Exmoor Food Fest 2017 gets off to a splendid start

A week ago, several award-winning chefs came together in the kitchen of the Luttrell Arms in Dunster to prepare an outstanding seven-course-meal marking the official launch of the 2017 Exmoor Food Fest. Head chef Barrie Tucker was joined by Paul and Donna Berry (The Swan), Andrew Dixon (The Café at Porlock Weir), Olivier Certain (ClavelshayContinue reading “Exmoor Food Fest 2017 gets off to a splendid start”

Welcome back to The Beach Hotel, Minehead

14th February will see the grand opening of the new Theatre Kitchen at The Beach. They’re so proud of their young chefs down at The Beach they don’t want to hide them behind closed doors. You will be able to watch your dish being created and plated up in front of your eye, it willContinue reading “Welcome back to The Beach Hotel, Minehead”

Taste of Exmoor Awards 2017: The voting has begun

All restaurants participating in this year’s Exmoor Food Fest are eagerly awaiting your vote.  Choose your favourite dining experience, the best taste, ambience and service – and the Exmoor Chef of the Year and the Exmoor Host of the Year will be crowned on 27 March 2017 at an Awards Ceremony in Butlins. This isContinue reading “Taste of Exmoor Awards 2017: The voting has begun”

The Café at Porlock Weir: Here is the ExFF17 menu!

EXMOOR FOOD FESTIVAL 2017 at The Café at Porlock Weir Available Friday, Saturday Lunch Friday, Saturday, Sunday Dinner 2 Course £10.00 3 Course £15.00 Butternut squash soup, parmesan cream, truffle oil Fish cake, buttered spinach, warm tartar sauce Beetroot salad, goats cheese, goats curd, baby leaves, confit tomato, onion, aged Balsamic ~~~ Steamed steak, kidney &Continue reading “The Café at Porlock Weir: Here is the ExFF17 menu!”

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”

Lowtrow Cross Inn joins the Exmoor Food Fest for the first time

Lowtrow Cross Inn, a family-run traditional country pub and B&B, is on the edge of the beautiful Exmoor National Park in the village of Upton in Somerset. Here, you (and your well-behaved dog) will find a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere. We serve local ales, ciders, fine wines and a wide variety of highContinue reading “Lowtrow Cross Inn joins the Exmoor Food Fest for the first time”

Three #ExFF17 restaurants listed among the Top 50 Gastropubs

Today, in the Top 50 Gastropubs Awards, three Exmoor Food Fest gastropubs found out their ranking:  We would like to congratulate The Swan, Bampton, Tarr Farm Inn and The Mason Arms for making the finals of these prestigious industry awards. The Swan came in on rank 50, Tarr Farm rank 27 and The Mason Arms on rankContinue reading “Three #ExFF17 restaurants listed among the Top 50 Gastropubs”

The Mandala Pizza and Salad Emporium have joined the Exmoor Food Fest

The Mandala brings the best of Exmoor into a fresh new venture in Porlock that combines the traditions of freshly made good pizza, by our pizza king (chef) Kosta, with the freshest ingredients and local produce. We understand that times and diets are changing but wanted to create a place where everyone could enjoy aContinue reading “The Mandala Pizza and Salad Emporium have joined the Exmoor Food Fest”

Exmoor Food Fest launches today!

Tonight, award winning chefs from Exmoor will be serving up a seven course meal at the Luttrell Arms in Dunster to officially launch the 2017 Exmoor Food Fest.  Olivier Certain (Clavelshay Barn), Paul and Donna Berry (The Swan), Andrew Dixon (The Cafe at Porlock Weir) and Ellis Pannell (Pyne Arms) are joining Head Chef BarrieContinue reading “Exmoor Food Fest launches today!”

Tour the Miles Tea & Coffee Roastery in Porlock

Discover the art of coffee roasting during the Exmoor Food Festival, there will be a chance to view the two roasters and talk to our production team. Miles is an award winning company recently independently ranked 2nd in the UK tea brands, products have also won Taste of the West and Great Taste awards. WeContinue reading “Tour the Miles Tea & Coffee Roastery in Porlock”