The Bridge House in Bampton joins the Exmoor Food Fest

Bridge House in the historic town of Bampton has been a hostelry since the 1920s. Nigel & Caroline Lamacraft took over Bridge House in 2013 having run the popular and busy “Avocet Café” in Topsham for 9 years. After an extensive refurbishment we re-opened Bridge House serving our “proper good food” all freshly prepared byContinue reading “The Bridge House in Bampton joins the Exmoor Food Fest”

Lynmouth Bay Cafe joins the Exmoor Food Fest

It was almost a year ago that two good friends arrived in Lynmouth to take over the Lynmouth Bay Café. Although our backgrounds were very different we’d both decided that it was time for a complete change in our lives and a tearoom seemed a good idea. We first saw it on a very grey,Continue reading “Lynmouth Bay Cafe joins the Exmoor Food Fest”

Exmoor Food Fest 2017 gets off to a splendid start

A week ago, several award-winning chefs came together in the kitchen of the Luttrell Arms in Dunster to prepare an outstanding seven-course-meal marking the official launch of the 2017 Exmoor Food Fest. Head chef Barrie Tucker was joined by Paul and Donna Berry (The Swan), Andrew Dixon (The Café at Porlock Weir), Olivier Certain (ClavelshayContinue reading “Exmoor Food Fest 2017 gets off to a splendid start”

Welcome back to The Beach Hotel, Minehead

14th February will see the grand opening of the new Theatre Kitchen at The Beach. They’re so proud of their young chefs down at The Beach they don’t want to hide them behind closed doors. You will be able to watch your dish being created and plated up in front of your eye, it willContinue reading “Welcome back to The Beach Hotel, Minehead”

Taste of Exmoor Awards 2017: The voting has begun

All restaurants participating in this year’s Exmoor Food Fest are eagerly awaiting your vote.  Choose your favourite dining experience, the best taste, ambience and service – and the Exmoor Chef of the Year and the Exmoor Host of the Year will be crowned on 27 March 2017 at an Awards Ceremony in Butlins. This isContinue reading “Taste of Exmoor Awards 2017: The voting has begun”

The Café at Porlock Weir: Here is the ExFF17 menu!

EXMOOR FOOD FESTIVAL 2017 at The Café at Porlock Weir Available Friday, Saturday Lunch Friday, Saturday, Sunday Dinner 2 Course £10.00 3 Course £15.00 Butternut squash soup, parmesan cream, truffle oil Fish cake, buttered spinach, warm tartar sauce Beetroot salad, goats cheese, goats curd, baby leaves, confit tomato, onion, aged Balsamic ~~~ Steamed steak, kidney &Continue reading “The Café at Porlock Weir: Here is the ExFF17 menu!”

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”