Executive Head Chef, Ardor Restaurant, St Ives 

Dorian spent his early years living in Ibiza and Cornwall and spent several years schooling in Spain, a period which sparked his interest in food with fond memories of visiting markets in various beautiful coastal towns. His teens were spent back in Cornwall when the family returned here to live. Studying at Cornwall College and taking his first chef roles, at 23 he gained a place as a Commis Chef at the world-renowned, 2-Michelin-starred hotel and restaurant, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.

In 2015, Dorian won the Annual Awards of Excellence, National Young Chef of the Year, a highlight of his career. Dorian went on to spend 9 years at Le Manoir, under the mentorship of Chef Patron Raymond Blanc OBE, and was promoted through the ranks, becoming Head Chef in 2016.

In 2020, Dorian returned to Cornwall as Executive Head Chef of the luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel, The Idle Rocks. During his time in St Mawes, Dorian won several accolades including Restaurant of the Year in the South-West Tourism Awards and 3AA Rosettes.

2024 sees the most exciting chapter yet as Dorian opens the doors to his own restaurant, Ardor, in the heart of St Ives.