This week’s ExFF menu at The Bittescombe Inn
A few tickets left for tomorrow’s Taste of Exmoor Dinner at Foxes Hotel
Join the students at Foxes Hotel in Minehead for an unforgettable evening as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Exmoor Food Fest on Wednesday, 12th February.
This milestone event promises a unique culinary experience, made even more special through their collaboration with Hilton Hotels.
Event Highlights:
- Exclusive Hilton Cocktail: Kick off the evening with a bespoke cocktail crafted by a Hilton mixologist.
- Gourmet Three-Course Menu: Indulge in a menu curated by Hilton’s world-class chefs, featuring exquisite dishes that showcase culinary excellence.
- Live Music: Enjoy live entertainment that will set the perfect ambiance for this special celebration.
- Exceptional Service: Experience impeccable hospitality provided by our talented students, working alongside the renowned Peter Avis.
Meet the Hospitality Legends:
- Peter Avis: A distinguished figure in the hospitality industry, Peter has an impressive career, having worked with Sir Richard Branson and earning the title of UK Restaurant Manager of the Year. He will oversee front-of-house and food service, ensuring an evening of top-tier hospitality.
- Chef Stuart Duff: Hilton’s Corporate Chef UK & Ireland, brings decades of culinary expertise to the table.
With over 38 years of culinary excellence, Stuart Duff has helmed kitchens at prestigious establishments including Hilton, IHG, and Macdonald Hotels. As Hilton’s Corporate Chef UK & Ireland, Stuart’s leadership and innovation have earned him numerous accolades, including Executive Chef of the Year (2018), Britain’s Best Brigade (2016), and the Best Hotel Menu (MIDAS, 2024). Renowned for his passion, creativity, and mastery of flavor, Stuart consistently crafts unforgettable dining experiences that leave guests eager to return. - Chef Paul Taylor: A celebrated chef with a rich background in prestigious establishments, adding his culinary flair to the event.
Chef Paul Taylor is a highly accomplished Executive Chef at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, where he leads a dynamic team of over 70 chefs, crafting exceptional cuisine for events hosting up to 1,400 guests. With more than 30 years of culinary expertise, his impressive career includes key roles at renowned venues such as Hilton London Metropole and Park Lane Hotel. Celebrated for his outstanding culinary talent, leadership, and deep industry knowledge, Chef Paul consistently delivers extraordinary dining experiences that impress and inspire.
Event Menu:
Starters:
- Pork Cheek – Braised in Somerset cider with apple and pancetta (GF)
- Porlock Bay Oysters – Served with chilli and ginger (GF)
- Harissa Roasted Butternut Squash – Served with a pomegranate and pumpkin seed salad (GF)
Mains:
- Exmoor National Park Rib-eye Steak – With celeriac mash, roasted shallots, rainbow carrots, and a beef jus (GF)
- Teign Valley Mussels – Cooked in Lyme Bay white wine, served with hand-cut fries (GF)
- Leek and Mushroom Pie – With Exmoor Beast gravy and greens
Desserts:
- EX Gin and Tonic Trifle
- Chocolate Delice – Served with homemade salted caramel ice cream (GF on request)
- Elderflower Crème Brûlée – With homemade shortbread
- Selection of Styles Sorbets
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, 12th February
- Venue: Foxes Hotel
- Ticket Price: £39.50 (includes cocktail, three-course meal, live entertainment, and exceptional service)
Please note:
The 13th and 14th will be the same menu but there won’t be entertainment, a Hilton cocktail or Hilton chefs/staff, therefore the menu is at a reduced rate for these days.
To book:
In person: Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5QP
Via Email: reception@foxeshotel.co.uk
Give them a call: Tel. 01643 704450
Overview of 2025 ExFF offers
We now have all offers available from our Exmoor Food Fest restaurants. We think! Some still need some fine tuning, but you’ll get the gist.
