L'Enclume

L'Enclume, Simon Rogan's cuisine in Cartmel

L'Enclume is the restaurant of chef Simon Rogan, located in Cartmel, Cumbria (United Kingdom). Its culinary proposal is presented as a project directly linked to the group's own farm, from which the ingredients that inspire its menus come. The establishment is part of Umbel Restaurant Group, a structure that brings together other venues and brands from the same team.

The building it occupies dates back to the early 13th century and housed a family blacksmith until the 1950s. The renovation has preserved original features such as the forge furnaces, exposed wooden beams and thick stone walls. The restaurant's name, L'Enclume, means "the anvil" in French.

Menus and experience

The restaurant's offering is structured around a lunch menu and a more extensive proposal called The L'Enclume Experience. The kitchen relies on seasonal produce grown at Our Farm, the group's own agricultural project, which supplies the restaurant and other Simon Rogan establishments.

Accommodation and reservations

In addition to dining, L'Enclume offers the possibility of staying at the establishment, with the option to book a table and a room. The reservations office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00; on Saturdays a small team handles enquiries from in-house guests, and on Sundays it remains closed, with email support for any enquiries received.

Team

The management and front-of-house team is led by Simon Rogan as chef and owner. Paul Burgalieres serves as executive chef, with Alexander Rothnie as head chef. Graeme Cumine is the restaurant manager, assisted by Tom Noller. Valentin Mouillard serves as head sommelier. In management, Sam Ward is managing director, Nicolas Perdrier operations director and Kayleigh Thorogood assistant operations manager.

Awards and group activity

The site lists various awards obtained by the team. Three staff members were recognised in the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts' Annual Awards of Excellence. Two sommeliers from the group, Charles Carron Brown and Valentin Mouillard, are among the UK's Top 100 Sommeliers 2026 according to Sommelier Edit. Likewise, UMBEL Hospitality was included among the top 25 places to work by Code Hospitality.

The group's activity extends to other brands and venues, including Rogan & Co, Aulis Cartmel, Henrock, Aulis London, Aulis Hong Kong, Roganic Hong Kong, Aulis Phuket and ION Harbour by Simon Rogan. The group also sells products through Home by Simon Rogan, with meals to enjoy at home and its own advent calendar, and maintains a training academy for the professional development of its staff.

Location and contact

Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Nr Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QA · Email: info@lenclume.co.uk