A celebration of our islands food, drink & local produce

A celebration of our islands food, drink & local produce PROGRAMMME OF EVENTS 1 st 30 th September 2018 THROUGHOUT THE MONTH BAKER BARNEY Enjoy a Taste of Scilly lunchtime special from the Island Bakery on St. Martin s. Homemade roasted tomato soup and a small handmade pasty, for just 5.00. THE BEACH Local lobster and other delights on the menu daily at Scilly s newest beachside BBQ restaurant, right on Porthmellon Beach. BECKY S DELICIOUS DONUTS! Enjoy some of Scilly s best ever donuts specially made at Becky s Scilly cakes just opposite the library on Porthcressa. Available every Tuesday and Saturday. Tuesdays with a Taste of Scilly! BRYHER SHOP Don t miss special Scillonian Tattie Cake, baked on the premises daily. COASTGUARD S CAFÉ Delicious light lunches using locally sourced ingredients served with great views everyday on St. Agnes. CREAM TEAS ON THE STAR CASTLE RAMPARTS Sample a special Taste of Scilly cream tea on the ramparts at the Star Castle (or the Dungeon Bar) throughout the month. From 5 for a delicious scone served with a cup of tea/coffee. 1

EVENING SUPPER BOATS From St. Mary s daily to St. Agnes; three times a week to St. Martin s, weather permitting. Look at the boards or check with @ScillyTIC as times may vary. FARM DELI PIES & PASTIES Enjoy a slice of home cooked Peninnis Farm pies, using local beef, pork and veg produced on St. Mary s. FRAGGLE ROCK SEAFOOD NIGHTS Seafood menu every Tuesday evening throughout September. FUDGE FROM VERONICA FARM Take away some award-winning Veronica Farm Fudge from Bryher. Lots of delicious island flavours available. HIGH TIDE SPECIALS Mark Eberlein serves up amazing St. Agnes and Scillonian produce during his evening service at High Tide. JULIET S GARDEN SEAFOOD SPECIALS Every Thursday is seafood specials night at Juliet s Garden. Lobsters, crayfish, mackerel and more. From 6pm. Booking essential. 01720 422228 KARMA ST. MARTIN S Cloudsley Shovell Restaurant and Wine Bar is showcasing the very best of local produce with daily specials. Indulge in any 2-course meal and enjoy a complimentary dessert. ISLAND FISH, BRYHER Paella takeaways every Thursday; Lobster & Slaw takeaways every Sunday (6pm 7pm). Please preorder in advance - 01720 423880 LOBSTER LUNCHES AT HOLY VALE VINEYARD Enjoy a truly special experience at Holy Vale Vineyard book yourself a lobster lunch for just 26.50 per head. (Must be booked 24 hours in advance) 01720 422317 LONGSTONE CAFÉ Homemade cakes and a lunch menu based on home-grown produce and locally sourced ingredients open daily throughout September. ON THE QUAY CAFÉ Takeaway pizzas, including lobster specials. Every Wednesday and Friday between 5.30pm and 9pm. Pre-orders welcome 01720 423525 Enjoy freshly-baked cakes, sandwiches and more every day from On the Quay café throughout the month. Lots of island ingredients and a weekly Taste of Scilly special! ON THE QUAY RESTAURANT Regular Scillonian specials on the menu throughout September. PILOTS GIG Menus that feature lots of delicious local produce! POLREATH TEA ROOM 2

Open 10.30am 4.30pm Monday to Friday for delicious light lunches, cream teas, tea, coffee and cake. (Closed 17 th 21 st ) SCILLY COW BEEF 10% off St. Martin s island-reared Scilly Cows beef at Churchtown Farm throughout September mention Taste of Scilly. SCILLY FOOD BOXES 10% off all delicious Scilly Food Box holiday orders throughout Taste of Scilly if ordered online at scillyfoodboxes.co.uk (Use the Taste18 voucher code.) ST. MARTIN S SHOP & POST OFFICE Check out the local Scillonian produce display at Higher Town, St. Martin s. ST. MARTIN S VINEYARD Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10.45am - 4pm for self-guided tours 3pp. Guided tours and tastings of the vineyard s own unique wines every day at 11am; 9.50 pp. TANGLEWOOD KITCHEN Multi-award-winning Taste of the West ready meals available daily in store and specialities including locally landed crab and lobster. TASTY TAPAS @ DIBBLE & GRUB Special Set Price Taste of Scilly Tapas and cocktails every evening at Dibble & Grub, Porthcressa Beach. Ts ON Ts Cream teas on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2pm 5pm at Covean Tea Garden on St. Agnes featuring Troytown clotted cream and Taste of Scilly scones and jam. TREGARTHEN S TASTE OF SCILLY Enjoy local Scillonian produce on all lunch and dinner menus throughout September at Tregarthen s Hotel, St. Mary s. TRESCO SPECIALS Taste of Scilly specials at The New Inn, Ruin Beach Café and Flying Boat Bar & Bistro throughout September, featuring the finest local produce from across the islands. TROYTOWN FARM Dairy free specials and Taste of Scilly ice-cream combinations available throughout September. Saturday 1 st September HOG ROAST & BIG GRILL AT THE BEACH The hog roast and big green egg will be out on the decking once again at The Beach, Porthmellon with chef Phil Fallows cooking up a fantastic feast of Scillonian shellfish and Cornish pork! Come on 3

