Meet the Sponsors: Scape Goat Rum

We’re Laura & Daniel and we’ve had a small business in the coastal village of Lynton, Devon since August of 2020. During that time, we’ve been working intimately with producers and curating flavours from across the region and beyond, always on the lookout for something truly special. Over the years, as our knowledge (and love) for great food and drink grew, so did a spark of an idea: what if we created something of our own?

Something local. Something bold. Something with a story to tell.

    It had to be a rum. But not just any rum — it had to be smooth, rich, and easy-drinking, the kind that people would reach for again and again. It had to feel like us: fun, a little different, and full of character.

    That’s how Scape Goat Rum was born.

    Inspired by the ancient ritual of the scapegoat — and the mischievous wild goats that roam the Valley of Rocks, just a stone’s throw from our doorstep — we created a spirit that’s full of flavour and steeped in local myth. These goats have lived along our rugged cliffs longer than we have, surviving storms and scaling impossible rock faces like it’s nothing. We couldn’t think of a better symbol for a rum that dares to be different.

    Scape Goat Rum is more than just a drink. It’s a nod to where we’re from, who we are, and the stories we love to tell.

    We hope every bottle brings a little taste of Exmoor’s wildness, warmth, and whimsy into your glass.

    Dare to be the Scape Goat!

    Our first release, a Premium Caramel Rum, is crafted to be a true crowd-pleaser — 25% abv so it’s smooth enough to sip neat, bold enough for cocktails, and always ready to steal the show. Currently available in 70cl bottles – we have been asked for bigger bottles!!!

    Daniel & Laura Whitfield
    Scape Goat Rum
    http://www.scapegoatrum.co.uk
    scapegoatrum@gmail.com

    Socials: @scapegoatrum | /scapegoatrum

      Barbrook Road, Lynton, North Devon, EX35 6PB
      07852514886 | 07952327170

      You can taste Scape Goat Rum at the Grand Final Gala Dinner on 17 March 2026 at Croydon Hall

      Scape Goat Rum will also be at the Taste Exmoor Food and Drink Fair on 20/21 June at Porlock Village Hall.

      Fancy a night out with friends and excellent food?

      This table could be yours…

      Join us in celebrating the 2026 Exmoor Food Fest with our Grand Final Gala Dinner:

      6 outstanding local chefs.

      5 courses (vegetarian options available).

      Welcome Drink (Wicked Wolf Gin)

      Digestif (Scape Goat Rum).

      📆 17 March 2025

      📍Croydon Hall, Felons Oak, Rodhuish, Minehead TA24 6QT

      🎟️£89.00 per person regular price.

      🔥£71.20 per person for MIBs (20% discount)

      An Exmoor Indulgence: Six chefs, 5 courses – and a special offer

      We’re delighted to confirm that Werner Hartholt will be the sixth chef involved in the Gala Dinner which is the Grand Final of the 2026 Exmoor Food Fest. Werner hosted the very Exmoor Food Fest launch when we started in 2015, and is now working as a Freelance Chef and Culinary Consultant.

      Fancy joining us on 17 March as a group? We have a couple of tables available at a special discount. If you book a table of 8, tickets per head are only £72.00.

      And for those who want to treat the woman in their lives with an evening out: Use code MOTHERSDAY in the checkout!

      Join us for an Exmoor Indulgence – 5 courses, prepared by six Exmoor chefs, complete with welcome drink, digestif and entertainment.

      17 March 2026 | 7 for 7.30pm | Croydon Hall |
      5 courses | Welcome drink | £89.00 per person

      (10% discount if you book with coupon MOTHERSDAY)

      🔥Special offer: Book a whole table of 8 for £576.00 – that’s £72.00 per person) 🔥

      Book now

      Welcome Drink
      Sponsored by Wicked Wolf

      Amuse-Bouche (Werner Hartholt)

      Starter (Olivier Certain)
      Exmoor venison carpaccio, plum, celeriac

      Fish (Carla Jones & Aidan Forward, Farmers Arms)
      Appledore cod.
      Cod caramel – hazelnut fricassée – Castlefranco sauce

      Main (Luke Nunn)
      Creedy Carver duck breast, rhubarb ketchup and orange buttered fresh chicory leaves, finished with a rich chicken jus
      Vegetarian option
      Broham cauliflower risotto, walnuts

      Dessert (Jade Shorney)
      Orchard Amble & Cyder
      Somerset apple, West Country Cyder, hedgerow berries, honey and oat.

      Digestif
      Sponsored by Scape Goat Rum

      Join us for the Grand Final dinner at Croydon Hall

      Five amazing chefs.
      Five courses.
      An amazing setting.
      That is our Grand Final gala dinner of the 2026 Exmoor Food Fest!

