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Learn to Cook
01-02-2012 19:00 to 28-02-2012 21:00
Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1RN
Tel: 01803 606035 Web: www.occombe.org.uk
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Are you keen to get cooking but unsure where to begin? Scared to give it a go alone with only a cook book to help you? Give your culinary skills a kick start with our five-week beginner’s cookery course aimed at adults. Our cook Lisa Eales will provide step-by-step guidance as you create popular family dinner dishes from scratch. During each hands-on session you will make dishes to take home along with the skills to recreate them in your own kitchen and the confidence to try new recipes. The sessions will include: Pastries & Pies, Italian Cookery, Mexican Cookery, Curry Night and Cakes & Treats. All ingredients are provided. This course needs a minimum number to run.
Dates: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 February
Meet: Occombe Farm Cookery School
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: £110 for full five week course
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035
Devon Tourism Conference 2012
08-02-2012 00:00
Westpoint, Exeter
Web: www.devontourismconference.org.uk
The Inaugural Devon Tourism Conference is now open for bookings.
The event has the support of Visit Devon and the Devon tourism partnerships, and offers industry the chance to hear about latest developments in tourism, to share ideas on surviving the current economic situation, and to anticipate future visitor needs.
The day is split into 4 sessions covering:
• Marketing and Social Media
• The Big Picture in Tourism
• Facts and Trends
• Enhancing Your Profits
Confirmed speakers include Simon Calder, Senior Travel Editor of the Independent and regular TV travel guru, who will speak on the subject of 'Things I'd do if I were a tourism operator'.
Browns Italian Wine Tasting
09-02-2012 00:00
Browns Hotel, 27-29 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9RT
Tel: 01803 832572 Web: www.brownshoteldartmouth.co.uk
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We all drink Pinot Grigio even if we pretend we don't! We've pulled some examples together that illustrate what a great wine it can be, when made with care, and in lowish volumes. Of course you pay more, which is why you seldom see the wines we are going to taste outside smart Italian restaurants!
We aim to taste 6 wines with nibbles at the bar. After the tasting your ticket will include a platter of charcuterie, salads, smoked chicken and warm focaccia bread in the restaurant.
The price of the tasting and platter is £12.50pp. In order to make a booking please call 01803 832572.
Gastronomic Valentines Evening
09-02-2012 00:00
Horizons Restaurant, South Devon College, Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ
Tel: 01803 540442 Web: www.southdevon.ac.uk/horizonsrestaurant
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Horizons Restaurant
at South Devon College
Gastronomic Valentines Evening 9th Feb 2011 Price £23.00
We look forward to seeing you again
To make a reservation or if you need further details
Please call 01803 540442 or email me on Trevor.Smee@southdevon.ac.uk
Music, art and food at Hazelwood
09-02-2012 00:00 to 18-03-2012 00:00
Hazelwood House, Loddiswell, Nr. Kingsbridge, TQ7 4EB
Tel: 01548 821232 Web: www.hazelwoodhouse.com
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Events range from classical guitar to folk music, from sketching to valuations all accompanied by good food in good company.
Download the spring events pdf or visit the website for more information.
Valentine Breaks
10-02-2012 00:00 to 18-02-2012 00:00
Prince Hall Hotel, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6SA
Tel: 01822 890403 Web: www.princehall.co.uk
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Treat the special person in your life to a superb weekend of romance, relaxation and gourmet food.
To include Cream Tea on arrival by the log fire whilst sinking into comfy sofas or chairs.
Bottle of bubbles and chocolate truffles in the room.
6 Course Gourmet Dinner on Saturday night
3 Course Dinner on Friday or Sunday night
Full Devonshire Breakfast on both mornings
From only £105 per person per night
Friday 10th and Saturday 11th February
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th February
VALENTINES NIGHT
6 Course Gourmet Dinner only £49.95 per person. Stay the night from only £49 per person including breakfast.
Valentine’s at The Horn of Plenty
10-02-2012 00:00 to 14-02-2012 00:00
The Horn of Plenty Hotel & Restaurant, Gulworthy, Tavistock, Devon , PL19 8JD
Tel: 01822 832528 Web: www.thehornofplenty.co.uk
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Spoil someone special this year....
