Exmoor Food Fest

Porlock Weir Hotel is open for bookings

Our landmark hotel is situated overlooking the historic harbour of Porlock Weir and the atmosphere is one of peaceful nurture, where guests can kick off their cares along with their shoes and relax in this extraordinary corner of Exmoor.

Dine with us and celebrate fresh, local, seasonal food made with love.

Our kitchen is open daily and we serve a selection of menus throughout the day. Whether you are looking for a sunny spot for morning coffee and cake, the perfect place for a celebratory lunch, a freshly made woodfired pizza to share with friends or a romantic dinner for two with a view to die for. We have a variety of indoor and outdoor eating areas to choose from.

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 courses: £20.00
3 courses: £25.00
Mondays to Saturdays: lunch only

The Porlock Weir Hotel
Porlock Weir, Somerset, TA24 8PB

Telephone: 01643 800400

Email: enquiry@porlockweirhotel.co.uk

Web: www.porlockweirhotel.co.uk

ExFF23 in the Media: William Sitwell

2 February 2023, Somerset County Gazette

What an honour to make the cover of the world’s finest local paper @countygazette but more importantly to support the brilliant @exmoorfoodfest Great local food now being served at amazing locations across Exmoor!
William Sitwell, 2 February 2023
William Sitwell is one of Britain’s leading food writers. He is a restaurant critic for The Telegraph, Masterchef judge, author and host of the Sitwell Supperclub.

The Rising Sun in Lynmouth is open for bookings

Here at The Rising Sun, we are passionate about local food. We serve the very best in fresh seasonal produce, cooked just how you like it. Our menus have something for everyone, from fish lovers to vegetarians, with an ever-changing selection of specials to reflect the best of the coast and countryside. Perfectly complemented with a great wine list and well-kept real ales, ciders, and lagers.

Being a 14th century thatched smugglers inn, you will be amazed by how enchanting The Rising Sun is, the perfect place to sit and admire a tiny picturesque harbour while enjoying delicious food and your favourite drinks.

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 courses for £22.50
3 courses for £26.50
Available lunch time from Monday 6th February to Monday 6th March.

Address: The Rising Sun Hotel, Harbourside, Lynmouth, EX35 6EG

Website: https://risingsunlynmouth.co.uk

Phone Number: 01598 753223

Email Address: reception@risingsunlynmouth.co.uk

Social Media Links:
Instagram: @risingsunlynmouth
Facebook: @therisingsunhotel

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The Kings Arms in Georgeham are open for bookings

Known for its dramatic cliffs, wild seas and sandy beaches at Woolacombe, Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay, North Devon is where Exmoor meets the Sea. Only a short drive from these stunningly beautiful beaches you will find the picture postcard village of Georgeham, which is home to the Kings Arms. A traditional village family-run pub bursting with character; exposed beams, a roaring log burner and comfy sofas, which combine to create a warm and welcoming space to while away the hours. Proudly working alongside the finest suppliers the West Country has to offer, our menu reflects the changing seasons to offer a menu of modern British classics with a contemporary twist. We hope you can join us this February!

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 courses for £22.50
3 courses for £28.00
Available Wednesday – Saturday 12:30-2.30pm/ 6pm–9pm throughout February 2023

Booking is advised, so please call us on 01271 890240 quoting EXFF on your booking.

Exmoor Food Festival Menu 2023

Starters

Korean bbq Slow Braised Pigs Cheek, Spring Onion, Pickled Soy Carrot & Warm Vermicelli Noodle salad, Coriander Oil, Gochujang Sauce

Smoked Applewood, Leek & Shitake Mushroom Rarebit, Toasted Sourdough, Kohl Rabi, Apple & Truffle Slaw, Rocket, Radish & Shallot Salad

Local Beetroot & Chervil Salmon Gravadlax, Horseradish Sour Cream, Roasted Beetroot purée, Chervil Oil, Crostini

Mains

Pan roasted Guinea Fowl Supreme Wrapped in Prosciutto & Sage, Devon Blue Cheese Dauphinois, Glazed Carrots and Beetroot, Wild Mushroom and Brandy Cream

