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.

Catch at the Old Fish Market - Trencherman's Guide

Built in 1855 using local Portland stone, Weymouth’s Grade II-listed Old Fish Market provides a fitting home for a restaurant delivering sustainable sea-to-plate dining.

The restaurant is now in the capable hands of chef-patron Ben Champkin, who brings a wealth of top-drawer kitchen experience to the proceedings. Former head chef at The Newt in Somerset and sous chef at L’Enclume in the Lake District, the Dorset-raised chef has a culinary philosophy of utilising the finest local ingredients with simplicity and precision.

It’s no surprise, then, that Catch serves the freshest fish and shellfish drawn from clear Dorset waters. Savour it while overlooking the harbour and basking in the light flooding through the clerestory windows.

Each dish is a celebration of Weymouth’s coastal flavours and a culinary journey through its rich maritime history. Line-caught sea bass is elevated to star status with the assistance of wild garlic, asparagus, cockle vinegar and smoked roe, while Portland crab with accompaniments of hollandaise and broth shows off the fresh shellfish without any unnecessary fripperies.

Downstairs you’ll find traditional fishmonger Weyfish. Arrive at the right time to see dayboats landing baskets of Portland crab and lobster, line-caught sea bass, mackerel and pollock.

Trencherman’s tip

Book for lunch to enjoy a relaxed coastal feast highlighting the season’s best regional ingredients, cooked with care over Dorset charcoal in a Josper oven. The experience begins and ends with individually plated dishes, while the main course is served for sharing.