The Anchor Inn, Hillfarrance, are hosting a “Best of Game” night on 27 February 2020 as part of the Exmoor Food Fest as Somerset and Exmoor in particular are 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.
Hello! We are BakeMeCrazy home bakers knocking out delicious homestyle bakes with a little of our own BakeMeCrazy pizzazz! Based in the wonderful village of Porlock we aim to create delicious treats using locally sourced ingredients where we can. Since our launch in January of 2019 we have been beavering away to create a brand that is modern, fun and a little bit different, creating our own recipes with a nod to some classic bakes and finding a style of bake that would have Paul Hollywood offering a coveted handshake. We aim to please all our customers 100 per cent of the time and will work directly with them through concept and design to that all important first mouthful. 2019 has been a steep learning curve for the BakeMeCrazy crew juggling festivals, market stalls and country fairs in and around the west country and processing our orders for local stores but we wouldn’t have changed it for anything, 2020 will be a great year for BMC and we encourage you to come along for the journey, it will be crazy!
We very much look forward to seeing you at the Taste Exmoor Food & Drink Fair at Porlock Village Hall on 29 Feb/1 March 2020 and hope you stop by for a chat and see some of our delicious creations.
We are very excited to be participating in the Exmoor Food Fest for the very first time. The Harbour Gallery and Café, opened in 2014, overlooks the picturesque harbour at Porlock Weir. We offer fresh, simple, homemade food using, wherever possible, locally sourced ingredients.
We will be focusing mainly on fish during the Exmoor Food Fest but will also be offering something special for non fish eaters. Our menu will be based on favourite, classic dishes.
Whilst visiting the Cafe take time out to visit our Gallery, which showcases work from local artists and craftspeople, inspired by the beautiful West Country landscape. A variety of art is on display from Painting and Ceramics to Jewellery and Crafts.
Do visit us and revitalise yourself in the tranquillity and natural beauty of this very special place.
The idea for La Petite Bouchée came about after Caroline and I bought Demelza our vintage Citroen HY camper van. She was destined for other things, cooking demonstrations and festivals as part of our other business at the time Heaven Preserve Us. I always have my best ( or craziest ) ideas in the middle of the night or in the shower.
This time the idea came at 3am and I had a very different vision for Demelza. I saw seafood, mussels and champagne on a red checked table cloth with mussel pots and bowls of frites. I woke Caroline up and we discussed the idea and to my amazement she thought it was a great idea. It was Caroline who named her La Petite Bouchée ( the small mouthful/bite), by the morning we had a logo, a website and social media accounts. Being an ex Publisher specialising in sales and Marketing does have it’s benefits !
We launched on August 8th in a huge cloud burst, we were soaked getting our camp kitchen set up, the generator was deafening, so we ditched it, meaning we had no power or light and I cooked fries in a large pan of oil on a camping gas stove. The customers loved it. Over the course of the next 3 years we expanded our offering and increased our covers, We never replaced the generator, we were simply inventive and innovative. As our reputation spread across London we did residencies and pop ups and built a fantastic reputation offering the finest ingredients sourced from our local food market in Crystal Palace.
In November 2016, we made the decision to leave London. We took a big risk moving us and our business lock, stock and barrel to the middle of nowhere in the North/Mid Devon borders. We arrived in February 2017 and opened our doors on May 5th 2017. We have spent the past two and a half years building our reputation again, this time to a very different clientele and we’ve been spoilt rotten with the wonderful produce around us. One thing that hasn’t changed is our promise to source ingredients responsibly and locally, neither has our policy on waste. We review our environmental policy on a monthly basis ensuring that keep waste to a minimum. We are also the only carbon free certified restaurant in the whole of Exmor and North Devon.
The other thing that hasn’t changed are the awards we’ve consistently won over the past two and a half years from Food and Drink Devon ( Finalists, Best Bistro, Devon 2017) Devon Life ( Runners Up Best Newcomer 2017) Taste of The West Gold Award, Best Restaurant ( 2017, 2018, 2019) Finalist Best Restaurant ( 2019) Devon Tourism Award Finalist Best Restaurant ( 2019) * *Award to be announced. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence ( 2019)
You can expect a very warm welcome from La Petite Bouchée and during the Exmoor Food Festival we’ll have two menus running side by side giving you a real taste of France using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We look forward to welcoming you.
Escargots have made it to Somerset. We’re excited that Somerset Escargots have joined us for the 2020 Exmoor Food Fest. Hopefully you’ll be able to taste them at a number of restaurants taking part in the festival. But you could also try cooking them at home!
Here is what they have to say about themselves:
We’re Somerset Escargot and our mission is to make the South West snail central!Think great quality, free range escargot used in innovative recipes.
It’s a fantastic ingredient for our modern diet – high in protein, low in carbs and with a low carbon footprint compared to other meat sources.
Escargot has been a popular food source in many countries for centuries.It’s thought it was introduced to Britain, via Somerset by the Romans.It was certainly popular in the 1960s, this little video is about the Miners Arms in Priddy, where ‘Mendip Wallfish’ was a very popular dish – escargot poached in cider, as well as with the traditional garlic butter.
We’re farming our Helix Aspersa Muller and Helix Aspersa Maxima on our small holding in West Buckland and in the near future we will also be producing escargot caviar – think adult popping candy, with a salty, earthy flavour!
