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
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Barnstaple Pannier Market
9am – 3pm Monday to Saturday
Butchers Row, Barnstaple EX31 1SY
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Bideford Country Market
8am - 3pm Tuesdays and Saturdays
Market Place, Bideford EX39 2DR
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Braunton Farmers’ Market
9.30am – 12.30pm Second Saturday of every month
Braunton Parish Hall, Braunton EX33 2JB
07976 942618
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Ilfracombe Farmers’ Market
10am - 12.30pm First Saturday of every month
The Lantern, High Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9QB
01271 865824
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Wrafton Farmers’ Market
9.30am - 12pm Second Saturday of every month
Heanton Parish Hall, Wrafton Rd, Braunton EX33 2BT
01271 814406
Food & Drink
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Astridges Catering
Local produce, and a range of menus all freshly prepared by the team at Astridges.
Paul Astridge
07811 416 254
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Big Pot Kitchen
Unique, delicious and affordable catering with a rustic and vintage style. Perfect for larger guest numbers.
Trevor Martin
07497 088 885
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Cottage Kitchens
Wedding caterers providing everything from barbecues and picnics to formal wedding breakfasts.
Elizabeth
01598 763572
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Devon Catering
Delivering sit down wedding breakfasts, amazing sharing platters through to freshly prepared buffets.
Leisa Hood
01271 858505
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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
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Grattons Butchers
Barnstaple based butchers supplying locally sourced meat for hog roasts at weddings and parties.
01271 345096
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Guess Who is Coming to Dinner
Award-winning wedding and events catering company providing three course meals to midnight snacks.
Kristina Timmins
01237479943
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Ice Cream Tricycle
Ice cream tricycle hire serving up local Devon ice cream.
James Dawson
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Latitudes Catering
Relaxed, fun and delicious food to make your wedding day memorable from tapas to mezzo to paella.
Lara Lane
07880 798184
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Mrs Smudgers kitchen
Beautiful celebration and wedding cakes for people looking to add that special something to their event.
Emma Smith
01271 377706
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Quance Wines
Exquisite English wines from grapes grown in a boutique vineyard.
07516 377944
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Seadogs
Long-table feasts, ‘bangers and buns’ street food and international-inspired buffets.
Jim Coslett
07533 333 976
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The Caravan project
Mobile bar serving delicious drinks and cocktails from a lovely old caravan.
Siobhan Thomas
07514895209
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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
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Twitchen Farm
Small, sustainable, organic family farm at Woolacombe, North Devon.
01598 763568
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Two Birds Kitchen
Fantastic food for weddings, parties and events, including the famous wood fired oven horsebox serving organic pizzas.
Emma Tay
07759 959003
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West Country Cheese
Lovely deli and award-winning suppliers of cheese wedding cakes and cheese celebration cakes.
01271 379944
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Coastal Catering
Exciting food and an ultra flexible menu including street food and vegan and gluten free options.
Joe Wright
07377 563 933
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New Coast Events
Mobile Food, bars and Buses.
Fran Mitchell
07815574922
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Bo Bom Gelato
Freshly made gelato brought to your wedding and parties in a fabulous fleet of Bo Bom mobiles.
Marilena Narbona
07880 616937
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Westy's Events
Catering for all events with a catering van, mobile bar, disco, bouncy castles and hog roast.
Simon West
07879 416235
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Wild Thyme Catering
Inspired catering for weddings, parties and festivals from street food to sharing platters and hog roasts.
Victoria
01271 815191
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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
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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
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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
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Juicy Lucy Cupcakes and Bakes
Delicious individually handmade cupcakes or larger cakes for weddings and special events.
Lucy Schollick
07478 327 072
Restaurants
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Siam Bistro
Thai restaurant and take-away who don't usually deliver. But our friend Tudorel makes an exception for Ash Barton.
Tudorel
01271 816567
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Squires Fish and Chip Restaurant
The best Fish and Chips in the country. It's actually illegal to come to Braunton and not visit Squires.
01271 815533
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The Rock Inn
Fresh food cooked with passion and served in the cosy fireside bars or bright, airy conservatory.
01271 890322
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The Thatch
Excellent pub food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
01271 890 349
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Wild Thyme cafe
Great home cooked food, smoothies, juices and teas and vast all-day breakfast menu.
Vicky Johnston
01271 815191
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Kentisbury Grange Coach House
A brasserie-style fine dining restaurant serving fantastic local and seasonal produce and classic dishes with an innovative twist.
01271 545 008
The whole experience of spending four days with our nearest and dearest (just over 30 in the house and 75 guests on the day) was incredible and meant so much to us, especially as we had guests travel from all over the UK and the world.
Jackie and Dave
Looking for a place to party?
We'd love to hear from you.
Call Simon Daukes today on 07785 386 622