Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - July/August 2023 (Issue 44)

OGO AT BEDRUTHAN HOTEL & SPA OPENS The Scandi-inspired retreat Bedruthan Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce its new restaurant concept, Ogo (translating to ‘Cave’ in Cornish) which is inspired by the coastline’s natural bounty. Menus emphasise a commitment to delivering high-quality seasonal ingredients. From beach foraging for edible seaweeds and berries from the clifftops to working with local fishermen for their daily catch, Ogo showcases the best hyper-local produce in the region. Located within Bedruthan, a hotel and spa in Mawgan Porth, Ogo takes the place of the former restaurant The Herring. Head chef George Richardson’s passion for showcasing the best of Cornish produce is reflected through partnerships with handpicked local suppliers and farms who share his commitment to sustainable practices. Focussing on in-season produce, the daily changing menu will vary according to the season and retain a focus on provenance: from what the boats bring in each day along the South coast, to foraged ingredients from the surrounding countryside. George Richardson tells us, “We are pleased to bring Bedruthan’s principles of sustainability and provenance to life on the plate at Ogo, and delight diners’ palates with authentic flavours that represent the spirit of the community.” Highlights from the dinner menu include steamed Cornish brill with champagne, mussels and sea herbs; and Mora Farm confit courgette with basil, olive oil and tempura flower. With the choice of dining outside on the dune-side terrace, diners can share smaller dishes combining ingredients from Cornwall’s coast, gardens, and fields, such as native oyster with house-fermented hot sauce and pickled green chilli; grilled hand-dived scallop with wild garlic butter and crispy sourdough; and pickled Cornish mackerel with Mora Farm rhubarb and elderflower. All dishes are perfectly paired with a selection of organic wines, including locally produced Polgoon Pinot Noir Rosé and Trevibban Mill Harlyn. For an indulgent afternoon tea experience, the restaurant’s chefs have created their own take on the much-loved traditional Cornish afternoon tea, offering savoury options such as smoked salmon and crème fraîche on a beetroot tin loaf and cucumber on white pain de mie. This is followed by a tempting sweet course of blueberry, lemon and white chocolate macaron and local strawberry and elderflower choux buns, with a choice of local fizz and teas. www.bedruthan.com/ogo-at-bedruthan THE DUKE OF CORNWALL HOTEL, PLYMOUTH This magnificent hotel, Plymouth’s first luxury one is positioned adjacent to Millbay Park which offers a fantastic green space that’s perfect for big-day photographs. A short stroll from the hotel is another wonderful photographic opportunity at Plymouth Hoe, which offers sensational ocean views across Plymouth Sound. The Victorian Gothic architecture stands out among the backdrop of the contemporary cityscape revealing feature windows, towers, turrets and grand stonework and architecture on the exterior which dates back to 1863. The tower at the very top of the hotel is a standout part of the property. The hotel boasts a canopy entrance and revolving doors. The interior offers a wealth of historic features, with grand rooms and hallways boasting statement chandeliers, period columns and a stunning Grade II listed sweeping staircase. It’s decorated in a classic style to keep the history of the hotel present. With classical décor throughout the hotel, each of the rooms is unique. Weddings take place in a variety of stylish function rooms to suit a range of party sizes, from 10 to 300. The intimate Millbay Suite is a sophisticated setting for a smaller celebration of up to 40 guests featuring a partition which can be closed, and the chic Hayward Room, a magnificent space for up to 80 people with bay windows flooding the room with natural daylight and showcasing superb views over King Point Marina. Couples can also get married in the Restaurant surrounded by 80 guests underneath the chandelier. The stately Ballroom, a grand space with atmospheric lighting, a fixed stage for entertainment, a private bar and a dancefloor is the largest space for the reception accommodating up to 220 guests. The Writing Room offers a cosy option for an intimate reception. The Tower Suite (which is a bedroom) is one of the most iconic parts of the hotel. Couples can upgrade their room on the night of the wedding from a four-poster option to the Tower Suite. Onenight accommodation on the night of the wedding in a four-poster room with champagne, chocolates, flowers, bathrobes and a full English breakfast is included in the package prices. https://thedukeofcornwall.co.uk www.upartphotography.com www.upartphotography.com 19 THEMED VENUES

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