down from 6pm - no booking necessary, but tables will be first come, first served, so bring your own picnic rugs in case you want to kick back with a burger or pulled pork tacos on the beach. Location: The Beach @ Porthmellon Time: From 6pm No booking necessary: Just turn up. (NOTE Drinks purchased at The Beach must be consumed on the premises. (Bring your own drinks if you d rather chill out on the sand!) Sunday 2 nd September ST. MARTIN S HARVEST FESTIVAL Join the St. Martin s island community for a special Harvest Festival thanksgiving service at St. Martin s Chapel which will be followed by an auction of all the local produce that has decorated the chapel. All welcome. Location: St. Martin s Chapel, Higher Town Time: 11am SCILLY GIN GARDEN AT ST. MARY S HALL What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with a laid back gin garden at St. Mary s Hall hotel. Indulge in your favourite prosecco or gin cocktail, sampling St. Mary s Hall s vast array of Scillonian and Cornish gins; coupled with canapes and cakes, with live music from Steve Sherris. Location: The Garden @ St. Mary s Hall Hotel Time: 3pm 6pm Price: Free to attend, but drinks and food priced individually How to book: No need! Just turn up and indulge ISLAND FISH LOBSTER TAKEAWAY Rock over to Island Fish on Bryher for a Sunday night takeaway. Half a grilled lobster, potato wedges and homemade coleslaw. Booking recommended. Location: Island Fish Bryher Time: 6pm 7pm Price: 10 Book your order: Call in advance on 01720 423880 Monday 3 rd September SALAKEE FARM TOUR & TASTE Tour the farm, run by Kylie and Dave, meet the free-range Salakee ducks, and discover why it s been such a quacking success. And enjoy a taster to finish. Location: Salakee Farm, Carn Friar s Lane, St. Mary s Time: 10.30am 12 noon Price: Free, but bring some pennies to purchase such duck goodies! How to book: Book at the Tourist Information Centre (01720 620600), or simply turn up. 4

ALES OF SCILLY TOUR Head of Porthmellon Business Park and to the Ales of Scilly Micro-brewery. Meet Jennie Trevithick who will talk you through the processing of island brewing before offering you a taste of her finest ales! Location: Porthmellon Business Park, St. Mary s Time: 3pm 4pm Price: 5 (over 18s only) How to book: Call Jen on 07737 721599 or email beer@alesofscilly.co.uk Tuesday 4 th September LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET ON TRESCO Sample and take home some delicious island produce including local crab and lobster from Bryher s Island Fish and local pork, beef and veg from Hillside Farm. Location: New Grimsby, Tresco Time: 3.30pm- 5.30pm CRAB SHACK Don your Crab Shack apron, crack those claws and feast on Bryher Crab, mussels and scallops served in Portuguese cataplanas at the deliciously simple pop up restaurant next to Hell Bay hotel. Location: Hell Bay Hotel, Bryher Time: 6.30pm How to book: Early booking recommended. Call 01720 422947 FRAGGLE ROCK SEAFOOD NIGHT Enjoy a simple yet delicious seafood menu at Fraggle Rock, with the entire menu sourced from the islands and Cornwall. Choice of 3 starters and 5 main courses for 25 for two courses. Location: Fraggle Rock, Bryher Time: From 6pm 9pm Price: 25 for two courses How to book: Book direct call 01720 422222 Wednesday 5 th September HILLSIDE FARM TOUR Head to Bryher and to Hillside Farm where owners Graham and Ruth Eggins will show you around their traditional working island farm. Meet the cutie Saddleback pigs, chickens and North Devon cows, see the island-grown fruit and veg, and take away a Bryher banger or two. Location: Hillside Farm, Bryher Time: 12 noon - 2pm Price: Free, but bring some pennies to purchase some farm produce! How to book: No need; just turn up and enjoy 5

ROB S PASTY MASTERCLASS Make and bake your own traditional Cornish pasties under the expert eye of pasty-making maestro, Rob Greenlaw. Location: Old Town Café, Old Town, St. Mary s Time: 5.30pm 7.15pm Price: 25 each (includes 2 large pasties each and a complimentary drink) How to book: Book at the Tourist Information Centre (max 8 people) CHOWDER SUNDOWNER AT JULIET S GARDEN Stroll up to Juliet s Garden terrace and feast on a Chowder Sundowner. Choose between a Seafood, meat or vegetarian chowder, all made from Scillonian produce and coupled with some tasty starters and puds. And all timed to perfection to watch the sun dip beyond Samson. Location: Juliet s Garden, above Porthloo, St. Mary s Time: 6pm 9pm Price: Chowders from 13.95 How to book: Booking essential call 01720 422228 KARMA QUIZ NIGHT Head to St. Martin s for the Karma Quiz Night. Test your knowledge of the islands, past and present. Also includes a Taste of Scilly round. Location: Karma St. Martin s, Lower Town Time: 8.30pm Price: Free (Prizes include hotel stays, spa vouchers, dining vouchers and more) How to book: No need! Thursday 6 th September AN ISLAND FOOD MILE BOOK LAUNCH WITH ST. AGNES HIGH TEA A very special afternoon on St. Agnes as island writer and cook, Piers Lewin, reads extracts from his new book of recipes, essays and poems - An Island Food Mile - celebrating the local food of St. Agnes. This will be accompanied by afternoon tea featuring food cooked entirely from ingredients sourced on this remarkably self-sufficient island. Signed books will also be available to buy at a reduced rate. Location: Island Hall, St. Agnes Time: 2.30pm 4pm Price: 10 How to book: Numbers limited to 25; please book via the Tourist Information Centre 01720 620600 CRAB SHACK Don your Crab Shack apron, crack those claws and feast on Bryher Crab, mussels and scallops served in Portuguese cataplanas at the deliciously simple pop up restaurant next to Hell Bay hotel. Location: Hell Bay Hotel, Bryher Time: 6.30pm 6

