Hospitality

Counter Culture takes over the kitchen at Plonk’d for one-night-only

Plonk’d, the popular Spanish-inspired food and wine destination in Wadebridge, is excited to be welcoming Ben Harrison, Head Chef and Owner of Counter Culture, for an exclusive kitchen takeover on Saturday 28 November.

New webpage promotes careers in Bristol’s hotels

A new webpage has been launched to encourage people to consider careers in Bristol’s vibrant hotel sector and give businesses an opportunity to highlight their vacancies.

Taste of the West launches new Innovation Award with The Food Works SW

A new award for South West food and drink businesses turning bold ideas into reality, with a tailored support package from The Food Works SW for the winner.

South West’s finest chefs battle it out for top culinary title

Talented chefs from across the region will be battling it out for the prestigious title of South West Chef of the Year at the end of this month.

Devon Tourism Awards finalists revealed

74 entries have been confirmed as finalists in the 2026 Devon Tourism Awards.

Canned Wine Group acquires low intervention wine brand New Theory to supercharge its draught expansion

Canned Wine Group, the pioneering UK wine business co-founded by Ben Franks and Simon Rollings, has announced its acquisition of New Theory, a popular South African low-intervention wine brand.

Dryad Gin brings a 007 twist to Taunton as The Tailor’s Speakeasy returns

Dryad Gin is returning to Gurds Menswear this December for a second Tailor’s Speakeasy, complete with secret passwords, 007-inspired cocktails and hundreds of pounds worth of raffle prizes.

The Cornwall Hotel Collection to take on Walk for Wellbeing 2026 in support of Hospitality Action

Staff from across The Cornwall Hotel Collection will be taking to the north Cornish coast on Sunday 25th October as part of the Walk for Wellbeing 2026, raising funds for Hospitality Action.

27 restaurants join the Trencherman’s Guide for Edition 34

The South West’s longest-established independent dining guide has revealed 27 new members for its 34th edition, bringing together some of the most exciting restaurants, pubs and hotels across the region.

Executive chef joins award-winning voco Zeal Exeter Science Park

Kigh Johnson has been appointed as the new executive chef at ISCA Restaurant & Bar at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park.

The Middlewick named finalist in two South West Tourism Awards categories

The Middlewick in Glastonbury is celebrating after being announced as a finalist in two categories at this year’s South West Tourism Awards.

Daish’s Holidays wins prestigious Group Travel World award

Daish’s Holidays, the family-owned UK coach holiday company headquartered in Bournemouth, has been recognised as Best Tour Operator/Service Provider at the 2026 Group Travel World Awards.

Bristol’s Loungers makes international debut with launch of ‘Southville’ in Germany

Loungers, the Bristol‑born all‑day café‑bar operator, has opened its first international site, unveiling Southville in the Rüttenscheid district of Essen, Germany.

Two Somerset Butcombe Pubs in running to be named Pub of the Year

Two Butcombe Group pubs in Somerset have been named finalists in the 2026 Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards, recognising the outstanding businesses and people who help make the region such a special place to visit.

Sustainable Pioneer award for voco Zeal Exeter Science Park

ISCA Restaurant & Bar at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park won three gold awards at the Food Drink Devon Awards earlier this week, in addition to being named as a Sustainable Pioneer.

East Devon hospitality businesses urged to share challenges as council develops funding bid

East Devon District Council is calling on hospitality businesses across the district to share their experiences as it develops a bid for the Government’s new Hospitality Support Fund.

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