Chef & Catering Services

Renowned local produce

Apples, Cider and Cheddar Cheese (named after a small town in the Mendip Hills) are what Somerset is most famous for. Now also the county of ‘Butcombe Beer’, the fastest selling bottled beer in the UK, as well as Thatchers produced in Sandford for over a hundred years. For the dairy lovers, ‘Capricorn Somerset Goats Cheese’ from The Lubborn Creamery situated in the beautiful valley of Cricket St Thomas and Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, one of the only places in the country where Cheddar Cheese is still made by hand.

Why not try a Somerset cream tea with home made scones, farmhouse clotted cream and Whortleberry jam, which is unique to the Exmoor area.

With a food heritage that includes Yeo Valley yogurts, Thatchers Cider and Miles Tea & Coffee, as well as Exmoor Lamb, smoked eels and Cheddar Strawberries, there’s much that Somerset has to offer.

Private catering services

Please see below for our top recommendations for private catering services. They will make food ready for you that can be pre-delivered on the day you arrive, if required, so it’s all ready for you to just heat up and serve.

Sophy Magill
For a special meal, contact Sophy Magill, who is only 5 minutes away and makes great modern British food, all seasonal and prepared with care.
07796 173085 | [email protected]

The Firehouse
The Firehouse is a village pub that has been lovingly restored with a modern twist yet full of traditional charm. They are passionate about creating homemade, fresh food using the finest locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy the theatre of their pizza oven as you’re greeted at the door. With a number of private dining rooms that cater for business meetings, family events, celebrations and more. Any of the dining areas can be utilised to meet your event needs.
Church Street, Curry Rivel, Somerset. TA10 0HE
01458 887 447 | www.thefirehousesomerset.co.uk

Taste
Catering company offering a large range of services, including private catering in the comfort of the house. Flexible with your wishes and they have a reputation for some of the best food to be found at events. See website for more extensive information and menus.
Oak House, Coombe Street, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EN
01749 812022 | www.tastesomerset.co.uk

Living Pretty
Great company that also has a café, with excellent afternoon teas that can be served with champagne. Great option for birthdays and other celebrations. Booking is required.
The Old Bakery, High Street, Curry Rivel, Somerset, TA10 0ES
01458 253357 | www.livingpretty.co.uk | [email protected]

Kitchen
Also with a great café, and restaurant with wood fire pizzas on a Friday evening, but you do need to pre-order. From canapes to private parties, Kitchen catering will make your event unforgettable.
Kitchen at The Wharf, Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9PN
01458 254 354 / 01458 251 000 | www.kitchenlangport.co.uk | [email protected]

Pink Daisies Vintage Tea Parties
For something a little different, why not have a vintage afternoon tea. Pink Daisies Vintage Tea Parties will come to the house and lay out a beautiful vintage afternoon tea. Various packages are available.
07918 128 637 | www.pinkdaisiesvintage.wix.com/pinkdaisiesvintage | [email protected]

Dineindulge
A unique & truly special private chef experience brought direct to you. Combining a personal chef hire service with restaurant quality cuisine, Dineindulge is designed to be affordable, accessible & simple to book for anyone
www.dineindulge.co.uk/?ref_code=KATETOMS

Great Places to Eat & Drink

Pubs & Restaurants

Barrington Boar
The Boar has a far-reaching reputation for serving fresh quality food prepared by a young and innovative kitchen team. They have an interesting and varied menu for diners to choose from, along with a great selection of real ales, ciders, lagers and wines.
Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0JB (15 minute drive)
01460 259 281 | www.barringtonboar.co.uk

The White Hart
Spacious bar and an outstanding kitchen and dining area. On sunny days there’s also a courtyard and garden for al-fresco eating and drinking.
Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0JB (15 minute drive)
Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7LX (20 minute drive)
01458 272273 | www.whitehartsomerton.com

The Bell Inn
Traditional dog-friendly country pub. Whether you are looking for light refreshment or something more substantial, they have a menu to suit all, accompanied with our specials board and a fine selection of real ales supplied from St. Austell, Butcombe and many other local breweries. All meals are homemade and use locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. You can enjoy the summer afternoons in the beer garden and during those cold winter months you can warm yourselves up next to the roaring double-sided wood burner.
Higher St, Curry Mallet, Taunton TA3 6SY (5 minute drive)
01823 480310 | www.thebellinncm.com

The Bird in Hand
Classic traditional pub. Its low beamed ceilings and open fireplace create a warm, friendly atmosphere. The bar serves a wide range of drinks including traditional ales. A wine list is available and there is a range of fresh coffees. The various menus provide something for every appetite, but fresh fish and seafood dishes are a speciality of the house, with produce sourced locally whenever possible.
Queen Square, North Curry, Taunton TA3 6LT (10 minute drive)
01823 490248 | www.birdinhandnorthcurry.co.uk

The Devonshire Arms
Whether you want to mingle with the locals over a pint of Harry’s cider, enjoy a glass of wine by the open fire or simply tuck into a pie with a pint of beer, The Devonshire Arms has the perfect atmosphere. The bar has an extensive selection of draught and bottled beers, ciders and changing local ales from the surrounding area, including Moor beer and Harry’s cider, which are both brewed in the village itself. Dishes range from the ever popular Dorset crab crème brûlée to the more familiar rib-eye steak, duck confit and fabulous ploughman’s with local cheeses. With a great selection of desserts such as ginger sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate fondant and a choice of homemade ice-creams, you’ll find it hard to resist. A children’s menu is also available. Venture out to the beautiful gardens to eat al fresco and have fun with the family with croquet, boules and garden Jenga on the large terraced lawns. There is plenty to keep the kids (and adults!) entertained.
Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9LP (20 minute drive)
01458 241271 | www.thedevonshirearms.com

