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South West producers celebrate latest Taste of the West Awards wins

Food and drink producers across the South West are celebrating following the latest round of Taste of the West Awards, with businesses from Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire and Bristol among those receiving Gold, Silver and Commended accolades.

South West’s finest chefs battle it out for top culinary title

Talented chefs from across the region will be battling it out for the prestigious title of South West Chef of the Year at the end of this month.

27 restaurants join the Trencherman’s Guide for Edition 34

The South West’s longest-established independent dining guide has revealed 27 new members for its 34th edition, bringing together some of the most exciting restaurants, pubs and hotels across the region.

Dauntsey Preserves

Monthly Champion

This month Taste of the West’s Monthly Champion is Dauntsey Preserves, who produce over 100 seasonal varieties of jam, marmalade and chutney, all handmade in the Cotswolds.

The Dovecote, a stunning new events and weddings space, opens at The Methuen Arms

From business events and exhibitions to memorable celebrations, The Dovecote at The Methuen Arms has opened its doors in Corsham, adding an exciting new venue to the South West’s events landscape.

Two Wiltshire icons unite: Wadworth partners with award-winning Hollychocs for beer & chocolate collaboration

Wiltshire brewer Wadworth has partnered with award-winning artisan chocolatier Hollychocs to create a unique beer and chocolate collaboration celebrating local craftsmanship, flavour and provenance.

Taste of the West launches new membership programme, as CIC marks first anniversary

One year on from the rescue and relaunch of Taste of the West as a Community Interest Company (CIC), its founding directors have presented their vision for the future of the food group.

Six talented young chefs from across the South West have secured their places in the final of South West Junior Chef of the Year 2026

The six finalists in the Junior Chef category, for under 16-year-olds, emerged from a series of county finals held throughout June and July, impressing expert judges with their skill, creativity and passion for local ingredients.

A cut above: Ramsbury launches Distillers Cut Vodka

Ramsbury Estate is launching Distillers Cut Vodka, a limited-edition release that offers a new expression of its award-winning Single Estate Vodka, with just 150 bottles available.

New West Country Produces podcast launched

A new podcast celebrating the people, products and stories behind the South West’s food and drink sector has been launched by Devon-based media company Evo-media.

New national programme opens doors for South West food and drink producers

A new national initiative is aiming to break down barriers and open up major supply chain opportunities for small and micro businesses — including those across the South West’s thriving food and drink sector.

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year competition for 2026

The search has begun for the region’s best chefs. Entries are now open for the South West Chef of the Year.

Matthews Cotswold Flour hosts South West bakers networking event in Exeter

The team from Matthews Cotswold Flour was delighted to host a fantastic networking event for South West Bakers on Tuesday 19th May in the heart of Exeter.

Gather 2026: The South West food & drink event you cannot afford to miss

Gather 2026 is back — and it’s bigger, bolder and bursting with ideas.

New membership benefits launched by leading regional food and drink group

Taste of the West — the South West’s leading food and drink membership organisation — has launched its most comprehensive membership programme to date, opening to applications on Monday 11 May 2026.

Eight South West tourism businesses reach national finals in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

Eight outstanding tourism businesses from across the South West have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

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