We reveal what’s new in the wedding catering world WHAT’S NEW? Winners of the Trencherman’s Awards 2023 were recently revealed at a spectacular ceremony by the sea at the Salcombe Harbour Hotel. Broadcaster and food critic William Sitwell and Dorset’s TV chef and restaurateur Mark Hix joined Trencherman’s Guide editorial director Jo Rees to present this year’s awards – the most prestigious dining accolades in the South West that mark both the tenth year of the awards and the 30th edition of the Trencherman’s Guide. More than 30,000 individual votes were cast in the second round of voting, with some of the closest final scores seen in the Awards’ ten-year history. Nathan Outlaw of Outlaw’s in Port Isaac, Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling in Carbis Bay, and Boringdon Hall near Plymouth was honoured among the winners. The finale saw Nathan Outlaw win the Award for Special Contribution. Nathan said, “I’ve been in the South West for well over 25 years and the Trencherman’s Guide has always been at the forefront of the scene. It’s one of the guides you want to get into as a chef." In traditional Trencherman’s style, several of last year’s award winners made up the team of top chefs who crafted the ceremony’s four-course feast: Mark Dodson of The Masons Arms (starter), Michael Smith of Porthminster Beach Cafe (fish), host chef Jamie Gulliford of Salcombe Harbour Hotel (main) and Dorian Janmaat of The Idle Rocks (dessert). The quality cooking was paired with fine wines from Hallgarten and Novum, Cornish beers from Sharp’s Brewery and soft drinks from Frobishers. Canapés were served with local spirits Trevethan Cornish Gin, Atlantic Spirit No.7 Sea Buckthorn Gin, and Sea Arch Coastal Juniper. For a full list of the Trencherman’s Awards 2023 winners and grand finalists, visit https://trenchermans-guide.com COOL CATERERS SAY CHEESE! These new wedding cake of cheese designs, with bespoke options also available, are from the talented team at online shop The West Country Cheese Co based in Devon, www.westcountrycheese.co.uk; https://en-gb.facebook.com/westcountrycheese; www.instagram.com/westcountrycheese SOMETHING SWEET Claire Wallace, the founder of the Devon-based catering company Claire’s Kitchen reveals some of her latest sweet treats, from the traditional tiered designs to the smaller strawberry-topped bites, mini meringues and brownies, www.claires-kitchen.co.uk; www.facebook.com/ClairesKit; www.instagram.com/salcombe_claire Check out Stacc located in Ilfracombe, Devon that serves high-end celebration cakes and patisserie treats. Owners Bronwen and Alex tell us, “We're seeing customers moving away from traditional wedding cakes and instead opting for delicious dessert tables topped with our choux buns, mini tarts and layered cakes. We've also seen an increase in demand for doughnuts this year and one of our newest products are macarons.” www.staccbakes.com CATERING 59
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