From wood-fired pizzas and beach-side pasties, to Mexican burritos and freshly-baked bundts, there’s an impressive fleet of of mobile vendors popping up all over Cornwall, providing fresh, high quality...
The most recent addition to Padstow’s thriving food scene is Barnaby’s Bistro, which opened at the end of April 2018. The restaurant is the latest venture from Rick and Katie...
Newquay is currently undergoing a drastic change, and we like what we see. Shaking off its shabby reputation to make way for a relaxed, family-friendly holiday destination, Newquay has...
We’re always being asked for recommendations for family-friendly restaurants in Cornwall, and our previous blog Top Ten Cornish Restaurants…for Kids is one of our most popular. Here are another ten...
I haven’t been to Fifteen Cornwall for a couple of years, and was invited to try out their winter locals’ lunch menu recently. The restaurant has been recently refurbished...
In 1975, Rick Stein laid the foundations of what would become a flourishing food scene in Padstow, and Cornwall in general. For years, The Seafood Restaurant was one of...
Rick and Katie Toogood’s Padstow restaurant Prawn on the Lawn has received numerous accolades since opening in summer 2015. It has quickly built up a reputation for serving super...
We couldn’t have picked a more perfect winter’s evening to head to Polkerris; the reflection of the breathtaking sunset turned the sea shades of pink and purple, and we...
Whilst looking for info for the latest Foodie Diary, I discovered that The Port Gaverne Hotel has a great set lunch menu, which is also available between 6pm and...
The Gurnard’s Head has won countless awards for both its food and accommodation. The cosy pub with rooms sits close to the South West Coast Path near Zennor, almost at...
Since it opened in March 2016, Appleton’s at the Vineyard has been one of our favourite places to eat. Andy Appleton (ex Fifteen Cornwall) and his partner Lyndsey Marshall...
Burns Night is celebrated on 25 January by Scots to commemorates the life of the bard Robert Burns, who was born on that day in 1759. The day also celebrates...
When I visited The Idle Rocks earlier this week, the sun was streaming in through the windows and it was positively warm. The hotel sits on the harbour front in...
In spring, I popped into Short & Strong in Charlestown, in need of refreshment whilst walking the coast path from Pentewan to Fowey. After a perfect coffee and delicious slice...
If you’re looking for somewhere lovely to eat in Truro, you might easily miss The Alverton. Set up above the city centre on Tregolls Road, it’s not visible from...
One of Cornwall’s most iconic landmarks, the castle-topped tidal island of St Michael’s Mount, sits in Mount’s Bay, opposite Marazion and close to Penzance. If you live in Cornwall, or...
Oysters, lobster and champagne. What’s not to love? I was delighted when Katy Davidson, a.k.a. The Oyster Lady, invited me to an oyster and lobster cookout in Newquay at...
At the western end of Porthmeor Beach in St Ives, you’ll find West Beach, a smart little bar and café, with crisp white paintwork, scrubbed bare wood, and a heavenly...
With blue skies and glorious sunshine it would seem that summer has officially arrived in Cornwall. In celebration, Miracle Theatre is getting into the swing of the open-air theatre...
If you’ve been to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall in the last few years, you’ll have seen Ben Allen’s tattoo-inspired floor-to-ceiling wall mural above the kitchen pass, a colourful display of his...
The Beach at Bude was recently awarded two AA rosettes, and to celebrate the restaurant’s success, they hosted their inaugural wine dinner on 4 May 2017. Head chef Joe Simmonds put...
The lovely people at Fish for Thought recently sent us some of their recipe boxes to try out. This is a new range of products where customers choose a fish-based...
Nancarrow is a picture-perfect working farm situated in a valley on the outskirts of Truro, with opportunity for guests to enjoy the produce grown and reared in the surroundings at...
Drawing together an unlimited supply of coffee, a delicious two course brunch and a whole lot of creativity, what’s not to love about Brunch on the Farm? Organised by...
The Beach Hut at Watergate Bay has undergone several transformations since opening back in 1999. It began life as a bucket & spade and surf hire shop which, in 1999, Henry Ashworth...
Fowey, with its narrow streets, boats bobbing in the estuary, and beautiful views across the water to Polruan, is not your typical battleground. But for one evening in February,...
I wasn’t going to take photos, and I definitely wasn’t going to write about it, but a recent lunch with friends in Padstow was so fantastic that I can’t not share...
Canteen Cornwall, a concept dreamt up by husband and wife duo Ben and Samantha Quinn and The Lost Gardens of Heligan have teamed up for a series of foodie events this year, The...
A cold January evening calls for comfort eating, and the cosy Old Mill Bistro in Little Petherick proved the perfect place for a wintery supper. Set in a 16th century...
On 16 March Andy Appleton opened his new restaurant Appleton’s at the Vineyard at Trevibban Mill, near Padstow. Following over a decade at Fifteen, Andy has brought with him...
Elliot and Becca Thompson took over The Star and Garter in Falmouth in summer 2015, and I’ve been watching its reputation and popularity rise, recently winning the award for Best...
Photographer Jacob Little shares words and pictures from a weekend at Chapel House in Penzance. There is something reassuringly optimistic and positive about old, largely forgotten arts clubs turning...
