Awards

Winners sparkle at 24th Cornwall Tourism Awards

Truro Cathedral was awash with celebrations as 69 trophies were presented to the leading tourism and hospitality businesses from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

South West’s chefs shine in prestigious competition

Some of the region’s most talented chefs and home cooks have been recognised in one of the UK’s leading culinary competitions – South West Chef of the Year.

Figgy’s Artisan Handmade Christmas Puddings crowned overall Grand Champion in the 2025 Great British Food Awards

Delight your guests on Christmas Day with a multi award-winning Christmas Pudding from Figgy’s, which was recently crowned overall Grand Champion in the 2025 Great British Food Awards.

Award-winning excellence: Shaldon’s Bucket & Spade Café scoops gold and silver at Food Drink Devon Awards

The Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon is officially among the South West’s elite, celebrating a double win at the prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards.

Triple triumph: The Ilchester Arms celebrates remarkable year of recognition

The Ilchester Arms in Symondsbury is celebrating a remarkable year of recognition!

Dorset’s best tourism businesses celebrate

Dorset tourism businesses were celebrating as 68 trophies were presented at the 13th Dorset Tourism Awards in Weymouth Pavilion.

Celebrating 33 years of excellence: The Trencherman’s Guide crowns 28 new restaurants in the South West

The stars of South West hospitality aligned in Cornwall for the high-profile launch of the 33rd edition of the Trencherman’s Guide.

Small, independent Cornish wine merchant ranks amongst top national wholesalers

Old Chapel Cellars, based in Cornwall with an agile team of just six staff, has been included in the prestigious Harpers Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers for 2025, achieving a remarkable ninth placing.

Taste of the West Awards evening returns – 3rd February at The Source trade show

Taste of the West is proud to announce that an awards evening will take place on 3rd February 2026 alongside the Source trade show at Westpoint, Exeter.

Finalist announced for 16th Devon Tourism Awards

Following a busy three months involving 91 judging visits to businesses the finalists have been announced for this year’s Devon Tourism Awards which will be presented at Sandy Park on 27th November.

The South West’s hottest dining ticket: Chef of the Year awards dinner returns this October

Food lovers are invited to experience one of the most exciting dining events in the region, as the South West Chef of the Year Awards Dinner returns to Exeter this October.

Devon’s food and drink stars shine at the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s vibrant food and drink scene took centre stage on Monday 6th October as the 14th annual Food Drink Devon Awards shone a spotlight on the county’s finest.

Finalists announced for 24th Cornwall Tourism Awards

The Finalists have been announced for this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards which will be presented in Truro Cathedral on 13th November 2025.

Exeter College’s student led restaurant, @Thirty-Four, awarded AA College Restaurant of the Year

The Exeter College fine dining restaurant, @Thirty-Four has been named, for the second time in three years, as the AA College Restaurant of the Year.

Public vote crowns Redlap as Britain’s Best New Cheese 2025

An Alpine-style goat’s cheese made in Dartmouth, Devon was named Britain’s Best New Cheese on Wednesday 24 September, following a public vote during the live online final of People’s Cheese 2025.

Bar Buoy crowned Drink Brand of the Year

Exmouth-based cocktail company Bar Buoy is celebrating after being named “Drink Brand of the Year” at the prestigious Food Lifestyle Awards 2025, held in Bristol.

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