20 of the UK s best seaside food shacks, beach huts and cafés
From humble huts to converted boats, the Telegraph Food team and Britain’s top chefs reveal their favourite spots for seafood on the beach
Tomé Morrissy-Swan visits Goat Ledge in East Sussex
Credit: Andrew Crowley
When the world’s leaders descended on Cornwall last month for the G7 summit, they’d landed in perhaps Britain’s foodiest county. With 41 Michelin stars to its name and countless chefs making use of the region’s world-class seafood and produce, there was plenty of choice to wow the politicians.
The event’s showpiece banquet, however, was catered not by a chef from one of the county’s many white-linen-and-silver-cutlery spots, but by the owner of a humble seaside shack, Simon Stallard of the Hidden Hut near Truro: proof that some of Britain’s best cookery is taking place in informal sheds, trucks and converted boathouses around the country.
White Chocolate, Cardamom & Raspberry Tart lady.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lady.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Natasha Breen via Getty Images
You might not think of yourself as a forager, but why not keep an open mind. Interest in foraging is up 89% year on year, according to the Waitrose Food & Drinks report.
And if you’ve never done it before, elderflower is a good place to start. Lacy white elderflower heads will soon be dotting Britain’s hedgerows and parks – not only are they a delicious ingredient, they’re also pretty easy to find, too.
“Elderflowers, belonging to the elder tree, spring through late May, June and into July / early August,” say Lucy Carr-Ellison and Jemima Jones, chefs at Wild by Tart in Belgravia.
When do pubs and bars open? | CN Traveller cntraveller.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cntraveller.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.