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Leading culinary competition returns!

A fantastic opportunity awaits the talented chefs and home cooks of the South West with the much-anticipated return of South West Chef of the Year.

Top skills displayed in Exmoor Young Chef final

From succulent Exmoor beef to home-grown loganberries, some of the area’s finest produce was showcased in the final of the Exmoor Young Chef competition, which took place on Saturday 2nd July at West Somerset College.

Somerset cider maker opens new farm shop with tasting bar

Respected Somerset cider maker Rich’s is opening a new farm shop at its site in Watchfield, Highbridge on 28th June.

Robun rolls-out new lunch menus

Bath-based Japanese restaurant, Robun has announced the launch of two new menus, bringing fresh lunch options to the city throughout the week.

Biochemists “headline” Glastonbury with magic 59th formula for premium post-social drink

Finding the magic formula to bounce back after socialising is clearly not for the fainthearted but, after 59 versions and much determination, Dhruv Trivedi and Vandana Vljay have cracked it.

Permanent home for CARGO businesses proposed as consultation begins for Wapping Wharf North

Proposals are revealed today for the development of the last piece of the jigsaw in the regeneration of Wapping Wharf, the once-derelict city centre site by Bristol’s Floating Harbour.

Wise Bar Trader launches one-stop shop for alcohol-free drinks

Wise Bartender, the UK’s largest online retailer specialising in alcohol-free drinks, has extended its business to incorporate Wise Bar Trader, the UK’s only e-store offering advice, supply and support for trade customers.

Sheppy’s Cider goes for gold at the 2022 Taste of the West Awards

Somerset’s oldest cider makers Sheppy’s Cider has scooped six Gold Awards at the 2022 Taste of the West Awards. The accolades are designed to promote and support the South West food and drink industry.

17 South West winners in national tourism awards

VisitEngland has announced the winners of the annual Awards for Excellence, celebrating the best of the country’s tourism industry, with the South West again outperforming all other regions with 17 national winners.

More food and drink business support now available through FoodWorksSW

A wide range of support, workshops and events are now available to South West food and drink businesses to develop their ideas and grow their business.

Cheers! Thatchers scoops four awards for its delicious Somerset Ciders

Four gold medals have been awarded to Somerset cider maker Thatchers in this year’s Taste of the West Awards.

Liberation Group acquires two sites from OHH Pub Company

Liberation Group’s UK Butcombe Pubs & Inns business can announce the acquisition of two sites from OHH Pub Company.

Butcombe Brewing Co launches Jubilee Beer 1952

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations have started early at Butcombe Brewing Co with the launch of their celebratory beer – 1952 – created by its sister brewery Liberation Brewing Co.

Bath’s Queensberry Hotel mixes regal cocktail in celebration of Platinum Jubilee

The team at Bath’s beautifully boutique proposition, The Queensberry Hotel is ensuring a right royal good time over the Jubilee weekend and has created a stylish cocktail in honour of her Majesty’s seventy-year long reign.

Gin fit for a Queen!

The dedicated team of four at the Somerset Distillery have spent the last 8 months perfecting the distillation of their latest 2 gins. The results of this patient work are The Leveller Premium and Platinum Jubilee gins.

Thatchers Cider donates apple trees to community orchards

Community organisations across the West Country have been planting young apple trees this spring as part of Thatchers Community Orchard project 2022.

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