South West News

Shop Cotswolds connecting hospitality to the supplier

Buy local is promoted all around us, and in the food and drink sector the buy local mantra has never been stronger.

Introducing The Real Cheese Project, here to protect and promote Britain’s artisan cheese

The Real Cheese Project has launched this month, established to champion real British cheese and get more people buying artisan over industrial.

Tourism awards launch and national success

The Tourism Awards in Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Bath and Somerset (incorporating Wiltshire and Gloucestershire) and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are now open.

25 jobs up for grabs at Bovey Castle

A recruitment drive is underway to help a five-star Devon hotel meet rising demand from holidaymakers during the peak summer season.

The Burnt Chef Project’s second gala dinner proves to be a roaring success

More than 360 people from across the hospitality profession joined together to celebrate, recognise success and highlight the importance of mental health at The Burnt Chef Project’s gala dinner in March, raising thousands of pounds in the process.

St Austell Brewery and Thatchers sign new 10-year partnership deal

St Austell Brewery has signed a new 10-year deal with fellow Westcountry drinks brand, Thatchers Cider.

Powderkeg launch new beer to zing your Spring!

The new release – Spring Theory IPL – from the independent craft brewery Powderkeg, based in the Devon countryside – is as fresh as a daisy.

Liberation Group wins Best Managed Pub Company at this years Publican Awards

Liberation Group (owners of Butcombe Pubs & Inns) is raising a glass today having scooped a prized accolade at this year’s Publican Awards.

New luxury hospitality venue set to open in Sandbanks

Coastal lifestyle destination Rockwater has confirmed the launch of a third site in Sandbanks, after welcoming more than 185,000 guests through the doors of its Hove and Branksome venues in 2023.

Butcombe Pubs & Inns enjoys strong start to Spring/Summer 24 season

Spring has well and truly sprung at Butcombe Pubs & Inns, with the company reporting record sales for March.

Snowdrop by Cote Hill named British Cheese Awards Supreme Champion

A small mould-ripened fresh cheese called Snowdrop has been named Supreme Champion at the 28th British Cheese Awards, which was held at the Bath & West Showground in Somerset, as part of the new Bath & West Food & Drink Festival.

Two Drifters and easyJet: A pioneering partnership with a sustainable twist

In an industry-first, Two Drifters, the UK’s pioneering carbon-negative distillery, and leading airline easyJet, are shaking up the skies with an innovative partnership that marries sustainability with exceptional taste.

Taw Valley Creamery in Devon to get £179million investment

The farmer owned business dairy business Arla, will be making its biggest ever investment of over £179M into it’s Devon creamery at Taw Valley, to enable it to export mozzarella that can be used for the likes of pizza toppings around the world, in the next three years.