Off Grid Gourmet in Herefordshire, County of

Its dining with a difference - We had read the reviews so came well prepared (definitely steer away from tight waist banded clothing ). Our Host had been very responsive to our pre-visit enquiries and , on the night , was welcoming , engaging and great company. The menu had been planned to accommodate our varying tastes and was both delicious and certainly sufficient to satisfy appetites greater than ours. That said we diligently worked our way through all courses. Overall a great experience and one we would, and indeed already have, recommended, to our friends if they are planning to stay and dine in the area .

An exceptional tasting menu experience with all dishes including elements cooked over natural flames . Atmospheric "off grid" location. Communal meal was served on a large shared table for 8 on a bring your own booze basis. Food was creative and tasty and never overpowered, where the smoked flavour enhanced and enriched the base elements. Arrive hungry and pace yourselves. Bring Tupperware for left overs too. Highly recommended.

We had no expectations, other than reading the reviews and looking at the website. If you are expecting frills then this is not for you. Set in a barn in a field above Clifford, you eat at one long table. Take your own wine. There is no shortage of food in fact you will roll out of there! Hugh has an eye for putting unexpected flavours together, one of our first courses was duck with a rhubarb sauce which just zinged together. His smoked artichoke hearts were out of this world and his red cabbage, we could not get enough of. One of our party declared the new potatoes with smoked butter the best she had ever eaten. It's not cheap at £75 a head, but the quality and sheer deliciousness of the food, not to mention the quantity make this a really worthwhile experience.

We have just had the most incredible dinner and experience here. Wonderful ingredients, locally sourced. Delightful service and atmosphere. Nothing too much trouble. Worth every penny. Would love to return. Thank you!

If you want delicate small portions, your food to be ‘meat and 2 veg’ with silver service, this is not the place for you. If you want your taste buds tickled and to eat food that you would not think of serving on the same day, let alone the same meal, then you are in the right place. There what appears to be a never ending flow of food appearing, Hugh explains each dish, each ingredient before you tuck in. Be warned there is a lot of food to get through. Last night we started with a (from memory) sweet potato soup with Mizo (and other things!) rich, creamy, tasted amazing. Then the 2nd starter was brought out A huge bowl of salad with artichoke hearts, fresh hummus, ham hock, a red cabbage salad with grapes and nuts, pickled carrots. Was there other bits? Probably I lost count, I know we had some of the vegetarian aubergine dish. (These dishes stayed on the table for the duration of the meal for grazing) The mains. Smoked duck breast. Hispi cabbage. Dauphinoise potatoes, mixed beetroots. Long stem broccoli. A rhubarb sauce. Desert was a layer of blueberry compote, fruits, nuts? A sweet syrup. All very rich and very sweet, but I could not stop eating it. Cheese and crackers. (Beautifully runny Brie, a Blue, a cheddar which has been wrapped in hops? By this time I was in a food coma so may have missed things. Then Hugh came round and take away food boxes were passed round to fill with whatever was left. As if you’d not had enough. Petit fours of Rich dark chocolates with praline or toffee filling. Tea, (any type available including fresh mint) coffee Then hot fresh baked cookies. Outside a bowl of marshmallows to toast on the open fire. No it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but the quality and quantity of food is excellent. Go with an open mind and an empty stomach

Outstanding food, service, ambience, setting, discovery and entertainment. We had the most amazing experience eating delicious smoked delicacies from smoked chicken smoked aubergine, smoke lamb and smoked cauliflower. Every morsel was full of flavour and as we passed plates around the table we were able to chat to the rest of the table. I wonderful evening and thank you for sharing your knowledge of food with us.

We absolutely loved our evening with Hugh. The company was lovely and it was such a relaxed evening! The food was outstanding, never ending and everything tasted so good! We went for a 30th birthday and couldn’t recommend the experience more! Will definitely be returning

A wonderful concept and setting for this unusual place for an evening meal. Very convivial company. Bit underwhelmed by the food for £75/head - starters of salads and humous were wonderful but the main course - suckling pig - lacked flavour, tart tatin was average but served with fabulous sauces and the cheeses were first class. We were 20 diners in all and the food just stretched to cover hearty appetites. It would obviously work better on a warm sunny evening rather than a chilly, damp spring night. As an experience it was great but we could have eaten better for the hefty price tag.

