South West Initiatives

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.

Family-owned hospitality group rewards employees

A South West family-owned hospitality group has rewarded a Summer Bonus totalling £182,166 to their staff for continuing to offer great service during the busy peak Summer period when demand for South West holiday vacations saw unprecedented demand.

Devon Hampers and Salcombe Distilling Co. combine forces

Devon Hampers and Salcombe Distilling Co. have joined forces in an exciting new collaboration between the two leading West Country businesses.

Bristol Hoteliers welcome ‘have a go at hospitality’ event

Bristol hoteliers helped give students and jobseekers the chance to ‘have a go at hospitality’ at a special event aimed at encouraging more young people to pursue a career in the sector.

Bumper harvest at Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine

Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, is toasting a bumper harvest.

Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards Finalists announced

After three months of judging 55 finalists have been announced for this year’s Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.

Circumstance Distillery launches its first female focused work experience programme

Circumstance Distillery, in Bristol, has launched their first work experience programme, open to women who wish to explore a career in spirit production.

Ferrous Black Pudding brings a new take on a breakfast classic

Food innovation takes on many forms and Scott Lucas and Steve Gale, co-founders of Ferrous Black Pudding are set to prove it with their new take on the breakfast classic.

Full service fulfilment from Devon Hampers

Devon Hampers is to increase its offering by providing fulfilment services to the food and drink industry to help businesses with storing, packaging, dispatching and delivering orders.

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