If you don’t fancy going out but you’d love someone to cook for you, we’ve got some amazing private dining options for you.
Private Fine Dining with Dan Tugwell of Nomad
For an unforgettable culinary experience, allow renowned chef Dan Tugwell to cook just for you. Whether you're celebrating something special or simply seeking an extraordinary meal, Dan and his Nomad team will create a personalised, intimate dining experience like no other.
Settle into the serenity of the tree house or the peaceful spa deck, where Dan will prepare and serve a seasonal, fire-inspired menu tailored to your tastes. With his background in top-tier kitchens and a passion for ingredients sourced from the land around you, this is slow, soulful dining at its finest—crafted just for two.
A moment of stillness. A meal to remember. Let Nomad come to you.
Contact Dan directly:
Dan Tugwell
Call 07976979181 or email nomaddining@gmail.com
For more information, please give us a call on 01271 890110 or email at info@pickwellmanor.co.uk
Recently we’ve become quite spoilt by the growing range of takeaway vans serving delicious street food here in North Devon. Below are a few options but it’s also worth googling as they often change and you might come up with a new one.
Biffen’s Kitchen opens daily at Ocean Pitch campsite in Croyde, they do great breakfast takeaway too.
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Tambapanni – This Sri Lankan street food van does alternate Saturdays at Georgeham bus stop and Friday nights at Braunton Tesco carpark find them on Facebook.
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Miles Fish and Chips – Woolacombe Saturday 4- 8pm – find them on Facebook.
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Stoned Pizza- Freshly-made stone-baked pizza 5-9pm at the beach entrance Croyde (opposite RUDA) or from their 1950s Airstream silver van in Woolacombe carpark.
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Thongsay thai street food Delicious Thai takeaway from 5-7.30pm at Georgeham bus stop Thursdays and Tesco Braunton Saturdays – find them on Facebook.
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Take away
For fish and chips, locally the best ones are either Squires or South Sixteen in Braunton. You can also eat in for both of these restaurants. If you forced us to pick, Squires is our absolute favourite!
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Visit Woolacombe Bay Pizza for delicious stone baked pizza.
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Siam Bistro you can eat in or take away lovely Thai food in Braunton.
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Local Pubs and Cafès
For a great gastro experience we can recommend The Rock Inn, a centuries-old Devon pub with a great atmosphere. Families are welcome. The conservatory at the back of the pub offers a lovely bright feel to your dining experience. It has a charming owner and front-of-house team so you are guaranteed great service. To book a table (recommended) call 01271 890322 or just pop in.
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The Kings Arms is great for a cosy, relaxed environment to eat and drink, sit outside in the sunshine on the decking, watch a match, or listen to live music (Friday nights).
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Newcoast Kitchen, this lovely restaurant in Croyde owned by our friends Matt and Nicole is a must visit. We love their food, their personal service, their style and the way everything is so thoughtfully prepared. You are in for a treat here but make sure you book as there are limited tables and it is super popular.
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The Porthole café is situated between Putsborough and Woolacobe just up above the beach on the footpath. It’s a great stop if you walk from Pickwell down the footpath to the Porthole then double back in a loop via Putsborough. They serve delicious lunches, cakes, drinks and local ice cream. Just below the café there is a clearing of logs on the National Trust land to take your drink and admire the view.
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The Bluegroove is a café/ bar/restaurant has bags of atmosphere and yummy food that offers something different to the other restaurants in the village with a good variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Great place for a cocktail too. 01271890111
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