For 30 years, the Trencherman’s Guide has revealed the most notable dining experiences in the South West, including places to dine and stay. Over its three-decade history, the guide has tracked the careers of some of the region’s most notable chefs – from Michael Caines MBE and Nathan Outlaw to Mark Hix and Elly Wentworth.
Published on 20 September 2022, the 30th edition features 116 Trencherman’s member restaurants spanning from Cornwall to the Cotswolds. Restaurants are only invited into the guide on meeting strict scoring criteria based on AA, The Good Food Guide and Michelin Guide ratings, along with grading visits by experienced Trencherman’s food journalists.
Since it was launched in 1992 by Kit Chapman of The Castle at Taunton and Paul Henderson (formerly of Gidleigh Park in Devon), Trencherman’s Guide has documented the development of the unique food and dining culture of the South West of England. During the Guide’s 30-year history, it’s chronicled restaurants as they’ve launched and closed, and marked food trends as they’ve bubbled up. It’s also witnessed established restaurants pass from one generation of remarkable chefs to the next.
Trencherman’s chairman Michael Caines MBE said: “This 30th edition is a fantastic opportunity to look back at the progress that’s been made in the South West dining scene over the last 30 years. I think what’s driven the success of the South West as one of the UK’s leading areas for restaurants and hospitality (and why people like to visit) is our connection with the produce grown and reared here. We also have a fantastic food community and a wealth of talent – both chefs and service staff. And when you combine those with the natural beauty of the place, it’s no coincidence the South West hospitality scene is buzzing.”
Trencherman’s Guide editor Jo Rees said: “Trencherman’s Guide has been published annually for 30 years, which is testament to its reputation for integrity in the hospitality industry.
The South West is one of the UK’s most significant gastronomic regions and, if you know where to look, you can find authentic places to slurp fresh oysters by the shore and devour Ruby Red beef while gazing over lush meadows. Consider this 30th edition a passport to the best feasting in Trencherman’s Country.”
The beautiful new book features comprehensive write-ups on each establishment, colour images, contact and other details, maps, features and more. It costs £9.99 and is available to buy on the Trencherman’s Guide website, at member restaurants and good bookshops across the UK.
Trencherman’s Guide 30 is supported by partners: Darts Farm, Frobishers, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, Noble Isle, PKF Francis Clark, Salcombe Gin, Sharp’s Brewery, South West 660 and Total Produce.
