A LAUNCH event is being planned for the 2026 Exmoor Food Fest - with a five-course dinner prepared by local chefs.

Guests are being invited to the dinner with Exmoor entertainment in Croydon Hall, Rodhuish, on January 27, with the industry-driven festival of food starting in February.

Restaurants taking part will be trying to entice visitors with special menus to ‘eat your way across Exmoor’ throughout the month.

Then, on March 7 and 8, the ‘Taste Exmoor: Food and Drink Fair’ will return to Porlock Village Hall.

The annual Exmoor Food Fest, now in its 11th year, is entirely restaurant based with participating eateries offering ‘special deals’ providing an opportunity to ‘eat out for less’, try new venues, and experience unique tasting dinners.