The Inn at Fossebridge Showcases Food from across the Cotswolds at a special launch.

Samantha Jenkins with head
chef Damien Dupuis Food grown and produced across the Cotswolds was the theme of a showcase event produced by the kitchen team at The Inn at Fossebridge, near Cirencester (April 16).

Almost all the products were from Gloucestershire and surrounding counties - meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, bread and dairy products.

Robert Jenkins, owner of the 300 year old Inn, told guests: "This is our home; this is where we want everyone to enjoy truly excellent meals, mostly British, also with dishes from mainland Europe and other parts of the world".

New head chef, Damien Dupuis and Robert's daughter Elizabeth Jenkins, a graduate of the Leith Cookery School, presented a highly creative cold menu of main courses and puddings,


Martin Riley (left) with Robert Jenkins,
owner of The Inn at FossebridgeEldest daughter Samantha, who has joined the family business was responsible for all the arrangements, as the Inn's events, weddings and business meetings organiser.

Guests included Niki Caine, daughter of international actor Sir Michael Caine, who with wife Shakira, staged Niki's 50th birthday party in a pink marquee in the four acre grounds of the Inn.

Adrian Jeavens from Gloucestershire Food Vision and Stuart Thomas, UK Trade and Investment International Business Advisor, were also among the guests.

During the event Robert Jenkins announced that provided planning permissions are obtained further investment will occur later this year to transform derelict stables in the grounds into deluxe suites.


Christopher Dreyfus and Niki Caine at the
Inn at Fossebridge food event"You cannot stand still", he said. "There is a recession but the only way to go forward is to raise your head above the parapet and enhance the product you are selling".

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Note: All press inquiries please to Robin Thompson 07966 495908; email robin@pollybox.co.uk. Photographs of the property are also available from Robin Thompson.

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