We are delighted that the Exmoor Food Fest will be back in February 2022 – once again, visitors and locals will be able to eat their way across Exmoor!
Are you a restaurant on or around Exmoor? Then join us for a celebration of the best hospitality and outstanding chefs.
The Exmoor Food Fest starts on 1 February and runs throughout the month.
Are you looking forward to eating out on Exmoor? If you want to be kept up to date, then please sign up to our newsletter.
Today, with the end of Lockdown 2.0, many restaurants and accommodation providers on Exmoor open their doors again for the public – within the restrictions of the government’s Tier 2 guidelines.
The Royal Oak in Withypool is also offering takeaway in addition to the restaurant menu. There is also a special offer available if you wish to spend a couple of days on Exmoor this winter.
Call or message them to book your table 01643 831506
Joinus@royaloakwithypool.co.uk
THE BRASSERIE at The Carlton in Ilfracombe is now open!
Great news if you are wanting to get out and enjoy some great food and drink. We are open from 2nd December and our diary is open right now for table reservations. So that’s Sunday Lunch sorted or a special treat with our December Festive Menu at £19.50 PP.
Call us on 01271 862446 or message our page to book.
Brasserie Menu: bit.ly/WinterMenuAtTheBrasserie
Festive Menu: bit.ly/ChristmasFestiveMenu2020
Thomas Carr is delighted to be taking part in the 2021 Exmoor Food Fest with his newest restaurant 1873.
Having opened in September 2020, 1873 quickly gained recognition from Michelin when they Tweeted about the “delicious dishes” following a visit only a few weeks after opening. The restaurant is located in Ilfracombe’s former Victorian police station and has bags of character and despite the building’s history it is now a lovely place for a romantic evening or a relaxed meal with friends where you will be well looked after by our friendly front of house team.
As ever, Thomas and the team are passionate about using the best of local produce, particularly seafood which plays a big part in the 1873 menu.
We look forward to welcoming you this February!
3 Course for £35 on Wednesdays and Thursdays during February
(lunch or dinner)
Website/Booking method: www.thomascarrdining.co.uk
We are now looking forward to the return of the Exmoor Food Fest in February 2021 to celebrate the best hospitality our region has to offer.
Fingers crossed we’ll soon be able to tell you a bit more about the launch night which we have scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 26 January 2021. We have to assume that space in restaurants will still be subject to Covid measures, which means that there will only be a limited amount of tickets available. We are about to open up a waiting list for these tickets – make sure you have signed up to our newsletter to be in for a chance to join us on the opening night of the 7th Exmoor Food Fest.
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Here’s hoping for a 2021 where, once again, we can enjoy amazing food in the company of friends and family.
We hope you have all enjoyed eating your way across Exmoor in the past three weeks. But it’s not over yet!
You have one more week to try out new venues or revisit old favourites for their Exmoor Food Fest menus.
Next week there are also a number of special events which are worth checking out. And don’t forget the Taste Exmoor Food & Drink Fair at Porlock Village Hall on 29 February and 1 March where you can take locally produced goodies home.
27 February 2020
Best of Game
At the Anchor Inn, Hillfarrance
Somerset and Exmoor in particular is renowned for its Game produce. You will be welcomed with a complimentary drink, followed by a stunning three-course menu, featuring some fabulous dishes using local game produce.
£30.00 per person
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27 February 2020
An Evening of Wine & Tapas
At La Petite Bouchée, WitheridgeTake a tour of La Petite Bouchée’s wine list. Tracy Brock from Moorwine will be talking grapes, regions and terroir and we’ll be serving up a delicious smorgesboard of French Tapas. Start the evening with a glass of fizz, learn about wine, and win a
Dinner for Two at La Petite Bouchée.
£20.00 per person Continue reading….
28 February 2020
Exmoor Steak and Wine
At The Carlton, Ilfracombe
Exmoor Farmer Chris Lerwill will talk about his family’s traditional ways of farming while you tuck into some amazing beef, accompanied by a good glass of wine.
£17.50 per person Continue reading….
AN EVENING OF WINE & TAPAS
at La Petite Bouchée with Moorwine
Just a reminder that we’ll be taking a tour of our wine list on Thursday 27th February at 19:30. Tracy Brock from Moorwine will be talking grapes, regions and terroir, and we’ll be serving up a delicious smorgesboard of French Tapas.
You’ll be given a glass of fizz on arrival and then be given the opportunity learn more about six of our wines. We will also have a blind tasting competition where the winner will receive Dinner for Two at La Petite Bouchée.
You don’t have to a connoisseur or a buff, just come along for an evening of fun, great atmosphere, food and wine all for just £20.00
JUST 6 COVERS LEFT
Bookings either by phone 01884 860 654 or on the website www.lapetiteboucheebraserie.co.uk/reservations
TAPAS INCLUDED
Lemon and Herb Gougère
A Selection of Tatare Croustade
Fromage Fort
Charcuterie Platter
Pissaladière
Fondu Savoyade
Green Olive Tapenade
Chicken Liver Pâté
Vegetarian Pâté
Raspberry Sorbet
A Selection of Tartlets
There are a few tickets remaining for the Best of Game night at the award-winning Anchor Inn in Hillfarrance on 27 February:
Somerset and Exmoor in particular is renowned for its Game produce. On February 27th, as part of the Exmoor Food Festival, we will be hosting our ‘Best of Game’ night, here at the Anchor Inn.
You will be welcomed with a complimentary drink, followed by a stunning three-course menu, featuring some fabulous dishes using local game produce.
£30.00 per person
The Anchor Inn, Hillfarrance, Taunton. Somerset. TA4 1AW Tel. 01823 461334
Dish 1| Pan-roast Pheasant on pot-roast thigh of pheasant, bacon, winter veg and peal barley casserole. Dish 2| Honey & Black pepper partridge.
An English country inn set in the heart of the Devon countryside, The Stag Rackenford is rumoured to be the oldest pub in Devon, dating back to the 12th Century. Restored and now run by Steve and Oliver, both are passionate about serving freshly prepared great tasting food and an eclectic range of drinks.
Steve, bought The Stag in summer 2017 when it was closed and in a very sorry state. Together Steve and Oliver with a trusty team, took away the accumulated rot and decay to reveal the stunning interior of this amazing historic inn. Gently we are bringing The Stag back to life fit for the 21st Century. This huge project is still unfinished with more work ahead as we hope to realise our vision for the inn.
The Exmoor Food Fest deal is available
from 12 to 29 February
Lunch: £15/ £17.50
Dinner: £17.50/£20.00
Rackenford, Devon, EX16 8DT.
Find us just off the A361, the North Devon Link Road.
Website: www.thestagrackenford.co.uk
01884 881755
A week ago the 2020 Exmoor Food Fest was launched at Kentisbury Grange. Head Chef James Checkley, dessert wizard Damian Wager and their team created a spectacular tasting menu.
Here are some photos from the night, taken by Darren Gale.
Exmoor Food Fest 