What is Trencherman’s Guide?

Trencherman’s Guide is the definitive guide to the South West’s most exceptional restaurants, inns and dining experiences, curated by industry experts.

Which restaurants are featured in the guide?

Each edition features over 100 hand-picked restaurants across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, all chosen for their outstanding food and hospitality.

What is included in the guide?

The guide showcases detailed write-ups of exceptional restaurants, inns and dining destinations, with insider recommendations, chef profiles and expert insights into the South West food scene.

Which regions does the guide cover?

The guide covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

How much does Trencherman’s Guide cost?

The guide is available for £12.99 plus delivery. UK delivery is charged at £3.95 per copy, with international shipping available at additional cost.

How much does delivery cost?

UK delivery is charged at £3.95 per copy. International delivery is available at additional cost depending on destination.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are dispatched within 2 working days. UK delivery usually takes 3–5 days, while international delivery can take 2–3 weeks depending on destination.

Is there a digital version of Trencherman’s Guide?

The guide is currently available only as a beautifully printed book. A digital or PDF version is not available.

Can I buy past editions of Trencherman’s Guide?

A limited number of past editions are sometimes available. Availability may vary, so please check the shop for current stock.

Behind the scenes with MasterChef The Professionals 2023 finalist Kasae Fraser

We grill the MasterChef about the highs and lows of being on the show

Chef Kasae Fraser made it to the finals of the BBC’s MasterChef The Professionals 2023. Now working on private supper club experiences via new project Our Table, the chef reveals how she coped with the anxiety of being on the show and which other TV cooking programme she’d love to be part of

Did you learn a lot while you were on the show?

Yes, absolutely – I mean, it’s pretty much impossible not to. They send you to some really quirky places. But I think the thing I got the most out of it was the confidence in my own food and the confidence to say ‘This is what I like and this is what I want to do’ – and put it on the menu.

What was a real key moment for you?

Oh, it’s so hard to choose one. Probably making my ‘last meal on Earth’. It was an interpretation of my nan’s lemon slice. I put a huge amount of passion and effort and emotion into that dish; to have all three judges really, really like it was huge. But aside from that, probably Chef’s Table. It was amazing. There’s no other scenario where I would get to cook for all of those chefs in one room. It was terrifying, don’t get me wrong, but it was definitely a highlight.

How did you cope with the anxiety in that moment?

I remember having a lot of nervous energy while I was waiting to get into the kitchen. But it helps that you’re all there together sharing the experience and talking about it. And then as soon as you get into the kitchen and they say ‘Your time starts now!’, you kind of forget all of that because you’ve got a job to do – and only a small amount of time to do it in. So for me personally, I was okay once I got into the kitchen, but before that I was very, very nervous.

MasterChef The Professionals 2023 – completed! Any future TV plans?

No specific plans as such. But if they invited me onto Great British Menu I wouldn’t say no – that’s for sure! Sometimes they do a MasterChef Christmas special rematch. If I was invited onto that, I’d absolutely do it – I’m already planning for it!