SIMON Rogan, one of only two chefs to be awarded 10/10 from The Good Food Guide, has won his second Michelin star for his well-respected restaurant L’Enclume in the lush village of Cartmel, Cumbria.

Simon RoganSimon RoganThe only other North West chef to do this was Paul Heathcote with his restaurant at Longridge, now sadly closed.

Simon’s food is very different, described by some as modernist cuisine, it's among the best of its genre in the world.

The official announcements are due next week but it appears Michelin ‘slipped’ by publishing the new stars for a matter of a few hours on its website last night. Others may be forgiven for thinking it was a PR stunt to aid the sales of the guides, reported to be costing the tyre company £10m a year.

Staff at L'EnclumeStaff at L'Enclume