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Ash Barton Estate. Braunton. North Devon

Food and Drink in North Devon

Holidays, celebrations, weddings, parties and family get-togethers all have one thing in common. Food, glorious food. And it’s one of the things North Devon is particularly well known for.

Visit one of our nearby farm shops and pick up some local sausages for the BBQ or some Devon cheese. Or take a look at one of our local markets like Barnstaple’s historic Pannier Market. It’s one of the best food markets in the country. And if you’re looking for a great Devon wine, we recommend Quance Wines in Barnstaple. Their dry pink is lovely with seafood, salads and BBQs.

No visit in Devon is complete without a Devon cream tea. Tea by the Taw in Barnstaple is one of our favourites. But, of course, you can make them yourself in our huge kitchen at Ash Barton. Cut the scone in half, smother in cream then add the jam. Any other way is against the law.

All you need to know about Ash Barton:

  • Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies
  • Reception/party capacity for 200 people
  • Indoor heated swimming pool
  • Pets welcome (in our stables)
  • Exclusivity guaranteed
  • Sleeps 35+ residential guests

Ash Barton Event Suppliers

Farmers Markets

Food & Drink

  • Big Pot Kitchen

    Unique, delicious and affordable catering with a rustic and vintage style. Perfect for larger guest numbers.

    Trevor Martin

    07497 088 885

    [email protected]

    www.bigpotkitchen.co.uk

  • Croyde Concierge

    Wedding & main house staff, Breakfasts, BBQs, Bar Staff, Massage treatments, Childminding, Cleaning and Post wedding clear down.

    Holly

    07861 674 374

    [email protected]

    www.croydeconcierge.com

  • Graze & S'More

    Grazing tables for weddings and events including sweet and savoury selections.

    07776 177 001

    [email protected]

    www.grazeandsmore.co.uk

  • Latitudes Catering

    Relaxed, fun and delicious food to make your wedding day memorable from tapas to mezzo to paella.

    Lara Lane

    07880 798184

    [email protected]

    www.instagram.com/latitudes_food

  • The Whiddon Wagon

    The famous Whiddon Wagon serves up delicious fresh fish and chips and is available for weddings and parties.

    Mobile Fish and Chips

    07771 908 167

    [email protected]

    www.familyfoodcompany.com

  • Abbotts Event Hire

    South West’s premier catering equipment hire service. With 35 years of experience in the industry, our exceptional range of tableware, furniture and event equipment.

    01392 255734

    [email protected]

    abbottseventhire.co.uk

  • Astridges Catering

    Local produce, and a range of menus all freshly prepared by the team at Astridges.

    Paul Astridge

    07811 416 254

    [email protected]

    www.astridges.co.uk

  • Blagdon Warf BBQ

    We provide a great BBQ-style catering service for parties and weddings. We bring a chef and delicious restaurant-quality food to you, all for an affordable price.

    Chris

    074 90737722

    [email protected]

    blagdonwharf.co.uk

  • Bo Bom Gelato

    Freshly made gelato brought to your wedding and parties in a fabulous fleet of Bo Bom mobiles.

    Marilena Narbona

    07880 616937

    [email protected]

    www.bobomgelato.com

  • Chef Duet Event Catering

    Chef Duet, is on a mission to dish up delicious, local seasonal flavour across North Devon.

    Donna Henry

    03451166919

    [email protected]

    chefduet.co.uk

  • Cottage Kitchens

    Wedding caterers providing everything from barbecues and picnics to formal wedding breakfasts.

    Elizabeth

    01598 763572

    [email protected]

    www.cottagekitchens.WordPress.com

  • Devon Catering

    Delivering sit down wedding breakfasts, amazing sharing platters through to freshly prepared buffets.

    Leisa Hood

    01271 858505

    [email protected]

    www.devoncatering.com

  • Eden Crepes

    Traditional French crêperie, serving a range of 30+ sweet and savoury crepes. Either as a dessert or main meal option, served from an artisanal crepe trailer. Gluten-free and vegan options complimentary.