Fri 10th Feb: Champagne reception, 5 course seafood dinner + matching French Wines, £70
Sat 11th Feb: 4 course French dinner + fine wines, £65
Tues 14th Feb: 6 course extravaganza dinner, £60
Why not stay the night?
Dinner, bed and breakfast from just £195 per room
See www.thehornofplenty.co.uk for menus.
Treat your loved one to something special this Valentine's Day
11-02-2012 00:00 to 14-02-2012 00:00
Venus Cafe, Stoke Fleming, nr Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0RG
Tel: 01803 770209 Web: www.lovingthebeach.co.uk/valentines-day.html
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Treat your loved one to something special this Valentine’s Day with a romantic meal for two at Venus, Blackpool Sands, near Dartmouth.
Venus are serving a delicious four-course evening meal on Saturday 11th and Tuesday 14th February for only £27.50 per person including a glass of Bollinger to start the evening in style.
Booking is advisable on 01803 770209 or by emailing functions@venuscompany.co.uk. Tables are available from 5:30pm. Visit www.lovingthebeach.co.uk/valentines-day.html for further details.
St Valentine's Dinner and Lunch at Arundell Arms
11-02-2012 00:00 to 14-02-2012 00:00
The Arundell Arms, Fore Street, Lifton, PL16 0AA
Tel: 01566 784666 Web: www.arundellarms.com
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St. Valentine's Dinner – Sat 11th Feb & Tues 14th Feb
(special lunch also on Tues 14th Feb)
Indulge your loved one with a St. Valentine’s meal. Whether you are looking for a special night away, a romantic dinner or a leisurely lunch, come to The Arundell Arms Hotel and let us spoil you both!
Valentine's Lunch Menu £32.50 Reservations from 12-2pm
Valentine's Dinner: £49.50 Reservations from 7-9.30pm
see website for delicious menus!
Breadmaking for Beginners
12-02-2012 10:00
Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1RN
Tel: 01803 606035 Web: www.occombe.org.uk
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Hot crusty white bread, deliciously seedy brown bread, crispy pizza dough, flavoured bread sticks, gooey-in-the middle cheese bread or loaves studded with vine fruits eaten warm with lots of butter! Wouldn't it be great to offer family and guests delicious, fresh, homemade breads free of additives and tasting oh so much better than most commercial loaves? These tasty, healthy additive-free breads can be easily and cheaply made at home using very few ingredients. On this course we will show you how to make simple basic breads which can be customised to suit your palate. We will define exactly what bread is and demonstrate easy, tasty recipes, some of which you can bake without yeast for a super fast loaf. Workshop led by Gabrielle Jackson, chef and ex BBC producer of series including Rhodes around Britain and Kitchen Chemistry. Gabrielle began making her own bread after she realised she was allergic to this most tasty food stuff. Experimenting with homemade bread she realised she was not allergic to wheat but to the many additives commercial bread often contains to speed its rise and give it longer shelf life. During this workshop you will learn the basics of bread making yourself and go home with a basket of delicious baked goods. It is also super satisfying - very good for anyone feeling stressed out after Christmas! Bread dough enjoys a good bashing!
Meet: Occombe Farm Cookery School
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £60 to include lunch
Booking essential.
Valentine Day Menu
14-02-2012 00:00
The Cary Arms, Beach Road, Babbacombe, Devon, TQ1 3LX
Tel: 01803 327110 Web: www.caryarms.co.uk
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Wine and dine your loved one in the cosy setting of The Cary Arms with the romantic sounds of our pianist. £40 per person including glass of bubbly and three course supper.
