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Celebrating Devon’s best: Entries open for the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards

The countdown has begun as entries officially open for the highly anticipated 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards. Following the resounding success of last year’s event, the awards once again promise to celebrate the very best food and drink Devon has to offer, from artisan producers and innovative brands to much-loved cafés, pubs, restaurants, bars, takeaways and retailers.

Widely recognised as the gold standard for food and drink excellence in the county, the Food Drink Devon Awards shine a spotlight on the talent, passion and creativity that make Devon such a celebrated food and...

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100% British Red Ruby Beef guaranteed at Moonstone

As the horror story of so many processed beef dishes containing a high percentage of horse meat continues, there has never been a better time to vow to only eat meat which you know the provenance of. Buy local, from a producer such as Moostone Meats in Wembury (Devon), and not only can you be fully confident in the fact that it is 100% beef, you will also enjoy some of the best meat available to you.

Producer Moostone Meats prides itself on the quality, traceability and known provenance of the meat sold. The Ruby Red beef and home bred lamb, which they sell on-site at their farm...

Raising a toast to the South West’s finest

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year from the 26-28 April. To celebrate Michael Caines, Festival Co-Founder met with a selection of Festival producers to raise a toast to a decade of celebrating the very best of South West produce.

The heat is on to find top Teignbridge & Exeter curry chef

The heat will be turned up on curry chefs in Exeter and Teignbridge this week in an attempt to find out who can rustle up the best balti.

Ten of Exeter and Teignbridge's finest curry chefs will be putting their best dishes to the test on Wednesday (20 February) at @34 Restaurant, Exeter College. At stake will be the prestigious title of Exeter & Teignbridge Curry Chef of the Year 2013. This year for the first time, Exeter City Council has joined forces with Teignbridge District Council to combine the event.

Contestants have two hours to prepare and serve a curry, a...

NFU President secures role as EU food chain chairman

Farmers and co-operatives from across the EU have endorsed NFU President Peter Kendall for a further two year term as Chairman of the Copa-Cogeca Food Chain Working Party to represent all EU farming unions.

Mr Kendall, continuing in the role he started in 2010, said he was ready to push forward with the significant progress already made at the EU level and was looking forward to continuing to work with farmers and co-operatives across Europe.

“The significant issues in the food supply chain remain a personal priority for me, and indeed for the NFU as an organisation. With...

Exmouth RNLI on Hairy Bikers Everyday Gourmet

Exmouth RNLI members are due to make an appearance on the Hairy Bikers Everyday Gourmet programme tonight at 8pm on BBC Two.

Following a rescue of four young men on October 23 2011, volunteer crew members Mark Champion and Andy Williams both received an inscription of thanks from the Institution on Vellum for their roles. In-shore lifeboat helmsman, Roger Jackson who was awarded a bronze medal for gallantry for the same rescue, cooked a meal for 12 RNLI volunteers to thank them. The diners ate al-fresco at the top of the launching ramp on 26th July with the surprise guest TV chefs...

South Hams pub in UK’s top 50 places to eat

The Millbrook Inn at South Pool in South Devon has been celebrating having recently been named as one of the top 50 gastropubs across the entire UK.

The prestigious list is organised by the Morning Advertiser and judged by 500 voters, including celebrity chefs, pub guide editors, food lovers and industry trade chefs.

Just three pubs in Devon were included on the list with the Millbrook Inn joined by the Jack in the Green at Rockbeare and the Masons Arms at Knowstone.

The Millbrook has consistently impressed with its food, which places a strong emphasis on locally...

Horse meat scandal shows that British is best, says the NFU

It is vital that the high welfare standards and traceability that UK farmers meet are replicated further down the supply chain as the horse meat and DNA revelations continue to undermine consumer confidence in the food they eat, the NFU said today.

As news emerged that Findus has removed one of its products – which in some cases were 100 per cent horse meat rather than beef – the NFU wants to emphasise to consumers that this issue had nothing to do with the integrity of UK farmed products. Consumers who are seeking reassurance in the food they buy should look to 100 per cent...

Findus beef lasagne products found with horse meat

As part of its ongoing investigation into mislabelled meat, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed that the meat content of beef lasagne products recalled by Findus has tested positive for more than 60% horse meat.

Findus withdrew the beef lasagne products after its French supplier, Comigel, raised concerns about the type of meat used in the lasagne.

The FSA has said "We have no evidence to suggest that this is a food safety risk. However, the FSA has ordered Findus to test the lasagne for the veterinary drug phenylbutazone, or 'bute'. Animals treated with...

Exeter Festival of Food & Drink celebrates 10th year

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink celebrates its 10th Birthday in 2013, with a special anniversary festival filled with the region’s best food, drink, producers and chefs from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th April in Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle, Exeter.

This is the South West’s ultimate foodie event - visitors will discover world-class West Country produce and have the chance to buy from over a hundred of the South West’s best artisan food producers.

Get inspiration and tips from acclaimed chefs in the cookery theatre, learn new skills at workshops and...

Delicious Devon Recipes: Darts Farm Lasagne

From the humble beginnings of the farm shop hut nearly 40 years ago, Darts Farm has continually evolved and is now renowned as a hub of local food and drink. Here Darts Farm Head Chef Michael Crane offers a satisfying dish for dinner with family or friends.

Ingredients: Serves 4

450g Gerald David Minced Beef Steak

400g Tinned Tomatoes

100g Locally Grown Somerset Mushrooms, sliced

1 Chopped Onion

2 Sticks of Celery,chopped

1 lsle of Wight Garlic...

Food & Drink

Celebrating Devon’s best: Entries open for the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards

100% British Red Ruby Beef guaranteed at Moonstone

Raising a toast to the South West’s finest

The heat is on to find top Teignbridge & Exeter curry chef

NFU President secures role as EU food chain chairman

Exmouth RNLI on Hairy Bikers Everyday Gourmet

South Hams pub in UK’s top 50 places to eat

Horse meat scandal shows that British is best, says the NFU

Findus beef lasagne products found with horse meat

Exeter Festival of Food & Drink celebrates 10th year

Delicious Devon Recipes: Darts Farm Lasagne

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