensure a calm and comfortable setting for all our diners, Stanley’s is a dog-free restaurant.

The Harper is a cash-free zone, so please bear this in mind when you visit.

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Find us

Stanley’s at The Harper
North Street,
Langham,
Norfolk, NR25 7DH

 

Stanley’s is open from Wednesday – Saturday, 6-9pm

 

Contact

stanleys@theharper.co.uk
01328 805000