Hospitality

Source Roadshow serves up Somerset’s finest food & drink in 2026

The South West’s biggest food, drink and hospitality trade show is coming to the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 25th February 2026, and some of Somerset’s most iconic producers are already confirmed.

Exeter College’s student led restaurant, @Thirty-Four, awarded AA College Restaurant of the Year

The Exeter College fine dining restaurant, @Thirty-Four has been named, for the second time in three years, as the AA College Restaurant of the Year.

Pig and Olive launch Supper Club series in Westward Ho!

Award-winning pizza company Pig and Olive has launched a new six-part Supper Club series running monthly from October to March at their Westward Ho! restaurant.

The Source trade show returns for 2026 – celebrating 21 years of connecting South West hospitality

The Source trade show, the South West’s leading food, drink, and hospitality event, is back for its coming of age 21st year on the 3rd and 4th of February 2026, and registration for attendees is now open.

The Spirit of Bristol gin expands nationwide with Flight Club, Electric Shuffle – and now, Bristol Airport

The Spirit of Bristol is now being served in all Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues across the UK, marking its most significant step yet from a Bristol-born brand to a nationally recognised name.

St Austell Brewery scoops top sustainability award for waste management scheme

St Austell Brewery has scooped the Excellence in Waste Management award at this year’s Green Awards UK.

Butcombe’s George Inn wins AA Inn of the Year

The George Inn, Norton St Philip in Somerset – a Butcombe Boutique Inn – was named ‘AA Inn of the Year’ at the AA’s flagship Hospitality Awards 2025.

The Greenbank Hotel announces the promotion of Matt Garland to General Manager

The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth is delighted to announce the promotion of long-serving team member, Matt Garland, to the position of General Manager.

Visit West announce new ownership and new Chair

Visit West, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Billingham, CEO of YTL Arena Bristol, as its new Chair.

Ugly Butterfly 2.0 introduces 9-course tasting menu

Adam Handling MBE, opened his Ugly Butterfly 2.0 restaurant just 2 months ago and is already raising the bar by adding a 9-course tasting menu to the restaurant’s offering.

Primrose Farm Shop & Café announces grand opening celebration on 11th October

Primrose Farm Shop & Café, the newly opened hub at Lymburghs Farm near Marnhull, will officially celebrate its launch with a Grand Opening event on Saturday 11th October 2025.

Walk for wellbeing to showcase the best of Bristol

A ‘Walk for Wellbeing’ will showcase some of central Bristol’s most scenic sights next month while raising funds for the Hospitality Action charity.

Cornish pubs honoured as Cask Champions by Sharp’s Brewing Co.

Sharp’s Brewing Co. is celebrating Cask Ale Week by spotlighting its new Quality Cask Club.

Taste of the West: Fighting for food exporters from the South West

On Monday this week Taste of the West had discussions with a government official from the cabinet office and the DEFRA lead on Technical Barriers to Trade, to lobby on behalf of their members trying to access European markets.

St Ewe and Cornish Bakery: A partnership built on quality and care

In a significant move for a Cornish-based company, St Ewe Free Range Eggs has become the primary egg supplier for Cornish Bakery, one of the UK’s fastest-growing bakery chains.

Root to open third site in Bath this Autumn

Modern vegetable-led restaurant Root, by Josh & Holly Eggleton’s The Pony Restaurant Group and co-patrons Rob Howell and Meg Oakley-Howell, is set to expand with the opening of Root in Bath next month.

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