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Cornish pasties
Beef skirt, potato, swede and onion in a crimped shortcrust case — protected status, and best eaten warm on a harbour wall.
Discover Cornwall
Food & Drink in Cornwall
From the perfect pasty to Michelin-starred seafood
Our local guide
From the perfect pasty to Michelin-starred seafood
Cornwall's larder is extraordinary — day-boat fish, clotted cream, rich farmland and a new generation of chefs, brewers, bakers and winemakers.
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Cream teas
Jam first, then clotted cream — that's the Cornish way. Find them in village tearooms and garden cafés.
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Seafood
Crab, lobster, mackerel, hake and scallops landed daily at Newlyn, Looe, Padstow and Mevagissey.
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Local produce
Cornish earlies, Yarg cheese, saffron buns, heritage apples and rich Jersey milk.
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Farm shops
Stock up on sausages, cheeses, vegetables and treats for your holiday home.
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Beach cafés
Relaxed breakfasts and lunches with sand between your toes.
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Pubs
Harbourside inns, smugglers' haunts and country pubs with roaring fires and local ales.
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Restaurants
A thriving scene of independent kitchens in Falmouth, St Ives, Padstow and Truro.
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Fine dining
Cornwall is home to some of Britain's most celebrated restaurants — book well ahead in summer.
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Food markets
Truro's farmers' market and seasonal festivals in Falmouth, Porthleven and Padstow.
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Local producers
Cornish gin, cider, sparkling wine, craft beer and sea salt — perfect gifts to take home.
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