Peanut, Soy & Sesame Vegetable Pancake Rolls, Fragrant Cauliflower Rice, Charred Bok Choi, Coconut Laksa Sauce

Nduja Crusted Fillet of Bream, Saffron Mash, Seasonal Greens, Crispy Fried Capers, Heritage Tomato Sauce Vierge

Desserts

Warm Dark Chocolate Brownie, Cornish Hokey Pokey, White Chocolate & Honeycomb Ice Cream

Caramelised Pear & Champagne Sorbet, Madagascan Vanilla & Pear Purée, Toasted Almond Praline

Sticky Toffee & Date Pudding, Rich Butterscotch Sauce, Caramel Ice cream, Wafer Crumb

Available Wednesday – Saturday 12:30-2.30pm/ 6pm–9pm throughout February 2023

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

The Kings Arms
Chapel Street
Georgeham
Braunton, EX33 1JJ

Website: www.kingsarmsgeorgeham.co.uk

Email: info@kingsarmsgeorgeham.co.uk

Book your dinner online at Croydon Hall

You can now book your Exmoor Food Fest dinner online on the Croydon Hall website!

Resident chef Andrew Pavey will be serving ExFF23 lunch and dinner from Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 February. You can find the menu here. At the beginning of March, Somerset award winning chef Tim Zekki is bringing his popular secret five course tasting dinner to Croydon Hall for one night only. Below you can read a bit more about both chefs.
Places are limited, so be quick!

Saturday 11^th & Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18^th February
lunch 12 30 – 14 00, and dinner 18 30 – 20 30

We are delighted to be taking part in this year’s Exmoor Food Fest, celebrating the Taste of Exmoor.

Somerset born chef Andrew Pavey will be cooking up a storm at Croydon Hall with a specially designed menu throughout the February half term.

Whilst passionate about patisserie, he enjoys every section of the kitchen, citing that cooking is a ‘way of life’ for him, as he revels in the art of creating spectacular dishes.

With 25 years of experience working in hotels and restaurants across the region, Andrew feels honoured to have worked for Michael Caine MBE at the Royal Clarence in Exeter, perhaps one of his favourite positions to date.

Come and join us for lunch or dinner at Croydon Hall to taste the menu that Andrew has created for this years’ Exmoor Food Fest.

Book now

Tim Zekki at Croydon Hall

5 Course Tasting Dinner

Wednesday 8th March

Celebrated Somerset chef Tim Zekki is coming to Croydon Hall with an exquisite 5-COURSE SECRET TASTING MENU that will set your taste buds alight.

Tim first started to cook at his father’s restaurant in Cyprus, where he inherited a love of foraging, pickling, and preserving from his grandmother.

He developed his skills in restaurants in London, and his love of fine ingredients led him to open and run two delis, in Isleworth and Twickenham, appearing on Gary Rhode’s Local Food Hero TV series. After a move to the Chilterns, he ran pop up restaurants under the name Duende.

Moving to Somerset meant a chance to settle into a permanent place, where Duende was recognised by Taste of The West, and won Somerset Life’s Best Restaurant in its first year.

Surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside, the views from Croydon Hall are spectacular, the setting tranquil, the pace relaxed. The perfect setting in which to enjoy Tim’s delicious menu with matching wine flight.

Stay over and make a night of it. Each of the 15 bedrooms has been individually designed and appointed and with a combination of double rooms, family rooms and apartments, there’s accommodation to suit everyone.

Why not take advantage of the Food Fest offer and stay at the Hotel too?

After booking your table you’ll be sent a code for 30% discount off hotel accommodation.

Book now

Impressions from the launch at the Farmers Arms last night

Here is a selection of photos taken last night at the launch dinner at the Farmers Arms. It was a brilliant evening, with beautiful food, smiling guests and happy chefs.

William Sitwell, Masterchef judge, author, Telegraph columnist and local supper club host, introduced all the chefs and their dishes.

Croydon Hall is open for bookings

We are delighted to be taking part in this year’s Exmoor Food Fest, celebrating the Taste of Exmoor.

Somerset born chef Andrew Pavey will be cooking up a storm at Croydon Hall with a specially designed menu throughout the February half term.