This was a very unique and enjoyable evening, filled with excellent food and good company. The food was very tasty and of gourmet standard, with plenty to fill even the largest of appetites. The setting was magical , like a romantic medieval banquet. Candle lit and rustic. There's not many restaurants where you can converse with the chef whilst he cooks in front of you. Thank you Hugh for a very special evening.

Back for a 6th time to experience Hugh's superlative food and service and humour. We love what you do mate!

Everything that I had read about. Fabulous setting off the beaten track, really chilled pace to the evening and then the food... An impressive spread doesn't really do it justice. If you are looking for a different, refreshing dining experience then you will struggle to better this.

Just wow. A culinary feast with a very talented and humble chef. It was remarkable how much Hugh did by himself, the food just kept on coming and was some of the best food I had ever tasted. Rib of beef, the most incredible artichoke and truffle tart, massive chunks of cheese, it was such a lovely surprise to not know what was going to be put down on the table. You share dishes with others on the table, it was lovely to talk to everyone. Just hope that you’re in the same night as people who really appreciate the concept and the talent on show, because it’s such an amazing shared experience. We will be back with family and friends, totally worth the 2 hour drive.

More of a banquet than a meal. Hugh is a fantastic chef who provided a vast range of food (delicious meat, vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free dishes). The mushroom bread and butter pudding with mushroom sauce, and the harissa stood out for me. The icing on the cake was the take away boxes at the end. [Remind me to skip the marshmallows next time!]

The venue, the food and the service Hugh provides is stonking, I belong to an informal group of kayakers and we have been booking The Off Grid Gourmet every year for 5 years , it is that good! You may be paying for a 4 course meal but you get about 15 choices within that and all are top notch nosh!

Fantastic service and so much choice.Hay on wye is a fantastic little town so much to see and do a bookworms heaven

What a night. From the minute we arrived until the minute we left we absolutely loved the experience. The food was delicious, packed with rustic flavours and great ambience. We sat at a table with people we could chat away with whilst enjoying each others company too. This isn’t just a meal it’s an experience. Thank you Hugh for a brilliant night

First visit to this interesting restaurant. Hugh is a great cook and host, he single handedly served a delicious array of imaginative courses while managing to chat to this guests. The rustic barn/shed had great atmosphere and my group of four were lucky to be joined by other guests who shared our love of food which made conversation flow as everyone sits at one large table. Very good value for money and even better it's BYO.

Brilliant concept. Hugh is a very interesting guy as well as being an excellent chef. Cannot recommend enough….

Hugh cooked for me, my wife and her parents last week, as always, a superb meal spaced over a civilised interval - no succumbing to the fast food dogma here! It's still a rare treat to be able to chat to the chef while he cooks and serves and Hugh is invariably excellent company. We'll be visiting again as soon as we can.

We visited this restaurant after seeing all the amazing reviews on Trip Advisor. I totally agree that Hugh is very welcoming and does an amazing job at singlehandedly cooking, serving and washing up, but we both found the food distinctly underwhelming. I didn't feel that the dishes complimented each other at all; the starters consisted of rice, beetroot, pickled carrot, cold duck breast together with a hot chicken dish. It just seemed totally random. I think maybe that the whole experience is better in the summer, when you can take in the views and appreciate the 'off grid vibe' a bit more. But personally, I wouldn't recommend it on a dark wet November night.

This is one of the best meals I have ever eaten. Hugh manages to cook, wash up and serve a multi course gastronomic feast without batting an eyelid. Course after course came out and every single one was fantastic. Everything about this evening was great and I cannot recommend highly enough. Go hungry as the quantity of food is impressive. We kept telling ourselves we couldn’t eat another thing but managed to keep going. Takeaway boxes for any left over food - what’s not to love. This is a genuine foodie gem

We took friends for what turned out to be a wonderful evening. The food was amazing - beautifully chosen and cooked and plenty of it! As well as a great chef Hugh is a perfect host. The best eating out experience we’ve had in a long time. Well worth a visit.

