We are thrilled to introduce our new Head Chef, Matt Smith. Matt was recruited by Ben to work alongside him here at The Tolcarne Inn. Matt joined the team at the start of the summer and has now taken day-to-day operational charge, working with Ben to develop menus and take our food offering to the […]
This summer we’ve decided to mix things up a little here at The Tolcarne, changing our lunch menu to a ‘small plates’ format to help you really embrace the joy of dining on Cornish seafood in the sunshine. We’ve done this for two reasons. The first is that, like you, when we see a good […]
We have been granted a license to buy the daily catch direct from fishing vessels, making The Tolcarne Inn in Newlyn one of a handful of restaurants in Cornwall with this license. The ‘Certificate of Designation as a Buyer of First Sale Fish’, issued by the Marine Management Organisation, allows Ben and the team to […]
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Winter Warmer Wine Suppers – a special incentive to join us for your creature comforts this season. Ben has created a menu featuring some of his favourite winter dishes, using the best of the catch from Newlyn Fish Market combined with seasonal produce from his trusty […]
We were honoured to be the venue for a very special Patrons’ Lunch this week, to celebrate a successful first operational year of the National Lobster Hatchery’s (NLH) satellite in Newlyn – an outpost of the Padstow-based marine conservation charity. Ben, who has recently become a Patron of the charity himself, welcomed key supporters of […]
We are thrilled to have retained our Michelin Bib Gourmand for yet another year. The Bib Gourmand’s are awarded to places which serve good food at affordable prices. We were first awarded a Bib in 2013, a year after opening, and have retained the accolade ever since. Ben said: “Fantastic news this week – the […]
