Hospitality

Owen Seamark announced as new head chef at Lapin

Bristol-based contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has appointed Owen Seamark as its new head chef.

SpudBros launches express store in Barnstaple

The UK’s most-followed jacket potato creators, SpudBros officially launched their latest Express store in Barnstaple.

From reluctant entry to top spot: Tom Holland wins King of the Cocktails

Reluctant competitor Tom Holland was crowned King of the Cocktails on Wednesday 13 May, marking World Cocktail Day in style.

Devon hospitality businesses invited to join new ‘Hospitality for Nature’ fundraising initiative

A new county-wide initiative is launching to help protect and restore Devon’s natural environment by inviting hospitality businesses to add an optional £1 donation to customer bills.

Nisbets launches money-saving initiatives

As part of its ongoing pledge to support the hospitality industry, Nisbets is rolling out new offers, advice and products to assist operators feeling the pinch.

Harbour-view guest house in Brixham offers turnkey lifestyle business opportunity

A beautifully presented guest house overlooking Brixham harbour has come to market, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful, turnkey hospitality business in one of Devon’s most picturesque coastal settings.

Watergate Bay unveils vibrant summer of beachside events

Watergate Bay Hotel is set for a standout summer, with an energising programme of beachside events celebrating food, music, wellbeing and relaxed coastal living on Cornwall’s north coast.

Charitable hoteliers take to the city streets to raise funds

Staff from several Bristol hotels took to the city’s streets last weekend to raise money for several charities which work in and around the city.

Gather 2026: The South West food & drink event you cannot afford to miss

Gather 2026 is back — and it’s bigger, bolder and bursting with ideas.

New membership benefits launched by leading regional food and drink group

Taste of the West — the South West’s leading food and drink membership organisation — has launched its most comprehensive membership programme to date, opening to applications on Monday 11 May 2026.

RumWorld Cocktail Day launch: Introducing the Hattiers x Bar Buoy Mojito RTD

World Cocktail Day provided the perfect moment for Hattiers to launch something special, introducing the brand new Hattiers x Bar Buoy Mojito RTD cocktail can.

Chef Adam Handling MBE launches new collaboration series at Ugly Butterfly with the UK’s most exciting Michelin-starred chefs

Chef Adam Handling MBE is excited to announce a new four-hands dinner series at his Michelin-starred Newquay restaurant, Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling.

St Austell Brewery launches plantable beer mats to share sustainability story

St Austell Brewery is launching its latest impact report in a bold and practical way, rolling out biodegradable, plantable beer mats across its South West pub estate.

Cirencester cocktail showdown returns for World Cocktail Day

Cirencester’s top mixologists are set to go head-to-head as the town’s annual Summer Cocktail Competition returns to Téatro Restaurant and Bar on Wednesday 13 May.

The Source trade show sponsors Casual Dining category at Taste of the West Awards 2026

The Source trade show is proud to be an affiliate sponsor of the Taste of the West Awards 2026, supporting the Casual Dining category – an area that continues to play a vital role in reflecting how people eat, meet and experience food across the South West.

Bar Buoy Cocktails appoints Kevin Parr as Business Development Manager

Devon-based Bar Buoy Cocktails has announced the appointment of Kevin Parr as Business Development Manager, marking a significant step forward in the brand’s expansion across the South West hospitality sector.

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