      Welcome Drink

      Amuse Bouche

      Starter (Olivier Certain)
      Exmoor venison carpaccio, plum, celeriac

      Fish (Carla Jones & Aidan Forward, Farmers Arms)
      Appledore cod.
      Cod caramel – hazelnut fricassee – Castlefranco sauce

      Main (Luke Nunn)
      Creedy Carver duck breast, rhubarb ketchup and orange buttered fresh chicory leaves, finished with a rich chicken jus
      Vegetarian option
      Broham cauliflower risotto, walnuts

      Dessert (Jade Shorney)
      Orchard Amble & Cyder
      Somerset apple, west country Cyder, hedgerow berries, honey and oat.

      £89 per person

      Earlybird tickets are available till the end of February (save 10%!)
      If you’d like to book a table of 8, please drop us an email

      The Royal Oak in Porlock is open for bookings

      2 courses: £24.95 * 3 courses: £29.95

      Set in the heart of Porlock village, The Royal Oak is a traditional Exmoor pub serving locally sourced, seasonal food in a relaxed and welcoming setting. 

      Our head chef Ray creates honest, hearty dishes that celebrate the best of what Exmoor has to offer – from slow-roasted Sunday joints to his famous sticky pork belly bites. 

      Fires lit in winter, doors open in summer. Dogs welcome, walkers encouraged, and there’s always a warm welcome waiting. 

      In the centre of Porlock, surrounded by moor, woodland and sea air, The Royal Oak has been part of village life for generations. Fires lit in winter, doors open in summer, and tables shared in every season.

      It’s the kind of inn where conversation lingers, dogs doze beneath chairs, and walkers drift in from the hills in search of something warm and good. Locals, travellers, neighbours and newcomers — all are welcomed, and all are part of the story here.

      The food at The Royal Oak reflects the landscape around us. Our menu changes with the weather, the tides, and the work of local farmers, growers, and fishermen.

      Expect hearty dishes in winter, lighter plates in summer, and a steady respect for the ingredients that come from Exmoor’s fields, farms, and waters. We cook simply, so the flavours can speak for themselves, and we prepare everything with care — the kind of food that feels both familiar and quietly special.

      Vegetarian friendly. Vegan options. Gluten free available.

      Local ales from the moor, orchard ciders from the valley, and a thoughtful wine list — best enjoyed slowly, in good company.

      Our wine selection traces the great wine regions of the world, with bottles sourced directly from small, family-run vineyards and independent producers. Each wine is bottled at the estate, preserving the character and craft of the maker — no mass bottling, no shortcuts — just honest winemaking, poured with care.

      We’re proud to serve local craft beer from On The Level Brew Co., a small father-and-son brewery based here on Exmoor. Every batch is brewed by hand, with care, character, and a genuine love for good beer — the kind that brings people together. It’s local, independent, and exactly what a village pub should pour.

      Exmoor Food Fest offer:
      2 courses: £24.95
      3 courses: £29.95

      The Royal Oak,
      High Street
      Porlock,
      Somerset, TA24 8PS

      https://www.theroyaloakporlock.co.uk

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      The Farmers Arms in Combe Florey are open for bookings


      From this Friday, the ExFF26 menu is available at the Farmers Arms!

      Literally risen from the ashes after a fire destroyed the original building dating back to the 15th century in January 2017, the Farmers Arms in Coggins Lane in Combe Florey is now a busy traditional pub with a modern twist where great pride is taken in serving outstanding food.

      Owners Tim Young and Jane Bishop pride themselves on utilising the best of what’s fresh and in season, from Beechridge Farm duck to local seafoods from the North Devon coast for their daily changing menus.

      “We take beautiful local ingredients and use classic cooking skills to show them off as they deserve”, explains Tim.

      A charcoal fired Josper oven in the kitchen is used for producing the most succulent steaks and fish dishes. Even the charcoal is produced by the Farmers Arms.

      The Farmers Arms is well-known for the variety of real ales and exclusively local ciders as well as an exciting range of lagers and craft beers. The wine list is also extensive.

      A firm Exmoor Food Fest favourite, the Farmers Arms have played host to several foodie events such as the “Celebration of Beef” a few years ago when four guest chefs joined the Farmers Arms’ head chef to produce five courses involving beef – including the dessert. 

      Exmoor Food Fest offer: Starting this week!
      Available Fridays and Saturdays

      2 courses: £27.00
      3 courses: £32.00

      The Farmers Arms
      Combe Florey
      Taunton
      Somerset TA4 3HZ

      Tel: 01823 432267
      Email: info@farmersarms.net

      Website: https://www.farmersarms.org/
      Email: timatfarmersarms@gmail.com

      Week 3 at La Petite Bouchée

      Book now for week 3 at La Petite Bouchée in Witheridge, dedicated to A celebration of refined French classics, including Cassoulet Toulousain and Bouillabaisse Marseillaise, rich, soulful dishes that transport you straight to the heart of Southern France.

