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Hub Box to launch Cornwall chef apprenticeship programme

Renowned South West bar and burger restaurant, Hub Box, is launching a chef apprentice scheme, providing an opportunity for local people to kick-start their chef careers and achieve a recognised qualification

Cornish company reveals new leadership and major rebrand bringing home an exciting new chapter

Cornish Gems, a leading holiday home company, reveals a major rebrand and new leadership, marking a new chapter in the business’ evolution, following its fifteenth anniversary.

Guild of Fine Food launches new Great Taste Bursary for 2023

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Great Taste, the Guild of Fine Food is offering 50 micro producers the chance to put one new product in front of its expert panel of Great Taste judges for free. Applications must be in by 7 February 2023.

Circumstance Distillery whisky bottle auction raises £350 for Shelter

Circumstance Distillery has auctioned bottle number 2 of its inaugural whisky release to raise funds for Shelter, with all proceeds going towards providing vital services and
resources for those experiencing homelessness in our community.

eat:Festivals open for applications

In 2022 the award-winning team behind eat:Festivals celebrated delivering 100 festivals and 10 years of making great memories. Now they’re planning 28 festivals for 2023!

Want a slice? Pizza Jockeys comes to Falmouth

The team behind Pizza Jockeys has announced the opening of a permanent Falmouth site, with dough being spun from Friday 20th January.

New Year, last European Union funding opportunities for hospitality sector

Saffron Academy Limited is an independent training company that have been awarded thousands of pounds worth of European Social Funding to utilise by the end of 2023 for the hospitality, leisure, travel, and tourism sectors of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.

Thatchers launches its 2023 Community Orchard Project

In the third year of the project, the Somerset cider maker is looking to give away 500 apple trees to community groups up and down the country.

Circumstance Distillery Auction off Whisky for Charity

Circumstance Distillery announced today that one rare bottle of their inaugural English whisky will be auctioned via Whisky Auctioneer later this month.

Hattiers Rum Partners with Red Paddle Co

Devon based Hattiers Rum and Red Paddle Co have collaborated in an exciting new partnership.

Calling all hospitality & retail businesses from across the South West!

Ensure you stand out from the crowd in 2023 by winning an award from the UK’s largest independent food group – Taste of the West.

Finalists announced for Devon Tourism Awards

The Finalists have been announced for the 13th year of the Devon Tourism Awards which will be presented at Home Park, Plymouth on 2nd February 2023.

Hospitality awards night set to be Bristol’s biggest yet

The next ‘Night of the Stars’ event celebrating the heroes of hospitality in Bristol is set to be the biggest and best yet.

Sandridge Barton’s ‘Dart Valley Reserve 2021’ recognised in West of England wine competition

One of the region’s leading vineyards, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, has taken home a prestigious award for its white wine in a major competition.

Holland Group Triple Whammy – New Executive Management Team

The Holland Group, which includes The Angel – Taste of Devon Restaurant, Platform 1 Champagne Bar & Restaurant, Holland Leisure Retail and Dartside Holiday apartments, have a new senior management team.

Capreolus Fine Foods merges with Deli Farm Charcuterie

Capreolus Fine Foods Ltd. and Deli Farm Charcuterie today announce that they have reached an agreement to merge.

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