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New Dottie's Restaurant Opens in Hotel Indigo, Exeter

Honouring a Local Icon: Dottie’s Restaurant Brings Heart and Heritage to Hotel Indigo Exeter.

Hotel Indigo Exeter is delighted to announce the launch of Dottie’s, a new restaurant inspired by one of Exeter’s most beloved historic figures, Dorothy “Dottie” Holman. Opening its doors to the public on 21st November 2025, Dottie’s invites guests to experience a chef-led journey through local flavours, thoughtful service, and the timeless pleasure of good company.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, Dottie’s offers a space where guests can pause, indulge...

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South West Food & Drink Experts Serve Up Success to FUEL Region’s Small Businesses

Sell-out business growth event from food & drink experts KW Marketing returns this April to equip the region’s food & drink brands with the strategies, insights, and connections they need to scale smarter.

South West business growth event, FUEL LIVE, returns on Wednesday 30th April 2025 , bringing together ambitious food & drink founders, marketers, and industry leaders to tackle their biggest growth challenges head-on.

After last year’s sell-out success, demand for a second event has been overwhelming, proving just how vital real, actionable marketing...

Fordmore Farm Shop and Cafe is holding monthly feast nights

Discover Fordmore Feast Nights – A new monthly dining experience

Fordmore Farm Shop and Cafe, which is based a couple of minutes off the M5 at Cullompton has launched its new monthly Feast Nights.

Starting this March 8, you can book for Saturday evening dine-in and takeaway events, where fresh, locally sourced ingredients meet a relaxed, community-focused dining experience.

First Up: Burger Night – March 8 Mark your calendars for March 8, when Fordmore Feast Nights kicks off with a mouthwatering Burger Night! Whether you’re dining in or taking away, you’ll savour the flavours of the farm's own premium organically-raised Longhorn beef....

Why taste blind? Our approach to tasting spirits

Blind tasting spirits isn’t just an exciting challenge of identifying distinctive characteristics—it’s also a way to strip away preconceptions, flashy packaging, and marketing hype. What’s left is the pure essence of the spirit itself—whether it’s delightfully memorable or, well, not quite to your taste!

Blind tasting has long been a trusted method for judges at awards ceremonies to avoid bias and focus solely on aroma and flavour. It’s also a popular activity among wine enthusiasts, offering individuals and groups the chance to explore, enjoy, and test their knowledge of the diverse wines...

Local farm shop shortlisted in Farm Retail Association Awards

Darts Farm and its new flagship restaurant The Farm Table in Devon have been nominated as a finalist in three categories in this year’s prestigious Farm Retail Association (FRA) Awards including Large Farm Shop of the Year, Farm Café/Restaurant of the Year and Rising Star of the Year

Over 50 years ago, Ronald Dart pioneered UK pick-your-own farming. After his passing, sons Paul, Michael, and James transformed Darts Farm into a celebrated Exeter hub for farm-to-table dining, local produce, artisan goods, and sustainable practices, championing regional flavours through vibrant...

Calling all chefs! Applications now open for MasterChef: The Professionals 2025

Shine TV, makers of the world-class MasterChef: The Professionals , are on the hunt for the UK’s most talented, up-and-coming chefs to apply for the 18th series, for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The competition continues from our new home in Digbeth, Birmingham, to showcase and celebrate exceptional culinary talent from across the UK and provide a springboard for chefs to achieve industry acclaim.

The latest series was a huge success, with Lancaster-based chef, Dan Merriman triumphing as the 2024 Champion.

Over the years, MasterChef: The Professionals has propelled...

The nation's favourite and most outrageous ways to eat a Creme Egg revealed

In Cadbury’s new 'Admit it to Win' competition, fans can win up to £10,000 by confessing their unique Creme Egg eating style

How to eat a Creme Egg has long sparked lively debate amongst its fans, and now, thanks to a new survey*, we finally know the nation’s favourite methods for consuming this iconic Easter treat.

A poll of 1,500 adults who have ever tried the chocolate egg reveals the top ways to eat it—and some of the results may surprise you!

The most popular approach, enjoyed by 25% of fans, is biting off the top of the egg and using your tongue to lap up the...

Entries now open for the coveted Food Drink Devon Awards

Following the resounding success of last year’s awards, the highly anticipated 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards are now open for entries. Recognised as the gold standard for excellence, the accolades shine a spotlight on the very best that Devon has to offer, honouring the county’s most talented, passionate and respected artisan food and drink producers, as well as its outstanding hospitality and retail establishments. Applications are open to both Food Drink Devon members and non-members and close on Monday 31st March 2025. The winners will be revealed at the prestigious awards’ ceremony on...

Harry’s Restaurant Among Top 100 Restaurants in the UK

Harry’s Restaurant , a cherished culinary institution on Longbrook Street, has been named one of the top 100 restaurants in the UK by OpenTable . This prestigious recognition places Harry’s among the country’s finest dining destinations and solidifies its position as a standout in Devon’s vibrant food scene.

Joining the ranks of the only other Devon-based winners, Emilia in Ashburton and The Elephant in Torquay, Harry’s Restaurant continues to shine as a local favourite with a national spotlight.

“To be named one of the top 100 restaurants in the UK is an incredible...

5 Hacks to Get the Most Flavour Out of Your Coffee Pod Machine

A coffee pod machine is the perfect solution for everyone who loves drinking coffee. This machine reduces the time and effort spent preparing a tasty drink. Coffee pod machines are like easy-to-use tools that deliver quality taste with minimal effort.

However, getting the best flavour may sometimes be an added challenge. Some tips and tricks can be implemented to improve the standard of brewing coffee pods and get the full flavour. This all-encompassing guide will explain how.

Advantages of Using Quality Coffee Pod Machine

With several types of machines on the...

Cocktail Chemistry: The Art and Science Behind Your Favorite Drinks

Cocktails are more than just beverages, rather they’re a delightful fusion of art and science. Mixology, or the craft of creating cocktails, combines precision, creativity, and knowledge of flavor chemistry. It’s a practice that essentially bridges the gap between technical expertise and a sensory experience. Mixology experts offer courses that focus on creating a memorable cocktail class experience for your guests so that you can throw a party like no other.

Imagine crafting a Mojito with the perfect balance of mint and lime or an Espresso Martini that expertly blends both...

Food & Drink

New Dottie's Restaurant Opens in Hotel Indigo, Exeter

South West Food & Drink Experts Serve Up Success to FUEL Region’s Small Businesses

Discover Fordmore Feast Nights – A new monthly dining experience

Why taste blind? Our approach to tasting spirits

Local farm shop shortlisted in Farm Retail Association Awards

Calling all chefs! Applications now open for MasterChef: The Professionals 2025

The nation's favourite and most outrageous ways to eat a Creme Egg revealed

Entries now open for the coveted Food Drink Devon Awards

Harry’s Restaurant Among Top 100 Restaurants in the UK

5 Hacks to Get the Most Flavour Out of Your Coffee Pod Machine

Cocktail Chemistry: The Art and Science Behind Your Favorite Drinks

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