Searched online for something different. And boy did we find it!! We arrived early, and was welcomed in with a cheery smile and a warm greeting. The food was delivered in waves. Stunning plate after stunning plate. Huge chunks of slow cooked pork, to home made rosemary bread, to roast beef sirloin. And plenty inbetween. All cooked to perfection, and masses of it. Our 13 year old can eat for all of us, and Hugh accepted the challenge. The rum sticky toffee pudding was divine, and my son was presented with 2!! He could only manage 1 - 1/2. 1-0 to Hugh! He did however, recover his appetite in time for the toasted marshmallows. A wonderful experience, with wonderful food, and a perfect host/chef. Made even more remarkable as the usual help was not available so the entire night was covered by one, remarkable man. Touché. And thank you. Would highly recommend.

We went to Hugh's Off Grid Gourmet with great expectations and were not disappointed. The weather was perfect, a beautiful cloudless August evening enabling us to dine out on the terrace over-looking the picturesque valley. The food was a real treat, an endless and varied...

A magical evening. Brilliant and innovative dishes followed each other in a wonderful and secluded setting. Hugh could not have been more welcoming or inclusive. A very special experience

This August bank holiday is the 4th time I have eaten here with the same group of friends. We just can't help coming back time and time eaten for the extraordinary treat of out of this world food cooked by Hugh. I would never believe...

We had heard about this place but it’s taken us a long time to actually get there and enjoy the food experience. Each course was welcomed with lots of oohs and umm, the smoky smells and tastes were very good. Hugh beavered away without fuss...

We found this through Tripadvisor after having had a reservation cancelled elsewhere, I don't know why we didn't come here in the first place. On arrival, the location is beautiful, with amazing views. What is truly remarkable though, is the food. Every dish Hugh brought...

We had an amazing dinner yesterday at Hugh’s. The quality of each of the dishes he served was simply outstanding. Hugh creates a very nice atmosphere with guests, all that done in an amazing setting. We’ll definitely be back again when in the area

This was a fabulous evening. Dish after dish of amazing food was broughty out. and we had to pace ourselves to make sure we could get through the meal with room for dessert. The atmosphere is great, the company round the table always interesting and...

We had dinner here on Easter Sunday with a family group of six. The food produced by Hugh was exceptional and the place is amazing. My wife has some complicated dietary requirements and Hugh could not have been more accommodating and thoughtful. We highly recommend...

We have eaten at Off Grid a good few times when we have stayed in Hay (sadly, we’re not local), either as a couple or with a few friends and when it came to my birthday celebration at the end of February, with family and...

We had a family meal here with our 12 year old. The food was OUTSTANDING, honestly one of the best dining experiences of our lives, we all loved our food and had different highlights but all agreed that the atmosphere, concept and sheeting were all...

Exactly as described. Delicious food which just kept coming. Highlights were the venison tagine and the belly pork which melted in the mouth. Be prepared to eat a lot and enjoy the company of the other diners. A brilliant night out.

What a fabulous experience! I cannot begin to express the quality of Hugh's food or his cooking. A wonderful evening with exquisite food and the pleasure of chatting to other diners. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone staying or visiting the Hay-on-Wye area.

We read the reviews and weren't disappointed. This is so different to the usual dining out. You need to be sociable as it's like going for a family meal all sat round a trestle table. The food was superb and being able to take your...

Absolutely beautiful food in a stunning location. Attended with my partner, we loved the surprise of not knowing the menu for the night. Everything was mouth watering & we couldn't eat enough - there was definitely enough food, you need to pace yourself! Still talking...

A quite unique dining experience. Sat out in the evening sun on the edge of an orchard, dining with complete strangers, all enjoying the most delicious yet simply cooked food set put on a huge trestle table.. Chef Hugh is a great host as well...

Hugh was as gracious and welcoming a host as he was passionate about cooking. The countryside setting was stunning and serene, and there were plenty of opportunities to walk and enjoy the views over drinks. The food was outstanding. Giving the chefs full reigns over the food made each element of the meal feel more special; you could taste the chefs' love of cooking creatively and the care that they took in their preparation and choices. Hugh described all the food that he served and his bubbly, chatty personality made for a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Overall, this was a truly special experience in every aspect.

Excellent food in a wonderful setting prepared by a delightful chef/host. Don”t miss it if you have the chance.

