Devon based Sandford Orchards is thrilled to be working with BBC Masterchef The Professionals winner, Alex Webb to curate an evening of incredible food and cider.
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Unveiling the Thatchers Fusion Font
Thatchers Cider has unveiled its new 3 in 1 Fusion Font, now available to on-trade operators.
Read moreRockwater founder planning multimillion-pound Village sites for Dorset
The founder of Rockwater, the food and drink destination and community hub in Hove, has announced a similar venture across two sites in Dorset, at Branksome Beach and Sandbanks near Poole.
Read moreFood Drink Devon launches 2022 awards and new Devon ‘Chef of the Year’ competition
Following on from the hugely successful tenth anniversary awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2022 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by 2022 platinum sponsor Partners&.
Read moreHow you can shop, cook and eat during Regenuary
Regenuary is a growing phenomenon that’s being embraced by those who want to lessen their impact on global warming and adopt more sustainable habits without giving up meat and dairy products.
Read moreDining survey reveals high demand for more dining option in Bridgewater, Somerset
A dining survey carried out by Northgate Yard, a leisure development in Bridgwater town centre providing five high quality restaurant units, suggests more than half of people living in and around the Somerset town would eat out more frequently if more choices were available.
Read moreCelebration looming for Dorset tourism
54 Finalists have been announced as part of this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards, with all now waiting with anticipation for Awards Day in February.
Read moreBrewery starts the year with new listings success
Skinner’s Brewery has kicked off 2022 with a vengeance, with major new product listings in Sainsbury’s and Punch Taverns.
Read moreThe Finalists have been announced for the 2021/22 Cornwall Tourism Awards
The 20th year of the competition has seen many tourism businesses beset with ever-changing challenges, but the focus on excellence, innovation and resilience has remained as relevant as ever.
Read moreCider maker Thatchers is offering community groups the chance to plant their own apple trees
If you are a community group or charity looking to plant trees this spring, then Thatchers Cider may be able to help.
Read moreLiberation Group makes Publican Awards shortlist
Liberation Group (owners of Butcombe Pubs & Inns) has been shortlisted as a finalist at this year’s Publican Awards.
Read moreRick Stein group’s e-commerce offering drives £1m profit despite the pandemic
The successful launch of a meal kit delivery business helped Rick Stein’s hospitality group achieve a profit of nearly £1m in the first year of the pandemic.
Read moreRetro arcade game bar makes regional debut in Bristol
London-based arcade bar chain Four Quarters will make its regional debut in the first quarter of the year.
Read moreBurger chain Hub Box to open new flagship site in Plymouth
South West-based burger and barbecue restaurant Hub Box have closed their city-centre site to focus on a new larger 3,400sq ft flagship opening in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard this Easter.
Read moreHall & Woodhouse increase pub portfolio and look to acquire more “pubs with rooms” this year
Dorset-based brewer and pub company Hall & Woodhouse added a flurry of pubs to its portfolio at the end of last year and plans to buy more pubs with accommodation this year.
Read moreWANTED – The next generation of cider makers!
Thatchers Cider is on the look-out for people who would like a fulfilling apprenticeship in the food and drink industry with the family-run Somerset cider maker.
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