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Harrison Brockington was the winner of last year's South West Chef of the Year competition

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025

Renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL has launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition – a highlight of the region’s culinary calendar and a platform for recognising the best cooking talent from across the South West.

Michael, who is chef/patron at the Michelin-starred Lympstone Manor, co-founded the competition in 2004 with the aim of championing professional excellence, nurturing rising stars, and celebrating the world-class food and drink produced in the region. Now in its 21st year, the competition continues to spotlight the outstanding...

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Top Blenders You Should Try When Making A Protein Shake

Protein is a vital nutrient required by our body to keep healthy. It is a bodybuilding supplement that repairs damaged tissues and maintains the entire body system. One easy way to ingest protein is by taking protein shakes. A protein shake is a sure way to consume massive volumes of protein along with a number of other nutrients. Protein shakes are easier to take than eating the protein themselves, and you would end up taking more quantity of protein in a lesser period. If you are reading this, then you are probably searching for the best blender for protein shakes. We all are already...

10 dishes you can combine with Soba

If you are into Japanese cuisine, you have probably come across soba. It is a wheat flour-based form of noodles that has impacted many recipes in Japanese homes. It is in most cases served as a hot or cold noodle soup. You can also top it up with many other dishes or toppings as per your preferences. Soba is a great dish that is fun to eat, and you will without a doubt fall in love with it.

Soba stands out among the many Japanese dishes you can think of. Its mild flavour and chewy texture will leave you wanting more. There is a lot to learn about soba noodles and incorporate this...

South West Chef of the Year 2019: Semi-finalists announced

The semi-finalists and finalists for the prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition have been announced. Judged by a panel of some of the South West’s finest chefs and led by Michael Caines MBE, the finalists have been selected across five categories: Professional, Young Professional, Home Cook, Junior Chef and Student.

South West Chef of the Year is the only competition in the UK that incorporates categories to include all of those interested in cooking. The competition aims to celebrate excellence in the South West’s hospitality industry by identifying skillful and...

Food Drink Devon 2019 Awards finalists announced

With just over a month until the prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards’, the finalists, which include many of the county’s most respected and influential artisan food and drink producers, have been revealed.

Since entries closed in April, the esteemed panel of judges and industry experts have tasted and scored over 250 products from a staggering 67 producers, visited 70 hospitality establishments and 25 retail outlets across Devon to select the finest.

Winners will be announced during the organisation’s black tie awards’ ceremony on Monday 7th October at the magnificent 19th...

Ottery’s Rusty Pig goes gold

Indie restaurant Rusty Pig has been awarded gold in the latest round of the Taste of the West Awards.

The popular eaterie in Yonder Street received the accolade in the Restaurant category of the awards.

Rusty Pig founder, chef Robin Rea said: “We were quite a late entry into this year’s awards schedule, and the whole team is thrilled that we have been judged worthy of a gold.

“When the news came through, I was at the Folk Festival in Sidmouth where Rusty Pig was the main caterer on the Ham for the first time. I just had to enjoy a glass of Rusty Pig fizz to...

Devon support for World's Biggest Ale Trail

Seaside strolls. Stunning views. Backstreet, hidden gems. Fresh-tasting, quality beer. Those after exploration this summer, need look no further than the Heavitree Ale Trail.

The route now forms part of the country’s most popular beer journey – the World’s Biggest Ale Trail. Devon pub company Heavitree have created the adventure for local people to educate their taste buds at the same time as having fun discovering new places.

“This is an ideal way of exploring city, town and countryside, all while enjoying some of the region’s finest beers,” says trade director of...

Honiton Gate to Plate postponed

Due to the adverse weather conditions that are forecast over the next few days, in the interests of health and safety, East Devon District Council has reluctantly taken the decision to postpone Honiton Gate to Plate

After taking advice from the Met Office and the emergency services, we have decided, with heavy hearts, to postpone the Honiton Gate to Plate event this coming Saturday 10 August.

The event was due to be held along the High Street in the town with around 50 food, drink and craft producers setting up gazebos and tents to cover their stalls from early Saturday...

Come see, come try, come buy at Honiton Gate to Plate

Top programme of on-street cookery demonstrations, tips from food experts, live musical entertainment and around 50 fine food, drink and craft producers selling their wares

Honiton’s High Street will be buzzing on Saturday (10 August) as around 50 fine food, drink and craft producers will be joined by top chefs, food experts and talented entertainers for this year’s Gate to Plate.

A great programme of events are lined up throughout the day with live music on the entertainment stage and a cooking stage featuring chefs and food experts giving live demonstrations.

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What are the most common mistakes that new restaurant owners make?

One of the boldest business decisions that a new entrepreneur has to make is to open a restaurant. Compared to other types of business, having a restaurant is more difficult to operate because of its unusual demands from different clients and the pressure to survive the competition.

As the owner, a huge responsibility is on your shoulders. Part of your job is to make several tough decisions that can affect your overall business. You also have to consider the reality that there will be a time when you will make a mistake. Despite that, you need to persevere. What is essential is for...

River Cottage’s Steven Lamb to compere top class cookery demonstrations

Honiton's Gate to Plate event, celebrating East Devon’s finest food and craft producers, returns

Honiton’s Gate to Plate event is making a welcome return to the town on Saturday 10 August.

Featuring around 50 fine food, drink and craft producers, there will also be cookery demonstrations by some of the area's top chefs and food experts who will be presenting their work in an on-street show kitchen.

The free event will continue the town’s wonderful and long established market tradition, which dates back to the 13th Century when Honiton was granted a Royal Charter to hold a market.

Organised by East Devon District Council and supported by Honiton Town Council, it...

Food & Drink

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025

Top Blenders You Should Try When Making A Protein Shake

10 dishes you can combine with Soba

South West Chef of the Year 2019: Semi-finalists announced

Food Drink Devon 2019 Awards finalists announced

Ottery’s Rusty Pig goes gold

Devon support for World's Biggest Ale Trail

Honiton Gate to Plate postponed

Come see, come try, come buy at Honiton Gate to Plate

What are the most common mistakes that new restaurant owners make?

Honiton's Gate to Plate event, celebrating East Devon’s finest food and craft producers, returns

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