The Stable, renowned for its fresh pizza and craft cider, celebrated the opening of its new Padstow harbourside restaurant recently with an exclusive launch event. The evening brought together local press, influencers and businesses to enjoy a night filled with delicious food, drinks and entertainment. The event showcased the vibrant atmosphere that locals and visitors can expect from this stunning new venue.

The highlight of the launch night was a live pizza cook-off hosted by BBC Radio Cornwall's Daphne Skinnard that saw two teams compete to create the best pizza. Cornish Pirates rugby players Harry Yates and Ollie Andrews, turned up the heat in the competition by adding the rugby club's newly launched hot sauce to their creation while chef James Strawbridge teamed up with Cornish Pirates player Cameron Jones to create a calzone that ultimately won the judges' vote after an initial tie.

Guests enjoyed a variety of The Stable's signature offerings, including their pizzas 'The Harbour Master', which is exclusive to Padstow and 'The Blazing Saddle', crispy calamari, brownie bites and Biscoff cheesecake, along with drinks that included The Stable's house cider, 'Rapscallion' and offerings from Sandford Orchards and Tarquin's. There was also a lively set from Flo Tippetts-Hill, who has previously headlined at the Rock Oyster Festival, and the chance to compete in a cider pong contest.

Emma Blackmore, Director of The Stable, reflected on the evening, commenting:
“We couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off our opening in Padstow. The energy and warmth from our guests perfectly captured the spirit of The Stable. We're excited to welcome locals and visitors alike to this iconic location where they can experience our handcrafted pizzas, carefully curated range of ciders, and exclusive new breakfast menu, right here on the harbourside.”

The Stable, Padstow is open daily from 9 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. Guests can expect to enjoy a brand new menu featuring larger, thinner, crispier pizza bases, alongside exciting additions such as smashed burgers, classic fish and chips, and an exclusive breakfast menu available only at the Padstow location. Bookings are available via stablepizza.com.

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Hi-res images from the evening are linked here, and general press images are available here. 

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Editors Notes

About The Stable:

• The Stable is a popular restaurant group celebrated for its artisanal pizza and selection of craft cider sourced from local producers. 

• Founded in Bridport, Dorset in 2009, The Stable has been slowly rising, expanding to 10 branches, including Fistral, Plymouth, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Bournemouth and other locations. 

• With a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, The Stable's menu caters to a wide range of dietary preferences and continues to serve as a hub for the community in each of its locations. 

About The Cornish Pirates:

• The Cornish Pirates is Cornwall's premier and only professional sports team, currently playing in the RFU Championship. Celebrating their 20th year as The Cornish Pirates, having previously competed as Penzance & Newlyn RFC, the club represents a rich Cornish history and plays its home fixtures at The Mennaye Field, Penzance. With an unrivalled reputation in Cornwall, the club aspires to establish itself as one of the leading brands in rugby football.

About James Strawbridge:

• James Strawbridge is a chef, photographer and sustainable living expert, as well as the author of cookbooks, including The Complete Vegetable Cookbook, The Artisan Kitchen and Practical Self Sufficiency with Dick Strawbridge. Recent Television presenting and appearances include Escape to the Chateau C4, Strawbridge over the Drawbridge BBC and The Hungry Sailors ITV.