Rise and Shine

Your morning slice of hospitality news in the South West

Drink

Butcombe Brewing Co’s Stateside Session IPA triumphs at this year’s Free From Awards.

Butcombe Brewing Co’s brewing team has cause for celebration having scooped a top award at this year’s Free From Awards.

BANK announces return of World Fire Cooking Series

Totterdown-based neighbourhood restaurant, BANK will be bringing its World Fire Cooking Series back to Bristol next month with an Aussie Barbie night on Wednesday 16 August.

Taste East Devon collaborates with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage and Darts Farm for an exciting new educational event

Taking place on Wednesday 13th September, from 10am to 1pm, Hugh is set to host The Gut Health Revolution in The Farm Table restaurant at Darts Farm, with a morning of in-depth talks and delicious tastings.

Loungers announce record revenues and predicts record year for coastal tourism

South West-based café restaurant operators Loungers has hailed record revenues and plans to open 34 more sites over the next year.

Sunny vibes and tasty supplies: Truro prepares to host The BIG Summer Market

The Cornish summer in all its glory is set to explode onto Lemon Quay for a two-day celebration of bountiful local produce and creative spirit this August.

When Aardman created the Thatchers ad – take a look behind the scenes

Thatchers Cider has released a behind-the-scenes look at the making of its new TV ad, Pint-Sized Perfection.

Sandford Orchard’s The General wins gold & category trophy at the international Cider Challenge

Independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards has just scooped a host of accolades at the 2023 International Cider Challenge.

Embracing the bond between chef and farmer for seasonal, time-honoured eating

The Farmers Arms, part of The Collective at Woolsery in North Devon, is leading the way in redefining the farm-to-fork dining experience.

A unique new concept in culinary education and cultural sharing

Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to join Sue Hepburn at FoodSpeakEat, a unique new concept in culinary education that combines cooking, language and community.

Devon vineyard wins three trophies at the WineGB Awards 2023

South Devon-based vineyard Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, has once again demonstrated its excellence in winemaking by securing three coveted trophies at the nationally recognised WineGB Awards 2023.

Specialist food, drink and lifestyle PR agency RAW expands at pace

Specialist Devon-based food, drink and lifestyle PR agency RAW is expanding at pace and, amongst a number of recent new business wins, is now working with The Collective at Woolsery.

Cornish wine merchant wins regional award for the second year running

Truro-based wine merchant Old Chapel Cellars has been named IWC Regional Retailer of the Year for South West England, for the second year in a row.

New executive head chef returns to his Cornish roots at Restaurant RenMor

A chef who has enjoyed an illustrious career has returned to his Cornish roots to take on the top job at a stunning new £3m restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Two Devon drinks brands recognised at the Best Of Organic Market (BOOM) awards

Two outstanding South Devon producers have been recognised as the best in their field at the Soil Association Certification’s Best of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards, the UK’s only organic awards.

BANK Bristol named in Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants list

Following its relaunch earlier this year, BANK in Bristol has been named in The Good Food Guide’s prestigious list of Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2023.

Shop Cotswolds where the stars of the show are the producers

Shop Cotswolds, the online food and drink shopping hub, has been gaining momentum since the launch back in May.