On 31 May 2017 National Geographic Traveller (UK) revealed the winners of the internationally acclaimed magazine’s inaugural Big Sleep Awards. These new awards celebrate the taste-makers and game-changers of the hotel world. During the...
Martin Frickel, Sous Chef at Grasmere’s Forest Side, attended the 31st Acorn Awards yesterday, (22nd May) at Cliveden House in Taplow, Berkshire, where he was presented with a coveted Acorn Award.Since their inception in 1986,...
Bruno Vilas, Forest Side, Grasmere’s master mixologist rubbed shoulders with members of the global spirits industry earlier this month, at a glitzy industry luncheon, held at the prestigious Kensington Roof Gardens, in the heart of...
Chapman Bags, one of Britain’s only authentic manufacturers of bags, luggage and accessories, has teamed up with Kevin Tickle. Tickle head chef at the Lake District’s newest foodie destination the Forest Side, Grasmere, made the...
The Forest Side in Grasmere, awarded an Editor’s Choice by The Good Hotel Guide 2017. The editorial team have credited the foodie hotspot as ‘This Year’s Discovery’. Each year the Guide team make a number...
Chef Kevin Tickle and his team have had a roller coaster 9 months so far at The Forest Side, Grasmere, as the plaudits keep coming. On Monday (3rd October) Head Chef Kevin Tickle and the...
Forest Side keeps illustrious company in its quest for culinary excellence The Forest Side, Grasmere, the Lake District’s newest culinary hotspot, has joined some very illustrious company, having just been awarded a three AA Rosettes...
The Taste Cumbria Food Festival returns in 2016 for its seventh year. The annual foodie festival is once more set to grace the streets of Cockermouth on the weekend of 24 & 25 September. During...