Exmoor Food Fest

Duende is open for bookings

Friday and Saturday nights throughout February £60 per head, optional wine flight £40.

Award winning Chef Tim Zekki believes great food begins with great ingredients; he seeks out the finest local suppliers, for the highest quality produce. He brings creativity and skills honed over 30 years as a chef, and a healthy obsession with food, including foraging, hi-tech techniques and fine ingredients.

Tim Zekki is chef patron of Duende restaurant in Wiveliscombe, Somerset. 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 on UKTV. 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.
Tim sources local, sustainable produce, and often includes wild ingredient in his tasting menus. He enjoys pushing the boundaries of food, such as the challenge of inventing a beef-based dessert course for Exmoor Food Fest’s celebration of beef. He’s been a semi-finalist in the Craft Guild of Chef’s National Chef of the Year in 2020, ‘21 and ‘22.
Tim cooks tasting menus in people’s homes for private events and is currently a regular chef for events at William Sitwell’s Supper Clubs.

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
Friday and Saturday nights throughout February £60 per head, optional wine flight £40.

Dates:
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 February
Friday 9 & Saturday 10 February
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 February
Friday 23 & Saturday 24 February
To book your table email bookings@duenderestaurant.co.uk

Welcome to Sandy Cove Hotel, Berrynarbor

The Cove: 2 courses £24.75 / 3 courses £29.50
Seacliff: 7 courses £65.00

Our award winning dining experiences, with arguably the most dramatic views in the area, are a delight on both your taste and visual senses and with a wine selection to match the carefully selected dishes on this years Exmoor Food Fest menu, we are excited to share with you our choices.

You can be sure of excellent service and ambience in both our restaurants and with a choice of 2 or 3 courses in the Cove Restaurant, 7 days a week or for a fine dining experience in our Seacliff Restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, your only dilemma will be which one to choose first!

Our Seacliff Restaurant offers an exquisite a la carte menu in our relaxed 3 AA rosette awarded and Michelin listed restaurant and sources the best local, seasonal produce, taken from the waters and pastures of Devon. Our Head Chef and his skilled team create mouth-watering dishes using the perfect mix of the traditional and the contemporary.

If a more casual family dining experience is what you are after then enjoy a delicious meal in The Cove Restaurant. Here we offer the comforts of a relaxed bar atmosphere, a selection of wine, draught beers, lagers but still with a huge emphasis on great food.

The hotel also boasts a range of stunning and some recently refurbished bedrooms, many with fantastic sea views. The 4* AA rated accommodation is all en-suite and includes many of the little extras you would expect of a high-quality accommodation provider. With a fantastic choice of either a Full English or Continental Breakfast, after a delightful night’s sleep, as well as full access to our stunning leisure facilities, you will leave refreshed, revitalised and planning your next visit to Sandy Cove Hotel.

To book your table, your accommodation or to simply find out more, please contact us direct on 01271 882243 or visit our website: www.sandycove-hotel.co.uk You can also contact us by email: info@sandycove-hotel.co.uk or via our Facebook page hotelsandycove .

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
The Cove: 2 courses £24.75 / 3 courses £29.50
Seacliff: 7 courses £65.00

Sandy Cove Hotel
Old Coast Road
Berrynarbour
Ilfracombe
Devon, EX34 9SR
Tel 01271 882243

The Kings Arms in Georgeham are open for bookings

£24.50 for 2 Courses / £29.50 for 3 Courses

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:
£24.50 for 2 Courses
£29.50 for 3 Courses

Available Wednesday – Saturday 12:30-2.30pm/ 6pm–9pm throughout February 2024

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

Welcome to Hotel Porlock Weir

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: tba

Porlock Weir hotel
Porlock Weir
TA24 8PB

manager@porlockweirhotel.co.uk
Tel. 01643 800400

www.porlockweirhotel.co.uk

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Share the chefs’ passion for flavours at the Exmoor Food Fest launch

For this year’s Exmoor Food Fest Tim is gathering together some of Exmoor and Somerset’s most talented and passionate chefs, for a launch event over two evenings at Wiveliscombe’s hidden gem, Duende restaurant.

The menu, secret until the night as is usual for Duende, is 6 courses of locally sourced produce, with an optional wine flight put together by Tim’s wine expert Clare of Christopher Piper wines.

The evening is £75 per person, the optional wine flight is £35.

The chefs joining Tim over the two evenings are chefs Joe Roach and Sophie Rogers from The Farmers Arms at Combe Florey, Olivier Certain from The Bittescombe Inn, Martin Bayliss from New Coast Kitchen in Croyde and Miguel Tenreiro from Porlock Weir Hotel.

