Food Bites: A new street food festival in Newquay

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The tenth annual World Pasty Championships took place at the Eden Project on St Piran’s Day (March 5) and was a family affair. The prestigious Cornish Pasty Amateur category was claimed by Jon Lovejoy from Plymouth; his daughters Summer, 13, and Daisy, 10, capped a winning day for the family with a one-two finish in the Open Savoury Junior category. The Cornish Pasty Junior crown went to Carter Deakin, seven, from St Day – his father, Billy, has won the Cornish Pasty Amateur title three times in the past. Former Open Savoury Junior champion Jodie Heath from Bodmin took her first senior title, winning Open Savoury Amateur with a sweet and sour chicken pasty; her dad, Andy, scored an impressive double victory in the Cornish Pasty Professional and Open Savoury Professional categories, the latter with his own sweet and sour chicken pasty. Cornish Premier Pasties took the Cornish Pasty Company category while the Phat Pasty Co. was victorious in the Open Savoury Company Category with a peppered steakless vegan pasty. The World’s Fastest Crimper was Chloe Rowse of Proper Cornish. The special Pasty Ambassador award went to Mike Burgess of The Pure Pasty Company in Vienna, Virginia, USA, while the special guest was Her Excellency Josefa González-Blanco, Mexico’s Ambassador to the UK. l

Trencherman's Awards 2022

Winners of the Trencherman's Awards 2022 were revealed at The Alverton in Truro on March 7 in the presence of the South West’s leading chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers and other influential foodies. The Porthminster Beach Cafe in St Ives (pictured) was named Best Trencherman’s Restaurant; Best Bar List went to the Fistral Beach Hotel in Newquay, with The Greenbank Hotel and The Longstore taking runnerup places; and Best Front of House Team was taken by THE PIG – at Harlyn Bay, with The Alverton among the finalists. Now in its 29th edition, Trencherman’s Guide invites restaurants from Cornwall to the Cotswolds to be in the guide upon meeting strict and exacting criteria. l www.trenchermans-guide.com

Cornwall Street Food Festival

The first Cornwall Street Food Festival will take place over the Platinum Jubilee weekend (June 2 to 5), hosting over 25 of the tastiest street food traders from across Britain and Cornwall - your taste buds won't be disappointed! Situated on Newquay’s beautifully scenic cliffs at Barrowfields, this is the perfect place to enjoy delicious food and good vibes. From Afghanistan to Mexico, halloumi fries to gourmet burgers, crepes and waffles, the festival has everyone covered. All you need to do beforehand is grab a FREE ticket and arrive hungry and ready to taste some of street food’s finest culinary dishes from cuisines all across the globe. Don't forget to check out the social media page @cornwallstreetfoodfestival for updates and special competitions to win delicious treats for all the family. The event will be cashless, family- and dog-friendly; entry is free but ticketed, with attendees scanning a barcode at the entrance. l

Book now at streetfoodwarehouse.co.uk/cornwall

Earth, Surf and Turf

The Summer House at Perranporth has launched ‘Earth, Surf and Turf’, an initiative designed to engage residents and visitors in keeping things local in the hope of providing year-round work for both employees and suppliers, thereby supporting Perranporth’s economy. Behind the scheme are business partners Ben Quinn, the chef behind Canteen Cornwall, and Jamie-Lee Job, who runs The Summer House and Alcatraz. Jamie-Lee described the vibe as “casual fine dining”, with a streamlined menu featuring steaks, burgers, fish, lobster and vegan options. She added: “We’ll be taking fish from local boats, and as such will serve what they catch – if they don’t catch it, it won’t be on the menu.” l

For more information www.thesummerhouse.co.uk