Working with The Chef Tree in BATH

Bath Food Scene

Bath’s exceptional food and drink scene has gained the city a reputation as a delicious destination for a foodie break.

An abundance of local produce, as well as a thriving vegetarian/vegan scene, make Bath a great place to dive into food experiences. Ever-evolving, there is always something to capture your culinary attention in Bath.

Whatever the occasion and whatever the budget, Bath has something special for you. From pioneering chefs with Michelin stars which will ensure an extra special night to remember, to a great selection of gastropubs both in the city centre and the surrounding countryside.

Bath also has its fair share of cosy cafés, chilled-out bars, thriving local producers and passionate artisans. Don’t miss out on a visit to one of the city’s breweries, gin distilleries or local vineyards to have a tour and tasting, with the option to buy some treats to take home too.

Be sure to sample some Bath originals, such as the Sally Lunn bun which you can enjoy in the surroundings of one of the city’s oldest buildings, and don’t miss out on the quintessentially British tradition of afternoon tea served at a range of elegant restaurants, tearooms and hotels.

Bath also caters brilliantly for plant-based diets, with many restaurants and cafes specialising in vegan dishes and seasonal tasting menus, or you could brush up on your own vegan cookery skills at Demuths Cookery School.

Food Festivals in Bath

Bath has a busy calendar of foodie events, from farmers’ markets and chef demonstrations to wine tastings and food festivals.

Bath Farmers’ Market is just as popular today as it was when it first began in 1997, running every Saturday morning at Green Park Station. Discover, browse and sample a cornucopia of foodie delights from fruit and vegetables to freshly baked pies, bread, organic meats and plenty of sweet treats, all sourced within a 40-mile radius of the city. Other local farmers’ markets can be found just outside of Bath in Midsomer Norton and Keynsham.

The Great Bath Feast is one of the most popular food events of the year and comes to the city every September for a weekend of events showcasing the best locally-sourced produce, with markets, chef demos and supper clubs.

Launched by Tom Kerridge in 2017, Pub in the Park is a three-day festival for food lovers, combining the very best of British cuisine from world-class chefs and Michelin-starred pubs with great live music and chef demonstrations, to create the perfect foodie experience.

How The Chef Tree helps Bath

Although The Chef Tree was born in Bristol we have long help connections to our nearest neighbouring city of Bath. The Chef Tree has over ten years of experience in placing great chefs in great venues around the city. We have worked with the smallest kitchens to ensure they have staff who are able to bring life to the food vision. We have also worked with some of the larger chain businesses, placing chefs that can follow their tried and tested kitchen delights.

Is Bath famous for any food or drink? 

Sally Lunn’s is a world-famous tea and eating house in the centre of the city of Bath. The building housing the eaterie is one of the oldest buildings in Bath, dating back to 1482. Sally Lunn, a young Huguenot refugee came to Bath in 1680 after escaping persecution in France. After working in the bakery and selling its wares around the lanes of Bath Abbey, Sally revealed a unique talent when she began baking a rich, generous brioche bun similar to the French festival bread that she would have been so familiar with before she fled France. The bun – designed to be enjoyed with either sweet or savoury accompaniments – quickly became a very popular delicacy in Georgian England, and it seems that customers were soon visiting the Lilliput Alley bakery specifically requesting the Sally Lunn bun.

Today, Sally’s original creation has earned legendary status around the world.