South West Initiatives

The Burnt Chef Project’s inaugural gala dinner raises more than £32,000

Out of the Shadows, the first ever gala dinner hosted by The Burnt Chef Project in Bournemouth on the 17th November, raised more than £32k for the not-for-profit social enterprise.

Tourism for Good collective launched at South West Tourism Summit

Attended by tourism and hospitality leaders from across the South West, the ‘Tourism for Good’-themed conference brought together the best and brightest minds in the sector.

Hospitality Action Auction needs you!

This year’s Hospitality Action Winter Online Auction will run between 28th November and 12th December, and this mural donated by the Source Roadshow is just one of the amazing lots on offer.

Italian dessert a sweet festive success for Gloucestershire couple

Over 1000 Panettone bread desserts have already been ordered from Cirencester and Stroud’s Non Solo Pasta for this Christmas.

South West hospitality group donating to charity this Black Friday

Philema Hospitality Management, which comprises Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa, The Esplanade Hotel, and Boringdon Hall Hotel & Gaia Spa are turning Black Friday on its head by pledging to donate a percentage of sales to charity, rather than offering discounts.

Beach Hotel Weston joins Public Living Room Scheme

The Beach Hotel Weston has opened a Public Living Room this winter as part of a North Somerset Council initiative to offer warm spaces to local communities.

Keeping warm with Tea & Toast Thursdays – thanks to a Weymouth business

Award winning chippy, Fish ‘n’ Fritz in Weymouth, will be opening their restaurant doors in a bid to help those in fuel poverty keep warm this winter.

It’s Green Friday instead of Black at Powderkeg as they give 20% for the planet

Exeter-based brewery Powderkeg is launching an environmental initiative called Green Friday this November. Instead of offering a discount over the last weekend of the month Powderkeg have pledged to give 20% of web sales to the Devon Environment Foundation.

Milk muddle at the dairy – Sharpham Dairy invent new Rushmore cheese

Multi-award winning artisan cheese producer, Sharpham Dairy, is launching a brand new cheese.

Inspiring documentary about the origin of coffee premieres at the University of Plymouth

Over 200 individuals gathered at the University of Plymouth on Friday 28th October for the premiere of a documentary, commissioned by Plymouth-based food court, Jabulani.

Eden set to dazzle this Christmas with magnificent music and enchanting festive lights

The Eden Project in Cornwall is pulling out all the stops to create a magical festive experience full of music and light across the site of the world-famous Biomes this Christmas.

Hoteliers set their sights on a starry, starry night

Bristol hoteliers have set their sights on a starry, starry night as preparations step up for the fifth ‘Night of the Stars’ event, which celebrates and honours the heroes of the city’s hospitality sector.

The Daily Bowl

A new plant-based lunchtime cafe offering a seasonal menu of globally-inspired dishes, has opened its doors to the public at Exeter Central Station.

A Cornish hotel raises thousands for fishermen at a special charity dinner

A charity dinner hosted by The Alverton in Truro has raised over £5,500 for The Fishermen’s Mission.

Young Chefs excel after Exmoor competition and new film launched

The top winners of the Exmoor Young Chef 2022 competition, captured in a new film released this week, have joined top professional chefs at high profile foodie events and are on course for a fine career in hospitality.

Robun presents a Sashimi & Sake Masterclass

Bath-based Japanese restaurant, Robun is set to host a Sashimi & Sake Masterclass on Thursday 24 November from 7:30pm – 9:30pm.

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