Limited availability, call to book now 01803 327110
Valentine Menu and B&B Offer
14-02-2012 00:00
Hazelwood House, Loddiswell, Nr. Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4EB
Tel: 01548 821232 Web: www.hazelwoodhouse.com
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Delicious Food, Candlelight, Log Fires & Soulful Blues/Jazz with talented musician Benny Guitar Carr
MENU
Cream of Organic Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil (v)
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Smoked Haddock & Chive Timbale with Watercress Salad
or
Twice Baked Parmesan Souffle with Pear Salad (v)
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Salmon En Papillote with Fresh Basil Pesto
or
Duo of Poussin with Sage Stuffing & Savoury Apricot Jus
or
Spinach & Red Lentil Puff with Red Pepper & Chilli Coulis (v)
All Served with Fanned Potatoes and Vegetables in Season
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Trio of Chocolate Desserts: Chocolate Mousse, Orange & Chocolate Tuile, Chilli & Chocolate Torte
or
Trio of Berry Desserts: Mixed Berry Cheesecake, Strawberry Shortbread, Champagne Berry Jelly
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Coffee
£29.95 p/p
SPECIAL OFFER: Dinner, B&B - £65p/p (Non En-suite) or £85p/p (En-suite)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: 01548 821232
Have fun learning to cook
14-02-2012 00:00
Travelling Cookery School
Web: www.travellingcookeryschool.co.uk
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Do something different this Valentines Day
Book an intimate cookery course with Travelling Cookery School
email: james@travellingcookeryschool.co.uk
Stay and dine on Valentine's
14-02-2012 00:00
Orestone Manor Hotel, Rock House Lane, Maidencombe, Devon, TQ1 4SX
Tel: 01803 328098 Web: www.orestonemanor.com
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Don’t worry about a taxi on Valentine's night.
Why not dine and stay for just £65 per person for our five course Valentines dinner and accommodation in one of our Gable rooms?
If you want to enjoy a leisurely morning and stay for our full and continental breakfast just add on £20.00 per person.
If you want to upgrade to one of our four poster or sea view Superior Rooms just add an extra £20.00 per person.
Valentines Night at Browns
14-02-2012 00:00
Browns Hotel, 27-29 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9RT
Tel: 01803 832572 Web: www.brownshoteldartmouth.co.uk
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It's that time of the year but it's also half term!
Whether you are eating with us or going out for dinner at another restaurant why not drop by the bar. We've got vintage rose by the glass, oysters and special lovely cocktails. As it's half term and not everyone is loved up we'll keep the bar food moving and the tempo a little lighter in the bar. Don't be shy!
If however you want to book dinner we are offering a complimentary glass of rose Janz and canapes for each diner in the restaurant. The menu will have some additional specials including a chocolate fondue to share!
This is not a special night so why not use your loyalty card points!
The Killerton Kitchen Valentine's Supper
14-02-2012 19:30
Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE
Tel: 01392 881345 Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
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This Valentine's day treat your loved one to a special candlelit supper in the historic setting of Killerton.
A glass of Champagne on arrival and three course dinner with petit fours and tea or coffee. £35 per person.
Call 01392 881345 or go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton to book
photo: Arnhel de Serra
Rake and Bake!
16-02-2012 10:00
Occombe Farm Community Garden, Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1RN
Tel: 01803 606035 Web: www.occombe.org.uk
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A workshop for children - join us in the garden, learn some gardening skills, pick some produce and then get cooking in our kitchen!
Meet: Occombe Farm Community Garden
Time: 10am – 12pm or 2pm – 4pm
Cost: Children £5
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035
Mitch Tonks Winter Cookery Experience
22-02-2012 00:00 to 24-02-2012 00:00
South Sands Hotel, Bolt Head, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LL
Tel: 01548 858900 Web: www.southsands.com
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Cookery masterclass with renown Devon Chef Mitch Tonks
Sausage Making Workshop
26-02-2012 10:00
Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1RN
Tel: 01803 520022 Web: www.occombe.org.uk
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Gribbles Butchers makes some of the best sausages around and this is your chance to learn their secrets! Join an expert butcher for a hands-on lesson in the art of sausage-making and leave equipped with the skills, and handfuls of sausages, to take home with you. We will make a selection of flavoured sausages including plain pork, sweet chilli, pork & leek, Toulouse and Lincolnshire. At the end of the session we will cook up some of our creations for a shared lunch with creamy mashed potato and delicious gravy.
Meet: Occombe Farm Cookery School
Time: 10am-2.30pm
Cost: £35, to include lunch
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035
Mitch Tonks Winter Cookery Experience
29-02-2012 00:00 to 02-03-2012 00:00
South Sands Hotel, Bolt Head, Salcombe, Devon, TQ9 5DD
Tel: 01548 859000 Web: www.southsands.com
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Cookery masterclass with renown Devon Chef Mitch Tonks
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