South West News

New ibis hotel opens in Bridgewater

Leading hospitality group Accor has opened a new ibis hotel in Bridgwater in the South West of England.

Salcombe brewery co. makes major investment to back its confidence in the Devon economy

Salcombe Brewery Co. announces that, following a major investment in its brewing and packaging facilities at a new additional site, it is ideally placed to meet the growing market for its award-winning beers.

Bristol’s Breaking Bread pop-up restaurant village to reopen

The pop-up tipi village of restaurants called Breaking Bread will be reopening on Bristol’s Downs on Thursday, April 15th 2021.

Loungers co-founder invests in Hub Box as it expands in the South West

South West-based burger and barbecue business Hub Box has secured investment from Loungers co-founder Jake Bishop as it plans to open at least three new sites in 2021.

Devon based artisan ice cream maker launches ice cream in pioneering wooden pots in selected Waitrose stores

Highly respected and much adored Devon based artisan ice cream producer, Granny Gothards, have been busy beavering away on many initiatives over the last 12 months.

Finalists announced for South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2020/21

After the longest awards season ever 75 Finalists and 33 Commended have been named in this year’s regional Tourism Awards

Peter Gorton Joins Food Drink Devon Board of Directors

Peter Gorton, an award-winning chef who made his name developing some of the best-known restaurants in the Westcountry, has become a director of Food Drink Devon.

Cornwall’s catering & hospitality trade show cancelled

Unfortunately, the Expowest Cornwall trade show in Wadebridge, originally due to take place in March, and then postponed until May, cannot take place this year.

Levelling the playing field for small producers is our mission!

UKFoodWeb is a new map-based search application that lets consumers and businesses connect directly to local food producers, farmers, fishermen and all those involved with making food.

Vegan fried chicken restaurant Really Happy Chicken to open in Bristol

Vegan fried chicken restaurant Really Happy Chicken is planning to open their second site in Bristol in the next two months.

New Bristol delivery service brings alfresco dining boxes to your door

Bristol Event Catering Co is launching Boxed, a new delivery service that will bring boxes of local produce to households in Bristol to eat outside and barbecue when coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

New ‘One for One’ food waste recycling service helps hospitality businesses slash costs

Food waste recycler Andigestion have launched their new ‘One For One’ wheelie bin collection service.

The Source trade show will take place in June 2021 with NEW outside space

Hale Events, the show’s organisers, are, for the first time, complementing the space in the hall with outside exhibiting space and features.

Bristol hoteliers say budget measures help – but challenging times lie ahead

Hoteliers in Bristol have cautiously welcomed the support for their sector which was outlined in the 2021 budget.

The South West Food Hub working to support the delivery of new approach to public sector food procurement

The South West Food Hub is working with the Crown Commercial Service to support the delivery of a new dynamic approach to public sector food procurement.

Indian street food restaurant Mowgli coming to Cheltenham

Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter will see the arrival of Indian street food restaurant Mowgli in summer 2021.

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