Whilst passionate about patisserie, he enjoys every section of the kitchen, citing that cooking is a ‘way of life’ for him, as he revels in the art of creating spectacular dishes.

Come and join us from Saturday 11^th – Saturday 18^th February, for lunch or dinner at Croydon Hall to taste the menu that Andrew has created for this years’ Exmoor Food Fest.

On Wednesday, 8 March, local chef Tim Zekki (Duende, Wiveliscombe) will be cooking a 5-course-tasting menu at Croydon Hall – more information will be available shortly.

Saturday 11^th – Saturday 18^th February, lunch 12 30 – 14 00, and dinner 18 30 – 20 30

For restaurant and room bookings please visit www.croydonhall.co.uk or call 01984 642200
After booking your table you’ll be sent a code for 30% discount off hotel accommodation.

Croydon Hall, Rodhuish, Somerset, TA24 6QT
info@croydonhall.co.uk

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The Farmers Arms in Combe Florey are open for bookings

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.

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.

A Covid safe garden of thatch-covered tables with heaters for when the weather turns cold and an outside tiki-style bar provide a fabulous atmosphere. The popular wood fired pizza oven is in operation on Friday evenings and all day Saturdays.

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. In 2023, they are hosting the VIP Launch Dinner when 4 guest chefs will be joining the Joe and Sophie in the kitchen for the night.

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 courses: £23.50
3 courses: £27.50

The Farmers Arms
Combe Florey
Taunton
Somerset TA4 3HZ

Tel: 01823 432267
Email: info@farmersarms.net

Website: www.farmersarmsatcombeflorey.co.uk

The Cove @ Sandy Cove Hotel is open for bookings

The Cove restaurant at Sandy Cove Hotel serves modern dishes using fresh local produce and ingredients with our woodfired oven at the heart of our menus. The restaurant has a modern décor and a wonderful informal and lively atmosphere offering stunning sea views.

The chefs are part of our 3 AA Rosette awarded and Michelin listed team so the same high standards that we carry in our fine dining restaurant – The Seacliff – are maintained in this restaurant. In The Cove Restaurant we aim to offer our diners a high quality of cooking and service in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Exmoor Food Fest Offer:

2 Courses – £22.50
3 Courses – £27.00

Offer available throughout February, 7 days a week for both lunch & dinner. Offer not available on 1^st & 2^nd February and the evening of the 14^th February.

Contact Details:

Sandy Cove Hotel, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9SR

01271 882243

www.sandycove-hotel.co.ukl

info@sandycove-hotel.co.uk

Facebook – @hotelsandycove

Instagram- @hotelsandycove

Twitter – @hotelsandycove

Seacliff Restaurant at Sandy Cove Hotel is open for bookings

The Seacliff Restaurant at Sandy Cove Hotel was opened 2 years ago and is a small intimate restaurant with a stunning sea view.

Sandy Cove Hotel is a family run business which has been in the family for 44 years. Food has always been at the forefront of everything we have done as we believe it to be one of the main elements in a guest’s experience. We gained our first AA Rosette approximately 12 years ago and continued to develop the menu, gaining our second AA rosette 4 years later. Over the years we have tried to refine the dining but because the nature of the hotel & catering for all tastes and large numbers we were always held back which is why we decided to open a separate restaurant. Since opening The Seacliff we have been able to refine the menu using the amazing produce that our location offers – the food along with the great wine, ambiance of the restaurant and the more relaxed fine dining experience has gained us great feedback and comments from both residents and non-residents. We have recently been awarded our 3rd AA rosette and have also been listed in The Michelin Guide

The hotel offers great accommodation with 3 standards of Seaview bedrooms offering breath taking sea views across the Bristol Channel. We are offering a 50% discount off the standard bed and breakfast rates plus a complementary upgrade where available for any Exmoor Food Fest diners.

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
£35 for a 3-course meal.
Available Monday to Thursday evenings throughout February (not available February 1^st & 2^nd as the hotel is shut for maintenance. Also not available on the 14^thFebruary as we have a valentines evening) Bookings must be made on line via our website or by calling the hotel directly and quoting EFF23.