Ashley shares his tips for cooking pheasant in this month’s issue of Cornwall Today….
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January 10th, 2013
December 27th, 2012
So you want to wow your friends with impeccable hosting skills? Make it an evening they’ll remember? You’re in luck – we can help. Being in the hospitality industry, the team behind Q restaurant housed within the luxury hotel in Cornwall, The Old Quay House, know a thing or two about how to deliver excellent service. Alex our restaurant manager knows it’s the small details that count. He suggests starting with background music – the unofficial rule books say you [...]
more »November 29th, 2012
Ashley’s food is already winning plenty of fans. Get to know the man behind the food as Ashley talks home cooking, celebrity dinner parties and what inspires him….
more »October 25th, 2012
As the clocks go back and the evenings draw in, there’s plenty to enjoy at Q restaurant with special foodie events and offers throughout the winter. Come and join us…
more »October 11th, 2012
Devon’s loss is Cornwall’s gain so says the Cornish Guardian tomorrow. With dessert described as ‘better than sex’… Ashley’s arrival is already turning heads…. Read the full story here – http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Wright/story-17067345-detail/story.html
more »September 30th, 2012
Relaxed waterfront restaurant … Fowey River oysters, local scallops, West Country meat and Cornish cheeses … hungry yet? ‘Q’ restaurant at The Old Quay House offers excellent dining in a relaxed, unstuffy setting. Forget unsmiling waiters, small portions and whispered conversations, dining here is all about fun and enjoyment – quality local produce features heavily on the menu of our Mediterranean-influenced dishes, prepared using classic techniques. Our wine list, hand-picked by Britain’s youngest Master of Wine, is pretty good too [...]
more »September 14th, 2012
A warm welcome to our new Head Chef, Ashley Wright, who joins us from 22 Mill Street in Chagford, Devon (not far from gorgeous Gidleigh Park). We’re looking forward to tucking into Ashley’s new menu of ‘fresh, fun and contemporary’ dishes that use the best local and seasonal produce.
more »September 5th, 2012
“Save water, drink wine” Catherine Colebrook You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur to know when your wine doesn’t match your food. The wrong glass of wine can ruin a delicious meal or render the wine undrinkable (until dessert). On the other hand, when a wine complements your meal it can bring your food to life – bringing out flavours you wouldn’t otherwise have noticed. Where to start with choosing the best wine to accompany your meal? Ask [...]
more »July 4th, 2012

A wise person once said “Life’s too short to not eat cake.” It’s a motto we abide to in Cornwall and just one of the reasons why there are cream teas around every corner, plus the fact they’re irresistable! It’s compulsory to indulge in a cream tea when on holiday in Cornwall after all – an unwritten law you might say (there exists one for the Cornish pasty too!). A cream tea is the perfect brunch, lunch, afternoon snack or welcome back if you’re [...]
more »June 30th, 2012

“Don’t be afraid to ask your fishmonger for help and advice” says Ben Hardy, sous chef of Q restaurant in Fowey.
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