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During Cheltenham Food + Drink Week, we were delighted to invite local food enthusiasts, George and Stef, from Cotswold Food Bloggers to explore and uncover Cheltenham's culinary treasures.
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A collage of images featuring chefs and a panel of guest speakers at an exclusive evening with Cheltenham’s Culinary Stars at the Queens Hotel Cheltenham.
Throughout the week, George and Stef attended the VIP launch of Cheltenham Food + Drink Week at Montpellier Courtyard and enjoyed an exclusive evening with Cheltenham’s Culinary Stars at the Queens Hotel. They also explored popular foodie hotspots in The Suffolks, Regent Street, and Bath Road, showcasing Cheltenham as a top foodie destination.
The foodie adventure began with the VIP launch of Cheltenham Food + Drink Week in Montpellier, Cheltenham.
The evening kicked off in style with prosecco and fresh oysters at Gallimores Kitchen, before heading across Montpellier Courtyard to Sam’s Montpellier for delicious canapés and cocktails, finished off with tasty treats by Sisu Pancakes. We thoroughly recommend all three!
A fabulous evening hosted by TV Chef & Presenter Simon Rimmer, which started with a glass of fizz and delicious canapés from Prithvi Restaurant – followed by a lively panel discussion featuring some of Cheltenham’s foodie greats!
Simon Diprose: Head Chef and Member of The Master Chefs of Great Britain, Queens Hotel Cheltenham.
Jon Howe: Chef Patron, Michelin-starred Lumiere Restaurant.
Warren O’Connor: Regional Executive Chef at The Jockey Club
Lawrie Jeffries: Head Chef at The Jockey Club
Laura Evans: Founder, Sisu Pancakes.
We were then treated to a fantastic five course dinner. We received gorgeous parting gifts from The HorseChoux from L’Artisan Cheltenham, as well as a taste of Dunkertons Cider and Piston Gin Distillery.
The Suffolks sit to the south of the town, with many boutique shops, independent pubs, cafés and bars lining its streets.
1. The Sunday Suffolks Market
A recent sunny Sunday brought the usual family crowds to the Suffolks for the monthly fiesta of local producers & artisan traders. With a huge variety of food and drink stalls, it’s the best way to spend a couple of hours soaking up the atmosphere & sampling some tasty treats!
Grab a bowl of freshly cooked pesto pasta from Non Solo Pasta, cakes & bakes from Baker and Graze and Asian-inspired pies from Muk a G’s Asian Pie Company & a cheeky aperol spritz from Suffolk Rock.
2. Sorrel
On the corner of Great Norwood Street & Suffolk Road sits the beautiful casual dining experience that is Sorrel. Serving up seasonal dishes and finely paired wines and cocktails, in a modern and intimate dinner setting, this stylish venue recently celebrated their first birthday!
The menu is locally sourced, and prepared/cooked in-house with that certain Sorrel touch!
Enjoy a selection of small plates and main dishes, with the highlight being their famous confit potatoes, simply stunning
3. The Suffolk Arms
Standing proud on Suffolk Road, The Suffolk Arms has been a local landmark for many years & has recently become even more famous for their big boy pies.
Head Chef Liam’s selection of homemade shortcrust pies are something special! Created during lockdown as a way of continuing to feed their loyal customers, Big Boy Pies has become a staple of the menu. Available at The Suffolks Sunday Market, best served with lashings of their “Proper Gravy”!
Regent Street sits neatly between Cavendish House and Regent Arcade and is the home of many amazing independent food and drink spots! This foodie spotlight focuses on these three legends!
1. Bao + BBQ
Part of the prestigious JM Socials group of Cheltenham Restaurants, Bao + BBQ is their Texan BBQ with Taiwanese flavour concept that has taken Cheltenham by storm! Fresh fired meats from their theatre BBQ kitchen, perfectly curated cocktails from their stylish bar, and authentic Eastern flavoured dishes which really hit the spot! Perfection!
2. Domaine 16
Cheese, wine, and a whole lot of authentic French love from Domaine 16! Stef and her fabulous team celebrate all things France, with their bottomless Raclette! Served every Tuesday evening, you can book you and your friends in for unlimited Raclette Cheese, Charcuterie and Potatoes, perfectly paired with beautiful French wines, and followed by luscious desserts! We also tried the cheese fondue, great for the upcoming autumnal season!
3. KIBOU Cheltenham
The award-winning Japanese kitchen and bar, Kibou is the place to be for that Far Eastern flavour that you’re after. With a varied menu of fried dishes, sushi and ramen, Kibou provides a wonderful foodie experience. We visited during their ‘Passport to Japan’ menu, and just had to try the special Okonomiyaki savoury pancake filled with cabbage, beni shoga & prawn, served with sriracha mayo, okonomiyaki sauce & bonito flakes, amazing!!
Bath Road is home to a vibrant range of independent pubs, cafés, restaurants and bars, guiding visitors from the south to the centre of Cheltenham
1. Circo Brasserie
New kids on the block, and the latest JM Socials legend to grace the streets of Cheltenham, Circo opened its doors earlier this Summer. Bringing a little theatre to Bath Road, their delicious European and Italian inspired menu certainly delivers the wow factor! A truly fantastic addition, one we expect the locals will love!
2. The Brown Jug
Bringing you those wholesome family vibes and serving up delicious pub grub with a sprinkling of something special. Fantastic in-house food, comedy nights, street food pop-ups and local charity events are just a few of the many factors that brings the community together, brought to you by the wonderful team at The Brown Jug. Pick up their fantastic week day £10 lunch deal now!
3. Bake & Brew
The perfect hang out for that caffeine fix and brunch satisfaction, made and served with love. Enjoy a delicious range of smoothie bowls and sausage rolls, through to your classic breakfast dishes, whilst taking in the hustle and bustle of the famous Bath Road. Or why not grab a coffee and slice of homemade cake to go?! Either way, you’re in for a treat.
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Experience first-hand why Cheltenham is the unrivalled food capital of the South West during Cheltenham Food + Drink Week, 16 to 22 September 2024. This premier event, hosted by Cheltenham BID and Visit Cheltenham, promises an unforgettable experience for food enthusiasts.
Queens Hotel Cheltenham is an elegant and imposing structure, described as one of the noblest buildings of its kind in Europe. You will experience superb standards of comfort and convenience in this ever fashionable Regency hotel.
Situated in the picturesque Montpellier Courtyard, Sam’s was born out of the desire to create a ‘menu for all’, where everybody can come in and order something delicious regardless of food preferences or dietary requirements.
KIBOU is a Japanese hot kitchen, ramen and sushi bar. Inspired by the nostalgia of Tokyo’s bustling backstreets, it’s a laid back, eclectic, day-to-night eating and drinking den that fuses canteen-style dining with the golden age of Japanese whisky, sake and cocktail seduction.
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