Top Somerset Chef Joins Eat Drink Bristol Fashion Event

Multi-award-winning Head Chef, Dan Moon, will be taking part in one of the South West?s biggest and most unique foodie events, Eat Drink Bristol Fashion.

Running from 29th April until 10th May in Bristol’s Queens Square, Eat Drink Bristol Fashion is a spectacular event showcasing the South West's culinary skills and musical talent.

Ston Easton Park’s award-winning Head Chef, Dan Moon, will be participating in the Pride of the West Dinner alongside John Hooker (Cornish Arms), Russell Brown (Sienna) and Paul O’Neil (Berwick Lodge) which takes place on Friday 8th May.

Dan Moon commented: “I love the concept behind Eat Drink Bristol Fashion as I’ve always been an advocate of supporting local produce, supplies and chefs; we even have our own kitchen garden at the hotel so you can’t get more local than that!  I can’t wait to showcase what the best chefs of the South West can do.”

Dan will be cooking two of his favourite dishes; Pickled Mackerel, Tomato Jelly, Smoked Salmon Mousse & Caviar and Best End of Spring Lamb, Wild Garlic Risotto, Roasted Carrot & Morels. The full Pride of the West Dinner menu is below:

Canapé 1 – Russell Brown

Goat Cheese Truffles & Cheese Straws

Canapé 2 – John Hooker

Ham Hock Scotch Egg

Bouche – Dan Moon

Pickled Mackerel, Tomato Jelly, Smoked Salmon Mousse & Caviar

Starter –Paul O’Neill

Ploughman's - Cured Pork Tenderloin, Blue Cheese Croquette, Pickled Quail Egg, Apple & Radish Salad

Fish – Russell Brown

Scallops, Asparagus & Prosciutto

Main – Dan Moon

Best End of Spring Lamb, Wild Garlic Risotto, Roasted Carrot & Morels

Pre Dessert – Paul O’Neill

Coconut Sponge, Rum Poached Pineapple, Rum Jelly, Coconut Curd

Dessert – John Hooker

Strawberry Trifle, Sugared Doughnut & Strawberry

In his role as Head Chef at Ston Easton, Dan exhibits an unrivalled passion for local, fresh food. His menus use traditional West Country ingredients, with around 60 per cent of the produce being sourced from the manors own kitchen gardens. He already holds two AA rosettes, and has aspirations of elevating his modern British cuisine to Michelin star status.

Prior to taking his role as Head Chef at Ston Easton, Dan has worked for a number of other high profile hotels and restaurants, including Homewood Park where he was awarded Restaurant of the Year by Bath Life in 2009. He was also awarded three AA rosettes at Homewood Park in 2010 and in 2002 claimed two rosettes at Hunstrete House. He was voted Von Essen Chef of the year in both 2008 and 2009, and secured an Acorn Award in 2011 from The Caterer.

The Pride of the West Dinner is sure to be a popular choice at the event, and with plenty of food, music and entertainment to go around, the event is set to be the highlight of the foodie calendar for 2015. You can find out more about Eat Drink Bristol Fashion and buy tickets here.