So here it is:
| Venue | Postcode | ExFF25 offer | Lunchtime | Evening | Accomm. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Inn | TA4 1AW | 2 Courses: £23.50 | Wed -Sat | Wed & Thur | — |
| The Bent Peg | EX34 9SH | 2 Courses: £25.00 3 Courses: £30.00 | — | Fri & Sat | — |
| Bicknoller Inn | TA4 4EL | 2 Courses: £22.50 3 Courses: £29.50 | Daily | — | |
| Bittescombe Inn | TA4 2DB | 2 Courses: £23.00 3 Courses: £28.00 | Wed&Thur | ||
| The Bridge Inn | TA22 9HJ | 2 Courses: £25.95 3 Courses: £29.95 | — | ||
| Exmoor White Horse Inn | TA24 7PY | 2 Courses: £24.95 3 Courses: £29.95 | YES | ||
| Farmers Arms, Combe Florey | TA4 3HZ | 2 Courses: £22.00 3 Courses: £25.00 | Daily | Daily | __ |
| Foxes Hotel | TA24 5QP | Special Event: 12/13/14 Feb £35.90 pp | Daily | Daily | |
| Kings Arms, Georgeham | EX33 1JJ | 2 Courses: £27.50 3 Courses: £32.50 | — | ||
| La Petite Bouchée | EX16 8AE | 2 Courses: £25.00 3 Courses: £30.00 | Thursdays | Fri&Sat | — |
| The Mitre Inn | EX16 8AE | 2 courses: £23.00 3 courses: £28.00 4 courses: £30.00 | 10% off food | ||
| New Coast Kitchen | EX33 1LF | 2 Courses: £32.50 3 Courses: £40.00 | — | Daily | — |
| Porlock Weir Hotel | TA24 8PB | 2 Courses: £23.50 3 Courses: £30.00 | Mon-Sat | — | |
| Pyne Arms | EX31 4LX | 2 Courses: £26.00 3 Courses: £32.00 | — | Wed-Fri (excl 14/2/25) | |
| Restaurant Kensington | EX35 6JA | 2 Courses: £32.50 3 Courses: £40.00 | Mon, Thur-Sat | Mon-Thur | |
| Sandy Cove Hotel | EX34 9SR | The Cove: 2 Courses: £24.75 3 Courses: £29.50 Seacliff: 7 Courses: £75.00 | |||
| Shoulsbarrow Farm | EX31 4TS | 2 Courses: £27.50 | 22 & 27 Feb only | ||
| The Swan | EX16 9NG | 3 Courses: £30 | — | Wed, Tur, Fri | YES |
| Zekki’s | TA4 2JP |
Please remember to contact the venue directly and make sure you book to avoid disappointment.
Have a wonderful Exmoor Food Fest!
Welcome back to New Coast Kitchen in Croyde
We are a contemporary British restaurant that serves modern dishes that emphasis great produce and ingredients. Wholesome cooking from young, exciting and ambitious chefs focused on creating tasty hearty meals in an environment that is friendly, welcoming and super efficient.
Managed by owner operators the restaurant is a real labour of love and customer centric where positive customer experiences is our number one goal.
New Coast Kitchen is based in the heart of Croyde Bay in North Devon. We work very hard to offer our customers fresh, high quality dishes served in a precise modern style.
Croyde is very much a seaside holiday destination and has an array of great family friendly pubs and eateries which has allowed us to really commit to offering holiday makers and locals a very different dining experience for the area. We constantly challenge ourselves to improve and push standards across the business every day with the goal always being to offer our customers the best of everything.
Our kitchen is run by our Executive Chef Martin Baylis who is a young, talented, and exciting chef. Originally from Worcester Martin moved to North Devon 6 years ago and has worked in some amazing restaurants both locally and across the country. His vision and passion for offering top quality dishes consistently is the backbone for our restaurant and has given us a strong foundation to create something that we hope many people enjoy and will continue to visit now and in the future. Recently James Checkley joined us as Head Chef.
We aim to keep both the food and drinks menus fresh and exciting by making numerous changes throughout the year to align with seasons, introducing different combinations of flavours and as we uncover new local suppliers offering the best produce the South West can offer.
We are delighted to welcome everyone of all ages at New Coast Kitchen. Due to the size of our restaurant and the style of service we are sadly unable to accommodate highchairs and pushchairs and we do not have the facilities to welcome very young children. If your little one is happy to sit at the table and dine from our full menu, we would love to serve them with you. We do not allow dogs inside the restaurant at any time.
To make a booking please visit our website where our full menu and terms and conditions can be found.
Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 Courses for £32.50pp
3 Courses for £40pp
New Coast Kitchen
1 St.Marys Road
Croyde
Braunton, EX33 1LF
Tel 01271 316026
Email: info@newcoastkitchen.co.uk
Instagram: @newcoastkitchen
Facebook: Newcoastkitchen
Restaurant Kensington, Lynton, is open for bookings
2 Courses: £32.50 * 3 Courses: £40.00
A celebration of local and seasonal produce is at the heart of Restaurant Kensington. With local Exmoor beef being at the forefront!
Elegantly styled without feeling pretentious, we promise a contemporary, memorable dining experience.
Restaurant Kensington presents an exciting new dining experience in Lynton, led by the team behind “The Old Bank”.
Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 Courses: £32.50
3 Courses: £40.00
1 Castle Hill
Lynton
EX356JA
Reservations: info@restaurantkensington.co.uk
The Pyne Arms is open for bookings
2 Courses: £26.00 * 3 Courses: £32.00
The Pyne Arms is a traditional country pub in the small hamlet of East Down just off the A39 between Barnstaple and Lynton. It is set in a valley with rolling acres of land and rises in bold hills to the north. It is conveniently placed for visiting Exmoor and the North Devon coast. For meals we recommend booking ahead by phone or email.
The Pyne Arms was relaunched in 2012 and is offering locally sourced food with a modern twist with everything from a Sunday roast to speciality fish on the menu.
The pub is convenient for those visiting the National Trust property of Arlington Court, also just off the A39 beyond the East Down turning.
Watermouth, Combe Martin, Woolacombe, Saunton, Croyde, Lynton and Lynmouth are all popular places to visit in the area and the Pyne Arms is just a short drive to stunning Exmoor National Park.
