Matthew Long, Head Chef at the Raglan Arms, Llandenny

Matt’s first experience of professional cooking was as a 14 years old. His sister (who cooked at The Godolphin Arms in Marazion) bribed him and then later inspired him by reporting back ‘compliments to the chef’. He realised that making people happy with food was something he wanted to do. He began his training to become a chef at Cornwall College (where 2 Michelin star Nathan Outlaw provides some tuition and much inspiration) Matt quickly became Head Chef at the Falmouth Beach Hotel where he led a 20 strong brigade.

For three years Matt travelled the world as executive Head Chef for Sahara Force India Formula One team before taking up his post of Head Chef at the Raglan Arms.

As Head Chef, Matt leads a small team who are dedicated to producing exceptionally good food created with informal dining in mind. His focus is to provide perfectly cooked, beautifully presented food using local ingredients, preferably sourced within 10 miles of Llandenny. However, as a true Cornishman Matt uses only Cornish fish and seafood, delivered directly from his beloved home county to the kitchen at the Raglan Arms.