Combe House Devon Marks October celebration Of Food In The West Country

Combe House Devon Marks October celebration Of Food In The West Country

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The Artist and the Chicken Which Came First?

Combe House Hotel, near Exeter in Devon, will be hosting a variety of seasonal lunches and events throughout October to mark the month-long West Country Celebration of Food. Devon Hotel of the Year 2010, this stunning, privately-run Grade I Elizabethan manor hotel, restaurant and kitchen gardens is hidden on a 3,500 acre country estate at Gittisham where Arabian horses and pheasants roam freely.

On Sunday, 2nd October between 11am and 1pm, you are invited to meet renowned artist Richard Adams at a private viewing of his latest works in Combes historic Georgian Kitchen. His exhibition, Home to Roost, captures the very essence of Combes most recent project the introduction of Indian Game chickens into the ancient Putt apple orchard. Just come along and enjoy a glass of bubbly, the viewing is free and theres no need to book.

Reserve a table in advance and stay on for Sunday lunch, roast Indian Game chicken will be on the menu with seasonal vegetables grown in Combes own restored Victorian kitchen gardens think food metres not miles! And afterwards you can take a leisurely amble through the gardens and grounds to see the produce growing and the chickens in their orchard. Three courses with canaps to start are just 36 per person.

Indian Game chicken will feature on the hotels lunch menu every Sunday during October; We only have a limited number for the Celebration of Food month so dont miss this rare opportunity to enjoy their special flavour, says Ruth Hunt who runs Combe House with her husband Ken.

Throughout the month Combes two Master Chefs of Great Britain, Hadleigh Barrett and Stuart Brown, have created a seasonal Celebration of Food luncheon menu, which is on offer from Monday to Saturday. Two courses with canaps are priced at 28 per person and three at 33, while Sunday lunch is 36. There will also be a special evening menu for romantic dining by candlelight at 49.

Stay the Night
Extend your visit to Combe House and stay overnight. Celebration of Food dinner B&B breaks start from just 270 for two sharing a Classic room midweek; or make a weekend of it and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting on Saturday evening (5.30-6pm) from 297 per room per night. Both offers are subject to a minimum two night stay.


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For further details and to make a reservation call Combe House Devon on 01404 540400, www.CombeHouseDevon.com; mention the Celebration of Food when making a booking and there will be a gift with Combes delicious homemade jams and chutney to take home with you.



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