Max Coen

Max Coen is the chef and co-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Dorian, a modern British bistro in the heart of Notting Hill, London.

In just two years, the restaurant has earned a Michelin star, been named No. 21 in the UK’s National Restaurant Awards, and established itself as a cornerstone of its community.

Born in Salisbury in Wiltshire, Chef Max Coen draws inspiration from all over the world, and not one specific cuisine, his cooking is moulded by his time working at Ikoyi with Jeremy Chan, Björn Frantzén from Frantzén in Stockholm and James Knappett’s Kitchen Table in London.

Max’s cooking has always been about precision and a deep respect for ingredients. Produce is king, and the recipes for his flavour-packed dishes are complex and technical but are exactingly plated with a relaxed ease that belies the skills involved.

We can’t wait to see his fresh and considered approach to our Artic larder rich with ingredients from the land and sea.

  • Joining us on: 19-23 March 2026
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Gunnar Aasvold

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Thomas Laursen

Known as Wildfooding, Thomas is one of Scandinavia’s most respected professional foragers.

Becky Hindley

Becky spent 30 years working as an actor before following another creative path and founded Erda Botanicals.

Matthew Orlando

The California-born chef has spent his career in some of the world’s most influential kitchens, from The Fat Duck and Per Se to Noma.

Lara Espirito Santo & George Mcleod

Together they run SEM in Lisbon, a restaurant that has become one of Europe’s most exciting voices in sustainable dining.

Mikael Svensson

Mikael Svensson is the chef and owner of Kontrast in Oslo, a restaurant awarded two Michelin stars and a coveted Green Star for its commitment to sustainability.

Hege Iren Aasdal

Hege Iren Aasdal is a well-known Norwegian basket-maker specialising in exploring traditions from rural areas and materials from the wild to make beautiful, useful and durable baskets.

Mia Hjorth Hansen

Mia is head of activation and development and is co-owner of Gedulgt, located in Aalborg and Aarhus in Denmark.

Mark Lord

Mark Lord, also known as Lino Lord leans into the rich history of craft from Cornwall to capture fascinating natural and iconic imagery.

Audun Rasmussen

Før du har rukket å hilse på Audun, vil du bli møtt med et lurt smil, og et humoristisk glimt i øyet. Han er den som leder deg trygt og sikkert gjennom dette ville og dramatiske terrenget vi kaller «hjem». Audun er et vandrende leksikon, når det kommer til lokale omgivelser og turområder.

Lee John Phillips

Lee John Phillips is a technical illustrator, designer, painter, teacher and maker living in West Wales.

Tom Frost

Tom Frost is a well-known print maker and illustrator based in Wales.