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‘Gather’ Summit to Take Place for the South West’s Food and Drink Community at the University of Exeter

A new summit for the South West’s dynamic food and drink community, ‘Gather’, will take place on Wednesday 11th June at The Forum, University of Exeter (9:15am to 4:30pm).

The landmark one day summit, brought together by passionate stakeholders from Food Drink Devon in collaboration with the University of Exeter and supported by Buddy Creative and Maia Growth, will assemble academics with producers, retailers, hospitality businesses, farmers, suppliers and industry experts from across the South West to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. ‘Gather’ aims to...

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Taste East Devon Food Festival Founders

The return of Taste East Devon - A 16 day food festival

Following the success of last year’s inaugural festival, Taste East Devon is delighted to announce its 2022 food festival is to run from 3-18th September, extending into a 16 day celebration.

Award-winning venues, producers, chefs and restaurants across East Devon have joined forces again to celebrate the incredible food and drink on offer across the region. Founder Members include THE PIG-at Combe, Darts Farm, Otter Brewery, Deer Park Country House, River Cottage, East Devon AONB, Donkey Sanctuary, Mazzard Farm, Jack in the Green and Lympstone Manor.

Ruud Jansen...

Quicke's Limited Edition Ewes Milk Cheese

Quicke’s launches highly limited edition ewe’s milk cheese

A highly limited edition batch of ewe’s milk cheese has been released by Quicke’s. This small but mighty batch has been matured and graded for the past 12 months, creating a stunning new addition to their range of clothbound cheeses.

Handcrafted and naturally matured at their family farm in Devon, Quicke’s Ewe’s Milk Clothbound Cheese is intensely buttery. It is made from the milk of sheep that graze on pastures in Woodbury, a small Devonshire village. The smooth richness of the milk imparts a terrific depth of flavour and, as with all Quicke’s cheeses, it is made with heritage...

Susy Atkins, Dan Farrell-Wright, Oz Clarke OBE, Mike Best MW, Pip Vanham

English Wines Win In The Judgement of Exeter

Wickhams’ inaugural English Wine Extravaganza event in Exeter on Saturday 18th June was as exciting as it was enjoyable as wine lovers from all over the South West came together to kick-off English Wine Week in style.

With a tasting hall brimming with England’s finest wine and spirit producers, masterclasses featuring renowned wine experts Oz Clarke OBE, Susy Atkins and Mike Best MW AND England beating the French in the “Judgement of Exeter” to end the day, it was an occasion to be savoured in every way.

Wickhams’ founder Dan Farrell-Wright was thrilled. Dan says: “What an...

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park offers stylish new dining experience

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/18/2022 - 9:59pm

Exeter's new multi-million pound Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park is unveiling its latest offering with the opening of the stylish View Restaurant. Located on the summit of the four-star, 250-bed hotel, the View Restaurant not only offers "sophisticated, yet friendly” all-day dining, but its picturesque 360-degree views across East Devon provide a unique added extra for diners.

Described as the hotel's "Jewel in the Crown" - the View Restaurant includes two private dining rooms, serving locally caught fish from Brixham, prime Devon red beef, alongside other exquisite...

Wickhams Shortlisted at Esteemed International Wine Challenge Merchant Awards UK 2022

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/12/2022 - 10:39pm

A Devon-based online business, which was only set up 18 months ago to sell quality wines, has been shortlisted for two awards in a prestigious international competition. Wickhams, which is based in Newton Abbot, has been shortlisted for the International Wine Challenge (IWC) Merchant Awards UK 2022, in the 'Online Retailer of the Year' and 'Specialist Merchant of the Year England' categories. The awards celebrate the most successful small and large businesses, delivering outstanding service to wine consumers across the UK.

Wickhams founder, Dan Farrell-Wright, comments: “We are...

Revolution on the streets of Exeter

A Revolution is coming to Exeter! The national bar operator famed for its expansive range of flavoured vodkas, quality cocktail serves, award-winning food and bottomless brunch, is set to open the doors to a brand new site in the city later this month.

The three-storey, Grade II-listed, 720 capacity venue is situated on Queen Street – a prime, central location linking the High Street with both the Central and St David’s train stations, as well as the main university campus.

Following an initial £2m investment, the site is expected to create more than 70 jobs for the...

A guide to help you buy the Slovenian Vignette

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 05/24/2022 - 6:58am

The Slovenian vignette is just the toll payment system that is on the Slovenian network. Practically, you have to pay so that you can drive on the motorways for a specific period instead of a certain route. The vignettes in Slovenia are available in several durations to allow you to have unlimited driving on the network. As you can see, this form of till can be good for people who want to drive a lot rather than people who only utilize the motorway irregularly. This article is a guide to help you buy the Slovenian vignette.

The Slovenian Vignette

All mixed transport cars...

Sandridge Barton unveils new destination to tourism leaders

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/20/2022 - 10:06pm

Tourist leaders and providers in Devon have been given a sneak-preview of a major new visitor attraction which, when it opens in June, should help reaffirm the county’s position on the nation’s food map.

The new Sandridge Barton winery and visitor centre, set among the rolling hills between Torbay and the River Dart, is expected to attract thousands of keen wine-lovers and foodies a year. The Sandridge Barton Estate is the new home of award-winning Sharpham Wine, and is centred on acres of new vineyards located on the east bank of the Dart, as opposed to the west bank where the...

Spirits high as Anne Marie Morris MP visits Exeter Gin

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/16/2022 - 11:00pm

Anne Marie Morris MP was getting in the spirit on Friday 6th May at a visit to Exeter Gin to see the distillery premises in Teignmouth.

Exeter Gin was born from listening to their customers at their family-run pop-up gin bar in the heart of Exeter. Managing Director Karen Skerratt noticed that there was a demand for an Exeter gin after trying to source some for the gin bar. To no avail, she decided to make it herself. The distillery houses three main stills as well as a hand bottling, waxing, and labelling area.

Karen Skerratt, Founder of Exeter Gin, was keen to win the...

Food Drink Devon Launches Sustainability Pioneer Award

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Sun, 05/15/2022 - 11:03pm

A major new Devon-based award designed to celebrate and promote sustainability has been launched by Food Drink Devon, the county’s leading food and drink organisation which has over 350 members, at the Met Office headquarters in Exeter. Food Drink Devon’s Sustainability Pioneer Award will shine a light on businesses that go the extra mile in their endeavours to be environmentally friendly.

The organisation’s chair, Greg Parsons, said: “Underlying Food Drink Devon’s brand is the commitment to sustainability, provenance and quality, so this is central to everything we are about....

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