Hospitality

EBIKE Cafe & Bar celebrates raising £1,177 for MV Freedom and welcomes back Weldmar Hospice Care as their 2026 Charity Partner

EBIKE Cafe & Bar on Weymouth Harbourside is proud to announce that customers raised £1,177 for its 2025 Charity Partner, MV Freedom, through a combination of fundraising events and the sale of their popular Freedom Flat White.

The Apple Tree Restaurant in Yeovil wins Gold at Taste of the West

The Apple Tree Restaurant at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil has been awarded Gold in the Café / Tearoom category at the Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards.

“Tommy’s come home”: Bearslake Inn welcomes Devon chef Tom Browning-Young as Head Chef

Bearslake Inn, a much-loved 13th century thatched inn nestled on the edge of Dartmoor, is proud to announce that local chef Tom Browning-Young is now officially at the helm as Head Chef.

Willow & Finch unveils new gourmet cookie flavours and launches ‘Finchlings’ for Spring

Award-winning Devon micro-bakery Willow & Finch has introduced a collection of new cookie flavours, alongside the arrival of “Finchlings” – a smaller take on their much-loved gourmet cookies.

Bar Buoy’s award winning Margarita tops 100,000 sales as demand grows

Bar Buoy has announced that its Margarita has become the company’s best selling cocktail, with more than 100,000 serves sold since launch.

Malcolm Barnecutt Bakeries opens doors in Padstow

There’s a new addition to Padstow’s bustling food scene as Malcolm Barnecutt Bakeries has officially opened its doors at 3 The Strand.

Beyond the plate: why The Source Roadshow is worth your day

When The Source Roadshow launches at the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 25th February, you’ll find plenty of great South West food and drink – but that’s only the starting point. The real value comes from everything else happening under the same roof.

Two St Austell Brewery gastropubs named among the UK’s best

Two St Austell Brewery pubs have been recognised among the very best foodie venues in the country, following the release of the prestigious Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.

Lympstone Manor maintains Michelin Star for eighth year running

Lympstone Manor has maintained its highly coveted Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year, marking a significant achievement for the country house hotel and Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE.

Salcombe Gin’s business Journey Continues with GWR partnership

Award-winning Devon distiller Salcombe Gin has partnered with Great Western Railway (GWR) to serve their newly launched aluminium miniature bottles onboard GWR’s Pullman Dining Car Service.

Ugly Butterfly awarded Michelin Star as it reopens after major refurbishment

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling MBE has been awarded a Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Ceremony on 9th February 2026 in Dublin, marking Chef Adam Handling’s second Michelin star.

Cricklade Hotel & Spa’s Georgia McAdam announced as ‘Unsung Hero’ finalist in Hotel Magazine Awards 2026!

Cricklade Hotel & Spa is delighted to announce that its Sales, Meeting and Events Manager, Georgia McAdam, is a Finalist in the ‘Unsung Hero Award’ of the Hotel Magazine Awards 2026.

Marco Pierre White to headline Four Seasons Fruiterers stand at the new Source Roadshow

The new Source Roadshow is set to make a powerful impression, and one of its standout attractions promises to be Four Seasons Fruiterers – not least because they will be joined by one of the most influential chefs of our time, Marco Pierre White.

Taste of the West winners shine at glittering regional celebration

Two hundred guests gathered at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February as the Taste of the West Awards recognised the South West’s finest food, drink, and hospitality businesses in an evening of celebration and achievement.

Cornish Bakery reveals six new locations

Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has confirmed the locations where it will open six new bakeries by May 2026.

The Apple Tree Farm Shop in Yeovil wins Best Farm Shop at GCA national awards

The Apple Tree Farm Shop at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil has been named Best Food Hall / Best Farm Shop in the Local Garden Centre Category at the Garden Centre Association’s 60th annual conference.

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