Food & Drink

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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Exeter College links up with Food4Heroes to provide meals for NHS staff 

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:57am

Exeter College has offered its state-of-the-art industrial kitchen facilities to Food4Heroes; a charity that provides free nutritious meals to frontline NHS staff during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The College’s @34 training kitchens will now be in use providing nutritionally balanced, free meals to NHS staff. These meals will include a vegetarian and a meat option and allergens will be listed on the dishes provided. Meals will be distributed to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in microwavable containers for NHS staff to take.

Food4Heroes launched in response to the...

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Building a Business in the Food and Beverage Industry

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2020 - 10:26am

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to decimate industries, the food and beverage sector is responding to an increase in demand. Food manufacturers all over the world are increasing production and finding new routes to the marketplace. As customer journeys diversify and the industry undergoes revolutionary change, now could be the perfect time to build a food and beverage business.

Launching a successful enterprise can be tricky at the best of times. For many people, the recent challenges make it seem harder than ever to achieve commercial success. However, rebuilding the economy...

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Why You Should Consider Going Electric for Your Next BBQ Smoker

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 04/13/2020 - 6:06am

There are several types of smokers available in the market, it can be gas, wood or charcoal, and electric. In general the gas and electric types are much simpler to use and require less modification. Smoking is the favored choice for large cuts of meat, including roasts, chops, briskets, and pork belly. The way smokers work, is it uses indirect heat and cooks meat at a low temperature for a prolonged period of time to infuse the flavor into the meat. As the name implies, smokers, cook food using actual smoke.

When using a smoker, you can expect the authentic signature barbecue...

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Ways to Enjoy Coffee More Than Ever

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 04/09/2020 - 10:20am

These days 70% of Americans drink coffee every day and coffee fans are always on the lookout for new brews and coffee experiences. Worldwide, coffee is a $100 billion business with an estimated 500 billion cups of coffee drank every day. Whether you are downing a quick espresso to boost your energy in the morning, or sipping a latte after a ladies’ lunch, coffee is an integral part of modern life.

With so much love and demand for coffee, let's look at five ways to enjoy it more than ever.

1. Fresh! Fresh! Fresh!

As with most things in life, when it comes to coffee, the...

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Darts Farm collaborate with Exeter Foodbank to provide Easter ‘tuck boxes’ for the vulnerable

In response to the worldwide pandemic, Devon based Darts Farm is working closely with Exeter Foodbank to help create ‘ Easter Tuck Boxes’ to give to people within their community that need it the most this Easter. Customers have donated and local food and drink producers have given produce with the aim to give as many families as possible an Easter treat. The ‘Easter Tuck Boxes’ include:

  • Carrots, Apples, Bananas
  • Moores Biscuits and Kernow Chocolate
  • Good Game Salami
  • Burts Chips
  • Vicky’s Bread Hot Cross Buns
  • Luscombe
    • ...
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The Essential Devon Cheese Board – the best of Devon to your door

Authored by HarryWild
Posted: Tue, 03/31/2020 - 3:28pm

A collaboration between Devon’s finest cheese-makers brings you the Essential Devon Cheese Board featuring five artisan cheeses, delivered to your door. Each cheese is made with milk from cows and goats that have grazed Devon’s luscious pastures, crafted with over 100 years of skills and nurtured with love until ready for your cheese board. The essential cheese lover’s box will be delivered to your door with no contact necessary.

The board includes the Devon classics; Sharpham Brie, Quickes Mature Cheddar and Ticklemore Devon Blue, plus a ‘Grader’s Choice’ from both Sharpham and...

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Top names announced for Ottery food festival in May

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 03/19/2020 - 10:10am

Celebrity chef Michael Caines to headline the Ottery St Mary foodie event.

Devon culinary icon Michael Caines MBE is joining chefs from local eateries The Pig and Lamb & Flag to give free cookery demonstrations at the Ottery St Mary Food & Families Festival along with the chefs of the future - catering students from The Kings School in Ottery who will also be showing off their talents.

Now in its eighth year the festival is firmly established as a popular day out for locals and visitors to the area, with its mix of demos, local producers, food stalls, live music and...

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Music lineup for the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink revealed

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/10/2020 - 12:04pm

The foodie heaven celebration that is the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink returns this May 8th - 10th and this year is bringing the best of the local music scene to Exeter along for this exciting annual event.

The festival kicks off for all VIP guests & press on Thursday 7th May, with the gates opening for general ticket holders on Friday 8th May - this year’s early May Bank Holiday, making it the perfect place to celebrate the historic VE Day. For their lowest ticket price yet festival-goers can enjoy the best food, drink and music from around the South West....

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Tickets for the greenest Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink yet go on sale

The foodie heaven celebration that is the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink returns this May 8th - 10th and after a newly forged partnership with the Exeter Chiefs, discounted early bird tickets are on sale now.

This year promises to be the greenest festival yet, with the banning of single-use plastic, an increase in plant-based exhibitors and a competition to find the greenest exhibitor on-site being run by Coastal Recycling.

The festival kicks off for all VIP guests & press on Thursday 7th May, with the gates opening for general ticket holders on Friday...

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A Hidden Slice of Greece!

Opa Restaurant in South Street is just an amazing venue.

Having lived in Naxos in the Cyclades in the past I wanted to have my 65th birthday party somewhere that reminded me of beautiful Greece.

This is the place!

The evening was absolutely amazing and the 25 family and friends who were with me thoroughly loved it and plan to go back.

The Meze for £20 per person was such amazing value for money as there was just so much food nobody could finish it (they happily give you a box to take some home).

The vast array of starters were so tasty and then the...

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