How to book: Early booking recommended. Call 01720 422947 PAELLA COOK UP Tuck into a tasty paella takeaway from Island Fish on Bryher. Packed with local lobster, mussels, prawns and wet fish caught locally in the Scilly s waters. Location: Island Fish, Bryher Time: Collect between 6.30pm and 7pm Price: 8 per portion How to book: Booking your takeaway is essential. Call 01720 423880 JULIET S GARDEN SEAFOOD SPECIAL The perfect spot to watch the sun set over Samson and enjoy chef Nick s seafood sensations whilst you re at it! Every Thursday is Seafood night, so indulge in some lobster, spider crab, mussels, mackerel and more! Location: Juliet s Garden, above Porthloo, St Mary s Time: From 6pm 9pm How to book: Booking highly recommended. Call 01720 422228 Friday 7 th September CHURCHTOWN FARM WALK Take a guided farm walk with Zoe Julian, meet her handsome herd of beef cattle and learn how they assist with maintaining St. Martin s special landscape. Enjoy 10% discount on their beef throughout September. Location: Churchtown Farm (Scilly Flowers), Higher Town, St. Martin s Time: 11am 12.30pm Price: 3 minimum suggested donation to the Wildlife Trust (Pay on the day) How to book: Book at the Tourist Information Centre on 01720 620600 (max 25 people). Boat leaves St. Mary s at 10am or 10.15am SIZZLING SCILLY BEACH BBQ Head down to the beach at Lower Town and enjoy a sizzling Taste of Scilly beach BBQ with Karma St. Martin s. Local produce, fresh fish and salads accompanied by some excellent wines. Location: On the Beach, Karma St. Martin s, Lower Town Time: 12 noon to 3pm Price: From 9.95 pp How to book: No need! Just turn up and indulge LONGSTONE LOBSTER NIGHT A special evening hosted at the newly-refurbished Longstone Café. Learn from owner and local fisherman Colin Jenkins about Scillonian shell fishing and lobster stock preservation before enjoying a lobster buffet. 7

Location: Longstone Lodge & Café, St. Mary s Time: 7.15pm Price: 36 pp (includes welcome drink, crab pate, 1/2 a lobster, salad buffet and pudding) Booking essential as places are limited. Call 01720 422410 Saturday 8 th September BEER, CIDER, GIN & RUM FESTIVAL (Day 1) A showcase of Scillonian drinks produced around the islands (supplemented with a few from Cornwall!) with a Taste of Scilly weekend menu to match! Location: The Seven Stones Inn, St. Martin s Time: 11am 11pm (meal times 12noon-2pm and 6pm-8pm) How to book: Just turn up and enjoy! WINE PAIRING DINNER Dine in style in the Star Castle s Dining Room for a magical Taste of Scilly and wine pairing dinner: five courses, each one paired with wines specially selected by hotel and HolyVale Winery owner, Robert Francis. Location: Star Castle Dining Room Time: Book a table between 6.30pm and 8.30pm Price: 60.00 pp How to book: Call 01720 422317 Sunday 9 th September BEER, CIDER, GIN & RUM FESTIVAL (Day 2) A showcase of Scillonian drinks produced around the islands (supplemented with a few from Cornwall!) with a Taste of Scilly weekend menu to match! Location: The Seven Stones Inn, St. Martin s Time: 11am 11pm (meal times 12noon-2pm and 6pm-8pm) How to book: Just turn up and enjoy! TASTE IN THE PARK The park in Hugh Town (by the Town Hall) will be the venue for this year s very special Taste of Scilly produce market on Sunday 9 th September. There will be a wealth of delicious goodies on show from across the islands to peruse, sample and purchase, and entertainment throughout the day. Location: The Park, Hugh Town, St. Mary s Time: 10am 3pm Price: Free (but lots to sample and buy!) 8

COASTAL VIEW SCILLONIAN BBQ Work up an appetite for a delicious pop up Scillonian BBQ hosted by Coastal View Kitchen on Porthcressa Beach. Local produce all the way, including local ales. Location: Porthcressa, St. Mary s Time: 5.30pm - 7pm How to book: No need; just turn up and pay on the promenade ISLAND FISH LOBSTER TAKEAWAY Rock over to Island Fish on Bryher for a Sunday night takeaway. Half a grilled lobster, potato wedges and homemade coleslaw. Booking recommended. Location: Island Fish Bryher Time: 6pm 7pm Price: 10 How to book your order: Call in advance on 01720 423880 Monday 10 th September LOW TIDE EXPERIENCE With our dramatic spring tides comes a phenomenal opportunity to host a very special experience on a long, skinny sandbar between Tresco and Bryher that s usually under five metres of water. So, roll up your trouser legs and walk out to the middle at around 11am to enjoy this totally unique Scillonian Low Tide Experience (low tide is 12.10pm) before the flood tide once again steals it away. There will be a feast of food and drink, with a popup Tresco BBQ and bar, a stall from Bryher's Island Fish selling fresh fish and shellfish, and Hillside Farm selling their famous 'Bryher Banger'. Location: On the sandbar between Tresco & Bryher Time: Approx 11am 1.30pm Price: Free to attend but cash only for all food and drink ALES OF SCILLY TOUR Head of Porthmellon Business Park and to the Ales of Scilly Micro-brewery. Meet Jennie Trevithick who will talk you through the processing of island brewing before offering you a taste of her finest ales! Location: Porthmellon Business Park, St. Mary s Time: 3pm 4pm Price: 5 (over 18s only) How to book: Call Jen on 07737721599 or email beer@alesofscilly.co.uk HOLY VALE WINETASTING Join Holy Vale Vineyard owner and wine enthusiast Robert Francis (also owner of the Star Castle and a keen lobster fisherman!) for a delicious pre-supper treat. Enjoy a selection of fine wine tastings and accompanying Taste of Scilly canapes. 9

