In Search of the Perfect Year
After 30 years in West Cornwall, Kinga Magiera-Tunnicliffe reflects on hospitality, resilience, relationships and discovering what true success really means.
Entries by bardenTB76
The Season Never Arrives as a Surprise
By the beginning of July, most seasonal businesses in West Cornwall look as though they are almost ready.
The People Who Make Summer Possible
Every seasonal business reaches a point where the plan on paper meets the people who have to deliver it.
The Curious Case of the Unchanging Fish Menu
Seasonality is a cornerstone of modern hospitality, but what happens when seafood menus stay exactly the same year after year?
The Seasonal Notes
Reflections on business, seasonality and operational life from West Cornwall
Winter Warmer Wine Suppers, 2023/24
This season, our popular Winter Warmer Wine Suppers are returning to provide heart-warming sustenance in the darker months. The great value menu showcases the freshest seafood hauled from Cornish waters, alongside seasonal fruit and veg from our local market gardens and organic growers. Optional wine matches have been devised for each dish by the experts […]
10th Anniversary: Signature Dishes Menu
We’re running a special menu for the next month to mark 10 wonderful years in residence here at The Tolcarne! A decade by the sea in Newlyn Harbour, serving up the freshest seafood in Cornwall certainly feels like something worth celebrating. Join us for a special anniversary menu (see below) at an inflation-busting price, available […]
The Tolcarne Inn: 10 Years On
In 2012 The Tolcarne Inn opened its doors with Chef Proprietor Ben Tunnicliffe at the helm. Ten years later, we’re proud to be known as one of the top places to enjoy fresh fish in the whole of the UK. Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes, as we follow the journey of a typical dish […]
Exciting Opportunity: The search is on for a new Head Chef!
As we get ourselves organized and ready for what promises to be yet another busy season in West Cornwall, we’re looking for aspirational people to become part of our foodie family. We are recruiting for a Head Chef at The Tolcarne Inn to support the Chef Director, who works across our two sites. Experience in […]
Further your career in 2022. Join our family of food-led pubs!
We’re recruiting for our two well-regarded pubs, The Tolcarne Inn, Newlyn & The Packet Inn Smokehouse, Rosudgeon. As we get ourselves organized and ready for what promises to be yet another busy season in West Cornwall, we’re looking for aspirational people to become part of our foodie family. We’re always keen to hear from people […]
