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Devon’s finest celebrate at the 11th Food Drink Devon Awards

Over 330 individuals from the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony

More awards for The Angel in Dartmouth!

The Angel triumphed twice at the recent Food Drink Devon Awards, winning both a Gold Award for Hospitality Fine and Chef of the Year for Head Chef Elly Wentworth.

British Cookery Schools Week – October 1st-8th – focuses on sustainable, healthy eating during the cost-of-cooking-crisis

Accredited cookery schools across the UK are joining forces this October to raise awareness of the cost-of-cooking-crisis and its impact on food bills and eating habits, and cookery schools in the South West are joining in.

Introducing ‘Work Club’ at the Bucket & Spade Cafe

Although working from home may seem idyllic to most people, it can be lonely and tedious at times with many distractions.

Pub chef from Cornwall in final of regional competition

A chef from a coastal brewpub in Cornwall will compete with peers from Michelin-starred restaurants and 5* hotels next month, having made it through to the final of prestigious regional competition, South West Chef of the Year.

Made in Gloucestershire celebrates reaching 50 members

Local food and drink collective Made in Gloucestershire have signed up over 50 members within its first two months of launching.

College restaurant, Senara, named best in the UK

Cornwall, home to some of the best restaurants and eateries in the country, can now add another venue to its growing list of accolades after Senara Restaurant at Penwith College in Penzance was crowned Best College Restaurant in the UK this week.

‘Fall’ for SOHO Coffee Co.’s new limited edition Autumn menu

Cosy up this Autumn with SOHO Coffee Co.’s new seasonal menu launching 28th September 2022.

Dartmouth Food Festival 2022 welcomes Claudia Roden

This year’s Dartmouth Food Festival, one of the biggest and best in the South West, runs from Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd October.

The South West’s original fine-dining guide releases 30th anniversary edition

For 30 years, the Trencherman’s Guide has revealed the most notable dining experiences in the South West, including places to dine and stay.

A Cornish hotel is to host an exciting foodie event with Cornwall’s top chefs in aid of an important cause

On Thursday 13th October, the team behind The Fishermen’s Mission will be heading to The Alverton, in Truro, to co-host a celebratory evening of Cornish food and drink that will highlight the important work they do and raise much needed funds.

South West fish and chip shops named in UK’s top 40

The National Fish and Chip Awards has announced the country’s top 40 fish and chip shops and several South West eateries have made the list.

The British Cheese Awards returns to celebrate innovation and resilience across the industry

The British Cheese Awards will return on Wednesday 5 October, with The Bath & West Showground now preparing to host the biggest celebration of British cheese since the COVID-19 crisis began.

South West food and drink champions announced at the Taste of the West Awards Ceremony 2022

The overall winners of this year’s Taste of the West Awards were announced this week at a prestigious ceremony held in The Great Hall at Exeter University.

The Jolly Hog announces its B Corp certification

Bristol based British meat brand, The Jolly Hog is the first UK meat company to become a B Corp, a certification which is recognised as the highest standard for social corporate responsibility.

Heavenly hampers filled with Devon-made treats added to Flapjackery’s range

Flapjackery, Devon’s much loved company that specialises in hand made flapjacks, has introduced an exciting new selection of hampers to its range in readiness for Christmas.