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St Austell Brewery honours beer icon Tribute with special commemorative glass

St Austell Brewery has unveiled a special commemorative glass celebrating its 175-year anniversary and Tribute, its much-loved pale ale that has been at the heart of the brewery’s beer portfolio for more than a quarter of a century.

Creativity, quality and collaboration at heart of Newquay’s first ever progressive dining experience

Three of Newquay’s best-loved independent food and drink venues are coming together for a one-night-only dining experience that showcases the town’s thriving hospitality scene.

From treehouses to Dragons: Kip Hideaways founder steps into the Den

Kip Hideaways co-founder Sarah de Vere-Drummond is set to make her television debut on BBC One this month, appearing on Dragons’ Den on Friday 25 September at 8pm.

Sustainability leaders to share practical insights at Devon hospitality event

Calling all senior hospitality professionals working in foodservice across the South West of England.

South West ale trail spanning 150 pubs launches during Cask Ale Week

Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West’s most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026.

How can Devon’s food and drink businesses thrive in a changing climate?

Join Devon Food Partnership and Food Drink Devon on 29 September 2026 for a People Planet Profit event focused on practical solutions for resilience, adaptation and growth.

Fishing for attention: New Wave creates its own Seafood Week

National Seafood Week has gone fishing – so New Wave is bringing it back.

White Lake and Giggling Grape set to host Cheese & Wine Supper

White Lake Cheese near Shepton Mallet and Giggling Grape in Castle Cary have announced details of a special cheese and wine pairing event on Friday 2 October.

Cornish-caught tuna takes centre stage at Gylly Beach

A spectacular line-caught Cornish tuna will take centre stage at Gylly Beach in Falmouth this September, as the beachfront venue hosts an intimate banquet celebrating one of Cornwall’s most exceptional catches.

Two Wiltshire icons unite: Wadworth partners with award-winning Hollychocs for beer & chocolate collaboration

Wiltshire brewer Wadworth has partnered with award-winning artisan chocolatier Hollychocs to create a unique beer and chocolate collaboration celebrating local craftsmanship, flavour and provenance.

Taste of the West launches new membership programme, as CIC marks first anniversary

One year on from the rescue and relaunch of Taste of the West as a Community Interest Company (CIC), its founding directors have presented their vision for the future of the food group.

Clockwork Marketing unveils next generation hospitality technology following nearly £500,000 innovation project

New GuestNet website technology, powered by Clockwork Marketing, brings content, search visibility, AI and data intelligence together to help hospitality businesses act faster, work smarter and grow direct revenue.

Devon chef buys successful restaurant with SWIG Finance funding

Devon-based executive chef, Paul Hegley, has acquired an established and well-loved restaurant, thanks to £105k in funding delivered by SWIG Finance.

FŌDA, Bristol’s 2026 festival of food ideas, asks: Can we feed the UK?

Bristol’s festival of food ideas, FŌDA, returns to the Arnolfini this September with a symposium built on land, sea, forest and air, featuring guest speakers Gareth Ward, Xanthe Clay, Guy Singh-Watson, Anjula Devi, JP McMahon and more.

Penzance Regeneration Company partners with Michelin-starred chef Tom Brown & Penwith College to launch new training restaurant

Cornish-born chef Tom Brown is set to celebrate his roots, overseeing an initiative to help train the next generation of hospitality talent in Penzance.

Bristol business saves charities more than £10,000 a year

A Bristol-based business has saved charities more than £10,000 annually by providing its services completely free of charge.

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