The new assistant manager at Rusty Pig in Ottery St Mary won’t be tucking into the restaurant’s pork chops any time soon.
Although the ethical restaurant is well known for its meat dishes, Sarah Davison is a strict vegetarian.
She joined the team after finishing her degree in Anthropology at Exeter University, which included Food Studies. The course included a module on the theory and methods of traditional food presentation which found her attending a session on butchery and charcuterie at Rusty Pig.
During her visit a friend dropped a drink and Sarah was quick to...
Indie restaurant Rusty Pig has been awarded gold in the latest round of the Taste of the West Awards.
The popular eaterie in Yonder Street received the accolade in the Restaurant category of the awards.
Rusty Pig founder, chef Robin Rea said: “We were quite a late entry into this year’s awards schedule, and the whole team is thrilled that we have been judged worthy of a gold.
“When the news came through, I was at the Folk Festival in Sidmouth where Rusty Pig was the main caterer on the Ham for the first time. I just had to enjoy a glass of Rusty Pig fizz to...
Fans of Ottery St Mary’s Rusty Pig can expect an even more exceptional service with the addition of a second chef and new events manager.
Experienced chef Rob Tanner joins head chef Mark Russell at the ethically-minded restaurant in Ottery St Mary.
Rob attended catering college in Bath and was fortunate to gain work experience at renowned establishments including Claridges, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and Le Gavroche. He went on to work as a chef for restaurants in Bristol and Frome.
His new role came after a chance visit to the restaurant in Yonder Street...
Jake Platt from Bristol’s renowned Glassboat restaurant is guesting at Rusty Pig on June 2.
The ‘Saturday Night Fever’ dining event is a seasonally-led, four-course tasting menu using locally sourced ingredients.
Jake is known for his seasonal, ingredient-led approach and a strong focus on regional France and influences. He has been head chef at Glassboat, which is situated on Welshback in Bristol’s historic floating harbour, for just under a year, after stints with Mitch Tonks at The Rockfish Grill on Whiteladies Road and Toby Gritten at The Bird in Hand in Long Ashton as...
It’s a welcome return to Ottery St Mary's popular coffee shop Tickety-Boo for Trystan Bridgeman as he takes on the role of head chef.
Trystan was assistant chef at Tickety-Boo in 2017 before moving to South Street Standard in Exeter. However, he found the commute a strain and when the opening came up at Tickety-Boo he didn’t have to be asked twice.
“It’s the first time I’ve ever gone back to a job, which is an indication of how keen I am,” said Trystan.
“The team at Tickety-Boo is really strong and we are all committed to making this the best coffee shop in East...
The team at Rusty Pig in Ottery St Mary is celebrating after receiving a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Owner and head chef Robin Rea said: “It’s always gratifying to receive great reviews on Trip Advisor, and although you can’t please all the people all the time, we’re thrilled to see that most of our reviews are really positive.
“What the reviews seem to like about Rusty Pig is the local sourcing, the great flavours and the convivial atmosphere – our regulars know we don’t stand on ceremony.”
Now in its sixth year, the Trip Advisor 'Excellence' achievement...