Dates: Monday 29 & Tuesday 30 January 2024

7 for 7.30pm
Welcome Drinks
6 course tasting menu

To book your table for this special event email bookings@duenderestaurant.co.uk

Duende’s Exmoor Food Fest offer throughout February:

Friday and Saturday nights throughout February £60 per head, optional wine flight £40.

Dates:

Friday 2 & Saturday 3 February
Friday 9 & Saturday 10 February
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 February
Friday 23 & Saturday 24 February
To book your table email bookings@duenderestaurant.co.uk

Welcome to the Royal Oak in Hillcommon

2 courses £24.00 / 3 courses £29.00

We are thrilled to be taking part in the Exmoor Food Fest this year. Having opened our doors for the first time just before Christmas it’s fair to say that the last few weeks have been a whirlwind! As we’re new on the scene we’d like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about who we are and how we got here…

When the Orchard Inn (now The Royal Oak) closed its doors for the last time back in the summer of 2023 it left a gap in the local community having been trading as a pub for many years. Happily a new collaboration of two very differing local businesses was soon underway – Bloodstock agent Tom Malone not only saw huge potential in the pub, but also very much enjoyed being able to walk to his local and didn’t want to see it gone – he met with Jon and Millie (The Bear Inn, Wiveliscombe and The Martlet Inn, Langford Budville) and the concept of the all new Royal Oak was born.

Having traded as The Orchard Inn for 20 years one of the first decisions made was to return the pub to it’s original name ‘The Royal Oak’ and this has been warmly welcomed across the local area. A complete refurbishment of the building ensued with Tom’s brother Dave carrying out the work – he has created a truly stunning setting within the pub itself – creating a spacious and welcoming environment combining some beautiful racing-themed touches within well designed bar and restaurant areas. The wonderful garden area to the rear will be completed before Spring with plenty of al-fresco dining tables alongside comfy undercover seating.

We are now up and running having opened our doors for the first time on the 15^th December 2023. Jon and Millie focus on preserving the individual history and local feel of their businesses and always strive to be accessible to all and to provide venues that are truly at the centre of their local communities; ‘Good pubs are so much more than a place to eat and drink – a truly successful pub is one that holds it’s local community at its heart and values every single person that walks through the door – customers and staff alike. Alongside this there needs to be a ‘buzz’ – the soul of the business is translated into it’s atmosphere and this should be vibrant, eclectic and interesting. The Royal Oak has been designed with all of this in mind, we’ll have regular music sessions along with dining events and more, and our excellent team love nothing better than welcoming customers, old and new, with open arms.’.

The kitchen team is headed up by local chefs with Robin Lear and Grahame Dewar and it’s fair to say they are working their wonders – the menu offers good home-cooking with professional twists and tweaks that elevate their dishes beyond the realm of standard pub-meals whilst also remaining true to our ethos of tasty, honest cuisine. When asked about their food the chefs will always come back to the provenance of their ingredients – ‘we use high quality local produce from suppliers that we have formed amazing working relationships with while cooking in this fantastic part of the world.’. Grahame’s desserts on their own are worth the trip to see us!

In essence The Royal Oak offers a warm and welcoming place in which to meet for a drink or a meal – even just for a morning coffee. There are two screens showing racing and sport in the front bar area which also holds a pool table – and the spacious restaurant at the back of the property has a log burner and provides a peaceful and relaxing setting for a special occasion or just a nice meal out.

As part of the Exmoor Food Fest 2024 we are offering a set-priced two or three course menu that will run alongside our main menu. The Exmoor menu will be available lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday throughout February. We hope to welcome you soon!

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 courses £24.00
3 courses £29.00
Thursday 1^st February until Saturday 2^nd March 2024
Lunch & Dinner Monday – Saturday

Lunch: 12pm – 2.30pm
Dinner: 5pm – 9pm

To book please call 01823 401330 or email info@theroyaloakhillcommon.co.uk and quote Exmoor Food Festival.

Address: The Royal Oak (formerly the Orchard Inn), Hillcommon, Taunton, TA4 1DS

Facebook: @theroyaloakhillcommon

Web: www.theroyaloakhillcommon.co.uk

Welcome to the Farmers Arms in Combe Florey

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 were hosting the VIP Launch Dinner when 4 guest chefs joined Joe and Sophie in the kitchen for the night. Both chefs will be involved in the 2024 launch night at Duende in Wiveliscome where they join Tim Zekki.

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 courses: £24.00 / 3 courses: £29.00
Wednesdays – Saturdays

The Farmers Arms
Combe Florey
Taunton
Somerset TA4 3HZ

Tel: 01823 432267
Email: info@farmersarms.net

Website: www.farmersarmsatcombeflorey.co.uk