Podcast: An Interview with Chef Andrew Dixon

Chef and Patron Andrew Dixon talks to Tiverton Community Radio about his journey so far and why a Newcastle lad fell in love with Exmoor. He talks sustainable fishing and the Porlock Oyster Project producing GRADE A right on the sea bed which his restaurant with rooms overlooks out onto. Exmoor doesn’t get better than this.Continue reading “Podcast: An Interview with Chef Andrew Dixon”

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”

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 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!”

Cookery School at Clavelshay Barn: 15 March 2016

Clavelshay Barn are proud to announce a new venture – the Clavelshay Barn Cookery School run by award winning professional chefs Olivier Certain and Andrew Dixon. This full day course will immerse you into what it takes to expertly select and prepare fish and seafood at home. Knowing the essential cooking methods and flavour profilesContinue reading “Cookery School at Clavelshay Barn: 15 March 2016”

Dine at The Café at Porlock Weir

Set in the heart of Exmoor National Park in front of the 13th Century harbour at Porlock Weir, Somerset. The Café is the place for those who want to enjoy the countryside retreat by the sea. We offer the perfect destination for a few days away by the sea where you can enjoy the sea airContinue reading “Dine at The Café at Porlock Weir”

Introducing Chef Andrew Dixon, The Cafe at Porlock Weir

In November 1999, Andrew and his wife Sarah started Andrew’s on the Weir in Porlock Weir. In August 2000 they were awarded 4 star rating by the AA and RAC for the accommodation and 3 AA Rosettes for the food.  This award catapulted Andrew’s on the Weir into the top ten pecent of restaurants inContinue reading “Introducing Chef Andrew Dixon, The Cafe at Porlock Weir”

The Exmoor Food Fest starts today!

Today is the first day when the Exmoor Food Fest deal is available at a number of restaurants across the Exmoor region: The Cafe Porlock Weir Porlock Weir Exmoor Somerset TA24 8PB Tel. 01643 863 300 http://www.thecafeporlockweir.co.uk Facebook:  The Cafe at Porlock Weir Twitter: @cafeporlockweir The Old Ship Aground Minehead Harbour, Quay Street, Minehead TA24Continue reading “The Exmoor Food Fest starts today!”