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Ricki Weston appointed Head Chef at Whatley Manor

Ricki Weston has been appointed Head Chef at Whatley Manor near Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

National Trust reopens houses at Coleton Fishacre and Arlington Court

Arlington Court and Coleton Fishacre join the list of National Trust houses now open once again

Cornish rum declared best in the country at Great British Food Awards

A family-run Cornish distillery has been awarded the highly coveted title of ‘best rum’ in the 2020 Great British Food Awards.

Premier Cru Classé Château Climens pioneers cask finished gin with Salcombe Distilling Company

Named after one of the Salcombe Fruit Schooners built in the small Devon port in 1867, ‘Phantom’ is the sixth release in Salcombe Gin’s luxury Voyager Series.

Bath Christmas Market 2020 goes virtual

This year, the award-winning Bath Christmas Market is going virtual, showcasing its’ range of magical producers, artists and makers online

Westcountry wedding venues Rockbeare Manor and Coombe Lodge open for dining and overnight stays

These two stunning wedding venues have opened their doors to offer quality dining and overnight stays to the public for the first time.

Food Drink Devon joins forces with Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce

Food Drink Devon (FDD) is thrilled to announce that it is joining forces with Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce (DPCC) to strengthen their influence in this sector at both a regional and national level.

Muscovado Silver Spirit ‘Overproof’ by The Wrecking Coast Distillery available from the 26th October

Made in Cornwall this unique Muscovado Silver Spirit is the first of its kind to be produced in the U.K.

Plans for new Poole Quay hotel and flats submitted

The redevelopment plan for the Thistle Hotel site on Poole Quay has been finalised and lodged with BCP council.

Koh Thai founder to launch new brand Nusara in the South West

The founder of the successful Koh Thai restaurant chain, Andy Lennox, is launching a new high-end Thai brand called Nusara.

Bakers Dolphin re-open their shops

A leading travel firm is making final preparations to re-open its two shops in the South West to help people plan their holidays for 2021.

Gloucestershire’s Agri-food Tourism receives big boost

Gloucestershire’s leading food and drink quality marque partners with the Countryside and Community Research Institute, under the banner of the new National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise – NICRE.

Tyntesfield’s seasonal squash display returns

Visitors to the garden at Tyntesfield, near Bristol, will be able to see 33 different varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourds.

Record potential alcohol levels for English pinot noir!

Lyme Bay Winery are thrilled to report a batch of pinot noir with potential alcohol levels of 14.7% – a record for the UK.

West Country charcuterie shines at Great Taste, as Smoked Pancetta snaffles Golden Fork

Great Taste Golden Fork from the South West presented to Capreolus Fine Foods for their Smoked Pancetta.

Sharpham Winery is on the move

Sharpham Winery has announced it has relocated its winemaking operation to the Sandridge Barton Estate at Stoke Gabriel in South Devon.

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