Dorian Janmaat is Chef Patron of Ardor in the heart of St Ives, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant centred around authentic tapas, dry-aged cuts and the freshest Cornish seafood, cooked simply over open fire.
Since opening in 2024, Ardor has quickly earned recognition in both the Michelin Guide and The Good Food Guide, establishing itself as one of Cornwall’s most exciting new openings.
Born in Amsterdam and raised between Spain and Cornwall, Dorian’s cooking is influenced by coastal living and Mediterranean food culture. Early memories of visiting markets in Spanish seaside towns sparked appreciation for seasonal ingredients and simple, flavour-led cooking.
After studying at Cornwall College, Dorian secured a place at the two-Michelin-starred Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. Under the mentorship of Raymond Blanc OBE, he spent nine years progressing through the ranks to become Head Chef in 2016. In 2015, he was named National Young Chef of the Year at the Annual Awards of Excellence.
In 2020, Dorian returned to Cornwall as Executive Head Chef of the Relais & Châteaux hotel, The Idle Rocks in St Mawes, where he led the restaurant to multiple accolades including Restaurant of the Year at the South West Tourism Awards and three AA Rosettes.
Ardor brings together Dorian’s Mediterranean roots and Cornish surroundings with an emphasis on quality produce and relaxed hospitality.