I just wanted to tell you about an amazing experience we had at Off Grid runny by Hugh on the 24 July 2021Off grid is a secret gem of food extravaganza We had been before the pandemic in 2019 for great food value and entertainment and had wanted to go back Hugh put on fantastic starter main course and pudding The starters of hot salmon. Vegetarian flans were flavoursome Followed by the most succulent of beef grass fed rib along with chicken vegetables galore and then an all time favourite of rum sticky toffee and rum sauce. To finish cheese and wafer biscuits and finally coffee and sweet nibbles If you want something different in a setting of beautiful scenery and scummy food which surpasses a Michelin star restaurant go of off grid. We ll be back soon Hugh Big thank you from us all

An absolutely faultless evening. Hugh met us and led us to the most idyllic setting. The ambience was incredible with an open fire and views to die for. We were promised lots of food and we were not disappointed, home made bread followed by a platter of meats and salads. Beef and oxtail stew followed with piles of veggies, then a bowl of heaven involving summer fruits and meringue. Coffee and homemade petit fours completed the meal Containers were provided for the left over. It was worth every penny. A meal and an evening we will never forget

We were on holiday with friends in Llowes close to Hay on Wye when one of our number came across this fabulous place. It was truly a magical discovery. Huw cooked a beautiful meal for us. Each and every dish was prepared with care and thought. There is no menu : you simply eat the beautiful food and what could be better. Huw was a warm and generous host which added to the most magnificent food and idyllic setting.

What a great fun place. I strongly recommend to go. But don’t eat for days before because the food never stops coming. Not knowing what will be served next makes the experience so much more.

Off Grid Gourmet offers fantastic food in the most beautiful of settings looking down over the Wye valley. The whole evening felt very personal and all our preferences were catered to - Hugh went out of his way to provide delicious vegan options which was very much appreciated! We lost count of the courses and everything that came out was delicious - we were glad we listened to the advice to come hungry! Some of the best food we've ever had and a really special evening that we won't forget.

Hugh and his small team provided us with one of the best meals we’d ever had! As his blurb says there is lots and lots of food and all of it was amazing! We went for 2 veggie options which is also a bit cheaper than the meat option, which was a nice touch. Most of the dishes were veggie anyway with a few meat dishes substituted for us. It really ticked all the boxes, beautiful place, seasonal food, great raw ingredients and very interesting combinations. The courses just keep coming. We even took a doggie bag home with us for the next day!

The most amazing food I think I’ve had…ever… Didn’t know what to expect but we walked across the field to a wooden hut with candles lit, open fires burning and a lovely deck with a fire pit on it. Big wooden tables… needed to be big for the amount of food!! The flavours are amazing, food is gorgeous and just keeps coming, make sure you’re hungry, don’t eat that day as you’ll need the space. Hugh was welcoming and lovely, amazingly calm even though he had to stand in the road and wave us in just before he started serving as we got lost… quite tricky to find. But what a find when you get there. After the most amazing dinner we all retired to the deck where a campfire was lit. Sat round on benches chatting on a warm summers night…just perfect, we even managed a shanty song or two. I can’t imagine how Hugh does all that on open fires… quite incredible.

We had been following Hugh on Instagram for some time and at last on a trip to the Brecon Beacons booked a “bench”. Our expectations was easily exceeded. The starter was more like starters - 3 varied delicacies and so it went on. The location is so different it has to be experienced. In short this is a Gastronomic Utopia.

This was such an amazing evening...Hugh Seemingly effortlessly conjured up exquisite dish after dish, catering imaginatively both for the 3 meat eaters and the 3 veggies. We especially loved the garlic mushroom and leek brioche bread and butter pudding... really stunning...the meat eaters were keen to sample too! We hope to return!!!

Hugh is a lovely guy and an amazing chef. It's just fantastic to sit in the orchard admiring the view and be served dish after dish created off grid, cooked on wood fuelled stove. My son said he felt like someone famous because it was such a fabulous experience. Normally a picky eater - he also tucked into everything with gusto. It wasn't just the first meal we had out after lockdown - it was one of the best meals we have ever had.

