Food

Fishing for attention: New Wave creates its own Seafood Week

National Seafood Week has gone fishing – so New Wave is bringing it back.

White Lake and Giggling Grape set to host Cheese & Wine Supper

White Lake Cheese near Shepton Mallet and Giggling Grape in Castle Cary have announced details of a special cheese and wine pairing event on Friday 2 October.

Pipers & Co launches Christmas range, championing better farming, better food and a better future

Ethical food shopping platform Pipers & Co has revealed its first full Christmas collection, bringing complete traceability to the festive table and an opportunity to support those farmers working with respect for the land and the animal.

Bristol-born Percy Labs partners with Hale Events to help hospitality operators improve profitability

Hospitality businesses across the South West are being invited to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability through a new partnership between Percy Labs and Hale Events, publishers of the popular Rise & Shine newsletter.

Bristol Bar Show returns with 130+ brands and a new chapter for BARBI

South West hospitality will come together in Bristol later this month as the Bristol Bar Show returns to Shredenhams in Broadmead on Monday 21 September.

Cornish-caught tuna takes centre stage at Gylly Beach

A spectacular line-caught Cornish tuna will take centre stage at Gylly Beach in Falmouth this September, as the beachfront venue hosts an intimate banquet celebrating one of Cornwall’s most exceptional catches.

Two Wiltshire icons unite: Wadworth partners with award-winning Hollychocs for beer & chocolate collaboration

Wiltshire brewer Wadworth has partnered with award-winning artisan chocolatier Hollychocs to create a unique beer and chocolate collaboration celebrating local craftsmanship, flavour and provenance.

Bristol restaurateur’s Substack listed in The Observer’s 30 Hottest Things in Food Now

Notes on a Napkin, the candid and irreverent Substack from owner and founder of Bank and Lapin, Dan O’Regan has been included in The Observer Magazine’s OFM 30, a list celebrating ‘the 30 things that are shaping how we cook, order and eat.’

CODE Hospitality names Bank and Lapin among Happiest Places to Work 2026

Bristol-based independent restaurants, Bank and Lapin have been named in CODE Hospitality’s list of Happiest Places to Work for the second year running.

Taste of the West launches new membership programme, as CIC marks first anniversary

One year on from the rescue and relaunch of Taste of the West as a Community Interest Company (CIC), its founding directors have presented their vision for the future of the food group.

Pizzas, pints and Fives vibes return to Falmouth’s largest beer garden

Cold draught pints are flowing once again in Falmouth’s largest beer garden, bringing the complete “Fives vibes” back outdoors at Fives Cyderhouse.

Flapjackery enters premium ice cream market with new retail flapjack dessert range

Multi award-winning Devon bakery Flapjackery has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new range of handcrafted ice cream desserts, developed in collaboration with fellow multi award-winning Devon producer Granny Gothards.

Food Drink Devon unveils shortlist for 2026 Awards

The countdown to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards has begun, and an outstanding list of finalists has been announced, showcasing the very best products, dining, retail and learning experiences the county has to offer.

Devon chef buys successful restaurant with SWIG Finance funding

Devon-based executive chef, Paul Hegley, has acquired an established and well-loved restaurant, thanks to £105k in funding delivered by SWIG Finance.

Exeter’s Crave restaurant brings the summer feel to the Quayside with its outdoor cocktail bar, live music and new menu

Exeter’s Quayside has become one of the city’s go-to spots this summer, and Crave at 38 Commercial Road is one of the reasons why.

Big appetite, beautiful backdrop: Taste East Devon returns this September

East Devon’s award-winning food scene takes centre stage as the region’s flagship festival returns for feasting, foraging and field-to-fork adventure.

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