Local Food Gloucestershire – Wyedean Deli Confidential Blog

23rd February 201523rd February 2015

The Red Hart Inn, Blaisdon – more awesome local pub food!

Here’s the second instalment on our quest for the best in local pub food. In case you didn’t know, we have set ourselves the arduous task of finding the perfect pie, the #1 sausages and mash and the pinnacle of pub grub. In fact, round here, you’re spoilt for choice!

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22nd February 201530th April 2015

Fantastic Forest Flatbreads at Harts Barn!

A close up picture of Yvette's hands whilst she makes the dough for her Forest Flatbreads

Yvette Farrell, owner of Harts Barn Cookery School, has created her own iconic Forest of Dean signature dish – the ‘Forest Flatbread’. This artisan treat has the potential to become a definitive local food. So, what is it? Well, the flatbreads come in a range of flavours, and Yvette has used high quality local ingredients so they’re darned delicious! Continue Reading This Article

4th February 20154th February 2015

The Rising Sun, Woolaston Common: Fab, wholesome and homemade Pies!

Maria, Landlady at The Rising Sun, Woolaston Common, in the kitchen standing over her homemade pies

John & Maria are seasoned pub owners, having been in the trade for 30 years and they have owned the Rising Sun, Woolaston, for 5 years. The pub (like John and Maria!) has plenty of character. This stone building is 400 years old and is located in the beautiful countryside that flanks this part of the River Severn. So, as you’d expect, the garden has spectacular views and it gets very busy in the summer. Continue Reading This Article

25th January 201525th January 2015

Hillside Brewery event: live music, food & drink next Sunday!

Sample some of the fantastic drinks at Hillside Brewery on February 1st 2015!

We have some exciting news! Hillside Brewery is holding an event on February 1^st (2015), with live music, their own beers, locally sourced ciders and wines and fantastic local grub from Cameron’s Quality Butchers and the Forest Bakehouse at Longhope. So, what is all of this in aid of? Well, it’s the first of their monthly celebrations that are set to take place over 2015. Continue Reading This Article

24th January 201524th January 2015

Miners Arms Whitecroft, sausages & mash to die for!

Mario - Owner of the Miners Arms, Whitecroft, posing for the camera whilst making his Scotch eggs.

Are you looking for pub food with a difference? Well, The Miners Arms is the one of the best pubs and restaurants for food in the Forest of Dean and they also put on live music too! The menu is packed full of local food and they even serve kid (as in goat, not children!) from the Cotswolds. Mario and Karen are big on the eating local ethos and are extremely enthusiastic about food. Their portion sizes are generous and the quality is fantastic – and it isn’t your standard pub grub! Continue Reading This Article