    Samuel

    07460979002

    [email protected]

    www.facebook.com/edencrepesuk

  • Elise Hospitality Bar Service

    Our mobile bar service is deposit free with no minimum spends and no hidden fees. We simply set up and sell drinks to you and your guests. Essentially the service has no costs to you to hire.

    Luke

    [email protected]

    www.elisehospitality.co.uk/mobile-bars

  • Ember Pizza Truck

    We are North Devon based using homemade wood fired pizza, fermented Neapolitan style dough using fresh, local, seasonal South West produce including some European funk.

    Shaun

    [email protected]

    www.embercatering.co.uk

  • Flame and Dough Pizzas

    Authentic Naples-style stone baked pizzas cooked in flame roaring ovens and served from a converted vintage horse trailer.

    Joseph and Jade

    07500 220 634

    [email protected]

    www.flameanddough.co.uk

  • Flybar

    Liam and Lucy will set up the bar and serve drinks to your guests as they arrive and throughout the day and evening.

    Liam Fairlie

    07795 625 425

    [email protected]

    www.flybar.co.uk

  • Frisky Pheasant Rural Food

    Based in the rolling hills of North Devon, bringing you the best flavours from the areas we serve. We explore moorlands, woodlands and rugged coasts to source the finest ingredients for our menus including high welfare meats, game meat and foraged food.

    07788 259652

    [email protected]

    www.friskypheasant.co.uk

  • Grattons Butchers

    Barnstaple based butchers supplying locally sourced meat for hog roasts at weddings and parties.

    01271 345096

    www.devon-hogroast.co.uk

  • Guess Who is Coming to Dinner

    Award-winning wedding and events catering company providing three course meals to midnight snacks.

    Kristina Timmins

    01237479943

    [email protected]

    www.guessevents.co.uk

  • Ice Cream Tricycle

    Ice cream tricycle hire serving up local Devon ice cream.

    James Dawson

    [email protected]

    www.icecreamtricycle.weebly.com

  • Juicy Lucy Cupcakes and Bakes

    Delicious individually handmade cupcakes or larger cakes for weddings and special events.

    Lucy Schollick

    07478 327 072

    [email protected]

    bridebook.com/uk/wedding-cakes/juicy-lucy-cupcakes-braunton-devon-bbA8x6Ang0

  • Land and Sea Chef

    High end chef specialising in everything from intimate private functions for 30 people to wedding and birthday celebrations for over a hundred.

    Daniel

    07983 743 595

    [email protected]

  • Load 'o' Waffle

    Serving up delicious sweet and savoury homemade waffles, made from local fresh ingredients, from a beautiful vintage horsebox.

    Sam and Rob

    07565 697143

    [email protected]

    loadowaffle.co.uk

  • Local Farm box

    Fresh produce from local farmers, growers and producers including vegetables, fruits, salads, meats, and dairy products delivered to the door.

    01271 869 191

    [email protected]

    localfarmbox.co.uk

  • Lulu Primrose Bakery

    Barnstaple-based wedding cake baker specialising in romantic cake designs with an emphasis on aesthetics and flavours.

    Lucy

    [email protected]

    www.lulusprimrosebakery.uk

  • Max and Mike's Street Food

    Serving a range of menus, Mexican, Caribbean, Asian, Moroccan, Greek to name a few. We are able to tailor make menus to suit what you want. We cater for sit down events or from the van, for a more informal feel.

    Max

    [email protected]

  • Mesa Catering Limited

    Bristol-based event catering service offering everything from simple street-food to four course banquets. All dietary requirements catered for.

    Katie, Naomi and Faye

    0117 2510282

    [email protected]

    www.mesacatering.co.uk

  • North Devon Hog Roast

    Family run company ran serving up delicious slow roasted pork sourced from the farm or trusted local butchers.

