New head chef at The Idle Rocks in St Mawes, Cornwall, promises exciting new menus

New head chef at The Idle Rocks in St Mawes, Cornwall - a Relias & Chateaux property - promises an exciting new menu.

Award-winning chef Dorian Janmaat returns to his home county of Cornwall from Raymond Blanc's two Michelin-starred Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons to head up the kitchen team at this boutique hotel, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the bay of St Mawes.

Originally from Penzance, Dorian says, "I'm really looking forward to bringing all that I have learnt from Gary Jones, executive head chef and Raymond, one of the greatest mentors, back to the county I grew up in. My ambition is to capture the local surroundings with each plate simple, pure and straight from the source. I'll be building a new brigade in St Mawes and welcome interest from passionate and enthusiastic chefs interested in joining me."

Hotel owner, David Richards, added: "We believe that there is a real appetite for food produced from the finest local ingredients, and in Cornwall we have the finest produce anywhere. We are excited to have the brilliance of Dorian in our kitchen who can turn them into incredible dishes for our guests."

Dorian will take over as head chef when the hotel re-opens in February 2020, following a winter refurbishment.

For bookings, please call 01326 270 270 or visit www.idlerocks.com

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