Miguel Tenreiro is the headchef/manager at the beautiful Porlock Weir Hotel. We asked him a few questions: What’s the most bizarre food combination you’ve ever tried, and did it surprisingly work?Braai (south african for bbq) porcupine and pineapple kebabs – and yes, it worked! If you could only cook with five ingredients for the restContinue reading “Meet the Chefs: Miguel Tenreiro”
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Meet the Chefs: Olivier Certain
Olivier Certain has taken part in many of our Exmoor Food Fest events over the past 10 years. This year, for the 10th anniversary of the Exmoor Food Fest, he is joining as the head chef of the Bittescombe Inn who will be offering special Exmoor menus during February. On 15 October, Olivier is oneContinue reading “Meet the Chefs: Olivier Certain”
Welcome to the Farmers Arms, Combe Florey
We are excited to welcome back the Farmers Arms in Combe Florey! The pub is a firm favourite of Exmoor Food Fest fans. Headchef Joe Roach (who will be cooking at the “10 chefs – 10 courses” event on 15 October). A charcoal fired Josper oven in the kitchen is used for producing the mostContinue reading “Welcome to the Farmers Arms, Combe Florey”
New Cooking Retreat Collab in Devon
La Petite Bouchée are delighted to announce that they’ve teamed up with the amazing Stoodleigh Court Coach House to launch a series of exclusive cooking retreats designed with heart and soul at the centre. You don’t have to be the most experienced cook, you just need to have lots of passion for food and flavour!Continue reading “New Cooking Retreat Collab in Devon”
ExFF25 Diaries: Food is not the enemy
Yesterday I met with two amazing women – one in person, Michell Tenreiro, and one online, Nathalie Sansonetti.Watch out for a series of events, some online and some in person, about “Food is not the enemy”! This is all part of our Exmoor Food Fest celebrations (we’re ten in Feb ’25, but I believe inContinue reading “ExFF25 Diaries: Food is not the enemy”
And so it has begun!
We have an ambitious target for the 2025 Exmoor Food Fest: We want 100 restaurants/ pubs / bistros/ tearooms to join the celebrations for our 10th anniversary. And this year the sign-ups are starting early. La Petite Bouchée have pipped everyone else to the post – they are our #1 sign-up. So one down, andContinue reading “And so it has begun!”
Exmoor White Horse Inn in Exford continues ExFF24 into March
If you have missed visiting the Exmoor White Horse Inn in Exford during the Exmoor Food Fest in February, we have good news for you: The offer is being extended into March with a new menu. Wondering what to do for Mothering Sunday? There are still places available at Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea and MotheringContinue reading “Exmoor White Horse Inn in Exford continues ExFF24 into March”
Exmoor Food Fest menu will be running throughout March
A message from La Petite Bouchée We were incredibly sad to have to cancel all our bookings for Exmoor Food Fest this year. We’ve supported the festival for 6 years and loved meeting people keen on supporting the bountiful larder Exmoor has to offer. Sadly due to gravity of our situation at home we wereContinue reading “Exmoor Food Fest menu will be running throughout March”
ExFF24 tasting menu throughout February at Duende
Come and join us at the newly refurbed Duende in Wiveliscombe, for a special Exmoor Food Fest menu, Friday and Saturday nights throughout February. The tasting menu is £55 per head, 6 courses, optional wine flight £40. 6 course tasting menu Amuse Bouche Roasted chicken dashi, cured egg yolk, sprouting lentilsPan roasted minus 8 glazed mackerel, sourdough andContinue reading “ExFF24 tasting menu throughout February at Duende”
Welcome to Tarr Farm Inn
2 courses £25.00 / 3 courses £30.00Monday to Thursday lunch, from 12 February. Tarr Farm is a beautiful inn dating from the 1600s based in the heart of the Exmoor National Park right by the historic Tarr Steps on the River Barle. We’ve won numerous awards for our fantastic food. You can book a tableContinue reading “Welcome to Tarr Farm Inn”
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