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Warrens Bakery opens new high street store in Weston-super-Mare

Warrens Bakery, the oldest pasty maker in the world, officially opened the doors to its new Weston-super-Mare store this week, 165 years after its first shop was opened in Cornwall.

South West’s Vino Zero partners with BOLLE to bring award-winning non-alcoholic wines to two iconic British summer events

South West-based alcohol-free drinks wholesaler Vino Zero has teamed up with The Pop-Up Hotel to bring luxury hospitality experiences to two of the UK’s most iconic summer events.

Sheppy’s Cider Farm honours the apple tradition of Somerset

Around 200 growers, cider makers, and guests gathered at Sheppy’s Cider this week for the National Association of Cider Makers’ (NACM) Orchard Walk.

A new future dawns for Taste of the West

The Consortium Of People Who Care has successfully purchased the IP of Taste of the West.

Butcombe’s Original has won Best Session Bitter at the 2025 CAMRA Beer Awards

The brewing team at Butcombe Brewing Co is proud to announce that Butcombe Original has just been crowned Category Winner for Best Session Bitter in the 2025 Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Beer Awards.

New openings for At The Station in Frome, Somerset

This summer, destination food hub At The Station goes full steam ahead with a wealth of new openings and events.

Thatchers Haze and Radio X take Bank Holidays to new heights

Thatchers Haze took the bank holiday weekend to the next level with a sky-high stunt that saw Radio X presenter Sunta Templeton broadcast a once in a lifetime DJ set whilst sailing across the Somerset skies.

Calling the next generation of culinary stars!

Exmoor Young Chef returns and NEW for 2025, the Aspiring Chef competition debuts!

South West hospitality shines: Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse named Top Employers!

The South West’s vibrant food, drink, and hospitality sector is celebrating a significant achievement, with two of its prominent players, Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse, earning prestigious recognition as “The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Speculation is emerging around the future of regional food group Taste of the West

There has been a silence from the current organisation about the future of the South West regional food group, but it is now public knowledge that administrators have been appointed to secure a future for this highly valued brand.

DA COSTA in Bruton – dine in the Courtyard Garden with a new spring menu

Da Costa in Bruton have quadrupled their productive growing space, and opened a beautifully landscaped new terrace for al fresco dining this spring/summer.

Brits vote pub garden as best place in the world for a pint

The humble British pub garden has topped the list of best places for a pint, according to new research from Thatchers Cider.

Food WorksSW: Five years fuelling South West flavours

Monday saw a delightful celebration as I joined Food WorksSW in marking their 5th birthday.

Sandford Orchards celebrates British Cider Week by launching new limited edition High Tides cider in collaboration with Ganley & Naish

The new limited edition High Tides Cider will be available in 500ml bottles from Sandford Orchards, Ganley & Nash and selected retail outlets.

New thatched roof enhances Weston-super-Mare’s oldest building

The new feature has been carefully constructed, using traditional craftsmanship skills, on the extension attached to The Old Thatched Cottage, one of the resort’s most well-known and popular restaurants.

All natural craft ice cream producer Brickell’s to launch NEW flavours this summer

This summer will see them beginning to grow their own in a restored kitchen garden on the farm and launching exciting new flavours, including collaborations with Blackbee Honey, LAND Chocolate and Landrace Bakery.

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