Award winning chef chooses Devon for his unique culinary experience

Knowstone, Devon 4th July 2005 … Award winning chef Mark Dodson has opened for business as chef owner at a thirteenth century Inn called The Mason’s Arms in Knowstone. With wife Sarah looking after ‘front of house’, the couple offer dishes prepared using the finest local ingredients.

Mark’s experience is second to none, working alongside Michel Roux at The Waterside Inn for 18 years, 13 of which were as head chef. Following this, Mark spent 3 years at Cliveden House Hotel, Taplow as its executive chef. Cliveden has become a byword for fine dining, and has attracted numerous awards and accolades.

Commenting on their move to The Mason’s Arms, Michel Roux says, “I wish Mark and Sarah all the very best with their new venture in Devon. I know that with Mark’s expertise and experience, much of which was gained in his 18 years of service at the Waterside Inn, his restaurant will be a success. I look forward to eating there very soon.”

The picturesque village of Knowstone is located in North Devon, between Tiverton and Barnstaple, in the rolling foothills of Exmoor. Mark says of the move to Devon, “It is a magical part of the world and my family and I are delighted with the village and the surrounding area. The location is perfect and I aim to use the freshest local ingredients, sourced from farmers, growers and suppliers within the area, in my dishes wherever I can. The local meat, fish and dairy produce are all first class.”

Mark, his wife Sarah and their three daughters Alex, Charlotte and Louisa, plan to make The Mason’s Arms the place to eat, whilst keeping the fabulous local atmosphere. They plan to keep the traditional feel of the Inn and provide exquisite English cooking.

For further information please contact :

Mark & Sarah Dodson, The Masons Arms, Knowstone, Devon, EX36 4RY

Tel: 01398 341231
e-mail: dodsonmasonsarms@aol.com