Location: Holy Vale Winery, St. Mary s Time: 5.30pm 7.15pm Price: 18.50 (over 18s only) How to book: Book with the Star Castle on 01720 422317 (numbers limited) Tuesday 11 th September APPLE PRESSING AT ST. MARTIN S VINEYARD Come and have a go at traditional apple pressing at St. Martin s Vineyard. Learn all about the process of making apple juice with owners Val and Graham Thomas, and then you can have a taste of your labours! Location: St. Martin s Vineyard, Higher Town Time: 11am 4pm Price: 5 to be donated to Cornwall Air Ambulance How to book: No need! Simply turn up and enjoy LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET ON TRESCO Sample and take home some delicious island produce including local crab and lobster from Bryher s Island Fish and local pork, beef and veg from Hillside Farm. Location: New Grimsby, Tresco Time: 3.30pm- 5.30pm GIN TASTING WITH WESTWARD FARM @ TANGLEWOOD KITCHEN A special evening co-hosted by Aiden and Mike Hicks of Westward Farm Gin together with Euan & Lindsay Rodger of Tanglewood Kitchen. Meet Aiden and Mike Hicks to hear the story behind their range of flavoured gins and then enjoy a tasting accompanied by some light bites prepared by the award-winning Tanglewood Kitchen. Location: Tanglewood Kitchen and Post Office, St. Mary s Time: From 6pm to 7.30pm Price: 25 How to book: Book at Tanglewood Kitchen. Pop in or call 01720 422454 (Please note, this is a standing event; numbers limited.) FRAGGLE ROCK SEAFOOD NIGHT Enjoy a simple yet delicious seafood menu at Fraggle Rock, with the entire menu sourced from the islands and Cornwall. Choice of 3 starters and 5 main courses for 25 for two courses. Location: Fraggle Rock, Bryher Time: From 6pm 9pm Price: 25 for two courses How to book: Book direct call 01720 422222 CRAB SHACK Don your Crab Shack apron, crack those claws and feast on Bryher Crab, mussels and scallops served in Portuguese cataplanas at the deliciously simple pop up restaurant next to Hell Bay hotel. 10

Location: Hell Bay Hotel, Bryher Time: 6.30pm How to book: Early booking recommended. Call 01720 422947 Wednesday 12th September ROB S PASTY MASTERCLASS Make and bake your own traditional Cornish pasties under the expert eye of pasty-making maestro, Rob Greenlaw. Location: Old Town Café, Old Town, St. Mary s Time: 5.30pm 7.15pm Price: 25 each (includes 2 large pasties each and a complimentary drink) How to book: Book at the Tourist Information Centre (max 8 people) SOLD OUT! (But new date added - Saturday 15 th September) TASTE OF SCILLY - ISLAND HOPPING SUPPER SAFARI Join us for an exclusive evening our first ever Taste of Scilly Island Supper Safari. Limited to 12 lucky people, this enchanting Scillonian experience starts with a sundowner prosecco or gin & tonic on the ramparts at Star Castle hotel before you leave by private boat charter for Bryher. Here you ll meet the UK s Shellfish Fisherman of the Year, Mark Pender of Island Fish, who will give a brief talk about shellfish fishing and preservation on the Isles of Scilly before you tuck into your starter course of potted crab. Then back on the boat, you ll head for the Flying Boat Bar & Bistro on Tresco for your leisurely main course a choice of Tresco beef or Bryher lobster before boating back to St. Mary s for pudding or cheese board back at Star Castle. All the courses will showcase the best of Scilly s produce and will be matched with selected fine wines. Location: Meet at Star Castle Time: 6pm 10pm Price: 95 per head (incl aperitif, canapes, 3 courses with matched wines and private boat charter) How to book: Contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01720 620600 (Max 12 people) A TASTE OF SCILLY @ COASTAL VIEW KITCHEN Enjoy a three-course Taste of Scilly set menu night at Coastal View Kitchen on the terrace (or inside) overlooking the stunning Old Town Bay. Local island produce all the way! Location: Coastal View Kitchen, Old Town Bay, St. Mary s Time: 6pm - 9pm Price: 25 per head for three courses (drinks not included) How to book: Booking essential. Call 01720 423060 KARMA QUIZ NIGHT Head to St. Martin s for the Karma Quiz Night. Test your knowledge of the islands, past and present. Also includes a Taste of Scilly round. Location: Karma St. Martin s, Lower Town Time: 8.30pm 11

