Signature Strawberries cafe, specialising in chocolate-dipped strawberries, celebrates a year on, on Plymouth’s historic Sutton Harbour.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW hosts inspiring Discovery Day
The South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, The Food WorksSW welcomed UK-based businesses on Thursday 5th March for its latest Discovery Day, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore its specialist facilities.
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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.
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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.
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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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Cornish Bakery rises with significant new brand concept
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, is set to launch a significant brand extension in some of its upcoming new locations – RISE by Cornish Bakery.
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Bristol restaurateur, Dan O’Regan revealed as new food columnist for Country Living
Owner and founder of BANK Bristol and Lapin, Dan O’Regan has been announced as the new food columnist in Country Living, with his first piece now published in the leading lifestyle magazine’s new-look April issue.
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Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall joins St Austell Brewery for St Piran’s Day celebration of Cornish food and drink
St Austell Brewery welcomed acclaimed chef, broadcaster and sustainability campaigner Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to its head office on 5th March as part of a special St Piran’s Day event celebrating Cornwall’s rich food and drink culture.
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Riverside Inn reopens following £350,000 refurbishment
The Riverside Inn in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, has reopened following a £350,000 refurbishment, bringing a range of improvements designed to enhance both the customer experience and the day-to-day running of the popular riverside pub.
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Bristol dominates at the Global Pasty Championships
Bakers from Bristol have won both individual titles and one of the two junior categories at the first Global Pasty Championships at The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
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Somerset Charcuterie unveils bold new packaging to reflect its craft-led quality
Over the past few months, Somerset Charcuterie has been working behind the scenes on an exciting new chapter for the brand, culminating in the launch of refreshed packaging across its entire product range.
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