TennerFest 2010

Calling all foodies – your chance to dine out in style in the Channel Islands annual dining out extravaganza: Tennerfest 2010. The Guernsey foodie festival of the year starts this weekend on Friday 1st October 2010 until Sunday 14th November 2010.

Dining out in Guernsey is big news – and every year during  October,  Guernsey  looks forward to six weeks of great meals at special fixed prices. Foodies and visitors from the UK also flock to Guernsey to tickle their tastebuds and explore the island all in one trip.

Historically, as the name implies, the festival began with £10 menus, and while it is still possible to eat for a tenner at many restaurants, there are also the £12.50, £15.00 and £17.50 options to give a wide and exciting selection of menus.

A pot of traditional Guernsey Beanjar

Most will include locally caught delicacies including   lobster, scallops  and  sea bass. As well as the locally reared meadow Court Beef and the traditional local beanjar!

The Tennerfest is also a great spur to our local chefs who go all out to put on the finest display of local and continental cuisine to tickle your taste buds without breaking the bank.

It’s an island wide  festival which offers a diverse array of eateries including cafes, bistros, gastro pubs traditional hotel restaurants and seafood restaurants.  It also showcases food from all over the world as the island has a choice of top Indian, Italian and Chinese restaurants too.

The festival which has been running since 1998 provides the perfect reason to Visit Guernsey and has grown in popularity each year.  It is an opportunity to try lots of different restaurants that may  normally be  considered ‘out of price range’,  do try  a variety of quirky restaurants that you may not think of going to normally you are likely to be amazed.

Where to eat during Tennerfest

Visit the Tennerfest website to plan your foodie route and see sample menus from restaurants around the island.

The Pavillion in Guernsey are celebrating  10 years with a 10 pound menu at this years Tennerfest.

Take a look at their sample menu:

Tennerfest Menu 2010

Guernsey Chancre Crab Risotto

Ham Hock Terrine, Bayeaux Mustard Dressing

Cream of Leek & Potato Soup (V)

Bread crumbed Guernsey Mushrooms, Tartar Sauce (V)

Crab Bisque

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Meadow Court Farm Reared Beef ‘n’ “Cynful” Ale Pie,
Creamy Mash

Pavilion Fish ‘n’ Chips in Randall’s Beer Batter…..
…..less wet ‘n’ windy than at Cobo!

Traditional Guernsey Bean Jar
with our own Baked Bread ‘n’ Guernsey Butter

Home made Fishcakes, Creamed Leeks & Fried Potatoes

King Prawns, Garlic Butter, Fries

Slow Roasted Belly Pork, Mash, Braised Red Cabbage,
Rocquette Cider and Apple Sauces

Vegetarian Risotto of the Day (V)

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Icky Sticky Toffee Pudding, Treacly Treacle Sauce

Rocquette Cider Cheesecake

Baked Tart of St. Saviour’s Windfallen Apples & Almond Sponge
with Guernsey Cream

Cherry Custard Tart, Pistachio Sauce

Chocolate Truffle Cake, Bubble Gum Ice Cream

Two Courses £10                  Three Courses £12.50

Visit the VisitGuernsey Facebook and let us know where you plan to visit during the festival!

For more information and full Guernsey menu listings check out www.Tennerfest.com prior to your arrival. However, be warned this is a very popular event and is best to reserve a table in advance to avoid disappointment.

How to get to Tennerfest 2010

Condor ferries are offering a special deal From only £90  for 2 persons and a car each way travelling from Weymouth or Poole to support this event.