Price: Free (Prizes include hotel stays, spa vouchers, dining vouchers and more) How to book: No need! Thursday 13 th September JULIET S GARDEN SEAFOOD SPECIAL The perfect spot to watch the sun set over Samson and enjoy chef Nick s seafood sensations whilst you re at it! Every Thursday is Seafood night, so indulge in some lobster, spider crab, mussels, mackerel and more! Location: Juliet s Garden, above Porthloo, St Mary s Time: From 6pm 9pm How to book: Booking highly recommended. Call 01720 422228 CRAB SHACK Don your Crab Shack apron, crack those claws and feast on Bryher Crab, mussels and scallops served in Portuguese cataplanas at the deliciously simple pop up restaurant next to Hell Bay hotel. Location: Hell Bay Hotel, Bryher Time: 6.30pm How to book: Early booking recommended. Call 01720 422947 PAELLA COOK UP Tuck into a tasty paella takeaway from Island Fish on Bryher. Packed with local lobster, mussels, prawns and wet fish caught locally in the Scilly s waters. Location: Island Fish, Bryher Time: Collect between 6.30pm and 7pm Price: 8 per portion How to book: Booking your takeaway is essential. Call 01720 423880 Friday 14 th September TROYTOWN FARM TOUR Tour England s most south-westerly farm, view the milking parlour and learn about island farming, before enjoying a tasty Troytown ice-cream. Location: Meet on St. Agnes Quay Time: 2.30pm 4pm Price: 7.50 (includes complimentary ice cream) How to book: Book at the Tourist Information Centre. Pay on St. Agnes (Max 25 people, boat leaves St. Mary s at 2pm) SIZZLING SCILLY BEACH BBQ Head down to the beach at Lower Town and enjoy a sizzling Taste of Scilly beach BBQ with Karma St. Martin s. Local produce, fresh fish and salads accompanied by some excellent wines. 12

Location: On the Beach, Karma St. Martin s, Lower Town Time: 12 noon to 3pm Price: From 9.95 pp How to book: No need! Just turn up and indulge LONGSTONE LOBSTER NIGHT A special evening hosted at the newly-refurbished Longstone Café. Learn from owner and local fisherman Colin Jenkins about Scillonian shell fishing and lobster stock preservation before enjoying a lobster buffet. Location: Longstone Lodge & Café, St. Mary s Time: 7.15pm Price: 36 pp (includes welcome drink, crab pate, 1/2 a lobster, salad buffet and pudding) How to book: Booking essential as places are limited. Call 01720 422410 Saturday 15 th September HOG ROAST & BIG GRILL AT THE BEACH The hog roast and big green egg will be out on the decking once again at The Beach, Porthmellon with chef Phil Fallows cooking up a fantastic feast of Scillonian shellfish and Cornish pork! Come on down from 6pm - no booking necessary, but tables will be first come, first served, so bring your own picnic rugs in case you want to kick back with a burger or pulled pork tacos on the beach. Location: The Beach @ Porthmellon Time: From 6pm No booking necessary: Just turn up. (NOTE Drinks purchased at The Beach must be consumed on the premises. (Bring your own drinks if you d rather chill out on the sand!) EXTRA NIGHT ISLAND SUPPER SAFARI SPECIAL TASTE OF SCILLY - ISLAND HOPPING SUPPER SAFARI On demand, an extra date for this year s festival special Taste of Scilly Island Supper Safari. Limited to 12 lucky people, this enchanting Scillonian experience starts with a sundowner prosecco or gin & tonic on the ramparts at Star Castle hotel before you leave by private boat charter for Bryher. Here you ll meet the UK s Shellfish Fisherman of the Year, Mark Pender of Island Fish, who will give a brief talk about shellfish fishing and preservation on the Isles of Scilly before you tuck into your starter course of potted crab. Then back on the boat, you ll head for the Flying Boat Bar & Bistro on Tresco for your leisurely main course a choice of Tresco beef or Bryher lobster before boating back to St. Mary s for pudding or cheese board back at Star Castle. All the courses will showcase the best of Scilly s produce and will be matched with selected fine wines. Location: Meet at Star Castle Time: 6pm 10pm Price: 95 per head (incl aperitif, canapes, 3 courses with matched wines and private boat charter) How to book: Contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01720 620600 (Max 12 people) Sunday 16 th September 13

SCILLONIAN BEACH BARBECUE Relax as the sun begins to dip, and let the team from The Farm Deli serve up a feast of Peninnis Farm Beef Burgers and Scilly Sausage Baguettes, with wines, beers and soft drinks on sale. Picnic blankets provided but feel free to bring your own. Location: Porthcressa Beach, St. Mary s Time: From 5.30pm to 7pm No need to book just turn up and pay on the promenade ISLAND FISH LOBSTER TAKEAWAY Rock over to Island Fish on Bryher for a Sunday night takeaway. Half a grilled lobster, potato wedges and homemade coleslaw. Booking recommended. Location: Island Fish Bryher Time: 6pm 7pm Price: 10 How to book your order: Call in advance on 01720 423880 Monday 17 th September FROM PLOUGH TO PLATE FARM TOUR & FIELD KITCHEN SUPPER You re invited to another very special Scillonian experience as Bryher s Hillside Farm and Fraggle Rock join forces for a Plough to Plate experience an upclose encounter of self-sufficiency and island life! Meet at Hillside Farm at 4.45pm for a tour with owners Graham and Ruth Eggins. Say hello to the pigs, cows and chickens, all happily grazing this tiny island and walk the thriving fields of veg, fruits and salads. The walk will lead you to Fraggle Rock where you ll enjoy a three-course Field Kitchen supper with produce supplied by, you guessed it, Hillside Farm! Location: Hillside Farm & Fraggle Rock, Bryher Time: 4.45pm 9pm (drinks not included) Price: 27.50 How to book: Call Fraggle Rock on 01720 422222 Tuesday 18 th September WINE TASTING CELEBRATION AT ST. MARTIN S VINEYARD Celebrate more than 20 years of operations with Val & Graham Thomas. Tour the vines, view the winery and discover how their unique wines are created. Location: St. Martin s Vineyard, Higher Town Time: 11am 1pm Special Price: 7.50 pp includes tasters of three different wines How to book: Call the vineyard direct on 01720 423418. Max 20 people. LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET ON TRESCO Sample and take home some delicious island produce including local crab and lobster from Bryher s Island Fish and local pork, beef and veg from Hillside Farm. 14

