Dec '25

Bio

Max Coen is the head chef and co-owner of Dorian, a Michelin-starred modern British bistro in Notting Hill, London. He opened Dorian in 2022, earning the prestigious award within 18 months. Coen's culinary background includes stints at renowned restaurants like Frantzén and Kitchen Table, influencing his focus on quality ingredients and innovative dishes.

Restaurant

Dorian in Notting Hill boasts a seriously impressive wine list, curated with help from Noble Rot. Expect French and Italian gems, from approachable bottles to fancy vintages. But let's talk steak: their open-fire grilled cuts, like the dry-aged sirloin, are legendary – juicy, flavourful, and often the star of the show. It's a must-try for meat lovers!

Bio

Michael Caines MBE is a celebrated British chef, renowned for his modern European cuisine and dedication to showcasing the finest regional ingredients, particularly from the South West of England. He held two Michelin stars for 18 years at Gidleigh Park and now holds one at his own establishment, Lympstone Manor, which gained the star within six months of opening. Caines is also recognised for his numerous television appearances and his MBE for services to the hospitality industry.

Restaurant

Lympstone Manor is Michael Caines' Michelin-starred restaurant in a luxury country house hotel overlooking the Exe Estuary. It showcases his modern British "Terroir Cuisine," emphasising local, seasonal ingredients. Expect elegant dining rooms, an extensive wine cellar, and dishes reflecting the Devon landscape.

Bio

1 Michelin star Adam Handling MBE is the Chef Owner of the Adam Handling Collection, operating venues across the UK and is fast becoming one of the best-known chefs in the country. Adam is passionate about British food, sustainability, and fighting food waste. Using produce from British suppliers, Adam’s beautifully presented dishes start with careful sourcing of top quality, seasonal ingredients, prepared in a number of different, creative ways to bring their true flavour to life. Adam has a number of impressive awards under his belt, having earnt his first Michelin star at his flagship restaurant, Frog by Adam Handling, in 2022 and a Michelin Bib Gourmand at his pub, The Loch & The Tyne in 2024. Ugly Butterfly, his restaurant in Cornwall, was awarded the Trencherman’s Award for Creativity and Innovation, and his latest Cornish venture, The Tartan Fox, was added to the Michelin Guide just 5 months after opening.

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Restaurants

Chef Adam Handling MBE opened his flagship restaurant, Frog by Adam Handling and Eve Bar, in Covent Garden, in 2017. Frog earned a Michelin star in 2022 which it continues to hold, and remains one of London's top dining destinations, praised for its theatrical, interactive experience and commitment to sustainable British produce. Frog is Michelin-starred luxury in an environment where you feel completely comfortable being who you are and where all elements in the restaurant are connected, to offer a truly memorable journey around the UK. In 2021, Adam launched his first pub, The Loch & the Tyne in Old Windsor—a restaurant and pub, with guest bedrooms, that champions sustainability and refined British hospitality. That same year, he opened Ugly Butterfly in Carbis Bay, St Ives, offering an elevated experience, championing the best of Cornish produce, in the most beautiful setting. His latest venture, The Tartan Fox pub, opened in 2024 and expands his presence in Cornwall, reinforcing his ethos of zero-waste, British food with a focus on sustainable, local luxury.

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