The Lime Kiln Inn
A warm welcome, homecooked food and real ales in a pub full of character and charm. The Lime Kiln has been fully restored to its original glory with settles, antique furniture and old pictures of local village scenes and includes a large dining room and an impressive inglenook fireplace.
Knole, nr Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9JH (20 minute drive)
01458 241 242 | www.thelimekilninn.co.uk

Langford
Olly uses classic French techniques in his cooking alongside modern technology to create refined but wholesome food. The menu is set monthly but evolves during that time depending on suppliers and what the garden yields. All dishes and accompaniments are cooked from scratch. From May to September about 90% of their fruit and vegetables come from their very own raised beds, potato patch, poly-tunnel, fruit cage and orchards.
Langford Fivehead, Lower Swell, Nr Taunton TA3 6PH (5 minute drive)
01460 282020 | www.langfordfivehead.co.uk

The Firehouse
A quirky watering hole filled with all kinds of delicious tipples. Ed the chief bar tender has been on the hunt for some interesting craft ales, refreshing soft drinks made locally, delectable cocktails and interesting wines from around the world. Perch on one of the tractor seat bar stools and tuck into a scrumptious scotch egg or pork pie matched with a cider from down the road.
Church Street, Curry Rivel, Somerset. TA10 0HE (10 minute drive)
01458 887447 | www.thefirehousesomerset.co.uk | [email protected]

Augustus
A relaxed and informal bistro. Lively atmosphere with simple cooking of local ingredients.
3 The Courtyard, Saint James Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1JR (20 minute drive)
01823 324354 | www.augustustaunton.co.uk

Frankie & Benny’s
American/Italian 50s-style restaurant priding itself on offering customers a wide range of dishes – from spectacular starters to stunning specials and delicious desserts. Customers love the fabulous burgers, freshly cooked pasta, succulent steaks and BBQ ribs, light and crispy pizzas and much more.
Clarks Village, Management Suite, Farm Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BB (30 minute drive)
01458 441759 | www.clarksvillage.co.uk

Pizza Express
Pizza Express has been obsessed with pizza ever since its founder Peter Boizot opened the first Pizza Express restaurant on Wardour Street in London’s Soho in 1965. One of the first restaurants to adopt open kitchens.
Clarks Village, Management Suite, Farm Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BB (30 minute drive)
01458 443111 | www.clarksvillage.co.uk

Prezzo
Offering indoor and al fresco eating, open until 11pm everyday. Prezzo restaurants source the best quality ingredients with all dishes prepared freshly to order. Serving a wide range of popular Italian fare, including a pizza prepared exclusively by awarding winning celebrity chef Aldo Zilli. At Prezzo, the team are forever developing the food they offer, which now includes a wide range of lighter dishes.
Clarks Village, Management Suite, Farm Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BB (30 minute drive)
01458 440053 | www.clarksvillage.co.uk

Shopping for Food

Takeaways

The Firehouse (collection only)
Church Street, Curry Rivel, Somerset. TA10 0HE (10 minute drive)
01458 887447 | www.thefirehousesomerset.co.uk | [email protected]

Layz Rick’s
Woodhill Farm, Woodhill, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton TA3 6EN (15 minute drive)
01823 490188

Panda House
103 Station Rd, Taunton TA1 1PB (20 minute drive)
01823 351168

Supermarkets

Tesco Superstore
Shudrick Ln, Ilminster TA19 0BQ (20 minute drive)
0345 675 7060 | www.tesco.com

Sainsbury’s
Hankridge Farm, Hankridge way, Taunton TA3 5LU (15 minute drive)
01823 443163 | www.sainsburys.co.uk

Morrisons
Priory Bridge Rd, Taunton TA1 1DX (20 minute drive)
01823 351598 | www.my.morrisons.com

Convenience Stores

Tesco Metro
North Rd, Langport, TA10 9RQ (10 minute drive)
0345 677 9405 | www.tesco.com

One Stop
7-8 Parrett Close, Langport, TA10 9PG (10 minute drive)
01458 250289 | www.onestop.co.uk

Delicatessens

Kitchen
Artisan bakers Kitchen are based in Langport and stock great homemade cakes and quiches and artisan-made breads.
Kitchen at The Wharf, Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9PN (10 minute drive)
01458 254 354 / 01458 251 000 | www.kitchenlangport.co.uk | [email protected]

Butchers

Bonners
37 Silver Street, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0DW (15 minute drive)
01460 52465 | www.bonnersthebutchers.co.uk

Evans
6 Parrett Close, Langport, TA10 9PG (10 minute drive)
01458 250778 | www.evansthebutchers.co.uk | [email protected]

F J Scriven & Sons
91 Bow St, Langport TA10 9PR (10 minute drive)
01458 250062

Farmers’ Markets

Somerton (first Friday of the month)

Langport (Friday mornings)
Fish and cheese stalls.

Taunton (every Thursday from 9am until 3pm, year round)
The Vale is a genuine Farmer and Producers co-operative which has grown from strength to strength since its launch in 1999. Fully certified by FARMA – the National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association, so you can be confident you are really buying local produce.
Taunton High Street (15 minute drive)
www.tauntonfarmersmarket.co.uk

Wine Merchants

Smith & Evans Wines
This shop is primarily so that people can buy Smith and Evans wines but they also like to list small parcels of wines that they have picked up during their travels that they particularly like or that are made by friends. See section below for information on the vineyard tour.
01458 259075 | www.smithandevans.co.uk | [email protected]

Supermarket online orders/deliveries

Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Waitrose and Ocado all deliver to the area.