    Samantha (Sam) Hastings

    01805 603 909 and 07932 657 572

    [email protected]

    www.northdevonhogroast.co.uk

  • Old Vault Pizza

    We pride ourselves on making authentic Neapolitan pizzas by using a combination of traditional Italian ingredients and only the freshest locally sourced ingredients. We provide Pizzas, Dips and Garlic breads as an option and can cater for a majority of allergies. Check us out on instagram oldvault_

    George and Alfie

    01271 813200

    [email protected]

    www.oldvault.co.uk

  • Quance Wines

    Exquisite English wines from grapes grown in a boutique vineyard in the heart of the rolling Devonshire countryside.

    07516 377944

    [email protected]

    vineyards.com/quance-wines

  • Smoking Embers Catering

    We cook gourmet cuisine over live fires of wood and charcoal. Fusing mankind’s oldest cooking methods with modern haute cuisine, we work to create a unique BBQ dining experience.

    Jack

    +44 (0)7876 582407

    [email protected]

    www.smokingemberscatering.com

  • Stacc Cakes

    Ilfracombe based wedding cake and patisserie supplier. If you can think it, they can make it!

    Bronwen and Alex

    01271 267780

    [email protected]

    www.staccbakes.com

  • The Braunton Deli

    At our independent delicatessen we are passionate about good food and drink. Our mission is to bring you authentic, locally-sourced delicacies that embody the region’s traditions, flavours and produce, and in doing so champion and support our local producers and artisans.

    01271 267810

    [email protected]

    www.thebrauntondeli.co.uk

  • The Caravan project

    Mobile bar serving delicious drinks and cocktails from a lovely old caravan.

    Siobhan Thomas

    07514895209

    [email protected]

    www.addtoevent.co.uk/the-caravan-project

  • The Garden Box

    Fresh, homemade veggie/vegan food! We've got our signature falafels ~ wraps, curries, soups & stews.

    07934 203324

    [email protected]

    www.facebook.com/thegardenboxdevon

  • The Wedding Wine Company

    With many years of experience in the wine industry, tasting hundreds of bottles, we have curated a list of fabulous wines to suit all tastes and budgets. Order a tasting box for a fun-filled evening, trying the wines with friends and family in the comfort of your own home. Use our online calculator to work out how much wine you'll need, then order online for free delivery to your door.

    Ben Bryant

    07510138139

    [email protected]

    www.theweddingwinecompany.co.uk

  • Thin Nick's Pizza

    Authentic artisan pizza, using the best quality pizza without compromise. Fresh ingredient, lovingly prepared in a fun and empathetic environment.

    Nick

    07946433257

    [email protected]

    thinnickspizza.co.uk/the-menu

  • This Must Be The Place Coffee

    Specialty coffee and cake served out of a converted horse box. Perfect for festival weddings.

    Molly

    [email protected]

    www.facebook.com/thismustbetheplacecoffee/

  • Twitchen Farm

    A small, sustainable, organic family farm at Woolacombe, North Devon.

    01598 763568

    [email protected]

    www.facebook.com/Twitchenfarm

  • West Country Cheese

    Lovely deli and award-winning suppliers of cheese wedding cakes and cheese celebration cakes.

    01271 379944

    [email protected]

    www.westcountrycheese.co.uk

  • Westy's Events

    Catering for all events with a catering van, mobile bar, disco, bouncy castles and hog roast.

    Simon West

    07879 416235

    [email protected]

    www.facebook.com/westysevents

  • Wild Thyme Catering

    Inspired catering for weddings, parties and festivals from street food to sharing platters and hog roasts.

    Victoria

    01271 815191

    [email protected]

    www.facebook.com/wildthymecateringdevon

Restaurants

Celebrate we did! Caterers were amazing. Organised a hotpot for us when we all arrived. Four course meal on Saturday evening. We transformed the dining room in to the most amazing restaurant. Games room was brill. What else can we say - a memorable experience we shall never forget.

Pauline and Dave Simcock

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Call Simon Daukes today on 07785 386 622