Food

Flapjackery opens permanent shop on Pulteney Bridge, Bath

Now in its 10th year, the Devon-based bakery has grown into an established national brand, with shops across the South West and a strong presence at food festivals and events.

South West businesses celebrate gold as Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards gather momentum in 2026

From seafood specialists to tearoom owners, some of this year’s early Gold Award winners share what the accolade means for their businesses and why entering could be one of the best decisions you make in 2026.

Source Roadshow makes successful debut at Bath & West Showground

The first Source Roadshow brought together Somerset’s food, drink, retail, and hospitality sectors, attracting over 140 exhibitors and trade buyers representing hundreds of hospitality, catering, and retail businesses.

The Pump Room unveils a new Austen-inspired afternoon tea experience for Spring

The Pump Room Bath will launch a new Jane Austen–inspired afternoon tea alongside a more immersive “Pride and Prejudice” experience on April 1st 2026.

Somerset cheesemaker wins three trophies at British & Irish Cheese Awards

Roger Longman from White Lake Cheese is celebrating a raft of wins from the British & Irish Cheese Awards last week, after the Somerset-based cheesemaker took home three of the competition’s most prestigious trophies.

UK food champions inspired by first-ever Cornwall safari

Food and drink champions from across the UK travelled to the far South West for the first-ever Great Cornish Food Safari, showing how Cornwall has carved a reputation as the UK’s hottest food destination beyond London.

The sweet taste of success in Plymouth

Signature Strawberries cafe, specialising in chocolate-dipped strawberries, celebrates a year on, on Plymouth’s historic Sutton Harbour.

Gather, the South West food and drink summit, returns to Exeter

Gather is returning on Wednesday 10th June to The Forum at the University of Exeter bringing together the region’s producers, industry leaders and academics for a day of insight, inspiration and innovation.

Dazel Ash named Supreme Champion at British & Irish Cheese Awards

Dazel Ash from Rosary Goats Cheese rose to the top in a field of over 600 entries, judged by 60 industry experts, to take the top prize at the 30th anniversary edition of these prestigious Awards.

Lapin announced as finalist in Trencherman’s Awards 2026

Following weeks of public voting, Bristol-based contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been revealed as a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026.

Warrens Bakery expands forecourt rollout with sixth SGN Retail site

Warrens Bakery continues its petrol forecourt expansion with the opening of a new store in SGN Retail’s BP Nisa petrol station in Frenchay Road, Frenchay, Bristol, its 47th UK bakery store.

Riverside Inn Assistant Manager, Sophie New completes Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship

Sophie New, Assistant Manager at The Riverside Inn in Lechlade, has successfully completed her Hospitality Supervisor (Food & Beverage Supervisor) Level 3 Apprenticeship after 14 months of training while working in the busy riverside pub.

Food and drink innovation centre The Food Works^SW hosts inspiring Discovery Day

The South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, The Food Works^SW welcomed UK-based businesses on Thursday 5th March for its latest Discovery Day, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore its specialist facilities.

Truly Treats expands award-winning scone range with two new premium flavours

Building on its established, multi-award-winning range, the Devon bakery introduces Spring Onion & Cheese and Cherry scones developed for high-quality afternoon tea service.

Four chefs, four courses: The Idle Rocks introduces the first evening in its Reef Knot Chef series

On Saturday 28 March, The Idle Rocks hosts a standout chef collaboration at the Reef Knot Restaurant, bringing together four of Cornwall’s most exciting chefs for a four‑course tasting menu with paired wines.

The Pony Chew Valley to celebrate 20th Anniversary in 2026 with archive menu, debut cookbook & limited-edition perry

The Pony Chew Valley, from siblings Josh and Holly Eggleton, will celebrate their 20th anniversary this year. Plans include an archive takeover of their à la carte menu, the launch of their very first cookbook and a perry made in collaboration with neighbours, Wilding Cider.

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