The flavour and quality of Hugh's cooking is superb, such a treat after eating so much averagely good food, finally to find a chef whose love and talent is soaked into every dish. Cauliflower fritters, Mac cheese, such succulent sweetcorn, excellent duck, burgers, and the pudding .... I love the way we had no idea what we'd be eating, it was like a gourmet Christmas unwrapping

Wonderful place for a birthday celebration. A small group of friends who all knew each other so were able to get together under the current guidelines. Sooo much food, all of it fantastic. Suckling pig and salad stuff for starters including some roasted beetroot. The pork belly for main with rhubarb purée was great and then roasted pineapple with mint sugar and coconut cream was a pina colada dessert. Cheese followed, then dancing. What a great evening. Thanks Hugh

Being January we were glad to find somewhere so fine and interest to eat. (3 other people didn’t bother to phone to cancel, which for any restaurant is very rude, but for this venue really shows incredible selfishness and bad manners).

Over the Christmas and New Year period, we ate at Hugh's three times! Each time the food, ambience and all round experience was superb. Each time the menu was completely different. The roasted pineapple with mint sugar and caramel cream was amazing.Thanks Hugh.Have promised ourselves to stay away in January - but talking to friends yesterday, looks like we'll be seeing you in early February.Happy New Year

Five of us visited Huw’s place for supper last night and it was a truly great experience. Every course was beautifully cooked in a wood fired oven and served by Huw in a warm atmospheric dining room set in a field! Such a special place, thank you for a lovely evening

A fantastic dining experience. Having bombarded Hugh with as many dietary requirements as people in the party, he came up trumps with a feast to suit everyone. Not our first visit and definitely not our last.

Another great time with Hugh, never fails to deliver delicious unusual menus. If you have a special celebration you can't go wrong visiting Off Grid. This was probably our 6th visit which I think speaks for itself.

Hugh, the chef and proprietor, told us the food would keep coming and he didn’t disappoint. Not only did he feed the 4 us and a friend of his a heap of delicious food but there were 2 other guests who were vegetarians and he had prepared additional dishes for them that were so plentiful we got to share that too. A great communal dining, sharing experience. We took the BYO to a new level so sorry about all the empties but hope the port made up for it. Take a head torch!

An amazing eco concept - one barn type building, one table and so many delicious treats made on an open fire by the chef in his kitchen at one end of the building. Each dish is well described. As a vegetarian, he made an absolute feast including everyday foods served in a very unusual way. Sooooo good.

I cannot add anything that would amplify how good an experience dining with Hugh and guests is; fine, thoughtful, plentiful food, good company and craic.

Amazing experience , beautifull candle lit dinner with an amazing range of foods for all vegan, vegetarian and everything else , desert.and coffe/tea afterwards . A truly u unique experience you won't find anywhere else . If your In the area it's a MUST do Thank you to Hugh and his one man army for providing such a special evening . A J

There is nothing to add to the litany of reviews here, other than my sincere wish that you do everything in your power, when you're in this part of the world, to experience this meal. You will not find a better evening, anywhere, at any price.

We had heard about Hugh’s unique dining venue from friends and sought it out for ourselves. The weather was atrocious on the night we went but the little dining hall from the orchard was warm and cosy with one long dining table sitting approximately 20 guests.

Such a pleasure to eat a meal cooked by Hugh. Absolutely delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, with Hugh’s passion for cooking and top tips thrown in. Our only disappointment is that we don’t live closer in order to visit more often!

My wife and I joined Hugh on a rainy September evening to celebrate a birthday. The food was sublime, from starter to desert and Hugh kept us entertained with stories and conversation the entire evening. Booktown taxis sorted all our transport needs brilliantly. Go and see Hugh or miss out.

When we were told we were going to a pop up restaurant, we had no idea we were in for a truly delightful evening. Hugh created a delicious feast for the assembled diners who started out as strangers and ended the evening as friends. It was the perfect setting to enjoy good company and great food. If you want a cosy social evening, in a beautiful location with delicious food, you've found the right place.

Took more Hay visitors to the “cosy pop-up shed in a field” as we affectionately call OGG. Yet again, awesome seasonal food, convivial and cosy eating on a long bench with more fascinating guests from around the globe. Just love this place! Thanks Hugh.

My wife and I booked at Off Grid for something different to celebrate our anniversary and are so glad we did. We knew we were in for a special evening when we made our way past the orchard and found Hugh wreathed in Oak smoke from our upcoming meal!