We are a dog friendly pub which is ideal as there are many public footpaths in the area for walkers to enjoy.
At The Pyne Arms, our emphasis is on providing locally sourced food with a modern twist with everything from a Sunday roast to speciality fish on the menu.
We use wherever possible, the finest local produce available, giving you a dish which is both traceable and fresh but most importantly, tasty!
Our seasonal menu also features selected specials, an example special board is shown to the side.
If you are a real ale fan then you wont be disappointed as we regularly feature local guest ales.
To avoid disappointment please call 01271 850055 to book a table
Please note we also cater for private functions.
Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 Courses: £26.00
3 Courses: £32.00
This will be available from Wednesday to Friday evenings through February excluding February 14th.
( Vouchers non redeemable )
You can book a table via our website
https://book.e-res.net/page/ThePyneArms
East Down
Barnstaple,
Devon
EX31 4LX
Phone: 01271 850055
Email: info@pynearms.co.uk
Website: www.pynearms.co.uk
The Bridge Inn in Dulverton is open for bookings
2 Courses: £25.95 *3 Courses: £29.95
The Bridge Inn is a country pub in Dulverton – the gateway to Exmoor – sitting on the lovely River Barle.
Expect great ales, craft beers huge selection of gins, lovely wines, coupled with great modern British food. In the summer you could be sitting on the terrace overlooking the river with a cold glass of Sauvignon and a Devon crab cake salad, or on a cold winter day sat in front of the fire with a pint of porter and a local pheasant & pork pie
Whatever the weather, we’ll offer you a memorable experience, and a little taste of Exmoor…
The pub dates back to 1845 and is well-known for its warm and friendly atmosphere that is perfect for both locals and tourists alike. We have an extensive menu and drinks selection that we’re incredibly proud of.
Muddy boots and wet paws are more than welcome!
Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 Courses: £25.95
3 Courses: £29.95
20 Bridge Street
Dulverton
TA22 9HJ
T: 01398 310161
E: bridgedulverton@agreatbritishpub.com
https://www.thebridgeinndulverton.com
Porlock Weir Hotel is open for bookings
2 Courses – £23.50
3 Courses – £30.00
Available lunchtime. Mondays to Saturdays.
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.
Rooms:
Individually styled and decorated with your comfort in mind, all 17 bedrooms aim to enhance and promote good restful sleep that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to face the world!
Each room includes a sustainably designed, eco-friendly and tailor-made Hypnos bed. The ultimate in comfort and dressed with handcrafted, sustainable Devon duvets and pillows, together these form the perfect bed partners designed specifically to encourage a better night’s sleep.
Dining:
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
About the Chef:
Miguel Tenreiro
Miguel Tenreiro is of Portuguese origin but grew up in South Africa where he trained at The Castle Hotel in Kyalami, Johannesburg under chef Jade Sullaphen. He moved to the UK in 2007, working for the Way family at both The Royal Castle Hotel in Dartmouth under head chef Henri Gunter and as Head Chef at the historic Luttrell Arms Hotel in Dunster.
Head Chef Miguel has a passion for nose to tail cooking thus minimising waste. Seasonal ingredients always form the basis of his menu and he takes great care to understand where the food he uses has been produced, supporting local farmers and suppliers and reducing food miles.
Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 Courses – £23.50
3 Courses – £30.00
Available lunchtime. Mondays to Saturdays.
Porlock Weir hotel
Porlock Weir
TA24 8PB
manager@porlockweirhotel.co.uk
Tel. 01643 800400
The Bent Peg is open for bookings
2 Courses for £25.00 * 3 Courses for £30.00
Come relax in the Bent Peg Bar and Kitchen. We are Dog Friendly and have spacious comfortable seating both inside and out. With a great selection of beverages and delicious food you will find a warm welcome. A large children’s play area is situated directly outside the Bent Peg, with a spacious carpark onsite.
Takeaway food and drinks are available. We offer a drinks in sealed containers to Takeaway including a selection of Draft Beers, Lagers, Ciders and Real Ales in convenient 2 pint takeaway cartons.
Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 Courses for £25.00
3 Courses for £30.00
Mill Park Campsite
Mill Lane
Berrynarbor
Nr Ilfracombe
North Devon
EX34 9SH
Tel 01271 882647 (opt. 4)
email: thebentpeg@millpark.com
https://www.millpark.com/thebentpeg/
Zekki at The White Hart
Zekki restaurant is bringing its unique flavours to The White Hart Hotel in Wiveliscombe as a pop up for a limited time only – from February 19th to March 2nd.
Tables are expected to fill fast, so book now.
Dates and times
February 19th – March 2nd
Wednesday to Saturday evenings 6:30 ‘til 11pm
Sunday 23rd February and Sunday 2nd of March Sunday lunch – 12 ‘til 4pm Wood fired Sunday roast available alongside the Zekki sharing plates menu.
The White Hart Hotel
1 West Street
Wiveliscombe TA4 2JP
To book call 01984 623344 or email hello@Zekki.restaurant
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