Food

Rockwater founder planning multimillion-pound Village sites for Dorset

The founder of Rockwater, the food and drink destination and community hub in Hove, has announced a similar venture across two sites in Dorset, at Branksome Beach and Sandbanks near Poole.

Chef Nathan Outlaw acquires Port Isaac pub, the Stargazy Inn

The two Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw and his wife Rachel have bought the Stargazy Inn in Port Isaac, Cornwall from local restaurateurs David and Jackie Barnard with a guide price reported to be £1.8 million.

Sandford Orchards has the perfect gift for your cider-lover!

This Valentine’s Day, treat your sweetheart to a lovingly made cider gift from Sandford Orchards

Food Drink Devon launches 2022 awards and new Devon ‘Chef of the Year’ competition

Following on from the hugely successful tenth anniversary awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2022 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by 2022 platinum sponsor Partners&.

How you can shop, cook and eat during Regenuary

Regenuary is a growing phenomenon that’s being embraced by those who want to lessen their impact on global warming and adopt more sustainable habits without giving up meat and dairy products.

Dining survey reveals high demand for more dining option in Bridgewater, Somerset

A dining survey carried out by Northgate Yard, a leisure development in Bridgwater town centre providing five high quality restaurant units, suggests more than half of people living in and around the Somerset town would eat out more frequently if more choices were available.

Month-long Farmers Market was a huge draw to the festive city

The BIG Christmas Market, which was hosted by Truro Farmers Market, has been hailed a great success and credited with drawing thousands of people to the city during the festive season.

Liberation Group makes Publican Awards shortlist

Liberation Group (owners of Butcombe Pubs & Inns) has been shortlisted as a finalist at this year’s Publican Awards.

Rick Stein group’s e-commerce offering drives £1m profit despite the pandemic

The successful launch of a meal kit delivery business helped Rick Stein’s hospitality group achieve a profit of nearly £1m in the first year of the pandemic.

Retro arcade game bar makes regional debut in Bristol

London-based arcade bar chain Four Quarters will make its regional debut in the first quarter of the year.

Burger chain Hub Box to open new flagship site in Plymouth

South West-based burger and barbecue restaurant Hub Box have closed their city-centre site to focus on a new larger 3,400sq ft flagship opening in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard this Easter.

Hall & Woodhouse increase pub portfolio and look to acquire more “pubs with rooms” this year

Dorset-based brewer and pub company Hall & Woodhouse added a flurry of pubs to its portfolio at the end of last year and plans to buy more pubs with accommodation this year.

Rockfish to launch fresh seafood delivery service in the new year

Founder of South West-based seafood restaurant group Rockfish, Mitch Tonks, will launch a new seafood delivery service at Brixham Market on the 5th of January.

Unique catering job opportunity at Sandridge Barton Estate

One of the UK’s best known award-winning wineries, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, is looking for an enthusiastic chef or catering company for their new on-site restaurant.

Lovers of Indian food celebrate ‘British Curry Day’ and donate £1,500 to local hospice

On 1st December, curry fans from in and around Weymouth raised over £1,500 for Weldmar Hospicecare by booking a table at, or ordering takeaway from, Shalims Indian Restaurant.

It’s all about the ingredients and growth!

It’s the end of an era for the Great British Biscotti Co as the Dorset bakery transitions lock, stock & biscuit barrel to Artful Baker.

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