THE Head Chef at The Rock Inn, Waterrow, stole the show with the pub’s recent Meat Feast event with his four-course spectacular.

The Meat Feast was a resounding success, highlighting Chef Chanaka Fernando’s ability to bring together international flavours while maintaining a focus on local ingredients.

The event, which took place on October 10, featured four expertly crafted courses, from teriyaki beef canapés to a rich Ceylon lamb curry.

Head Chef Chanaka Fernando at The Rock Inn, Waterrow, stole the show with the pub’s recent Meat Feast event with his four-course spectacular (Photo: Red Cherry Ltd)
Head Chef Chanaka Fernando at The Rock Inn, Waterrow, stole the show with the pub’s recent Meat Feast event with his four-course spectacular (Photo: Red Cherry Ltd)
Head Chef Chanaka Fernando at The Rock Inn, Waterrow, stole the show with the pub’s recent Meat Feast event with his four-course spectacular
(Photo: Red Cherry Ltd)

This successful evening is just a glimpse of what Chanaka has brought to The Rock Inn since his arrival in June 2024. With his ‘3 Flavours Kitchen’ concept, Chanaka has reimagined The Rock Inn’s menu by fusing Sri Lankan, European, and British culinary traditions.

Chef Chanaka grew up in Sri Lanka and began working in the culinary industry at an early age, working for his family catering business before moving to London in 2000 to kickstart his cooking career.

Chanaka went on to work with a number of celebrity chefs, including Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, and in several of London’s top Michelin-starred restaurants, experiences which have equipped him with the knowledge and creativity to bring world-class techniques to the Somerset venue. 

The Meat Feast event was held by the Rock Inn team in Waterrow on October 10
The Meat Feast event was held by the Rock Inn team in Waterrow on October 10 (Red Cherry Ltd)
Head Chef Chanaka Fernando at The Rock Inn, Waterrow, stole the show with the pub’s recent Meat Feast event with his four-course spectacular
Head Chef Chanaka Fernando at The Rock Inn, Waterrow, stole the show with the pub’s recent Meat Feast event with his four-course spectacular (Red Cherry Ltd)

Chanaka’s dedication to sourcing local ingredients for these events, along with his culinary expertise, is positioning The Rock Inn as a must-visit destination for food lovers in Somerset.

He said: “I really like that there are so many local products so close by and one farmer from around the corner brings a lot of special products.”

The Rock Inn is preparing to host two more events, to include A Taste of Sri Lanka on October 24, which will showcase the finest authentic Sri Lankan dishes, and Sushi Night on November 7, offering a taste of Japan with sushi, Shochu spirit cocktails, sake, and Japanese whiskey pairings.

To find out more visit https://rockinnwaterrow.com/