Barn Dinner

Last Wednesday, Claire’s Kitchen put up a pop-up restaurant in one of the Medieval barns at the Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre in Bossington.  50 guests enjoyed an owl display before sitting down for a Mediterranean fest of suckling pig cooked on the spit and paella. Here are some photos taken on the night byContinue reading “Barn Dinner”

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”

The Red Lion Pub in Oakford has just joined the Exmoor Food Fest

Welcome to the Red Lion Hotel The Red Lion Hotel is a traditional country pub in Oakford, Devon. With a fantastic selection of drinks including real ales, excellent wines and a great choice of non-alcoholic drinks, the Red Lion Hotel also offers delicious home cooked food and is the ideal location for a great mealContinue reading “The Red Lion Pub in Oakford has just joined the Exmoor Food Fest”

New restaurant: The Stags Head Inn in Dunster

WELCOME TO THE STAGS HEAD INN A warm welcome, local ales, Somerset ciders, and food made using local produce in imaginative, reasonably priced dishes are just some of the things awaits you as you step over the threshold of this historic 16th Century inn. The Stags Head Inn can be found in the picturesque villageContinue reading “New restaurant: The Stags Head Inn in Dunster”

Clavelshay Barn has joined the Exmoor Food Fest

Clavelshay Barn is an award winning sustainable restaurant located in a traditional stone barn on a family run dairy farm on the edge of the Quantock Hills. Although in a beautiful rural setting, the restaurant is within easy reach of Taunton, Bridgwater and the M5 motorway. TRADITIONAL STONE BARN The traditional stone barn, built aroundContinue reading “Clavelshay Barn has joined the Exmoor Food Fest”

Tales by the Fire: An Evening with Richard Havers

Tales by the Fire:  An Evening with Richard Havers 21 January 2016,  7pm at The Culbone “It’s all Rock’n Roll: The Beatles and The Stones” £30.00 per person (incl. two-course menu and canapés on arrival) The Beatles and The Stones – The two bands that have defined popular music were often pitted against one anotherContinue reading “Tales by the Fire: An Evening with Richard Havers”

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”

Chef Thomas Hine joins the team at The Coach House

The Coach House Restaurant at Kentisbury Grange Hotel welcomes new Head Chef Thomas Hine at a time when the team are anticipating and celebrating the restaurant’s new partnership with renowned chef Michael Caines MBE. Until recently Tom was Executive Chef at Michael Caines at ABode in Chester following a successful career which saw him riseContinue reading “Chef Thomas Hine joins the team at The Coach House”

Introducing: Thomas Carr @ The Olive Room, Ilfracombe

Thomas Carr’s journey started when he was employed as head chef in 2002 at the Beachcomber Café in Woolacombe, Devon – his home town. From here Thomas moved to the Watersmeet Hotel, again in Woolacombe where he was Chef De Partie for 5 years between 2004 and 2009. In March 2009 Thomas went to workContinue reading “Introducing: Thomas Carr @ The Olive Room, Ilfracombe”

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!”