Catering
Soul Food
Based just up the road in Hemyock, Soul Food is run by Marc Jerem who's worked at the Castle Hotel in Taunton, River Cottage, Marc Hix, and The New Angel at Dartmouth. Marc lives and breathes cooking; he's always thinking about what fresh, local and seasonal ingredients are about and the best way to use them. He can do drop off food or come to your holiday cottage and cook you up an amazing feast, with bespoke menus whether you want a three course dinner, a buffet, a barbecue, cream tea or canapes.
T: 07710 010595 E-mail: marc@soulfoodhub.co.uk
Boo To A Goose
Boo To A Goose is run by Harrie who honed her culinary skills at le Cordon Bleu in London. She’ll come to your holiday cottage to cater for you, be it your entire stay, an evening of fine dining, cocktails and canapes, or a celebratory buffet style affair. She’ll create a bespoke menu for you, whatever you want – a Mexican Fiesta or Greek night, she can do them all. All diets are catered for and by and large, ingredients are sourced locally, grown and raised in the fields of Devon.
T: 07791 960116 E: harrie@bootoagoose.net
Joe Draper
Joe Draper has previously worked for Marco Pierre White and River Cottage, so you know that whatever he cooks, it’s going to have your tastebuds dancing with delight. He'll create a very special bespoke dining experience for you using local, seasonal and ethically produced ingredients. Joe puts a big focus on organic sustainable produce and likes to use wild foods whenever he can, bringing a truly authentic West Country taste to the dishes he creates. Rustic sharing boards, canapes, a buffet or a three course celebration feast, nothing is a problem for this guy.
T: 07811 120350 E: joedraper@kitchenconsultantchef.co.uk
Fed and Pickled
Fed and Pickled brings a bespoke private chef experience to your holiday cottage, with the kind of food and service you’d expect in a high-end restaurant. Kelly, who runs the business has extensive catering experience, including working in an AA Rosette award winning hotel. Choose from 3 course dinners, small plates and rustic sharing boards, afternoon teas, delivered food packages, and carefully considered food and wine pairing. Food is made from the freshest and finest local ingredients, the team will set the table and leave everything spick and span at the end of the night.
T: 07525 631670 E: info@fedandpickled.co.uk
Gayla Stewart
It doesn't matter if you want a fork or finger buffet, canapes or a mouthwatering three course dinner, Gayla will come to your holiday cottage and create food to delight your senses, all made using fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers. She makes it all seem so effortless and the service is very professional – it’s like you’re a guest at your own dinner party! Gayla will also deliver pre-cooked or frozen meals; all you have to do is pop them in the oven – very useful for when you arrive or after a long day out.
T: 07801 375604 or 01823 433514 E: gayla.selectcatering@gmail.com
Flora Bartlett
Flora Bartlett is a trained Prue Leith chef so you know that whatever she cooks for you, it's going to be delicious. She does casual lunches, formal dinners, buffets, celebration feasts, and pre-cooked food for delivery – all you have to do is heat it up. Flora also offers a fully catered menu, so you can totally spoil yourself and have her cooking for you throughout your stay. It’s true taste of the West country because she uses the best local produce she can find, including organic beef from her parent's farm. Proper job.
T: 07771 722879 E: florabartlett@gmail.com
COOK - Remarkable Food For Your Freezer
COOK deliver first rate frozen meals to your holiday cottage, all made from fresh and wholesome ingredients; all you have to do is heat them up - and enjoy. It's a good idea whether you just want something for when you arrive at your holiday cottage, for after a long day out, for a special celebration meal or if you’d like to have decent food throughout your stay without any bother. They have an extensive menu of sweet and savoury dishes, with easy online ordering and a minimum order value of £40.
T: 01823 323001
Katy's Catering
Katy is a professional caterer who will come up trumps no matter what you want - canapes, a buffet, or a three course dinner, she'll come along and discreetly create the most delectable nosebag for you all to enjoy together. She can accommodate all dietary requirements - nothing is too much trouble. Great for celebrations and entertaining, or if you just want to enjoy top notch food without having to prepare it yourself.
