Celebrating Exmoor's finest hospitality and greatest chefs
Not long now until the launch of this year’s Exmoor Food Fest. 7 renowned chefs* will prepare 7 exquisite courses on Thursday, 26 January 2017.
There are only a few tickets left, so if you want to go, better book soon.
*Names to be published later today!
Here are the details of the Mason Arms Lunchtime offer during the Exmoor Food Fest!
“We have 4 lunchtimes available as follows:
Wednesday 1st February
Tuesday 7th February
Thursday 23rd February
Tuesday 28th FebruaryAs before we will be offering a 3 course lunch with a choice from 3 starters, 3 mains, cheese or choice of 2 desserts at the price of £15 for the three courses
Covers will be strictly limited to 40 per lunchtime over 2 sittings 12:00 and 1:45, the largest available tables will be for 6 guests.”
Mark & Sarah Dodson extend you a very warm welcome to their picturesque, thatched 13th Century Inn and Michelin Restaurant situated in the village of Knowstone on the edge of Exmoor, Devon and close to the main Atlantic Highway link from the M5 to North Devon and North Cornwall.
Award winning one star Michelin Restaurant with exceptional local cuisine using only the finest ingredients, presented with taste and style. Wonderful friendly service completes your experience in this first class restaurant or our traditional bar area. Real Ale and Champagne by the glass with a wine list to suit all tastes. Truly two experiences in one!
To book, call 01398 341231!
Join us for a delicious banquet in the splendid setting of Knowle Manor near Dunster – £25.00 per person.
Complimentary glass of Prosecco or Elderflower Spritzer
Canapés on arrival
Mini Thai Blue Swimmer crab cakes with Claires Kitchen Chilli Jam and micro Basil
Starter
Vietnamese Tiger Prawns on a fragrant Asian salad
(V)Vietnamese Wild Mushrooms on a fragrant Asian salad
Main
Little Oak Farm Free range double cooked Char Siu pork on a spring onion and Szechuan soba noodle stack
(V)Thai sweet potato curry with coconut pilau rice and a pineapple,cucumber and coriander salad
Dessert
Cinnamon,ginger and star anise poached pineapple upside down cake,pineapple syrup with a vanilla creme fraiche
There will be a licensed bar.
Wilkie May & Tuckwood is an independent, progressive firm of estate agents founded in the early 1990s. We now have eight offices throughout Somerset and Devon and provide a range of residential and commercial services including estate agency, valuations, letting, auctioneering and surveying.
Caroline Ferris, Manager of the Minehead Office, explains: “We focus on managing your house sale smoothly and efficiently. Our staff are caring, friendly and approachable and you can expect the best possible service”.
Born in Porlock and living in West Somerset most of her life, Caroline is very much “A Local” and puts her knowledge of the district and its people to great use in her agency role. Caroline has been involved in the growth of the Minehead Office since joining the front line Sales Team in 2009. Her career in Agency began 13 years ago with a corporate agency where she was promoted to Valuer/Senior Negotiator. Caroline is very passionate about her career choice in Estate Agency and feels “very fortunate to be doing a job she loves”. Her customer service is second to none and she is very popular with clients and buyers, many coming back with repeat business and recommendations
Website: www.wilkie.co.uk/Minehead
7 Park Street, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NQ
Email: minehead@wilkie.co.uk
Tel: 01643 704400
In February, the third Exmoor Food Fest will tempt foodies to eat their way across Exmoor when participating restaurants offer two courses for £10/ 3 courses for £15.00. There will also be markets and food related events during this time, celebrating the best our region has to offer.
A special dinner will launch the 2017 festival at the Luttrell Arms in Dunster on 26 January: Six award winning chefs are going to join Head Chef Barrie Tucker to cook seven courses for some very lucky diners. The menu is still a secret, but will focus on local produce and seasonal fare.
Exmoor is home to many outstanding local products such as Porlock Oysters and Exmoor Caviar.
Diners at the Exmoor Food Fest launch will be able to taste Wicked Wolf Gin which is handcrafted by husband and wife team Pat Patel and Julie Heap on their property on Exmoor on the banks of the river Lyn. Nettlecombe based award winning Secret Orchard Cider and Madrigal Ales (brewed in Lynmouth) are two more outstanding local products which are available to sample at some of the Exmoor Markets which will take place in February.
The Exmoor Food Fest runs through the whole month of February. Originally the idea of local chef Andrew Dixon, the event is now organised by Elke Winzer who is also behind Exmoor4all (an online platform for all things Exmoor, including an online shop) and the Exmoor Markets which take place regularly at Tesco’s Minehead and other locations around Exmoor. The Dunster Food Festival will be the grand finale on the Exmoor Food Fest on the last weekend in February.
“The Exmoor Food Fest helps local businesses in the hospitality sector to show off their skills. The festival deal of 2 courses for £10 tempts many people into restaurants at a time of year when business tends to be slow,” explains Elke Winzer.
For the first time, all participating restaurants will take part in the Taste of Exmoor Awards. Customers will be able to vote online for their best dining experience – the winners will be crowned at the Awards Ceremony at Butlins at the end of March. Tearooms and village shops are also encouraged to sign up for the Exmoor Food Fest.
Information about all the restaurants signed up for the Exmoor Food Fest as well as tearooms and village shops will be available on the website www.exmoorfoodfest.com.
The team at Exmoor Food Fest would like to congratulate all these amazing chefs:
Thomas Carr and his team at the Olive Room in Ilfracombe won their first Michelin star: “A local chef who knows how to make the best our of his local ingredients.”
Mark Dodson and his team at The Mason Arms in Knowstone retained their Michelin star for the 12th year.
Barrie Tucker and his team at the Luttrell Arms in Dunster were awarded an AA Rosette.
And, finally, Olivier Certain at the Clavelshay Barn has just been announced to be a Taste of the West 2016 Champion as “Best Restaurant”! This comes two weeks after winning an award in the Somerset Life Food & Drink Awards.
Congratulations to all the chefs and their teams!
All photos by Louisa May.
Courtesy of Fly Monkeys Ltd
Join us on 21 September 2016 at 7pm for the
Exmoor Food Fest 2017 Media Launch
at
Knowle Manor
Claire’s Kitchen is serving up an Exmoor Feast!
5 courses for £50.00
Claire’s Kitchen Elderflower Cocktails on arrival
Canapes
including crispy wonton with blue swimmer crab, poached pineapple, spring onion and chilli jam
Vietnamese Poached Duck Leg on an Asian salad
with a fresh coriander and sweet chilli dressing
Local Braised Shin of Beef
with melting onions, Rosemary Boulangere potatoes, leek gratin croquetas
Blackberry and White chocolate Cheesecake
with a Sloe Gin ice cream and Brandy Snap Crumble
Local Cheeseboard
served with Claire’s Kitchen homemade cider shots
Vegetarian options will be available.
LIMITED SPACE!
We are very excited to be one of the three finalists in the Somerset Life Food and Drink Awards “Best Food Event”. On 15 September we will find out whether we have won.
Congratulations also go to a number of restaurants who have taken part in the Exmor Food Fest for also making it into the finals: Clavelshay Barn, Luttrell Arms and The Beach Hotel in Minehead.
Now it’s a question of waiting and having all fingers, spoons and ladels crossed!
Exmoor Food Fest