Awards

Jacob Ashburton-Dunning crowned South West Chef of the Year 2026

A chef from the acclaimed Gidleigh Park in Devon has been crowned South West Chef of the Year 2026, the region’s most prestigious culinary title.

Cornish Gems founder named Green Business finalist at West Country Women Awards

Nadia Macer-Wright, founder of independent, B Corp-certified luxury holiday home specialist Cornish Gems, has been named a finalist in the Green Business of the Year category at the 2026 West Country Women Awards.

Cornish distiller Pocketful of Stones oversees £100,000 investment in Newlyn pub

Independent Cornish spirits producer and hospitality operator Pocketful of Stones has overseen the investment of £100,000 in the Red Lion, Newlyn, following the historic harbour-side pub’s first successful summer under the company’s management.

South West producers celebrate latest Taste of the West Awards wins

Food and drink producers across the South West are celebrating following the latest round of Taste of the West Awards, with businesses from Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire and Bristol among those receiving Gold, Silver and Commended accolades.

Dorset’s tourism stars celebrate at Marsham Court

67 awards were presented at the 14th Dorset Tourism Awards Ceremony, at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth.

Taste of the West launches new Innovation Award with The Food Works SW

A new award for South West food and drink businesses turning bold ideas into reality, with a tailored support package from The Food Works SW for the winner.

South West’s finest chefs battle it out for top culinary title

Talented chefs from across the region will be battling it out for the prestigious title of South West Chef of the Year at the end of this month.

Devon Tourism Awards finalists revealed

74 entries have been confirmed as finalists in the 2026 Devon Tourism Awards.

Langage Farm Devonshire Clotted Cream proves a hit at Westminster

Langage Farm’s award-winning clotted cream was the most popular item on the Awards table as Food Drink Devon took the best of the county’s food and drink to the Houses of Parliament.

27 restaurants join the Trencherman’s Guide for Edition 34

The South West’s longest-established independent dining guide has revealed 27 new members for its 34th edition, bringing together some of the most exciting restaurants, pubs and hotels across the region.

The Middlewick named finalist in two South West Tourism Awards categories

The Middlewick in Glastonbury is celebrating after being announced as a finalist in two categories at this year’s South West Tourism Awards.

Daish’s Holidays wins prestigious Group Travel World award

Daish’s Holidays, the family-owned UK coach holiday company headquartered in Bournemouth, has been recognised as Best Tour Operator/Service Provider at the 2026 Group Travel World Awards.

Two Somerset Butcombe Pubs in running to be named Pub of the Year

Two Butcombe Group pubs in Somerset have been named finalists in the 2026 Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards, recognising the outstanding businesses and people who help make the region such a special place to visit.

Sustainable Pioneer award for voco Zeal Exeter Science Park

ISCA Restaurant & Bar at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park won three gold awards at the Food Drink Devon Awards earlier this week, in addition to being named as a Sustainable Pioneer.

Dauntsey Preserves

Monthly Champion

This month Taste of the West’s Monthly Champion is Dauntsey Preserves, who produce over 100 seasonal varieties of jam, marmalade and chutney, all handmade in the Cotswolds.

Devon’s food and drink heroes crowned at the Food Drink Devon Awards 2026

Marking its 15th anniversary, the Food Drink Devon Awards brought together 420 guests at Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs, on Monday 5th October.

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