Drink

Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines announced as Taste East Devon Festival Ambassador

Taste East Devon Festival is delighted to announce that renowned Michelin-starred chef and hotelier Michael Caines MBE has been appointed as the festival’s official Ambassador, strengthening its mission to champion one of the UK’s most exciting food and drink destinations.

Long-serving publicans retire after 35 years of service

Two much-loved publicans are retiring from The Safe Harbour in Fowey after decades of service running pubs with St Austell Brewery.

Sea shanties, soul and Pink Wigs: Sister hotels unveil packed programme for Falmouth Week 2026

The Greenbank and The Falmouth are preparing to celebrate Falmouth Week 2026 with a packed programme of fundraising, live music and waterfront events, bringing together locals and visitors for one of Cornwall’s best-loved summer festivals.

Taunton steps back into the 1920s for Sea Centaur Gin launch

Guests were transported to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties on Saturday evening for the launch of Sea Centaur Martini Gin, the latest award-winning spirit from Somerset distiller Becky Wright of Dryad Gin.

Firebrand Brewing Co expands Cornish retail presence with listing in 86 stores

Independent Launceston-based brewery Firebrand Brewing Co has secured a significant retail milestone, with two of its beers launching into 86 Co-op stores across Cornwall.

Food & drink producers invited to free networking evening in Gloucester

Food and drink producers across the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean are being invited to a free networking event hosted by Shop Cotswolds, featuring insights from New Product Development specialist Zoe Plant of FoodworksSW.

Six talented young chefs from across the South West have secured their places in the final of South West Junior Chef of the Year 2026

The six finalists in the Junior Chef category, for under 16-year-olds, emerged from a series of county finals held throughout June and July, impressing expert judges with their skill, creativity and passion for local ingredients.

A cut above: Ramsbury launches Distillers Cut Vodka

Ramsbury Estate is launching Distillers Cut Vodka, a limited-edition release that offers a new expression of its award-winning Single Estate Vodka, with just 150 bottles available.

Cornish Bakery launches new summer product range

Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has just launched its innovative new summer product range complemented by a refreshed range of cold and iced drinks.

Smoked breakfasts are back at BANK Bristol

From this month onwards, breakfast will return to BANK Bristol every Saturday, with bacon, eggs, sirloin and scallops all on the menu.

Lyme Bay Winery remains England’s most awarded still wine producer, securing 18 medals across four prestigious competitions

Lyme Bay Winery is celebrating a stellar season of recognition, having secured an impressive haul of 18 medals across four of the wine industry’s most competitive events this year.