T: 07835 772194 E: katyberry@hotmail.co.uk
Country Plate Catering
Country Plate Catering offers affordable private catering at your holiday cottage, with menus tailored to what you want to eat and a big focus on local produce. It might be a birthday feast, a 3 course dinner to celebrate a special anniversary; you might fancy an afternoon tea, a barbecue or a picnic. Grazing tables, canapes - Kris, who’s head chef, can do it all and the result is always Tasty with a big fat T.
T: 07388 516796 E: info@countryplatecatering.co.uk
Pampering
Glo Pamper
Glo Pamper have carefully selected professional therapists to deliver home spa treatments and pampering parties in the comfort of your holiday home. They offer a range of packages to suit individuals, couples and people of all ages with services including massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, nail polish and reflexology. Good health and wellbeing is so important in today’s chaotic world, so this is such a treat for friends and family and a great idea for hen weekends. Look good, feel good, inside and out. Book online.
T: 0207 096 0385 E: info@glo-pamper.co.uk
Florists
Old Trickey’s Flower Farm
Seasonal, scented and sustainable are the buzzwords at Old Trickey’s Flower Farm. Deep in the Blackdown Hills they grow the most beautiful blooms that they lovingly arrange as jam jar posies, hand tied bunches and bouquets which are sold from the farm gate or can be delivered to your holiday home. Every arrangement is unique because they use what’s growing at the time, picking fresh each morning; out of the growing season dried flowers are available. Great for special occasions or just to make the cottage look extra pretty.
T: 07712 894710 or 01823 681004 E: rachel@oldtrickeysflowerfarm.co.uk
Entertainment
Private Cocktail Bartender
Hire your very own private cocktail bartender to come and serve you Mojitos, Mint Juleps and Manhattans. Mix it up with a Cocktail Clinic and learn how to shake and make your own cocktails as well as a little about the history and science behind each one. This is a brilliant idea for any time of the year if you're staying at one of our holiday cottages to celebrate a milestone birthday, an anniversary or for a hen weekend.
T: 01179 415825 E: info@thebartender.co.uk
The Crafty Hen
The Crafty Hen bring hen party activities to your Devon holiday cottage, with fantastic things for you to make as you chat and enjoy the time together. Stitch and sew bunting, fascinators, flapper headbands, garters and even bespoke knickers! Make flower crowns, floral wreaths, paper wedding flowers, and cocktail rings. Choose one of the packages or have a bespoke workshop.
T: 0330 122 9436 E: info@thecraftyhen.co.uk
BBland Instructing - Outdoor Pursuits
Book fun-filled activities for your holiday in Devon. Brian from BBland Instructing will come to Stonehayes Farm for exciting outdoor pursuits like archery, rifle shooting, clay shooting and laser clays; he’s got all the qualifications and has years of experience in instruction. Great for families, for friends and for corporate team building.
T: 07875 688167 E: brianbland31@gmail.com
Fun Casino 2 Go
Your very own night at the casino comes to your holiday cottage at Stonehayes Farm! Get your glad rags on for roulette, blackjack and poker with professional croupiers to show you how to play. Included in the hire price are the table set up, the lamps, the chips and ‘pretend’ money so you don’t have to worry about losing any of your hard earned wonga. Enormous fun.
T: 07500 035700 or 01747 824482 E: funcasino2go@btinternet.com
The Conjurer’s Collection
Unforgettable entertainment for up to 20 people, from a professional conjurer, all in the comfort of your holiday cottage. Immerse yourself in a mystery game experience that transports you back to the Golden Age of Magic and Illusion, to a world of intrigue where you’ll solve puzzles, unravel clues and unlock secrets. Include food and drink and a theatrical sleight of hand and visual magic performance to really make the most of your evening. Ideal age 14+.
T: 07886 033815 E: info@chriswilder.co.uk
Local Taxis
Local Taxis
We recommend the following local taxi services:
Sparkys Taxis: 01404 47670 E: stlhoniton@hotmail.co.uk
Millstream Taxis: 01404 45825
Aries Taxi Service: 07888 753591