This year, The Bicknoller Inn will be hosting our Grand Final for the very first time. Six amazing chefs will present you their own dish as part of the six course menu.
Put 4 March 2024 into your diary and help us celebrate yet another successful Exmoor Food Fest.
This is a ticket event only. Tickets ae now on sale at £65 per person.
Please call 01984 656234 to book.
First Course Capricorn Goats cheese mousse with pecan and pear Jade Shorney – Freelance Chef Second course Salmon Roulade wrapped in pickled cucumber filled with horseradish and pine nuts Joseph Roach – Head Chef @ The Farmers Arms Third course Lemon Sorbet Codie Laskey – CPD @ The Farmers Arms Fourth Course French cut lamb cutlets with fondant potatoes, tender stem broccoli with a red wine jus. Harry Pickford – Head Chef @ The Bicknoller Inn Fifth Course Apple souffle with Somerset cider brandy with a caramel custard Olivier Certain – Head Chef @ The Bittescombe Inn Sixth Course Strawberry and Pineapple mousse with shortbread crumb Sophie Rogers – Sous Chef @ The Bicknoller Inn
We have teamed up with Best of Exmoor, a small local business which offers a great selection of holiday cottages across our region.
Here is what they say about themselves:
Born and bred on Exmoor, we love this place and take great pleasure in sharing it. Our aim is to help you find your dream holiday – we have a great selection of the best holiday cottages on Exmoor, so we can help you to find your perfect break. Having grown the business slowly from scratch, we know all our properties and their owners like family – so get in touch if your have any queries and we will be happy to help.
To help you to make the most of the Exmoor Food Fest (and any other time you want to enjoy the wonderful hospitality scene of Exmoor), the Best of Exmoor team are offering you a £30 discount on your booking – just quote EXMOORFOODFEST to get the deal.
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
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
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
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
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.
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