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”

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”

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”

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!”

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”