The Staff canteen is celebrating! We’ve now got over a 100,000 followers on Instagram and as a reward to all of our amazing page fans we have called in a few favours from some of the top chefs in the UK.
Today we have a tasting menu for two with matching wines at The Elephant in Torquay, Devon from Michelin-starred chef proprietor Simon Hulstone.
*Please note this is not valid on guest chef nights or special event nights without prior permission. It is for dinner only and must be booked in advance, any extras to be paid on the night. There is no cash alternative or menu change except for allergies.
To win you must follow @thestaffcanteen and @hulstone – then, like the competition post on The Staff Canteen Instagram page, tag friends you would take with you to The Elephant and share the post on your own Instagram feed with #thestaffcanteen100
The competition is open for entries from 9am today until 4pm – the winner will be announced on our Instagram story at 5.30pm on Monday, October 16.
Note: The prize destination and products are final and are not transferable, a voucher will be sent to the winner in order for them to claim their prize and the winner must book in advance
The Elephant is a bright, informal restaurant which overlooks the beautiful Torbay harbour. It was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded a Michelin star which it maintains today and it has held three AA rosettes since 2005 and in 2006.
It aims to source all our ingredients locally and sustainably, many from their dedicated farm in Brixham.
The Elephant
Run by Simon and his wife Katy. Food is cooked by a talented team of chefs and served by friendly, professional team of staff. The restaurant serves a full à la carte menu as well as tasting menu of freshly prepared dishes, showcasing
the best of what the South West and Southdown Farm has to offer.
Simon has worked with some of Britain’s most respected chefs including his father Roger, who have all played an important part in his career and achievements. His chef mentors and experience in top competitions have given Simon a passion for great ingredients and a finesse for taste and presentation which continues to win praise from critics and customers alike.
One customized chef’s notebook from Stone - Stone notebook is designed and built for chefs. Made from stone paper and vegan leather, the Stone is completely water and grease proof, and is packed full of features that make it the new must have tool for chefs.
A bottle of Pommery Grand Cru Vintage Champagne 2006 - a perfect fizz for a Michelin stared chef. Pommery's rare wine is blended from an exclusive range of seven grand cru vineyards and from a single exceptional vintage.
Enjoy sipping this beautiful chilled Champagne with or without food. It’s irresistibly good!
From R to L: The Corvallis Bib Apron from Chef Works, Stone notebook, Pommery Grand Cru Vintage Champagne 2006
Maple Syrup gift set - The lucky winner will receive a unique selection of 100% pure Canadian maple products. Increasingly used by some of the UKs top chefs and chocolatiers, the pack contains everything from maple syrup to maple vinegar. If you’d like more information about the products please get in touch: [email protected]
From R to L: Handcrafted leather chef’s knife roll from Chefi and Maple Syrup gift set
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You can only enter this competition on our Instagram so head over there now!
