the magdalen chapter

Exeter hotel raises grand total for charity

The Magdalen Chapter in Exeter have this week announced a grand total of £1,500 raised for Farms For City Children this year. 2015 is the hotel's first year working with the charity and this figure will fund entirely for six children to experience a whole week on one of the Farms For City Children farms.

To celebrate the total, General Managers Fiona Moores and Louise Todd of The Magdalen Chapter invited the team in to raise a glass - christmas cocktail even! - to this wonderful figure.

Guests of The Magdalen Chapter have been generously donating since December last year,...

Awards success for Exeter hotel

The Magdalen Chapter is thrilled to announce it has been named Bronze Large Hotel of the Year. The announcement was made at a glamorous award ceremony held at the Great Hall of the Grand Pier at Weston Super Mare on Thursday 12 February.

Fiona Moores, General Manager of The Magdalen Chapter, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have accepted this award. To win bronze for large hotel of the year within the South West is a fantastic accolade, especially with the high level of entries and outstanding calibre of entrants. We are incredibly proud of our team and this achievement!”...

Hotel team don Christmas jumpers for charity

This Friday the nation will be swept with festive fever for Save The Children’s National Christmas Jumper Day.

The team at The Magdalen Chapter will be wrapping up in festive knitwear and donating to the cause. Hotel guests also wearing a Christmas jumper on Friday will be treated to a free mince pie with every hot drink throughout the day.

Hotel General Manager Fiona Moores said: “We are excited to be embracing National Christmas Jumper Day and raising money for this great charity. Ebola is at the forefront of everyone’s mind this Christmas...

Magdalen Chapter is Large Hotel of the Year

The Magdalen Chapter is delighted to announce it has been named Silver Large Hotel of the Year in the Devon Tourism Awards.

The announcement was made at a star-studded award ceremony held at the brand new ‘Palazzo’ at Highbullen Hotel, Golf & Country Club on Wednesday evening.

The hotel fought off tough competition from over 130 entries – a 25% increase on the previous year. General Manager Fiona Moores, Deputy General Manager Louise Todd and Head of Sales & Revenue Hayley Coy joined almost 300 guests at The Devon Tourism Awards where the announcement was made....

Intimate Autumn Suppers: Goat

Event Date: 
20/11/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

Enjoy great food, great wine and great company with this hosted evening in The Magdalen Chapter's private dining room. Sip your welcome drink by the fire in the Library and retire for a five-course dinner with matching wines.

Feast on a variety of free range goat dishes, whilst listening to a great story - who knew there was a dark side to goat farming?

Thursday 20 November | 7pm | £55 per person

To view the full menu for the evening, click here

Prior booking is essential.

To book telephone 01392 288171

Cooks Clubs

Event Date: 
10/11/2014 - 11:00am to 10/12/2014 - 11:00am
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

Our Gatherings are friendly affairs, held on the second Wednesday of every month, join the team for a demonstration in the restaurant. Our theme for 2014 will be Cooks Clubs around the world.

As the ingredients are made into your lunch, enjoy a leisurely aperitif in the lounge and mingle with your fellow cooks. Then head back to the restaurant to enjoy a 3 course lunch (including the monthly demonstrated dish).

Chef and the team will be taking you on a culinary trip, along paths less well tread using the best seasonal ingredients available.

Our last stop of the...

Pumpkin Sculpture Competition

Event Date: 
31/10/2014 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

Children and adults alike are being encouraged to get creative over the next few weeks in the lead up to Devon’s newest pumpkin sculpture competition.

Being held to coincide with Halloween, The Magdalen Chapter in Exeter is inviting people of all ages to create wow-factor pumpkin carvings and take them to the hotel on Friday October 31 for judging.

The Pumpkin Sculpture Competition is being held in aid of Farms For City Children, the hotel’s new Charity of the Year. General Manager Fiona Moores said this was the perfect excuse for people to put their design skills to the...

An evening of Indian Cuisine with Monisha Bharadwaj

Event Date: 
09/10/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

AWARD WINNING Indian Chef Monisha Bharadwaj is set to descend on The Magdalen Chapter in Exeter to treat guests to an insightful evening of Indian cookery.

The globally acclaimed Indian food writer and chef is famed for her best-selling books including Indian in Six, Healthy Indian Cooking and The Indian Kitchen, which have sold over half a million copies in 8 languages.

Monisha will be joining The Magdalen Chapter’s Head Chef Ben Bulger on Thursday 9 October to host an evening exploring Indian food and fare.

The menu will be based on dishes which use no more than 6...

3 for 2 Tapas Thursdays

LATE night shoppers in Exeter can sample Spanish delights with 3 for 2 tapas on Thursday evenings at The Magdalen Chapter. Launched to coincide with the much-anticipated late night shopping in the city, shoppers can rest their heavy bags and taste the all-new tapas menu.

A new wine list has also been introduced for Summer 2014 and features 14 open wines. These include a New Zealand Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, an Italian Conto Vecchio Pinot Grigio Blush and an Alto Bajo Merlot.

A recent development for the city centre, retailers across Exeter...

Bank Holiday Monday: BBQ in the Garden

Event Date: 
26/05/2014 - 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

Make the most of your much deserved Bank Holiday with us.

Relax on a deck chair in the walled garden and chill out to the tunes of original singer-songwriter Richard James ( www.richardjames.com ) as you sip something cold and make the most of the final day of the spring bank holiday. Enjoy a tempting selection of BBQ pork favourites.

To book telephone 01392 288177. To view the full menu visit www.themagdalenchapter.com

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