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.

Take your membership next-level

Congratulations – you have exceeded the stringent criteria necessary to be listed in the Trencherman’s Guide, the South West’s most prestigious restaurant guide.

Being a member of the guide provides incredible positioning for your business. However, successful membership requires a steadfast commitment from the community to work together and act as ambassadors for the guide. In this way, we maintain its prestige, encourage unity and take it to new heights.

Businesses that do the following gain the most from their Trencherman’s membership:

Branding

Display the Trencherman’s logo prominently on your website (link in email) and ensure it links to trenchermans-guide.com
Display the Trencherman’s window sticker prominently (get in touch if you need a new one).
Use the Trencherman’s logo on advertising, promotional materials, social media and menus.
Display the guide and any Trencherman’s Awards winner/finalists plates prominently.
Participate in Trencherman’s social media by liking, sharing, commenting and tagging.
Run a competition on the Trencherman’s website for business exposure and data capture.

Referrals

Ensure your staff are educated about the guide.
Actively refer guests to the guide and other Trencherman’s restaurants.

Events

Attend Trencherman’s events such as the launch and awards to connect with the community.
Share your events with us via the monthly call for news in order to receive more coverage on the Trencherman’s website and social channels.

Sense of community

Become familiar with other Trencherman’s venues and visit them when you dine out.
There are plans in motion to start a discount scheme among staff members of the Trencherman’s community. When this launches, encourage participation among your staff and offer discounts for your venue to the Trencherman’s community.
Join the Trencherman’s WhatsApp group to share ideas, solve problems and connect.

Trencherman’s Awards

Members who actively connect with the awards have consistently been those that reach the shortlist. Rally guests to vote, share posts on social media, add a pop-up about the awards to your website, or put QR voting codes on your menus. We will share further marketing ideas for the awards when your receive your voting pack.