A behind‑the‑scenes culinary weekend with Guy Owen and the exceptional talents shaping this year’s Autumn Chef Series.
This autumn, The Idle Rocks welcomes a distinguished line‑up of culinary talent for a trio of exclusive chef‑driven evenings. Featuring celebrated figures from some of the UK’s most renowned restaurants, the Autumn Chef Series brings bold creativity, refined technique and thoughtful wine expertise to the calm beauty of St Mawes. Each event offers an intimate, immersive dining experience, showcasing the artistry and personality of these standout voices in modern hospitality.
Designed for guests seeking a deeper, more immersive connection to the Autumn Chef Series, the Chef’s Table Weekend offers rare access to the creative process behind each event.
This intimate two‑night escape includes time with Guy and our guest chefs, from a Champagne & Canapés reception to a supplier‑led tasting, offering direct insight into their craft and approach.
What’s Included In The Chefs Table Weekend:
Two nights’ accommodation in one of our luxurious rooms
Autumn Chef Series Dinner (including Wine Flight)
Friday Seafood Tasting Menu
Champagne & Canapés Reception hosted by the chefs
Supplier Demonstration or Wine Tasting
Daily breakfast
Early check‑in and late checkout (subject to availability)
Rates: from £995 to £1103, based on 2 people sharing.
To book email reservations@stmawes.com or call 01326 270270 quoting AUTUMN CHEF SERIES
A preview of the Autumn Chef Series
Three evenings with some of the UK’s most exciting and creative culinary voices, hosted at the Reef Knot Restaurant
Below is a early preview of the chefs and restaurants joining Guy Owen this autumn, each shaping one of the signature weekends in the series.
16th – 18th October: Sexy Fish London
Guest Chef: Mattia Ricci
Restaurant: Sexy Fish, Berkeley Square
Originally from Italy, Mattia has spent the past 15 years refining his craft in some of London’s most prestigious kitchens, including Sexy Fish, Annabel’s and Zuma. His cooking is defined by precision, bold flavour and a deep respect for exceptional ingredients; a balance of technical finesse and creativity that shapes his work at Sexy Fish. As one of the world’s most recognisable Japanese‑inspired dining destinations, Sexy Fish blends culinary excellence with contemporary art and high‑energy atmosphere across its global locations in London, Miami, Manchester and Dubai. Its menu centres around sushi, sashimi, seafood and premium cuts cooked over a traditional Robata grill, supported by an innovative cocktail programme and immersive design. Together, Mattia’s ingredient‑led approach and Sexy Fish’s distinctive culinary identity create a dining experience that is both refined and memorable.
What to Expect: A menu shaped by Mattia’s signature precision and bold, ingredient‑led creativity, expressed through a refined Japanese‑inspired dining style reflective of Sexy Fish’s global reputation. The evening will deliver contemporary technique, striking flavour and a distinctly polished culinary identity.
6th – 8th November: HIDE, London
Wine Host: Matthew Mawtus, General Manager of HIDE
Menu: Created and cooked by Guy Owen
HIDE is one of London’s most acclaimed modern restaurants, known for elegant, ingredient‑led cooking and an exceptional wine programme. Awarded a Michelin star within months of opening, it has become synonymous with thoughtful hospitality, technical finesse and one of the most impressive wine lists in the country. Matthew Mawtus, its long‑standing General Manager and sommelier by trade, brings a classically minded, narrative‑driven approach to pairing, rooted in deep technical knowledge and an instinct for wines with character, meaning and story.
What to Expect: Hosted by Matthew Mawtus, this evening explores standout vintages from 2007 and 2008, curated with the insight of a seasoned sommelier and hospitality leader. With years at the helm of HIDE, Matthew brings a depth of knowledge shaped by exceptional wine service, thoughtful hospitality and a commitment to creating memorable dining experiences. Guy’s menu is shaped around these wines, resulting in a refined, narrative‑driven evening that celebrates both culinary craft and sommelier expertise.
27-29th November: Adam Smith, Coworth Park
Guest Chef: Adam Smith
Restaurant: Woven by Adam Smith, Coworth Park (Dorchester Collection)
Adam Smith is one of the UK’s leading modern British chefs, known for an ethos where “taste is king” and a style that blends classical technique with exceptional British produce and contemporary refinement. His career spans formative years at The Ritz, rising to executive sous chef and winning the Roux Scholarship, followed by senior roles at The Devonshire Arms and, since 2016, Coworth Park. His accolades include a Michelin star retained since 2018, five AA Rosettes, Master of Culinary Arts and national recognition across the GQ Food & Drink Awards, Great British Menu and the Hotel Cateys.
Woven by Adam Smith, his Michelin‑starred restaurant at Coworth Park, reflects this philosophy in full: refined, understated dishes that reimagine familiar flavours with precision, creativity and restraint. Celebrated across the UK’s leading guides, Woven has become known for food that is modern, emotive and deeply rooted in British seasonality.
What to Expect: Adam Smith brings his signature refinement to St Mawes for the final event in the Autumn Chef Series. Known for his elegant, produce‑led approach, his cooking blends classical technique, contemporary creativity and a deep respect for seasonality. The evening showcases the precision, harmony and understated luxury that define his modern British style.
Your Weekend
Day One – Arrival & Introduction
Settle into your sea‑view room with early check‑in before joining Guy Owen and our guest culinary personalities, for a Champagne & Canapés reception. The evening continues with a refined tasting menu at the Reef Knot Restaurant, setting the tone for the immersive experience ahead.
Day Two – Behind the Scenes
Begin the day with a supplier‑led tasting, from boutique vineyards to artisan gin producers, offering insight into the craft behind the series. After an afternoon at leisure, return for the Autumn Chef Series Dinner, complete with wine flight.
Day Three – A Gentle Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the harbour before departing with late checkout.
To book email reservations@stmawes.com or call 01326 270270 quoting AUTUMN CHEF SERIES
Terms and Conditions
Available to book 16th-18th October, 6th-8th November & 27th-29th November
Subject to availability at the time of booking.
Package inclusions are for two guests sharing a room.
Package cannot be taken in conjunction with any other offer or promotion
Full payment at time of booking & non-refundable
The hotel reserves the right to amend or substitute elements of the package if required
