How much does the Stark menu cost?
In GBP, before service. The table adds the 12.5% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 12.5% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| six-course tasting menu6 courses | £100 | £112 | £200 | £225 |
| six-course tasting menu with wine pairing | £160 | £180 | £320 | £360 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 10 November 2026; menus change, so check with Stark before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Stark?
Stark has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another one-star restaurant, listed below.
- Ambassadors Clubhouse £75The cheapest one-star dinner menu in England, Indian
How to book at Stark
Book online on OpenTable.
- When tables are releasedOnline through OpenTable.
- Where to bookBook on OpenTable
- CancellationsA £50 a person deposit is taken and deducted from the bill, or refunded if cancelled at least 48 hours ahead; otherwise it is kept.
From Stark’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, how long it takes and opening hours at Stark
What is the dress code at Stark?
No dress code.
How long does a meal at Stark take?
At least two and a half hours.
When is Stark open?
It's open Wednesday to Saturday, closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.
Mon–Tue closedWed–Sat 18:00–23:00Sun closed
Hours from the MICHELIN Guide, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Stark’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Stark: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Stark have?
One. Stark holds one MICHELIN star, one of 164 one-star restaurants in the UK.
Who is the chef at Stark?
The head chef is Ben Crittenden.
- Cuisine
- British
- Where
- East Mersea, Essex · Essex · United Kingdom
- Address
- East Road, East Mersea, CO5 8TQOpen in Google Maps
Is Stark expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its £100 dinner menu is the 19th cheapest of the 123 one-star dinner menus in England with a published price. The middle price is £140, so it costs £40 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Goodge StreetFitzrovia | French | £98 | £65 | – |
| Wild Honey St JamesSt James's | British | £98 | – | – |
| Chez BruceWandsworth | French | £98.50 | £48.50 | – |
| Outlaw's Fish KitchenPort Isaac, Cornwall | Seafood | £99 | £99 | – |
| StarkEast Mersea, Essex | British | £100 | – | £60 |
| AmayaBelgravia | Indian | £105 | £32 | £55 |
| Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh DesaiBrampton, Cumbria | Modern European | £105 | – | £60 |
| ChishuruFitzrovia | African | £105 | £55 | £85 |
| The NinthFitzrovia | Mediterranean | £105 | £45 | £70 |
Other restaurants you may like
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- British, one starTimberyard Edinburgh, United Kingdom · dinner £165 (about US$221)
- Also one starEtxebarri Axpe, Spain · dinner €300 (about US$335)
- Also one starThe Chairman Central, Hong Kong · dinner HK$1,380 (about US$176)
Starred restaurants near Stark
The 3 nearest, all within 34.9 mi.
- The Sportsman British · 30.9 mi (49.7 km) away · dinner £85
- Pea Porridge Mediterranean · 33.5 mi (53.9 km) away · dinner £55
- Fordwich Arms Modern European · 34.9 mi (56.1 km) away · dinner £110
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Sources Restaurant: starkfood.co.uk. Stars and opening hours: Stark in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 10 November 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (1 November 2026).