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The BIG Christmas Market is all set to light up Truro’s Lemon Quay 

The BIG Christmas Market is all set to light up Truro’s Lemon Quay 

One of Cornwall’s most popular seasonal events – The BIG Christmas Market – is all set to return to Lemon Quay in Truro this week. The annual gathering of over 100 local artisan producers kicks off on Friday 2nd December, with 19 days of shopping, 

Celebrating ten years at The Tolcarne Inn

Celebrating ten years at The Tolcarne Inn

Chef Proprietor Ben Tunnicliffe is celebrating 10 busy and successful years at the helm of The Tolcarne Inn in Newlyn this year, but warns that very challenging times lie ahead for the restaurant industry. The historic maritime inn by the sea wall in Newlyn was 

Pub chef from Cornwall in final of regional competition

Pub chef from Cornwall in final of regional competition

A chef from a coastal brewpub in Cornwall will compete with peers from Michelin-starred restaurants and 5* hotels next month, having made it through to the final of prestigious regional competition, South West Chef of the Year.

Summer in the city: The BIG Summer Market returns

Summer in the city: The BIG Summer Market returns

A summertime showcase of local food, drink, art and craft returns this year, with Truro Farmers Market and The Cornwall Shop Small Market joining forces for The BIG Summer Market on 19th and 20th August, 9am – 4pm. Last year the event drew crowds into 

Authentic deli will bring a taste of Italy to Truro

Authentic deli will bring a taste of Italy to Truro

An Italian food enthusiast, who built a successful business during the pandemic, is set to open a deli in Truro  in order to keep up with demand for her authentic street food and speciality ingredients. Valentina Langley grew up in the Campania region of Southern 

Patrons’ Lunch For The National Lobster Hatchery’s Satellite, Newlyn

Patrons’ Lunch For The National Lobster Hatchery’s Satellite, Newlyn

Chef Ben Tunnicliffe hosted a Patrons’ Lunch at The Tolcarne Inn this week to celebrate a successful first operational year of the National Lobster Hatchery’s (NLH) satellite in Newlyn – an outpost of the Padstow-based marine conservation charity. Ben, who has recently become a Patron 

New Rooms At The Inn This Spring

New Rooms At The Inn This Spring

The St. Tudy Inn in North Cornwall has unveiled several newly converted luxurious bedrooms, ready to receive guests this spring. The award-winning food pub, which holds a highly respected Bib Gourmand, now has a complete compliment of four boutique king-size bedrooms housed in a sensitively 

Back For Another Bite: Schooners Reopens For Second Season

Back For Another Bite: Schooners Reopens For Second Season

Schooners at Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, will reopened for its second season on Wednesday 28th March, promising to add a lively edge to Cornwall’s restaurant and bar scene this spring. Three local characters – Adam Vasey, Sam White and Sean Lascelles – took over the 

St Ives Chef Celebrates 15 Years At The Helm

St Ives Chef Celebrates 15 Years At The Helm

Michael Smith, Executive Chef at Porthminster Beach Café, is celebrating the start of his 15th season at the iconic beach-side restaurant overlooking St Ives Bay. Originally from Victoria, Australia, Michael came to Cornwall in search of a great food scene and Britain’s answer to the 

New HQ For Cornwall-Based Experience Dining Company

New HQ For Cornwall-Based Experience Dining Company

Ben and Sam Quinn – the couple behind one of the UK’s leading ‘experience dining’ companies – have opened their new Cornish HQ to the public, giving everyone a chance to sample their much-admired menus and make use of the shared workspace. Woodfired Canteen have