Tickets are now available for the very first Exmoor Food Fest event at Loyton Lodge near Morebath, which is also the closing down dinner for the 2023 Exmoor Food Fest on 16 March 2023.
Head chef Barrie Tucker will be joined in the kitchen by Chris Gillard, Chris Chatfield and Sam Brooke.
Exmoor Food Fest Menu At Loyton Tent
Starter By Chris Gillard
Smoked Beech Ridge Duck Breast,
Date Puree & BBQ Duck Heart
Fish Course By Chris Chatfield
Butter Poached Cod, Peanut Crumble,
Smoked Mussels, Cucumber, Lovage Sauce
Main Course By Barrie Tucker
Pine Crusted Saddle Of Venison, Chervil Root,
Black Pudding, Twiglet, Liquorice Jus & Pine Oil
Dessert By Sam Brooke
White Chocolate, Coconut, Yuzu
Thursday 16th March
7pm arrival for arrival drinks and canapes
7.30pm sit down for dinner
4 Course Dinner with Matching Wines £85pp
Tickets to be purchased via Loyton- pre-payment only.
Tables will be allocated in groups of 6 or more- prepare to mingle!
Extra drinks can be purchased on the night
Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking by calling Tel 01398 331 051.
The dinner is sponsored by Wicked Wolf Gin and Goosemoor.
Loyton Lodge & Safari Tent are set in the heart of Loyton Farm, expanding over 280 acres in the heart of North Devon.
Originally a dairy farm, the land is now used throughout the year for various sports and farming.
The Safari tent (or as its well known as ‘the party tent’) is a purpose-built venue for supper clubs, dinner parties, weddings, and events.
Here at Loyton we like to make use of our surroundings and are often found foraging for wild berries and pines for our expansive cocktail list or searching for wildflowers to use in our displays.
Sitting on the edge of our golf green, the tent has expansive views, lots of walks and even a river to splash in-
the perfect setting for summer weddings and winter feastings.
Alongside the safari tent, Loyton Lodge caters for up to 20 people over 10 bedrooms with a large dining room, bar, sitting room and billiard room; so, plenty of options to choose from!
Head chef Barrie Tucker started his career at the Castle Hotel, Taunton under the guidance of Phil Vickery,
and a career highlight at the triple Michelin starred Chez Nico with the legendary Nico Ladenis and more recently Luttrell Arms in Dunster.
Now very much based in West Somerset and Exmoor, Barrie champions locally sourced ingredients and beautifully presented food from his menus.
He now runs the kitchens at Loyton Lodge & tent, using the best local produce available alongside his foraging finds.
With a wealth of experience, knowledge and local influences, Barrie has been creating bespoke menus for our guests, running cookery workshops, and managing the team here at Loyton for the last year.
The team are looking forward to the spring and summer seasons and what produce and inspiration that will bring.