It’s been quite a journey as we’re building a breeding room and outdoor enclosure – you can follow our adventures here on Facebook and Twitter.
We are delighted that La Petite Bouchée will be joining us again for the Exmoor Food Fest – please have a look what they are saying about themselves:
Welcome to La Petite Bouchée our multi-award winning French Brasserie located in rural heartlands of North Devon. We’re absolutely delighted to be taking part in our third Exmoor Food Festival this year and we’re already planning two fabulous menus to tempt you with from February 1st through to February 28th.
Our name translated literally means “small mouthful” but there is nothing small about La Petite Bouchée our flavours are big and bold and all of our ingredients are sourced within 12 miles of the restaurant or homegrown.
We’ve had a great year scooping our 3rd GoldAward from Taste of The West and also named amongst 10 finalists in the Taste of The West best restaurant category from 400 establishments across the regions. We also retained our LUXE LIFE Best Restaurant DEVON for 2019. You’ll also remember us from Hidden Restaurants with Michel Roux Jnr.
La Petite Bouchée is a unique dining experience, a hidden gem and if you’re looking for a taste of France using the finest Devon produce then we look forward to welcoming you during the festival.
Exmoor Food Festival Deal: £17.50 /£20.00
Available Friday and Saturday evening ( Bookings Only )
Chefs for Hope are organising a Tasting Dinner in support of the local charity MIND in Somerset which will take place on 19 November 2019 at Knowle Manor.
Six outstanding chefs will be cooking an exquisite six course dinner, providing guests with a top dining experience – James Mason, Ellis Pannell, Paul Berry, Olivier Certain, John Bradley and Liam Finnegan will be supported by learners from Foxes Hotel.
All chefs are from award-winning restaurants: James Mason, former Head Chef at Kentisbury Grange, now runs his own event company, New Coast Events. Ellis Pannell is Chef Patron of the Pyne Arms in North Devon, Paul Berry the Chef Patron of The Swan in Bampton, a Top50 Gastropub, where Olivier Certain is the head chef. John Bradley is the Chef Patron of Dunkery Beacon Country Hotel, and Liam Finnegan the head chef at The Castle in Taunton.
The dinner is in aid of the charity MIND in Somerset – Chefs for Hope are hoping to raise £5,000 to set up a youth service in Minehead for children with mental health issues in West Somerset. MIND in Somerset help young people who struggle with finding enjoyment in things that used to be fun, feel isolated and lonely and that life seems a bit pointless.
Chefs for Hope was set up by Mike Griffiths, former head chef at the Farmers Arms in Combe Florey, and Elke Winzer, organiser of the Exmoor Food Fest.The objective of Chefs for Hope is to help local charities raise much needed funds.
“We are delighted that six fantastic chefs are joining us for our first Tasting Dinner in November”, said Elke Winzer.“We are grateful to all of them to give up their time to help us raise money for MIND in Somerset.”
“Many chefs struggle with mental health, and supporting young people is a matter close to our hearts”, added Mike Griffiths. “We do hope that we will exceed our target of £5000 to be able to fund more than one youth group in West Somerset.”
The dinner will be followed by an Auction of Promises – information about the auctioneer and the items to be won will soon be published!
A Tasting Dinner at The Ginger Peanut in Bampton on 24 September 2019 launches the countdown to the 2020 Exmoor Food Fest which will return to Exmoor in February 2020.
Peter Mundy, Executive Chef at The Ginger Peanut, and his head chef Vincenzo Gallitto will be serving an Italian Menu with an Exmoor twist to showcase the outstanding quality of local produce and Exmoor’s hospitality scene.
The Exmoor Food Fest will return to Exmoor in February 2020 when participating restaurants will be serving special ‘meal deals’ starting at £10.00 across the region.For the sixth consecutive year, locals and visitors to the area will be able to experience outstanding menus at very reasonable prices at award-winning and Michelin starred restaurants and pubs.
“We are very excited that Peter Mundy will be hosting our media launch at The Ginger Peanut”, said Elke Winzer, Festival Director of the Exmoor Food Fest. “We really enjoy working with Peter and Vincenzo, and our guests will be in for a special treat. It’s the perfect launch of our countdown to the sixth Exmoor Food Fest.”
Peter Mundy commented: “We are delighted to host the media launch of the Exmoor Food Fest at The Ginger Peanut. We are passionate about everything foodie and everything Exmoor, and we are looking forward to being part of the 2020 Exmoor Food Fest.”
“We expect that more than 40 restaurants across the region will take part in the forthcoming Exmoor Food Fest”, added Elke Winzer. “It is a great opportunity for people to experience Exmoor and its culinary delights during a quiet season, especially as many restaurants will be offering special deals for their accommodation as well.”
Tickets for the Media Launch on 24 September are £50.00 pp (optional wine flight £20.00) can be booked directly through The Ginger Peanut:
food@gingerpeanut.co.uk/T: 01398 33 22 44
Welcome to La Petite Bouchée our multi-award winning French Brasserie located in rural heartlands of North Devon. We’re absolutely delighted to be taking part in our third Exmoor Food Festival this year and we’re already planning two fabulous menus to tempt you with from February 1st through to February 28th. 
Exmoor Food Fest