Location: New Grimsby, Tresco Time: 3.30pm- 5.30pm GIN TASTING WITH WESTWARD FARM @ TANGLEWOOD KITCHEN A special evening co-hosted by Aiden and Mike Hicks of Westward Farm Gin together with Euan & Lindsay Rodger of Tanglewood Kitchen. Meet Aiden and Mike Hicks to hear the story behind their range of flavoured gins and then enjoy a tasting accompanied by some light bites prepared by the award-winning Tanglewood Kitchen. Location: Tanglewood Kitchen and Post Office, St. Mary s Time: From 6pm to 7.30pm Price: 25 How to book: Book at Tanglewood Kitchen. Pop in or call 01720 422454 (Please note, this is a standing event; numbers limited.) FRAGGLE ROCK SEAFOOD NIGHT Enjoy a simple yet delicious seafood menu at Fraggle Rock, with the entire menu sourced from the islands and Cornwall. Choice of 3 starters and 5 main courses. Book at Fraggle Rock on 01720 422222 Location: Fraggle Rock, Bryher Time: From 6pm 9pm Price: 25 for two courses How to book: Book direct call 01720 422222 Wednesday 19 th September TROYTOWN FARM TOUR Tour England s most south-westerly farm, view the milking parlour and learn about island farming, before enjoying a tasty Troytown ice-cream. Location: Meet on St. Agnes Quay Time: 2.30pm 4pm Price: 7.50 (includes complimentary ice cream) How to book: Book at the Tourist Information Centre. Pay on St. Agnes (Max 25 people, boat leaves St. Mary s at 2pm) ROB S PASTY MASTERCLASS Make and bake your own traditional Cornish pasties under the expert eye of pasty-making maestro, Rob Greenlaw. Location: Old Town Café, Old Town, St. Mary s Time: 5.30pm 7.15pm Price: 25 each (includes 2 large pasties each and a complimentary drink) How to book: Book at the Tourist Information Centre (max 8 people) 15

A TASTE OF SCILLY @ COASTAL VIEW KITCHEN Enjoy a three course Taste of Scilly set menu night at Coastal View Kitchen on the terrace (or inside) overlooking the stunning Old Town Bay. Local island produce all the way! Location: Coastal View Kitchen, Old Town Bay, St. Mary s Time: 6pm - 9pm Price: 25 per head for three courses (drinks not included) How to book: Booking essential. Call 01720 423060 KARMA QUIZ NIGHT Head to St. Martin s for the Karma Quiz Night. Test your knowledge of the islands, past and present. Also includes a Taste of Scilly round. Location: Karma St. Martin s, Lower Town Time: 8.30pm Price: Free (Prizes include hotel stays, spa vouchers, dining vouchers and more) How to book: No need! Thursday 20 th September SALAKEE FARM TOUR & TASTE Tour the farm, run by Kylie and Dave, meet the free-range Salakee ducks, and discover why it s been such a quacking success. And enjoy a taster to finish. Location: Salakee Farm, Carn Friar s Lane, St. Mary s Time: 10.30am 12 noon Price: Free, but bring some pennies to purchase such duck goodies! How to book: Book at the Tourist Information Centre, or simply turn up. JULIET S GARDEN SEAFOOD SPECIAL The perfect spot to watch the sun set over Samson and enjoy chef Nick s seafood sensations whilst you re at it! Every Thursday is Seafood night, so indulge in some lobster, spider crab, mussels, mackerel and more! Location: Juliet s Garden, above Porthloo, St Mary s Time: From 6pm 9pm How to book: Booking highly recommended. Call 01720 422228 PAELLA COOK UP Tuck into a tasty paella takeaway from Island Fish on Bryher. Packed with local lobster, mussels, prawns and wet fish caught locally in the Scilly s waters. Location: Island Fish, Bryher Time: Collect between 6.30pm and 7pm Price: 8 per portion How to book: Booking your takeaway is essential. Call 01720 423880 16