This is a lovely concept, very sociable, food is of a good, home-cooked, standard. Hugh clearly works very hard, and for the price, it’s good value.

Fantastic evening of lovely food and good company. Beautifully cooked meat, interesting home made pickles, local cheeses, and lots of it! Nice to share it all with other adventurous, friendly and like-minded range if people. Lovely location, and Hugh the chef was a great host.

Beautiful tasty food, off the beaten track and worthy of discovery. Wonderfully friendly atmosphere, highly recommended.

Amazing food, amazing setting. Hugh is a lovely guy and an incredibly talented chef. It was great to chat to other guests and it added to the convivial atmosphere. We went out of season so it was quiet but this added to the magic of the place.

Booked to stay the night on the adjoining walkers cottage campsite which was wonderful and with great views. Very cheap at £14 for two adults. Followed a local walk for a couple of hours to create an appetite for the evening meal which was due to start at 7pm.

I wanted to find somewhere different to have an evening with friends and wow was I lucky to come across Off Grid Gourmet! We did not know what to expect but once we found it it was perfect. We were a party of four and there were three other couples so 10 in all all on a long table. Within minutes we were all chatting and sharing delicious bread, wine and stories! Hugh was a fabulous host and it felt like spending the evening in a friends house, I almost wanted to stay and do the wash up! Hugh cooked both meat and vegan dishes to cater for all our diets and he managed to do this outside on a fire, bbq and smoker !! I cannot wait to come back again. Just remember to bring a pound coin for the toll bridge at Hay. It’s up to you what king of an evening you have but if you are prepared to chat to your neighbours I guarantee you will have a cracking time. Well done Hugh, what a fabulous set up!

This place is a one off and very special.

I went for my birthday treat and it was very good. A lot must depend on the nature of the other guests, this evening there was a party of 9, a party of 7 and two separate couples. We all mingled and chatted so it was a good combination.

Our visit to Off Grid Gourmet was an absolute delight from the moment we arrived! The location is stunning, so peaceful and atmospheric. Hugh creates sublime dishes that just keep coming. Highly delicious and inventive, it really was a wonderful feast. Our fellow diners were great company and the Monmouth crew highly entertaining!! We will certainly return to this jewel of dining.

Nothing to add to the other reviews. Just go. It’s wonderful. Hugh is both an excellent host and an excellent cook.

We had the chance to be seated outside for a dinner and I do find it difficult to only put 5 stars to this place.

Having been so impressed when I visited 'Off Grid Gourmet' with my Mother, in 2018, I booked a meal for my work colleagues (15+ people). We had the most fantastic evening. The food was fabulous and you simply cannot beat the location for a relaxed evening with friends and colleagues. Hugh is a great host and I can't wait to return.

We were there on a Sunday evening & there was another couple so just the 4 of us. We got on well & Hugh proved great company too. The food was plentiful & of excellent quality. We all were totally stuffed by the end of the meal. My favourite was the smoked leek dish and roast belly of pork with a rhubarb sauce. All together a great way to round off a long week end couldn't recommend the restaurant highly enough.

We had a wonderful time- Hugh was a great host and created a really enjoyable meal. The location and ambience was lovely with the opportunity to interact with the other guests which makes for an interesting and unusual evening. We will definitely visit again when we’re in the area.

Ardderchog! (Fantastic in Welsh). Hugh and his sous chef have a gift. This place is so relaxed but the food is gourmet standard. Each course was a surprise with a twist. Can’t wait to go again. Go you will be delighted.

After a full day at the Hay Festival we found ourselves negotiating the country roads to this tiny place. As advertised, diners sit together around one long table and we were extremely fortunate in finding ourselves with four 30 somethings who were the most convivial of fellow guests. We were a group of four and a mix of meat eaters and vegetarians. Hugh promised all kinds of meat although we were in fact only served a rabbit dish as a starter and two beef dishes as a main course. The food is plentiful but an improvement might be a blackboard in the room letting everyone know what was on the menu for the night and a guide to ‘pacing’ ourselves. The vegetarian food was ok given the constraints of cooking without power. This is a rural setting and a welcome change from slick restaurants and when I changed the date of my booking, Hugh could not have been more helpful.

