# Working with The Chef Tree in Glastonbury

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Nestled in the wild and mysterious Somerset countryside, south of Bath and Bristol, Glastonbury has long been a place of history, myth and legends, and of course the birthplace of the largest green field music and performing arts festival in the world, Glastonbury Festival.

Glastonbury has attracted interest for thousands of years and human activity in the area was recorded as early as the Neolithic period in 4300 BC.

Once waterlogged fenlands and marshes, much of the low-lying countryside around Glastonbury was covered with water at high tide, elevating the mysterious Glastonbury Tor, which still towers over the stunning landscape and can be seen from miles around.

Glastonbury Tor has remained a place of pilgrimage for Pagans and Christians alike and legend has it that it was the closely guarded and enigmatic Isle of Avalon of Arthurian legends.

It is said to be the place King Arthur was brought to heal his wounds after his final battle, and where his Excalibur sword was forged. Avalon was also considered to be the entrance to the Celtic Otherworld. The name ‘Avalon’ refers to the plentiful apples grown in the area and the island nature of Glastonbury when it is cut off by the rising waters.

Glastonbury and the surrounding areas have attracted spiritual interest for thousands of years, and visitors stream to this magical spot every year for fun, restoration and leisure.

## Types of venue

- Nursing Home
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- Contract Catering

## How many chef jobs does The Chef Tree have in Glastonbury?

Considered the third largest town in Somerset, Glastonbury is an intriguing place which attracts tourists galore each year. Bathed in quirky charm and a strong smell of incense, there is something for everyone here.

If it is a fab food scene you are after, Glastonbury won’t disappoint as its meandering streets are packed full of independent eateries offering creative fresh food from traditional to fine dining and everything in between.

With its booming hospitality and catering industries, the number of chef jobs Glastonbury has to offer in a pleasant working environment cooking delicious food is plentiful. The diversity of restaurants seeking experienced and budding chefs is in abundance and many offer extremely competitive pay and excellent career progression opportunities.

On this site, you can find job alerts to work as a fine dining full-time head chef, assist a busy country pub as a chef de parties, or prepare home-cooked food as a passionate sous chef.

Here at The Chef Tree, we have done the job search for you and we have listed the latest job alert notifications for talented chefs in Glastonbury.

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## Glastonbury Food Scene

When it comes to locally grown, seasonal fresh food, Glastonbury and the county of Somerset have it all, making it an ideal place to produce outstanding culinary experiences.

Glastonbury is surrounded by fertile lush fields, and centuries-old orchards producing some of the finest and most sought-after ingredients anywhere in the world.

From a lively gastro pub experience to quintessentially English tearooms serving up cakes and scones, to independent street food vans, to the highest standard fine-dining restaurants heralded by Michelin-star chef patrons, Glastonbury’s eateries are masters at showcasing prime quality local ingredients and daily changing menus in an amazing atmosphere.

## Glastonbury Food Hub Areas

Whether you are after traditional British food, authentic Italian dishes, or a more modern dining experience, the eclectic town of Glastonbury is the perfect destination for foodies.

### Queen of Cups

For outstanding food ensuring the highest quality and freshest local ingredients, go no further than Glastobuty’s Michelin star Queen of Cups Restaurant and Freehouse (BA6 9JJ). Cosily located in a rustic 17th-century inn, this restaurant showcases the best West Country ingredients with a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean twist.

### Who’d a Thought It Inn

For a taste of the olde-worlde English experience, look no further than this traditional public house full of charm offering locally brewed ales and freshly prepared main meals every day. Favourites include classic local Somerset sausages, steak and ale pie and all-time favourites such as crispy fish and chips.

### Rainbow’s End

Among the many outstanding green and health and planet-conscious eateries in Glastonbury, Rainbow’s End Cafe (BA6 9DP) is the town’s original vegan and vegetarian restaurant. Established over 25 years ago, this family-run restaurant uses the freshest local ingredients to create mouthwatering vegan and vegetarian dishes with flavour influences from around the world. Their tagines, moussaka and vegetarian Sunday roasts are the stuff of legend.

Working for The Chef Tree is completely different from being a full-time chef. You choose the hours you want to do, fill in your portal, and everything is arranged around that.