Friday 21 st September SIZZLING SCILLY BEACH BBQ Head down to the beach at Lower Town and enjoy a sizzling Taste of Scilly beach BBQ with Karma St. Martin s. Local produce, fresh fish and salads accompanied by some excellent wines. Location: On the Beach, Karma St. Martin s, Lower Town Time: 12 noon to 3pm Price: From 9.95 pp How to book: No need! Just turn up and indulge HANDS-ON SHELLFISH-PICKING DEMO Enjoy a hands on, messy, have a go session at hand-picking some freshly caught crab. You ll first be shown how to hand pick crab and lobster and crab professionally by the award-winning Shellfish Fisherman of the Year Mark Pender and sister, Amanda. The session will conclude with a post session crab sandwich and cup of tea! Location: Island Fish, Bryher Time: 3pm 4.30pm Price: 20 per person (max 8 people) How to book: Call Amanda at Island Fish 01720 423880 LONGSTONE LOBSTER NIGHT A special evening hosted at the newly-refurbished Longstone Café. Learn from owner and local fisherman Colin Jenkins about Scillonian shell fishing and lobster stock preservation before enjoying a lobster buffet. Location: Longstone Lodge & Café, St. Mary s Time: 7.15pm Price: 36 pp (includes welcome drink, crab pate, 1/2 a lobster, salad buffet and pudding) How to book: Booking essential as places are limited. Call 01720 422410 THREE MANY COOKS, TRESCO Join Tresco Island s three esteemed award-winning head chefs Richard Kearsley (from Hell Bay), James Jones (New Inn and Ruin Beach Café) and Jack Stephens (Flying Boat Bar & Bistro) as they join forces to create their favourite dishes and cook up a delicious, locally-sourced dinner celebrating the finest island and west-country produce. Location: Flying Boat Bar & Bistro, Tresco Time: 7pm Price: 60 per head (including welcome prosecco and canapes, three course dinner, coffee and petit fours) How to book: Book via Tresco Island Office on 01720 422849 Saturday 22 nd September 17

THREE MANY COOKS, TRESCO Join Tresco Island s three esteemed award-winning head chefs Richard Kearsley (from Hell Bay), James Jones (New Inn and Ruin Beach Café) and Jack Stephens (Flying Boat Bar & Bistro) as they join forces to create their favourite dishes and cook up a delicious, locally-sourced dinner celebrating the finest island and west-country produce. Location: Flying Boat Bar & Bistro, Tresco Time: 7pm Price: 60 per head (including prosecco and canapes, three course dinner, coffee and petit fours) How to book: Book via Tresco Island Office on 01720 422849 Sunday 23 rd September GIN & ICE-CREAM PARTY, ST. AGNES Celebrate the launch of An Island Food Mile - a new St. Agnes recipe book written by islander Piers Lewin. Sample the delicious flavours of Westward Farm gin and Troytown Farm ice cream in the evening sunshine (we hope!) and scoop up a copy of An Island Food Mile - a celebration of local food and drink on St. Agnes - at a special party rate! Location: St. Agnes Island Hall Time: 6pm 8pm Price: Free entry; gin and tonics, and ice cream will be on sale. No need to book, just turn up! LATE SUMMER BARBECUE AT TREGARTHEN S Round off our sensational summer with a delicious barbecue on the terrace at Tregarthen s Hotel overlooking St. Mary s Quay and the off-islands beyond. Tuck into a selection of barbecued burgers, grilled fish and tortilla wraps served with a selection of salads and vegetables and full bar service throughout the day. (Vegan and vegetarian options also available.) Location: Tregarthen s Hotel terrace, St. Mary s Time: 12noon - 6pm Booking not necessary: First come, first served! ISLAND FISH LOBSTER TAKEAWAY Rock over to Island Fish on Bryher for a Sunday night takeaway. Half a grilled lobster, potato wedges and homemade coleslaw. Booking recommended. Location: Island Fish Bryher Time: 6pm 7pm Price: 10 How to book your order: Call in advance on 01720 423880 Monday 24 th September ALES OF SCILLY TOUR 18

Head of Porthmellon Business Park and to the Ales of Scilly Micro-brewery. Meet Jennie Trevithick who will talk you through the processing of island brewing before offering you a taste of her finest ales! Location: Porthmellon Business Park, St. Mary s Time: 3pm 4pm Price: 5 (over 18s only) How to book: Call Jen on 07737721599 or email beer@alesofscilly.co.uk HOLY VALE WINETASTING Join HolyVale Vineyard owner and wine enthusiast Robert Francis (also owner of the Star Castle and a keen lobster fisherman!) for a delicious pre-supper treat. Enjoy a selection of fine wine tastings and accompanying Taste of Scilly canapes. Location: Holy Vale Winery, St. Mary s Time: 5.30pm 7.15pm Price: 18.50 (over 18s only) How to book: Book with the Star Castle on 01720 422317 (numbers limited) WINE PAIRING DINNER Dine in style in the Star Castle s Dining Room for a magical Taste of Scilly and wine pairing dinner: five courses, each one paired with wines specially selected by hotel and HolyVale Winery owner, Robert Francis. Location: Star Castle Dining Room Time: Book a table between 6.30pm and 8.30pm Price: 60.00 pp How to book: Call 01720 422317 Tuesday 25 th September LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET ON TRESCO Sample and take home some delicious island produce including local crab and lobster from Bryher s Island Fish and local pork, beef and veg from Hillside Farm. Location: New Grimsby, Tresco Time: 3.30pm- 5.30pm FRAGGLE ROCK SEAFOOD NIGHT Enjoy a simple yet delicious seafood menu at Fraggle Rock, with the entire menu sourced from the islands and Cornwall. Choice of 3 starters and 5 main courses for 25 for two courses. Location: Fraggle Rock, Bryher Time: From 6pm 9pm Price: 25 for two courses How to book: Book direct call 01720 422222 19

