South West News

Glad tidings for coastal microbrewery

A microbrewery specialising in handcrafted beers has scooped a haul of regional awards this month, bringing early festive cheer to one corner of the Cornish coast.

Sandridge Barton’s ‘Dart Valley Reserve 2021’ recognised in West of England wine competition

One of the region’s leading vineyards, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, has taken home a prestigious award for its white wine in a major competition.

Holland Group Triple Whammy – New Executive Management Team

The Holland Group, which includes The Angel – Taste of Devon Restaurant, Platform 1 Champagne Bar & Restaurant, Holland Leisure Retail and Dartside Holiday apartments, have a new senior management team.

Capreolus Fine Foods merges with Deli Farm Charcuterie

Capreolus Fine Foods Ltd. and Deli Farm Charcuterie today announce that they have reached an agreement to merge.

FEA recruiting new Chief Executive with Keith Warren set to retire

The Foodservice Equipment Association, FEA, is recruiting to replace Keith Warren, the association’s chief executive, who is stepping down after 21 years at the helm.

TV Chef Larkin Cen opens new restaurant on the site of his original Woky Ko eatery

Restaurateur and former Masterchef finalist Larkin Cen has announced he will be opening a new noodle bar in Cargo 1 at Wapping Wharf in Bristol. This was the site for his original restaurant Woky Ko.

Just Eat Awards announces best takeaways in the South West

Delivery company Just Eat has announced the four takeaways competing in the South West region to be crowned Best Takeaway in Britain.

Green Michelin starred chef Jeffrey Robinson joins new Cornish establishment

Jeffrey Robinson, one of the first chefs to have attained a green Michelin star, announced at the Padstow Christmas Festival that he is joining the Devon-founded business beachhouse group as executive head chef of their new Cornish outpost – harbourhouse in Flushing.

Booming British brassicas to help feed children and low-income families across the South West

Thousands of children and low-income families across the South West will benefit from a surplus of over 30,000 vegetables, as organic veg box company, Riverford and food charity, FareShare South West join forces to get the excess greens to those in need.

Two of Glastonbury Abbey’s events named among best in Somerset, Bristol and Bath

At the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards on Thursday night (December 1), Glastonbury Abbey’s Summer Open Day scooped the silver award in the best tourism event/festival of the year category, while its annual Medieval Fayre took the bronze prize

Riding the wave of pub’s charity efforts

The Driftwood Spars brewpub in St Agnes has donated a years’ worth of cash raised by the local community to surf therapy charity The Wave Project, part of which will fund a place for local youngster, Seb Crosby-Moore.

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.

Food Drink Devon backs Food from England call for Government to support England’s independent food and drink sector

The national platform of 26 regional food and drink organisations; Food from England has issued an urgent letter to the Prime Minister and all England MP’s requesting support for the food and drink sector amid the current cost of living crisis.

Harbour Brewing Co to expand distribution channels following St Austell Brewery investment

North Cornwall’s Harbour Brewing Co announced on the 28th November that St Austell Brewery had taken a minority share in its business.

Binit Boosts the South-West Circular Economy by Joining the KeyKeg Return Network

Exeter’s Binit Launch Empty-KeyKeg Collections Across the Region to Further Improve Hospitality-Industry Sustainability

Jamie Oliver launches pasta delivery service in Bristol

A bar in Bristol is the first location outside London for Jamie Oliver’s new brand Pasta Dreams. His new delivery-only business based in Brace & Browns on Whiteladies Road offers an Italian-inspired menu you can order using click-and-collect and delivery apps.

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