Neil Roach

## Chef Jobs

- Head Chef
- Chef De Partie
- Pastry Chef

Working for The Chef Tree is completely different from being a full-time chef. You choose the hours you want to do, fill in your portal, and everything is arranged around that.

Neil Roach

## Food Festivals in Glastonbury

Glastonbury is a treasure trove of fresh, local and seasonal produce and the town is not short of events showcasing this bountiful larder. While the town is best known for its groundbreaking popular music festival, it was also the inventor of the first Somerset Farmers’ Markets in 1999, a tradition that has carried on ever since.

### Glastonbury Farmers’ Market

Taking pride of place every month by the Market Cross in the Market Place, Glastonbury Farmers’ Market (BA6 9EU) is a favourite among locals and visitors alike. It is a perfect place to peruse, sample and fill up on local organic fruit and vegetables, chutneys and preserves, many kinds of cheeses, outstanding pies and a wide range of locally brewed ales and ciders.

### Glastonbury Country Market

Meeting every Tuesday morning at the Town Hall, Glastonbury Country Market is a celebration of everything local, fresh and handmade by local producers. Shoppers can purchase some of the freshest and finest Somerset produce, from vegetables to cakes and quiches, as well as superbly handcrafted soaps, jewellery, cards and scarves.

## How The Chef Tree Helps Glastonbury

The Chef Tree has over a decade of experience in placing a talented team of passionate chefs in busy catering and high-profile venues in many locations across the South West.

We pride ourselves on our proven track record for courtesy, excellence and efficiency to reliably carry out each assignment and to uphold our company’s reputation as a trusted chef agency in the South West.

Our chefs are extremely hands-on, they are always presentable and friendly, and they have excellent communication skills.

Their vast catering experience allows them to confidently join any kitchen environment and to help out with any task from meal prepping for breakfast shifts, to creating menus, working alongside the general manager to maintain high health and safety standards, or cooking tried and tasted recipes.

The Chef Tree approaches each venue with the same discipline and dedication. Whether the job requires a head chef, a senior sous chef, a kitchen manager or a kitchen assistant we ensure that customers are always satisfied.

We also have a dedicated office team who encourages our staff to take up regular training in kitchen leadership team roles, basic kitchen and food preparation duties and be up to date with current food hygiene standards to guarantee the smooth running of every kitchen.

## Is Glastonbury famous for any food or drink?

The Somerset countryside boasts an impressive array of locally produced food and drinks and the county is a chef’s paradise. Three of Somerset’s most sought-after comestibles are Cheddar cheese, strawberries and cider.

### Cider Farming

Once upon a time, every farm in Somerset produced cider and it was even used as currency to pay farm labourers. Nowadays, there are only around 30 apple orchards left in the county growing 156 types of apples and producing cider and perry to the highest standard, such as Perry’s Cider, Sheppy’s Cider or Pilton’s Cider.

Alongside traditional ciders, other apple products have also taken the market by storm from favourites such as the refreshing cloudy apple juices to apple brandy, apple liqueurs and even apple cider vinegar.

### Somerset Cheddar Cheese

Arguably the best cheese in Great Britain, the tangy and smooth texture of cheddar cheese graces every dinner table in the country. Thanks to the luscious green pastures, Somerset’s dairy is renowned for its creaminess and richness, ideally lending itself to cheese making.

There are many fantastic award-winning cheese producers in Somerset proudly showcasing their produce on cheeseboards all over the world, but the original cheddar cheese got its name from the prehistoric Cheddar Gorge Caves, in the village of Cheddar, which is still used to mature cheeses. Visitors can tour the only cheesemaker left in the village, The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. (BS27 3QA)

### Sharpham Park

This 300-acre organic family farm on the Somerset Levels has revolutionised the British grains market by bringing homegrown organic spelt, as a healthy and tasty wheat alternative to the market. Mulberry fashion brand designer Roger Saul launched Sharpham Park (BA16 9SA) in 2004 to champion the best organic British Spelt.

What our Chefs say!

I like working for The Chef Tree because of the freedom and the flexibility

Eva Kam

You get to go to different venues, you’re not stuck in the same job endlessly, not boring. You don’t have to go back when you don’t like somewhere and there is a variety of jobs.

James Avery

Working for The Chef Tree is completely different from being a full-time chef
You choose the hours you want to do, fill in your portal, and everything is
arranged around that

Neil Roach

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