Wednesday 26 th September ROB S PASTY MASTERCLASS Make and bake your own traditional Cornish pasties under the expert eye of pasty-making maestro, Rob Greenlaw. Location: Old Town Café, Old Town, St. Mary s Time: 5.30pm 7.15pm Price: 25 each (includes 2 large pasties each and a complimentary drink) How to book: Book at the Tourist Information Centre (max 8 people) CHOWDER SUNDOWNER AT JULIET S GARDEN Stroll up to Juliet s Garden terrace and feast on a Chowder Sundowner. Choose between a Seafood, meat or vegetarian chowder, all made from Scillonian produce and coupled with some tasty starters and puds. All timed to perfection to watch the sun dip beyond Samson. Location: Juliet s Garden, above Porthloo, St. Mary s Time: 6pm 9pm Price: Chowders from 13.95 How to book: Booking essential call 01720 422228 KARMA QUIZ NIGHT Head to St. Martin s for the Karma Quiz Night. Test your knowledge of the islands, past and present. Also includes a Taste of Scilly round. Location: Karma St. Martin s, Lower Town Time: 8.30pm Price: Free (Prizes include hotel stays, spa vouchers, dining vouchers and more) How to book: No need! Thursday 27 th September PAELLA COOK UP Tuck into a tasty paella takeaway from Island Fish on Bryher. Packed with local lobster, mussels, prawns and wet fish caught locally in the Scilly s waters. Location: Island Fish, Newpark, Bryher Time: Collect between 6.30pm and 7pm Price: 8 per portion How to book: Booking your takeaway is essential. Call 01720 423880 JULIET S GARDEN SEAFOOD SPECIAL The perfect spot to watch the sun set over Samson and enjoy chef Nick s seafood sensations whilst you re at it! Every Thursday is Seafood night, so indulge in some lobster, spider crab, mussels, mackerel and more! 20

Location: Juliet s Garden, above Porthloo, St Mary s Time: From 6pm 9pm How to book: Booking highly recommended. Call 01720 422228 Friday 28 th September SIZZLING SCILLY BEACH BBQ Head down to the beach at Lower Town and enjoy a sizzling Taste of Scilly beach BBQ with Karma St. Martin s. Local produce, fresh fish and salads accompanied by some excellent wines. Location: On the Beach, Karma St. Martin s, Lower Town Time: 12 noon to 3pm Price: From 9.95 pp How to book: No need! Just turn up and indulge HANDS-ON SHELLFISH-PICKING DEMO Enjoy a hands on, messy, have a go session at hand-picking some freshly caught crab. You ll first be shown how to hand pick crab and lobster and crab professionally by the award-winning Shellfish Fisherman of the Year Mark Pender and sister, Amanda. The session will conclude with a post session crab sandwich and cup of tea! Location: Island Fish, Bryher Time: 3pm 4.30pm Price: 20 per person (max 8 people) How to book: Call Amanda at Island Fish 01720 423880 LONGSTONE LOBSTER NIGHT A special evening hosted at the newly-refurbished Longstone Café. Learn from owner and local fisherman Colin Jenkins about Scillonian shell fishing and lobster stock preservation before enjoying a lobster buffet. Location: Longstone Lodge & Café, St. Mary s Time: 7.15pm Price: 36 pp (includes welcome drink, crab pate, 1/2 a lobster, salad buffet and pudding) How to book: Booking essential as places are limited. Call 01720 422410 Saturday 29 th September OLD TOWN BAY AFTERNOON BARBECUE Rock up to Coastal View Kitchen to round off the Taste of Scilly festival in style. They ll be hosting a fun buffet-style barbecue on their terrace from 12 noon all afternoon, with live music from a number of local bands, Scilly cocktails, local ales and more. Location: Coastal View Kitchen, Old Town Bay, St. Mary s Time: 12 noon to 6pm approx Price: From 12 per person 21

How to book: No need! Sunday 30 th September NEW INN BARBECUE, TRESCO Follow the Tresco Triathlon from Long Point (Old Grimsby) as the athletes swim, cycle and run their way to New Grimsby, finishing at the New Inn just in time for a leisurely, laid-back, lunchtime barbecue with live music! Location: New Inn, Tresco Time: From 12 noon CHILDREN S TASTE OF SCILLY BAKE-OFF Calling all Scilly children to put their baking skills to the test! Your task? To create and present café manager, Abbi Ellis a tasty Scillonian dish. It can be sweet or savoury for example a pudding, cake, pizza or pie just so long as at least one ingredient has been produced or grown on Scilly! Three age categories: Year R-3; Years 4-7; Year 8-11. Prizes for the winner in each category. Location: On the Quay Café Time: Deliver from 2pm; judging at 3pm; eating soon after (although Abbi and her team of judges will have had a nibble)! Cost: 50p to enter; prize for each category winner SCILLY GIN GARDEN AT ST. MARY S HALL What better way to close our Taste of Scilly festival than with a laid back gin garden at St. Mary s Hall hotel. Indulge in your favourite prosecco or gin cocktail, sampling St. Mary s Hall s vast array of Scillonian and Cornish gins; coupled with canapes and cakes, with live music from Steve Sherris. Location: The Garden @ St. Mary s Hall Hotel Time: 3pm 6pm Price: Free to attend, but drinks and food priced individually How to book: No need! Just turn up and indulge ISLAND FISH LOBSTER TAKEAWAY Rock over to Island Fish on Bryher for a Sunday night takeaway. Half a grilled lobster, potato wedges and homemade coleslaw. Booking recommended. Location: Island Fish Bryher Time: 6pm 7pm Price: 10 How to book your order: Call in advance on 01720 423880 22