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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.

Simply Hospitality Podcast builds momentum with Season 3 following successful launch at The Source trade show

Simply Hospitality – The Podcast, began its third season with a live launch at The Source Show earlier this year.

The perfect Spring day out – Cricklade Hotel & Spa Spring Fair

Cricklade Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce news of its upcoming Spring Fair on Saturday 25th April! Featuring over 20 fabulous stallholders, the Spring Fair will run from 10am until 4pm.

South West businesses celebrate gold as Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards gather momentum in 2026

From seafood specialists to tearoom owners, some of this year’s early Gold Award winners share what the accolade means for their businesses and why entering could be one of the best decisions you make in 2026.

Dazel Ash named Supreme Champion at British & Irish Cheese Awards

Dazel Ash from Rosary Goats Cheese rose to the top in a field of over 600 entries, judged by 60 industry experts, to take the top prize at the 30th anniversary edition of these prestigious Awards.

Cricklade Hotel & Spa’s Georgia McAdam announced as ‘Unsung Hero’ finalist in Hotel Magazine Awards 2026!

Cricklade Hotel & Spa is delighted to announce that its Sales, Meeting and Events Manager, Georgia McAdam, is a Finalist in the ‘Unsung Hero Award’ of the Hotel Magazine Awards 2026.

Taste of the West winners shine at glittering regional celebration

Two hundred guests gathered at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February as the Taste of the West Awards recognised the South West’s finest food, drink, and hospitality businesses in an evening of celebration and achievement.

Pub business rates comment – CEO of St Austell Brewery, Kevin Georgel

Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive, St Austell Brewery: “We welcome today’s intervention by the government which will mitigate the impact of business rates increases that were scheduled for April.”

Pacific West unveils Modern Mediterranean collection for 2026

Trowbridge based Pacific West, the UK’s trusted leader in trend-driven seafood innovation, is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Mediterranean Collection.

New report from VisitBritain/VisitEngland shows tourism worth £147 billion to UK economy

Tourism’s importance to the British economy is highlighted in major new research from national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland.

Somerset young campaigner joins Emma Thompson in school food film

Rylee, 15, a campaigner and Young Food Ambassador from Somerset, has helped create a powerful animated campaign film narrated by Dame Emma Thompson and three other young people from across the UK

Save the date! Gather – Wednesday 10th June 2026!

This summer, something special happened: The inaugural ‘Gather’, a powerful collaboration between Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter brought a high-energy event to transform the regional food and drink landscape.

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