Food

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.

Executive chef joins award-winning voco Zeal Exeter Science Park

Kigh Johnson has been appointed as the new executive chef at ISCA Restaurant & Bar at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park.

Bristol’s Loungers makes international debut with launch of ‘Southville’ in Germany

Loungers, the Bristol‑born all‑day café‑bar operator, has opened its first international site, unveiling Southville in the Rüttenscheid district of Essen, Germany.

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.

Kingston Food Festival proves a huge hit with Purbeck

The inaugural Kingston Food Festival has been hailed a major success after attracting hundreds of visitors to the village and showcasing the wealth of food, produce and talent found across Purbeck.

The Coffee Cauldron brings a fresh brew to Cheltenham’s coffee scene

A Cheltenham coffee shop is carving out its own place in the town’s thriving speciality coffee scene by creating a welcoming space where everyone, from first-time coffee drinkers to seasoned enthusiasts, can feel at home.

Buffalo puts the ping back in the microwave market

Power. Performance. Precision. And now, with up to 30% off, Nisbets is turning up the heat on commercial microwaves through its Buffalo range.

Festival hosts record number of events and delivers value to the East Devon hospitality industry

The 6th edition of the Taste East Devon Festival took place from 12th – 20th September with a packed calendar of events.

From sea to plate: MOR showcases Cornwall’s Bluefin Tuna story with special Autumn feast

MOR is delighted to invite guests to experience one of Cornwall’s most remarkable marine stories this autumn, with a special evening celebrating the return of Atlantic bluefin tuna to Cornish waters.

A little marmalade magic Paddington-inspired afternoon tea at Carbis Bay

Step into a world of the nation’s favourite little bear this autumn with a delightful Paddington-inspired Afternoon Tea at Carbis Bay.

Six nights, six curries, six corners of the globe as Lechlade restaurant goes on a Curry World Tour

You Me and Umami to serve up a different curry from around the world every night during National Curry Week.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter officially taps open the Utopian Devonian Oktoberfest

Mayor of Exeter opens host of Oktoberfest happenings at Exeter’s Arcadia from 25 September – 3 October 2026.

The Source shines a light on the South West’s food-to-go opportunity 

Ahead of its return to Westpoint, Exeter on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 February 2027, The Source trade show is putting a spotlight on one of the food and drink industry’s fastest-growing categories: food-to-go. 

LittlePod gets behind the Exeter Chiefs Women for the 2026/27 season

The LittlePod brand logo to feature on the back of the shorts as part of a new sponsorship deal with the club.

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