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Classic Fine Foods Trencherman's Guide 2024 Sponsorship

Classic Fine Foods Trencherman's Guide 2024 Sponsorship

16th May 2024

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We are proud to be a first-time award and guide supporter for the Trencherman's Guide 2024.

In September 2023, Classic Fine Foods UK expanded into the Southwest with the opening of a new Hub in Exeter. This expansion was part of the plan to be able to cover all the areas in the UK and provide our premium service to the best restaurants and hotels in the country. The new hub in the Southwest was a big achievement and another great milestone for the growth of Classic Fine Foods UK.

We've partnered with Trencherman's to reenforce our presence in the Southwest so that more chefs can have access to the best ingredients and produce, including premium pastry ingredients, fine meat and poultry, fresh fruit and vegetables and many other fine food ingredients like caviar and kitchen staples.

In its 31st year now and endorsed by some of the very best chefs including Michael Cains now as Trencherman's chairman. The Trencherman's Guide is an exclusive club with listings in the Southwest only by invitation based on scores from Michelin Guide, AA Guide and their very own inspectors.

On Monday 29th April the Trencherman's Guide 2024 Awards was held in the rolling valleys of Dartmoor National, at the sensational Bovey Castle Hotel. Hosted by Trencherman's editor Abi Manning and Salt Media editorial director Jo Rees, the night had a vintage-country house party themed ceremony. Guests enjoyed a multi-course dinner cooked by Bovey Castle's head chef Mark Budd, Scott Paton of à€clèaf, Prawn on the Lawn chef-owner Rick Toogood and Andrew Swann of The Castle at Taunton.

Classic Fine Foods supported these chefs to craft an exquisite four-course feast by supplying West Country Lamb and Bonemasters Stock for the main course and Valrhona chocolate for the dessert.

  • Starter: goat's cheese mousse with rhubarb, apple, pistachio and sourdough chafe by Andrew Swann of The Castle at Taunton, Somerset.
  • Fish course: hand-dived scallop with cucumber, shaoxing dressing and crispy szechuan oil by Rick Toogood of Prawn on the Lawn, Cornwall.
  • Main: best end of lamb with roscoff onion, English peas and lamb fat mash by Mark Budd of Bovey Castle Hotel, Devon.
  • Dessert: honey, apricot and elderflower by Scott Paton of à€clèaf, Devon.

We were thrilled to sponsor the award for the Best Trencherman's Hotel 2024, with our very own Managing Director, Olivier Batel, presenting the award to this year's winner. The winner was Scarlet Hotel, an eco-sanctuary on the rugged Cornish clifftops with an Ayurvedic inspired Spa.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists, it was great to be a first-time sponsor of this event!

Olivier was joined at the Awards by our National Sales Manager Krishna Quarrell and the Exeter Hub team; Chris Gillard (Area Commercial Manager) and Charlotte Penwill (Account Manager).

Our happy customers

  • Anshu Anghotra profile image
    Anshu Anghotra
    Classic Fine Foods has been absolutely fantastic, I’ve worked with them for years now.  Classic has never disappointed and the customer service is always great.  Classic can always be counted upon, especially when it comes to quality. it’s not very often we come across fabulous suppliers like Classic.
  • Pascal Aussignac profile image
    Pascal Aussignac
    Classic Fine Foods has always been a long-term partner and the Gascon teams are delighted to work together with them.
  • Elissavet Kermanidou profile image
    Elissavet Kermanidou
    Classic Fine Foods is the main supplier for all the pastry ingredients I use. They always supply us with top quality ingredients , providing very good customer service and sourcing bespoke items for us. 
  • Benoit Blin profile image
    Benoit Blin
    Classic Fine Foods is a great company to work with. It supplies high-quality produce and it is full of very enthusiastic and passionate people eager to promote and help develop all sides of the food industry.
  • Ollie Dabbous profile image
    Ollie Dabbous
    I’ve been working with Classic Fine Foods for several years now. Fantastic customer service & range of products: everything from bread flour to blueberry vinegar.
  • Roger Lomas profile image
    Roger Lomas
    Classic Fine Foods has always been top quality for the whole of my career and it’s really exciting with the way they’re moving forward as a company. The products are world class and their team JP and Customer Service are outstanding and always on the end of the phone. Been working with JP for over 10 years now and it really shows that I couldn’t do my job without him or Classic Fine Foods. An exciting future to be involved in for sure.
  • Nicolo Bolognesi profile image
    Nicolo Bolognesi
    Classic Fine Foods delivers exceptional quality and service every time. Their team is reliable and knowledgeable—especially our Account Manager, Kiana, who’s been incredibly attentive and supportive. They’re more than a supplier—they’re a true partner in our kitchen.
  • Veronica profile image
    Veronica
    I like to work with Classic Fine Foods because they sustain my creativity providing all the products that I need.
  • Francesco Chiarelli profile image
    Francesco Chiarelli
    Classic Fine Foods has been consistently excellent. Our Account Manager Kiana always recommends top-quality products that suit our needs perfectly, and their caviar is some of the best you’ll find in London. Caviar Specialist Faustine brings a perfect mix of professionalism and warmth to every interaction. I highly recommend them for their outstanding service and attention to detail.
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