We’ve know Luke for quite a few years, but 2025 is the first year he is joining the Exmoor Food Fest in the position of head chef at the Podshavers Barn. Luke is also taking part as one of the 10 chefs in our “10 Chefs – 10 Courses” Gala Dinner on 15 October 2024Continue reading “Meet the Chefs: Luke Nunn”
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Meet the Chef: Joe Roach
Joe Roach has been taking part in the Exmoor Food Fest for a few years now in his role as head chef of the Farmers Arms in Combe Florey. The Farmers Arms are already signed up for the 2025 Exmoor Food Fest, and Joe is one of the chefs cooking at the “10 Chefs –Continue reading “Meet the Chef: Joe Roach”
Meet the Chefs: Miguel Tenreiro
Miguel Tenreiro is the headchef/manager at the beautiful Porlock Weir Hotel. We asked him a few questions: What’s the most bizarre food combination you’ve ever tried, and did it surprisingly work?Braai (south african for bbq) porcupine and pineapple kebabs – and yes, it worked! If you could only cook with five ingredients for the restContinue reading “Meet the Chefs: Miguel Tenreiro”
Meet the Chefs: Olivier Certain
Olivier Certain has taken part in many of our Exmoor Food Fest events over the past 10 years. This year, for the 10th anniversary of the Exmoor Food Fest, he is joining as the head chef of the Bittescombe Inn who will be offering special Exmoor menus during February. On 15 October, Olivier is oneContinue reading “Meet the Chefs: Olivier Certain”
Meet the Chef: Ben Routley, Farmers Arms
When did you become a chef & Why? In 2011 I Entered my first kitchen as the quiet little pot wash trying to earn a little bit of pocket money. A couple weeks later I realised what I thought was going to be just a weekend job changed a thought in my head and IContinue reading “Meet the Chef: Ben Routley, Farmers Arms”
Tasting Dinner at The Beach Hotel: 7 Chefs for 7 Courses
Join us on 2 February 2018 for an amazing Tasting Dinner at The Beach Hotel in Minehead to celebrate the first weekend of the 4th Exmoor Food Fest! Amuse bouche by The Beach Hotel apprentices Starter by Steven Hadley Goats cheese mousse, caramelised walnuts, beetroots, apple & Thyme bread Vegetable course by Kate Gardiner Crostini ofContinue reading “Tasting Dinner at The Beach Hotel: 7 Chefs for 7 Courses”
Voting for the Taste of Exmoor Awards starts today
This year, all restaurants participating in the Exmoor Food Fest are automatically entered in our very first Taste of Exmoor Awards. For one month, customers can vote for their favourite dining experience on our website. On 27 March, the Exmoor Chef of the Year and the Exmoor Host of the Year will be crowned inContinue reading “Voting for the Taste of Exmoor Awards starts today”
Tiverton Community Radio supports the Exmoor Food Fest
We are delighted to have teamed up with Tiverton Community Radio! Watch out for regular updates on Exmoor Food Fest events as well as interviews with chefs who take part in the event. Here is a link to the first interview with Olivier Certain of Clavelshay Barn: http://www.tiverton-community-radio.co.uk/cook-local Tiverton Community Radio broadcasts fromContinue reading “Tiverton Community Radio supports the Exmoor Food Fest”
Guest Chef Dinner to launch this year’s Exmoor Food Fest at the Luttrell Arms
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. Continue reading “Guest Chef Dinner to launch this year’s Exmoor Food Fest at the Luttrell Arms”
Introducing: Thomas Carr @ The Olive Room, Ilfracombe
Thomas Carr’s journey started when he was employed as head chef in 2002 at the Beachcomber Café in Woolacombe, Devon – his home town. From here Thomas moved to the Watersmeet Hotel, again in Woolacombe where he was Chef De Partie for 5 years between 2004 and 2009. In March 2009 Thomas went to workContinue reading “Introducing: Thomas Carr @ The Olive Room, Ilfracombe”
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