New Era At Hayle’s Original Brewery Pub

New Era At Hayle’s Original Brewery Pub

The Cornish Arms, a historic pub in Hayle, is enjoying a remarkable renaissance thanks to new landlords, Huw and Claire Williams. Their efforts, supported by St Austell Brewery, have resulted in a 40% increase in turnover; Sunday business has increased by 70%, fuelled by the 

Help Needed To Uncover History Of Popular Pub

Help Needed To Uncover History Of Popular Pub

The Tolcarne Inn in Newlyn is celebrating its 300th birthday this year, and current custodians the Tunnicliffe family are calling for the local community to help them uncover tales from its history. Chef Ben Tunnicliffe explained: “We have been in residence here at The Tolcarne 

Japanese Cookery Workshops Announced

Japanese Cookery Workshops Announced

Etherington’s Farm Shop is hosting two Japanese Cookery Workshops this spring, in association with Naoko Kashiwagi of Naoko’s ’s Kitchen. The workshops will take place at the Farm Shop at Wheal Rose, Scorrier, on the evening of 23rd February and lunchtime on 25th February; spaces 

Your Mission: To Shop Local This Christmas

Your Mission: To Shop Local This Christmas

Truro Farmers Market has announced extra dates in the run-up to Christmas in a bid to encourage people to shop with local farmers, small food producers and craftspeople during the festive season. Extra dates in Truro include Wednesday evenings for late night shopping, Sundays, and 

Christmas Comes Early For Cornish Pork Producer

Christmas Comes Early For Cornish Pork Producer

Primrose Herd, a family-run pork producer based near Redruth, is ended 2016 on a high after receiving three major national awards. Sally and Bill Lugg were surprised and delighted to be named Producer Retailer of the Year at the National Pig Awards, shortly after picking 

Village Inn Is The Place To Be This Winter

Village Inn Is The Place To Be This Winter

Tom and Hollie Franklin Pryce, Landlords at The Coldstreamer Inn in Gulval, are gearing up for their first winter season, with an offering designed to attract local food lovers. The couple hope that the pub in the picturesque village will be a busy social hub 

Restaurant Feature – The Mexico Inn

Restaurant Feature – The Mexico Inn

Published in Cornwall Today, September 2016 An inconspicuous location – in Longrock on the edge of Penzance – may be why The Mexico Inn has flown under the radar of the many national newspapers who have featured Penzance as the latest ‘cool Cornish destination’; more 

Nancarrow Farm Announces Autumn Feasts and Gatherings

Nancarrow Farm Announces Autumn Feasts and Gatherings

Nancarrow, a working organic farm and events venue nestled in a hidden valley near Truro, has announced a programme of feasts and other gatherings planned for this autumn and Christmas. The farm, which is also famous for bespoke, food-focused weddings, has become a popular venue 

Cornish Duck In Top 50 Foods

Cornish Duck In Top 50 Foods

The Cornish Duck Company, which is based at Terras Farm near Grampound Road, has been recognised as one of the top food producers in the world in the Great Taste Awards 2016. Free Range Whole Cornish Duck was awarded three stars in the prestigious awards, 

Shortage Of Chefs A Major Concern For Hospitality Industry

Shortage Of Chefs A Major Concern For Hospitality Industry

Chefs and restaurant owners in Cornwall have been speaking out about the difficulties of recruiting and retaining chefs of all levels – warning that the region’s hospitality industry needs an influx of new recruits. Ben Tunnicliffe, who has several vacancies at both his Newlyn pub,