There’s a buzz about Bude. Since winning the accolade of “Best UK Coastal Resort” in the 2015 British Travel Awards last year, the small coastal town seems to be booming. Located on the...
It’s much easier to walk down 133 steps at the beginning of an evening, than walk up 133 steps after a huge dinner, especially on a cold, wet January...
I arrive a little late for my archery lesson at The Olde House with the cottage guests on a sunny October morning. There are a few more stragglers even...
For my birthday last year I was treated to dinner at Mitch Tonks’ The Seahorse in Dartmouth. The restaurant is small, intimate and very grown up. We loved it. The freshest fish and...
Last year Simon and Victoria Radcliffe took over The Thomas Daniell in Truro (they also run The Old Grammar School) and it’s now a comfortable and inviting pub, one I’d love...
The Old Quay House Hotel in Fowey has recently changed ownership and undergone a refurb; we were invited to test out the new look restaurant and rooms. When the wall...
A cold January day is the best kind of day for eating comfort food, and last Sunday was no exception. We’d been invited to sample the Sunday roasts at...
A few months ago I was lucky enough to win a Cornish Mutual competition; the prize was Sunday lunch at Philleigh Way Cookery School on the Roseland. The converted barn is...
Bruce Rennie has worked as Head Chef at Michelin-starred restaurants in Edinburgh and Northern Ireland, as well as for Gary Rhodes and Rick Stein, and at The Gurnard’s Head and...
I hadn’t been to Carlyon Bay for over ten years and, having heard great things about the new developments there, was really keen to visit. A summer beach banquet, featuring...
Last week the Barefoot team were lucky enough to find ourselves on a pasta masterclass with Andy Appleton at Fifteen Cornwall. Once we were all aproned up we set to...
The Driftwood Hotel is tucked away on the Roseland Peninsula, and is a haven of tranquility from the moment you walk through the door. Decor is calm, with themes...
Gilmore’s in Newquay has only been open for a few weeks, and has already got a great reputation. Friends who have eaten there have been urging me to go...
Rick Stein’s recent trip around India, searching for recipe inspiration and the perfect curry, led to him discovering a love of Indian street food. I adore curry, and street food, and...
I love Little Plates Bar in Wadebridge. It’s refreshingly authentic, and reminds me of being in San Sebastián, without the language barrier. It’s where we head for a quick...
Zacry’s is the restaurant within Watergate Bay Hotel, and is named after the rocky outcrop at the southern end of the beach. It opened in March 2014 and serves a...
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend a beginner’s bread making course at Philleigh Way Cookery School. I had heard great things about the courses offered...
Emily Scott took over St Tudy Inn just before Christmas and the pretty village pub has rapidly become a foodie destination. The St Tudy villagers must be delighted to have such a...
Rosewarne Manor is a restaurant and function venue near Hayle, run by Cyril, Gill and Colin Eustice. Head chef Phil Thomas leads the award-winning kitchen; accolades include two AA...
My eight year old daughter, Sophie, is an enthusiastic helper in the kitchen. Hardly a day goes by when she doesn’t ask to cut or peel vegetables, stir the...
ol·fac·to·ry (ŏl-făk′tə-rē, -trē, ōl-) adj. | Of, relating to, or contributing to the sense of smell. Tucked away in a converted brewery on the outskirts of Penryn you will find the delightful...
Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall overlooks Watergate Bay on the north Cornish coast. The restaurant was set up in 2006, inspired by Jamie Oliver, and runs a hugely successful apprentice...
At the southern end of the Roseland Peninsula sits St Mawes, a picturesque fishing village, with its rows of whitewashed cottages and small working harbour, overlooked by Henry VIII’s clover-leaf shaped...
I’ve heard great things about Ken Symons’ cooking at his restaurant, Oliver’s, and have been wanting to visit for some time. I was invited to enjoy a five-course tasting menu at...
Karen and Debs set up Inkie’s Smokehouse BBQ in September 2014 and, with the imminent launch of their new sauces, are going from strength to strength. Having tried their delicious...
We arrived at the Polurrian Bay Hotel on the Lizard Peninsula on a cold, dark evening, battling against the wind to open the huge front door. The contrast between outside...
Glowing from their recent award of two AA rosettes, the Mullion Cove Hotel has just launched two new winter menus alongside its locals’ Mullionaires Club, which entitles residents with a...
Last month Jim and I felt truly honoured to be invited to an amazing dinner in Padstow. Held at The Padstow Seafood School, we were treated to a sumptuous...
The Barefoot team were lucky enough to be invited to a sneak peak of The Old Ale House in Truro, which is officially opening its doors on Saturday 27...
There’s something oddly satisfying about following your dinner’s journey from sea to plate; even more so when you can tuck into it knowing that it’s the product of your...
A VERY SPECIAL EVENING AT FIFTEEN CORNWALL | 28 April 2014 It was Graduation Eve for Fifteen Cornwall’s eighth intake of students, and what better way to test their...
A MASTERCLASS IN SUSHI MAKING WITH CORNISH SUSHI. Who could resist a description like this? “Cornish Sushi has grown from our passion of eating good food. Originally we...
Since seeing Print Club London at Port Eliot Festival last year, I’ve been hankering after having a go at printmaking myself so was thrilled to see a beginners’ course...
