Cedar
1905
ChefDeanWestcar
AT THE HELM OF CEDAR 1905 IS Dean Westcar, A CHEF WITH A CLASSICAL FOUNDATION SHAPED IN SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST RESPECTED FIVE-STAR AND MICHELIN-TRAINED KITCHENS.
With a deep respect for British produce and a focus on seasonality, his cooking balances precision with warmth — refined, yet never overworked, allowing each ingredient to speak with clarity and purpose.
His vision for Cedar 1905 is to create a restaurant that is both a local favourite and a true destination, forming part of a wider ambition to establish Dumbleton Hall as one of the Cotswolds’ most respected culinary destinations.
AT THE HELM OF CEDAR 1905 IS Dean Westcar, A CHEF WITH A CLASSICAL FOUNDATION SHAPED IN SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST RESPECTED FIVE-STAR AND MICHELIN-TRAINED KITCHENS.
With a deep respect for British produce and a focus on seasonality, his cooking balances precision with warmth — refined, yet never overworked, allowing each ingredient to speak with clarity and purpose.
His vision for Cedar 1905 is to create a restaurant that is both a local favourite and a true destination, forming part of a wider ambition to establish Dumbleton Hall as one of the Cotswolds’ most respected culinary destinations.
Beneath soft lighting and surrounded by layered interiors, guests dine in a space that feels at once elegant and welcoming — a natural extension of the house itself.
Large windows draw in views of the grounds, while the atmosphere inside remains intimate and unhurried. It is a room designed for long conversations, shared bottles and the gentle theatre of a well-paced meal.
This is food shaped by the seasons and built on respect for great British produce — precise in its execution, clear in its flavour, and grounded in simplicity. My aim is to create dishes that feel considered yet effortless, where the focus is always on the ingredient and the experience around the table.
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