Deri Reed

Founder of The Warren Restaurant & Cegin Hedyn Community Kitchen & Allotments

Deri Reed, founder of The Warren, the vision that was turned into a reality through a crowdfunding campaign and listed in The Good Food Guides Top 100 Local Restaurants for the last 6 years. Deri has also been named the BBC Community Food Champion 2024 at the prestigious BBC Food & Farming Awards as a leading voice in the movement for ethical and sustainable food. This national recognition celebrates his tireless efforts to transform food systems and foster community resilience through innovative projects like Cegin Hedyn a pay what you can canteen & allotment which he founded in 2022 with the collective power of volunteers, growers, and supporters who have joined Deri in bringing his vision to life. This initiative ensures everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, can enjoy high-quality, seasonal, and organic meals while supporting local growers and fostering inclusivity.

As the founder of The Warren in Carmarthen, Deri has created a restaurant celebrated for its dedication to local and organic ingredients, exceptional quality, and sustainability. The Warren reflects his ethos of leaving both the planet, collaborators and his customers better off.

Deri’s culinary journey began at the iconic Café Paradiso in Cork City and continued with The Ethical Chef stall at Riverside Market in Cardiff before opening The Warren.

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