We arrived in Somerset late thursday evening and after a good walk around Taunton on friday , My mum took us to a place in the middle of Somerset, home to a friend and her family.

They own an extensive space high up in the woods with incredible green views: where they live, work and entertain. Recently they built a wood fired bread oven in an outhouse, which set them up as fully functioning bakers.

When first lighing the oven the temperature is too high for loafs of bread, however pizza on the other hand bakes beautifully! So its become custom to have a big group of folk over the enjoy the fruits of the hot oven.

The place was very busy so we ordered a pizza each and pulled up a few chairs by the fire with a bottle of wine and rugs for the knees. Tom ordered the meat option, I had the anchovy and caper, mum had an aubergine and spinach. Luckily the rain held out for the next surprise as right beside us, a makeshift stage had been constructed in front of a clapped out caravan and leafy backdrop. We were in store for a real treat, a local skiffle band had been drafted in to fend off the grey clouds and bring some Tennessee warmth to the occasion, for the perfect summer evening fire side amongst the trees.

I’m not going to give this little secret away, but I can tell you it’s the best pizza I’ve had in a long while. The hosts were fantastic and the company exceptional especially with the inclusion of the band.

I wish Katie, Gordon and co all the best and hope to see them next time we are in the south west.