A meal for 6 of us as part of a long table of about 20 was excellent. The food was very tasty, very well presented and just kept on coming. Beautiful setting, great atmosphere.

Had a great meal of many delicious courses this evening. Salads, pickles, rabbit, duck, 2 beef dishes, vegetables, dessert, cheeses, coffee and sweets and vegetarian options for our 2 vegetarians. Hugh is a talented chef and a charming, modest host who worked tirelessly, with his equally efficient and pleasant waiter, to make our evening really great. Worth 6 stars!

We were staying on the campsite so the situation was perfect for us - as was the campsite itself - peaceful, fantastic views, couldn't ask for more. We booked Hugh's the day before and got the last four places for the Saturday evening. It was a really delightful evening with delicious food and good company and only a short walk back to our tents. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to friends and to return another day.

I’d heard a lot about ‘the pop-up’ and it lived up to the hype! Great food, seamlessly delivered by Hugh as chef and waiter; no mean feat. I highly recommend.

My girlfriend and I ate at Hugh’s table over the May bank holiday weekend. We were the only two dining and so were treated to an amazing private meal with beautiful views over the Hay valley. Hugh’s food is delicious (we had confit duck, steak, sticky toffee pudding alongside vegetables and a cheese course) and he’s also great company. Can’t recommend highly enough for anyone passing in Hay!

What a fantastic place. The Chef, Hugh, is welcoming and talented. No menu, Just a fabulous meal of top quality with local produce. Great concept and fun evening. Take your own drinks and be prepared to be spoilt with delicious food. Best to go hungry as portions are generous.

Probably the best meal we've ever had. Hugh was an amazing host, the food was delicious. I never knew rhubarb could actually taste good! We'd highly recommend.

What a GREAT FIND !! Food sooooo good and plenty of it. Been twice now and looking forward to numbers 3,4,5,6,....Hugh a great host and brilliant Chef.

After a busy few days in the big smoke there’s nothing better than coming home & heading to Hugh’s for dinner. We must have eaten here 20 times or more and it’s always outstanding. Seasonal produce, imaginative menus, super relaxed atmosphere and a magical setting in the shed in the field! Sharing the table with 14 Swedes added to the fun, a great evening as ever - thanks Off Grid Gourmet, sterling work.

Hugh cooked for us on Sunday night. The food was wonderful - beautifully prepared and presented and plenty of it. Really enjoyed the whole night - from the walk through the orchard with a torch to watching the chef prepare and serve your dinner while you distract him with conversation!

The most wonderful dining experience. I was attending a small business meeting in Hay on Wye, our hosts generously invited us to dinner that evening. We travelled by mini buss through winter darkness, along miles of narrow lanes and then we were dropped outside the entrance to a small field. It was completely dark, we had no idea what to expect, and began to wonder if the driver had the wrong address. After a few minutes someone appeared with a torch and we were escorted across a small field through a gateway and there alongside the hedge was a long hut. Inside it was blissfully warm, a long table with benches and chairs occupied most of the building, the lower quarter was an open kitchen.

We loved Off Grid Gourmet. From the moment we arrived we felt at home in Hugh’s cabin, warm and welcoming in the candle light. The food was wonderful, the oxtail stew was delicious. Hugh told me that it took 3 days to prepare. There’s plenty of food, it’s good value for the quality and quantity of such good food. It’s an added bonus that you can bring your own alcohol. A trip to the compost toilet with a wind-up torch added to the adventure!

Delicious meal, lovely host and great setting. This is a unique experience, highly recommend! We will be back

We had an amazing evening here. The restaurant is lovely, rustic, and cosy, with the kitchen area at one end and communal seating at the other. Getting to meet and talk with the other diners (all from different parts of the country) was such a fun part of the experience.

We've been twice now and just can't beat the experience. The food is delicious and the setting cosy and friendly. Everyone sits down at one long table and the food is passed around which makes a really nice change as you meet and chat with new and interesting people. I had to remind myself that the food was cooked entirely over open fires.... even the bread! Can't wait to come again.

The food was lovely and plenty of it. Beautifully prepared and served in great surroundings. One of the best dining experiences I've had and would highly recommend it.