      This year, things are a little different at La Petite Bouchée. Instead of one set menu for the whole month, they’ll be showcasing a different menu each week, each one highlighting some of our most popular dishes and reflecting the very essence of our brasserie-style cooking — refined, seasonal, and deeply rooted in the South West.

       Coming up in Week 4A perfect harmony of innovation and tradition, featuring Gigot d’Agneau and sophisticated vegetarian confits, closing the month with comfort, style, and a touch of spring inspiration.

      Week 2 at La Petite Bouchée


      La Petite Bouchée is heading into week 2 of the Exmoor Food Fest with yet another fabulous menu. Modern French elegance shines through with dishes like warm oysters with champagne sabayon and sea bass en croûte, blending contemporary flair with classical precision.
      Why not book a table for Valentine’s Day?

      L’Élégance Moderne

      Amuse-Bouche
      Soupe à l’Oignon Revisitée
      Onion soup tartlet with Gruyère foam, micro herbs

      Starters
      Rillettes de Canard
      A course duck potted meat with brioche and Cointreau gel
      Salade de Betteraves
      Roasted beet salad, goat cheese mousse, candied walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
      Huîtres Chaudes
      Warm oysters, champagne sabayon, crispy shallots

      Mains
      Côte de Bœuf
      Dry-aged rib roast, bone marrow, roasted root vegetables, red wine jus
      Pithivier Végetarian
      Seasonal vegetarian pie with red wine jus. Pommes Duchess and seasonal vegetable
      Loup de Mer en Croûte
      Sea bass in herb crust, beurre blanc, seasonal vegetables

      Desserts
      Mille-Feuille à la Vanille
      Vanilla pastry cream, caramelised puff pastry, seasonal berries
      Soufflé au Grand Marnier
      Hot orange soufflé, crème anglaise
      Sélection de Fromages Affinés
      Aged local cheeses, quince paste, artisanal crackers

      Dinner: 13th 14th FEBRUARY
      £35 for 2 courses
      £38 for 3 courses ( normal menu prices £55.00 per head)


      Luncheon: 12th February
      £28.00 for 2 courses and
      £32.50 for 3 courses

      Lunch menu will be slightly different this year as we know many of you are put off by having a large meal at lunchtime. We’ve opted for a more Brasserie style vibe. This three-course brasserie menu features a curated selection of French-influenced dishes.

      Starters include richly caramelised French Onion Soup, Chicken Liver Parfait with Calvados apple, and a light, twice-baked Cheese Soufflé.

      Main courses offer a choice between classic Steak Frites, grilled Salmon with Béarnaise sauce or a Cauliflower Steak served au Poivre.

      Desserts finish the menu in true brasserie style with Crème Brûlée, velvety Chocolate Mousse, a spiced Poached Pear and a West Country Cheese Board. 

      Reserve a table: https://www.lapetiteboucheebrasserie.co.uk/

      La Petite Bouchée
      19 The Square, Witheridge, 
      EX16 8AE

      Kings Arms Georgeham are open for bookings

      Here is the menu for the Kings Arms – served during the Exmoor Food Fest this February:

      To Start

      Georgeham Scotch Egg, Mustard Emulsion, Devon Apple Salad (m,e,Su,g)

      Foraged Wild Mushroom Bruschetta, Parmesan Cream, Rocket Salad, Balsamic Reduction V (Su,g,d) 

      Steamed River Exe Mussels, Devon Red Cider Cream Sauce, Warm Sourdough (g,d,Mo) (Request GF) 

      Main Course

      Pan-Fried Exmoor Venison Haunch, Parsnip Puree, Curly Kale, Smoked Lardon & Juniper Berry Jus (Su) (GF)

      Beetroot Risotto, Westcountry Goat Cheese, Caramelised Walnuts & Rocket Salad (V) (GF) (request VE)

      Devon Fish Stew, Sea Bream, Mussel, Prawns, Tomato & Fennel Broth, Warm Sourdough  (f, g) 

      Desserts

      Classic Tiramisu, Whip Coffee Cream, Mascarpone (d,g)

      Devon Apple Crumble, Custard or Farmer Toms Clotted Cream Vanilla Ice Cream (d) (Vegan on Request) (GF)

      Eton Mess, Devon Clotted Cream, Strawberry Coulis(d)

      2 Courses – £29.50 / 3 Courses £34.50

      Available Wednesday – Saturday throughout February 2026
      See Website for Opening Times

       To Book call 01271 890 240 Quoting ‘Exmoor Food Festival’ or Book Online

      www.kingsarmsgeorgeham.co.uk