Exmoor Food Fest deal available at the Rest and Be Thankful

The Rest and Be Thankful Inn and restaurant in the centre of Wheddon Cross, the highest village on Exmoor.  The Inn originally a staging post for travellers on their way between Dunster and Dulverton, and you will still find a warm welcome, good food and extremely comfortable accommodation awaiting you there today, almost 200 yearsContinue reading “Exmoor Food Fest deal available at the Rest and Be Thankful”

Voting for the Taste of Exmoor Awards starts today

This year, all  restaurants participating in the Exmoor Food Fest are automatically entered in our very first Taste of Exmoor Awards. For one month, customers can vote for their favourite dining experience on our website.  On 27 March, the Exmoor Chef of the Year and the Exmoor Host of the Year will be crowned inContinue reading “Voting for the Taste of Exmoor Awards starts today”

Lowtrow Cross Inn joins the Exmoor Food Fest for the first time

Lowtrow Cross Inn, a family-run traditional country pub and B&B, is on the edge of the beautiful Exmoor National Park in the village of Upton in Somerset. Here, you (and your well-behaved dog) will find a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere. We serve local ales, ciders, fine wines and a wide variety of highContinue reading “Lowtrow Cross Inn joins the Exmoor Food Fest for the first time”

Three #ExFF17 restaurants listed among the Top 50 Gastropubs

Today, in the Top 50 Gastropubs Awards, three Exmoor Food Fest gastropubs found out their ranking:  We would like to congratulate The Swan, Bampton, Tarr Farm Inn and The Mason Arms for making the finals of these prestigious industry awards. The Swan came in on rank 50, Tarr Farm rank 27 and The Mason Arms on rankContinue reading “Three #ExFF17 restaurants listed among the Top 50 Gastropubs”

The Mandala Pizza and Salad Emporium have joined the Exmoor Food Fest

The Mandala brings the best of Exmoor into a fresh new venture in Porlock that combines the traditions of freshly made good pizza, by our pizza king (chef) Kosta, with the freshest ingredients and local produce. We understand that times and diets are changing but wanted to create a place where everyone could enjoy aContinue reading “The Mandala Pizza and Salad Emporium have joined the Exmoor Food Fest”

Exmoor Food Fest launches today!

Tonight, award winning chefs from Exmoor will be serving up a seven course meal at the Luttrell Arms in Dunster to officially launch the 2017 Exmoor Food Fest.  Olivier Certain (Clavelshay Barn), Paul and Donna Berry (The Swan), Andrew Dixon (The Cafe at Porlock Weir) and Ellis Pannell (Pyne Arms) are joining Head Chef BarrieContinue reading “Exmoor Food Fest launches today!”

Tour the Miles Tea & Coffee Roastery in Porlock

Discover the art of coffee roasting during the Exmoor Food Festival, there will be a chance to view the two roasters and talk to our production team. Miles is an award winning company recently independently ranked 2nd in the UK tea brands, products have also won Taste of the West and Great Taste awards. WeContinue reading “Tour the Miles Tea & Coffee Roastery in Porlock”

Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster joins the Exmoor Food Fest

The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster has once again signed up for the Exmoor Food Fest: We like to offer the Exmoor Food Fest deal of £10 for 2 courses and £15 for 3 courses during lunchtime throughout February (daily from 12noon till 2:30pm except 4th and 5th February) and in these rates also aContinue reading “Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster joins the Exmoor Food Fest”

Award winning Gastro Pub The Swan in Bampton signs up again for the Exmoor Food Fest

The multi-award-winning gastro-pub will be joined by other top pubs and restaurants offering specially priced menus on selected days during February to encourage diners to eat out as part of the Exmoor Food Festival. Patron chef Paul Berry, who co-owns The Swan with his wife Donna, who is a chef too, said: “We’re very excitedContinue reading “Award winning Gastro Pub The Swan in Bampton signs up again for the Exmoor Food Fest”

Tiverton Community Radio supports the Exmoor Food Fest

We are delighted to have teamed up with Tiverton Community Radio!  Watch out for regular updates on Exmoor Food Fest events as well as interviews with chefs who take part in the event. Here is a link to the first interview with Olivier Certain of Clavelshay Barn: http://www.tiverton-community-radio.co.uk/cook-local     Tiverton Community Radio broadcasts fromContinue reading “Tiverton Community Radio supports the Exmoor Food Fest”