“Tommy’s come home”: Bearslake Inn welcomes Devon chef Tom Browning-Young as Head Chef
Bearslake Inn, a much-loved 13th century thatched inn nestled on the edge of Dartmoor, is proud to announce that local chef Tom Browning-Young is now officially at the helm as Head Chef.
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Global Pasty Championships to take centre stage at Heligan as Hedluv + Passman headline Cornish celebration
The inaugural Championships will take place at The Lost Gardens of Heligan on February 28, bringing together professional bakers, artisan producers and passionate home cooks in a celebration of Cornwall’s most iconic food export.
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Willow & Finch unveils new gourmet cookie flavours and launches ‘Finchlings’ for Spring
Award-winning Devon micro-bakery Willow & Finch has introduced a collection of new cookie flavours, alongside the arrival of “Finchlings” – a smaller take on their much-loved gourmet cookies.
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Bar Buoy’s award winning Margarita tops 100,000 sales as demand grows
Bar Buoy has announced that its Margarita has become the company’s best selling cocktail, with more than 100,000 serves sold since launch.
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Malcolm Barnecutt Bakeries opens doors in Padstow
There’s a new addition to Padstow’s bustling food scene as Malcolm Barnecutt Bakeries has officially opened its doors at 3 The Strand.
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Getting to know: Philippa Davis
Philippa Davis is a celebrated British chef, food writer and television presenter, whose culinary journey began on a smallholding in Dorset where she was raised among the rhythms of growing fruit and vegetables, rearing livestock, baking and home-fermenting.
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Beyond the plate: why The Source Roadshow is worth your day
When The Source Roadshow launches at the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 25th February, you’ll find plenty of great South West food and drink – but that’s only the starting point. The real value comes from everything else happening under the same roof.
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Two St Austell Brewery gastropubs named among the UK’s best
Two St Austell Brewery pubs have been recognised among the very best foodie venues in the country, following the release of the prestigious Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.
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From waterways to wildlife: Bays Brewery unveils 2026 charity brews
From its waterways and sheltered bays to the charities and communities that define South Devon, Bays Brewery is once again championing the best of its home patch with its 2026 Charity Brews.
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Lympstone Manor maintains Michelin Star for eighth year running
Lympstone Manor has maintained its highly coveted Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year, marking a significant achievement for the country house hotel and Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE.
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News & Invitation: The Food WorksSW opens doors to food and drink businesses with Discovery Day
Building on its success in 2025, food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW is inviting brands back through its doors for another Discovery Day on Thursday 5th March, taking place from 9.30am until 2.30pm.
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Salcombe Gin’s business Journey Continues with GWR partnership
Award-winning Devon distiller Salcombe Gin has partnered with Great Western Railway (GWR) to serve their newly launched aluminium miniature bottles onboard GWR’s Pullman Dining Car Service.
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Ugly Butterfly awarded Michelin Star as it reopens after major refurbishment
Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling MBE has been awarded a Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Ceremony on 9th February 2026 in Dublin, marking Chef Adam Handling’s second Michelin star.
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Cricklade Hotel & Spa’s Georgia McAdam announced as ‘Unsung Hero’ finalist in Hotel Magazine Awards 2026!
Cricklade Hotel & Spa is delighted to announce that its Sales, Meeting and Events Manager, Georgia McAdam, is a Finalist in the ‘Unsung Hero Award’ of the Hotel Magazine Awards 2026.
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Marco Pierre White to headline Four Seasons Fruiterers stand at the new Source Roadshow
The new Source Roadshow is set to make a powerful impression, and one of its standout attractions promises to be Four Seasons Fruiterers – not least because they will be joined by one of the most influential chefs of our time, Marco Pierre White.
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Taste of the West winners shine at glittering regional celebration
Two hundred guests gathered at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February as the Taste of the West Awards recognised the South West’s finest food, drink, and hospitality businesses in an evening of celebration and achievement.
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