Please watch this message from HRH The Prince of Wales. I nearly wept with gratitude. Neither @BorisJohnson nor any minister @GOVUK has ever defined what @UKHofficial does to contribute to the life, society and economy of our country.

Book for lunch, dinner ... and our famous Afternoon Tea too! Please RT!

Apologies all. I have attached last week menu this morning. Please find this week menu. Thank you

Like the hospitality sector nationwide pubs, cafes, eateries @visit_taunton now need your life-support. Please keep visiting your favourite watering holes! @Augustustaunton @littlewineshopp @Silverspantry @CastleCaf @TheNewBrazz @castletaunton #RingoBells #TristransBistro -ALL🍺

Would be grateful if @BorisJohnson @RishiSunak @AlokSharma_RDG could take a glance at my letter re importance of rural hospitality.@UKHospKate @hmurray9 @Rick_Stein @Jill_Stein @GoStembo @Caterertweets

If we were to relaunch our takaeaway service Grab-a-Brazz, how often would you order from a weekly changing menu?

We may be temporarily closed but we've been standing for a few years & look forward to being able to open again at the end of this maelstrom! In the meantime why don't you share some of your memories of The Castle at Taunton? #positivetaunton #talkuptaunton #castletaunton

Some great messages of support and ongoing renewals from our members @Tauntongolf. Your support of our 128 year old club is crucial to our survival. We want to be back enjoying golf and our beautiful course as soon as is safe - thank you. 🙏

Just a few words about closing our restaurants in the UK . Stay safe everyone and we will be back .

2)....Thank you for your continued trust in us to deliver an exceptional food and wine experience. I really appreciate your support so far! London has one of the best food cultures in the world, so...

Bit of a long one from me today... 1) Its been a tough couple of weeks for the hospitality business. Like many restaurants, we've been affected by guests having to cancel their plans with us. Its why I'd like to thank every single one of our guests over this time.

3)...I hope all those feeling healthy and well will continue to go about life, following the advice of the authorities as needed. I know my family, team and I will continue to eat, shop and explore our fantastic city as much as we can!

A common irritation with restaurant remote booking centres. You call to make a reservation. You’re told they’re fully booked for the time you asked for. It almost certainly isn’t! Why? Because the ‘system’ is saying NO! Insist on speaking to the on-site manager & you’ll be ok! 🥂

Any cooks out there looking for a change? We have a sous chef position coming up at the Albatross in March.

I spent time with the Fifteen team this morning - a lovely and talented group of people that need our support. If you have job opportunities (particularly in north/mid-Cornwall) - please can you post details or links in this post so we can pass them on? Many thanks.

Good afternoon @gregjames @grimmers @BBCR1. Great to hear you’ve been enjoying Secret France, it’s the final episode tonight - sadly no cheese on the menu though.

It is with a profound sense of loss that I hear the sad news of the death of Gary Rhodes. In the late ‘80s he made @castletaunton famous by reviving the fortunes of the English culinary repertoire. A truly Great British Chef is gone. Deepest condolences to Jennie and the family.

So Proud to work with Elly. Well deserved.

On a book tour for my new book #SecretFrance yesterday great conversation @castletaunton and overnight there too with this lovely view of the town @sasstein

After 20 years of cooking perfect lobsters, langoustines & turbot; inspiring fellow chefs & wheeling and dealing with local fishermen; @TheSeafood Head Chef @StephDelourme is taking up a new role, Group Chef, sharing his love of seafood & people throughout all our restaurants