Chefs

Deri Reed, BBC Morning Live’s Community Food Champion 2024, is a chef and activist dedicated to ethical, sustainable food. As the founder of The Warren in Carmarthen, he champions local, organic ingredients and community-driven dining. His initiative, Cegin Hedyn, operates on a “pay what you can” basis, ensuring good food is accessible to all. A passionate advocate for food system change, Deri’s work has earned national acclaim, including Sustainable Chef of the Year 2019. His cooking reflects his mission: to nourish people, support local producers, and protect the planet.