Devon


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spring-supper-birch-farm-the-collective-at-woolsery-thurs-24-apr"><a href="https://woolsery.com/events/a-year-at-birch-farm-the-spring-supper-with-gusbourne-sparkling-wines/">Spring Supper</a>, Birch Farm, The Collective at Woolsery, Thurs 24 Apr</h2>



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<p>The 150-acre farm at this Muddy-approved, Michelin-Key stay is waking up for spring and they&#8217;re inviting you on a foodie tour. Head gardener Josh Sparkes will give you an insight into his fascinating growing methods, then it&#8217;s on to sample the fruits of his labour in a three-course menu jam-packed with home-grown ingredients. The supper, served in their very on-trend rustic-but-contemporary Potting Shed, is paired with sparkling wine from Gusbourne, who will be on hand to walk you through each tipple as you feast. <em>4.30-10.30pm</em>, <em>£130pp/£90 non-alcoholic </em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-seafood-supper-the-salutation-inn-topsham-weds-12-mar"><a href="https://salutationtopsham.co.uk/seafood-supper-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seafood Supper</a>, The Salutation Inn, Topsham, Weds 12 Mar</h2>



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<p>Mmm, did someone say &#8216;exquisite three-course seafood meal at the Salutation Inn&#8217;? Why yes, and it features the finest shellfish from local waters, with each course including a starter, main, and dessert thoughtfully paired with a matching wine. Tom, SI&#8217;s owner and fishmonger at the inn&#8217;s on-site fishmonger, SALT, will personally welcome you with a welcome drink of local sparkling wine and a selection of amuse-bouches and share his passion for the sea and seafood throughout the evening. <em>From 6pm, £68.50pp </em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rough-patch-supper-high-grange-burrow-knapp-way-dalwood-axminster-fri-28-mar"><a href="https://www.highgrangedevon.com/our-events/kathyslacklunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rough Patch Supper</a>, High Grange, Burrow Knapp Way, Dalwood, Axminster, Fri 28 Mar</h2>



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<p>Head to the woodland-based cookery school to celebrate the release of <em>Rough Patch</em>, with vegetable grower and writer Kathy Slack. The author, who clearly loves a word pun as much as we do, is hosting a special wellbeing day, reflecting on her journey from burnout as a busy advertising exec to finding healing in the countryside, while sharing recipes inspired by the land and the restorative power of nature. You&#8217;ll be treated to a woodland meditation led by Natalie Vallely, a gardening and kitchen demo with Kathy and High Grange owner Luke, and a delicious seasonal lunch featuring recipes from the book You&#8217;ll leave full, refreshed and with a signed copy of Kathy&#8217;s book, so the feel-good factor can continue at home. <em>10am &#8211; 3pm, £125pp</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-from-the-sea-vegan-feast-outside-cafe-bantham-sat-29-mar"><a href="https://outside-devon.com/whats-on/from-the-sea?purchasableId=37593" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">From the Sea Vegan Feast</a>, Outside Cafe, Bantham, Sat 29 Mar </h2>



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<p>Just a tiptoe away from the wonderful Bantham Beach, Outside are hosting a vegan supper, inspired by the sea and guaranteed to warm your cockles. It&#8217;s rustled up by chef Sophie from retreat catering outfit, Gather, who&#8217;s renowned for cooking veg-centric, vibrant, and seasonal dishes to nourish bodies and minds. Your three-course plant-based feast menu off with a Sea Buckthorn G&amp;T, with a starter of Smoked Carrot Lox and Pepper Dulse Cream Cheese on Seaweed Crackers, followed by warming Nori Miso Ramen with Crispy Tofu &#8211; and a cheeky Sandcastle Rum Baba to finish. It&#8217;s a great excuse to check out Outside and its unique skateboard setting, but this feast feed 40 people max, so be sure to book fast. <em>6pm -11pm, £40pp</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-roman-fraschetta-with-paolo-bombetti-darts-farm-topsham-wed-26-mar"><a href="https://www.dartsfarm.co.uk/events/a-roman-fraschetta-with-paolo-bombetti-of-colleformica-winery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Roman Fraschetta with Paolo Bombetti</a>, Darts Farm, Topsham, Wed 26 Mar</h2>



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<p>Can&#8217;t make it to Italy this spring? Head to Topsham for a taste of the <em>dolce vita</em>, where Paolo Bombetti of Colleformica Winery, acclaimed food-writer Marc Millon and wine expert Gennaro Effuso are hosting a Fraschetta-inspired evening of authentic wine and food from the Castelli Romani. A <em>fraschetta</em> is a rustic and familial restaurant typically found in the Roman countryside, insuring the menu of deep-fried rice croquettes stuffed with mozzarella, a traditional pasta and chickpea dish, Roman-style stuffed and rolled pork, roast potatoes with seasonal vegetables, and a delicious Italian ricotta cake to finish. <em>7pm, £89pp</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chef-s-table-experience-river-cottage-trinity-hill-road-musbury-axminster-7-mar"><a href="https://rivercottage.net/dining-and-events/a-seasonal-feast-with-hugh/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chef&#8217;s Table Experience</a>, River Cottage, Trinity Hill Road, Musbury, Axminster, 7 Mar</h2>



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<p>Head to the TV farm for supper where celeb chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will greet you with a welcome drink and canapés while sharing his food philosophy, thoughts on the season, and updates from River Cottage. Your ticket includes canapés, a four-course feast prepared by the RC chefs, and homemade petit fours to finish. Hugh will also make an appearance during the meal to chat with guests and bid you goodnight making for some excellent one-on-one time with Hugh for RC fans. <em>6.30pm &#8211; 11pm, £195pp</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-turf-hotel-exeter-every-fri-and-sat-until-apr-26"><a href="https://the-turf.com/supper-club/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Turf Hotel</a>, Exeter, every Fri and Sat until Apr 26</h2>



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<p>Enjoy a five-course seasonal feast at this unique estuary-facing inn, celebrating the finest ingredients from local producers. To save you the walk along the river, and no doubt add to the fun, they&#8217;re generously laying on free shuttle buses to the pub, with pick-up locations changing from event to event. <em>£60pp</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lympstone-manor-exmouth-various-dates"><a href="https://lympstonemanor.co.uk/event-type/event/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lympstone Manor</a>, Exmouth, various dates</h2>



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<p>You can always rely on Michael Caines&#8217; 5-star Relais &amp; Chateux manor to serve up a mouth-watering seasonal line-up, and this spring is no exception. Choose from a rugby-themed charity night with Henry Slade, lunch with watercolour artist Rachel Toll,  an Indian Supper Club and a Japanese Wine Dinner hosted by Damon Little from Liberty Wines. </p>



<p><strong><em>Hungry for</em></strong> <em><strong>more tasty treats this spring? Check out my latest <a href="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/eat-out/">Muddy reviews of lovely local eateries</a>.</strong></em></p>


Spring on a plate! Seasonal supper clubs to book locally

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