Lechlade is gearing up for an exciting addition to its food scene this December, with the launch of You Me and Umami.
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Heligan Night Garden shines through its opening weekend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan’s iconic Night Garden winter celebration opened to the public this weekend, setting the scene for a sparkling festive season.
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Cornwall Hospitality Collective sparks sector collaboration amid tourism uncertainty
Over 80 hospitality businesses gathered at the Cornwall Visitor Economy Forum to explore new strategies for attracting visitors and building resilience across the sector.
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St Austell Brewery’s Celtic Beer Festival returns with epic music line-up and exclusive beer talk
Cornwall’s much-loved charitable Celtic Beer Festival is back at St Austell Brewery this November – and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever.
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South West’s chefs shine in prestigious competition
Some of the region’s most talented chefs and home cooks have been recognised in one of the UK’s leading culinary competitions – South West Chef of the Year.
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People, Planet, Profit: Packaging and waste solutions
The Devon Food Partnership and Prosper Business Support are hosting an essential event for food and drink businesses looking to make their operations more sustainable.
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Holy Water, Stroud raises a glass to one year!
The Cotswolds will be raising their glasses this month as Holy Water, Stroud celebrates its first anniversary.
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Ready to scale? Join Taste of the West & Young Foodies for a FREE Growth Webinar
On Wednesday 19 November, Taste of the West and YF, the UK’s leading community for challenger food and drink brands, will host an unmissable one-hour lunch and learn webinar.
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St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust donates vital equipment to Cornwall search and rescue volunteers
The St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust has donated six specialist jackets to West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team (WCSAR).
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Roastery launches El Carmen No. 50 Coffee Liqueur
RAVE Coffee has announced the release of its first ever liqueur, a rum-based drink made using coffee beans from the El Carmen growing region in Colombia.
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Award-winning excellence: Shaldon’s Bucket & Spade Café scoops gold and silver at Food Drink Devon Awards
The Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon is officially among the South West’s elite, celebrating a double win at the prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards.
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The Food WorksSW welcomes Majic Protein to its business units
Food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW has announced Majic Protein as a new occupant of one of its on-site food-grade business units.
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SeaSpace turns one! Join the coastal birthday bash this November
Cornwall’s first aparthotel by the sea, SeaSpace, is turning one this November — and everyone’s invited to celebrate in true coastal style!
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The Cornwall Hotel Collection raises £4,000 for Bliss after completing the Charity Coastal Convoy
Staff from The Greenbank, The Alverton, and The Falmouth have successfully completed their Charity Coastal Convoy, raising £4,000 for Bliss.
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Celebrating 33 years of excellence: The Trencherman’s Guide crowns 28 new restaurants in the South West
The stars of South West hospitality aligned in Cornwall for the high-profile launch of the 33rd edition of the Trencherman’s Guide.
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Taste of the West Awards evening returns – 3rd February at The Source trade show
Taste of the West is proud to announce that an awards evening will take place on 3rd February 2026 alongside the Source trade show at Westpoint, Exeter.
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