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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.

Langage Farm Devonshire Clotted Cream proves a hit at Westminster

Langage Farm’s award-winning clotted cream was the most popular item on the Awards table as Food Drink Devon took the best of the county’s food and drink to the Houses of Parliament.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Daish’s Holidays appoints new General Manager at Somerset Hotel

Daish’s Holidays, an independent family-owned UK coach holiday group, has appointed Michael Davies as General Manager of its Somerset Hotel in Llandudno.

The Burnt Chef Project calls on hospitality to Hold The Line for its people

New industry wide campaign calls on businesses and individuals to help protect free, around the clock mental health support for hospitality professionals.

Sandford Orchards launches new fruity and floral dry-hopped cider, Pip Hop

A modern, hoppy twist on traditional cidermaking, Sandford Orchards has launched Pip Hop.

England’s highest brewery celebrates Gold at prestigious Awards – proving Devon really does pour the best pint

Dartmoor Brewery’s flagship Jail Ale has been awarded Gold in the Premium Bitters category at the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain Area Awards 2026.

Six nights, six curries, six corners of the globe as Lechlade restaurant goes on a Curry World Tour

You Me and Umami to serve up a different curry from around the world every night during National Curry Week.

Stephens Scown to host Employment Law Update for South West employers

Food, drink and hospitality businesses across the South West are being invited to attend Stephens Scown’s Autumn Employment Law Update.

RAVE unveils coffee-chocolate Advent Calendar for 2026, packed with game-changing festive flavours

Packing 24 days of caffeine-fuelled festive fun, Cirencester-based RAVE Coffee has announced plans for its 2026 Advent Calendar.

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