A Southampton-born chef whose restaurant has three Michelin stars has been recognised in the New Year Honours List for 2024.

Restaurateur Simon Rogan has been made an MBE for services to the food industry in connection with his restaurant, L'Enclume. 

The restaurant, located within the Lake District village of Cartmel, turned 21 this year and in 2022 was the recipient of three Michelin stars.

Born in Southampton, Simon has also opened multiple influential restaurants in London, Hong Kong, Malta and Phuket.

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Simon said: "It is a great honour to be recognised with an MBE and I’m proud to have made an impact on the hospitality landscape, all of which would not have been possible without my amazing team.

"The British dining scene has changed a lot in the last 20 years, and it has been invigorating to be a part of that, namely raising the profile of the ‘farm-to-fork’ way of growing and eating, and hopefully inspiring others to follow suit.

"I believe that promoting our incredible produce and farmers in the Lake District has an important, long-lasting effect on the whole industry which will support British agriculture for years to come.

"Looking ahead at the next decade, I will strive to continue learning and building on our philosophy further whilst focusing on paying it forward, such as through the Simon Rogan Academy, which provides opportunities for future generations of aspiring young chefs and front of house - our work is never done.’"

Simon is the father of Southampton-based Daniel Rogan, who is Chef-Patron at AO Restaurant in London Road.