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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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Why should your business invest in a coffee machine?

Many of us certainly rely on our morning latte to give us that much-needed pick-me-up to start the day, and with Brits drinking an estimated 70 million cups of coffee daily, it is unsurprising that so many businesses are now choosing to invest in an office coffee machine.

From cost, convenience and employee productivity, to environmental and health aspects, there are plenty of reasons why either renting or buying a high-quality coffee machine for the workplace is a fantastic idea.

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With the rising cost of living, it is not too shocking to find that...

New foodie initiative set to boost food and drink businesses in Exeter and Greater Exeter

Exeter and Greater Exeter food and drink businesses are being invited to sign up to an exciting new initiative which is set to place Exeter on the map as a major new foodie destination.

Due to be launched in time for summer 2018, the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail, which is being created by Visit Exeter, aims to embrace businesses that celebrate local produce, both in the dishes that they create, and the artisan produce that they harvest, craft or sell.

Already, Quicke’s Farm Shop, Exeter Brewery, Pebblebed Wines, Darts Farm, Hotel du Vin, Exeter Gin, and the Exeter...

New venue revealed for Food and Drink Devon Awards 2018

Food Drink Devon is delighted to announce that this year their prestigious award ceremony will be held on Monday 8th October 2018 at Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club, Umberleigh, North Devon and will be hosted by legendary broadcaster Nigel Barden.

Following 2017's record-breaking year, entries have now closed for the Food Drink Devon Awards 2018 and it looks set to be another bumper year with an increase of more than 10% in entrant numbers.

Barbara King, a proud champion of Devon’s producers and chair of the board of directors for Food Drink Devon, comments: “The...

Teignbridge supports return of Summer Nights in Newton Abbot

A Teignbridge District Council partnership is welcoming the return of Summer Nights to Newton Abbot with the aim of attracting more visitors to the town centre and encouraging business opportunities.

Keen to support and build on last year’s successful debut of Summer Nights, Teignbridge recognise the importance of town centres as focal points for urban areas and how they continue to play a vital role in communities.

In supporting Summer Nights and through its partnership work with Newton Abbot Town Council and Born Hectic Events, who produce the events, Teignbridge are...

15th South West Chef of the Year competition open for entries

The 2018 prestigious South West Chef of the Year is open for applications to showcase the excellence in the South West’s hospitality industry. Now in its 15th year, the highly anticipated culinary contest aims to find the very best regional talent for five different categories. Lead judge and co-founder Michael Caines MBE of Lympstone Manor champions the cooking competition which offers aspiring chefs, those already working in the industry and home cooks the opportunity to gain recognition for their culinary skill and creativity. Past competitors have used the experience gained during the...

Game for an Award?

Ottery St Mary’s Rusty Pig has been nominated in the inaugural national Eat Game Awards 2018.

The aim of these new awards is to help raise the profile of game in the British menu and bring it to the attention of British restaurant goers.

Rusty Pig has long used game as a key ingredient in its dishes, particularly wild boar from Escot Estate, pheasant from the Upton Pyne shoot and locally caught pigeon and rabbit. The restaurant works closely with Tim Maddams, author of River Cottage Handbook No 15, Game .

Restaurant owner Robin Rea and head chef Mark Russell are big...

Come see, come try at Honiton’s exciting new Gate to Plate event

Preparations for Honiton’s exciting new Gate to Plate event, which is taking place on 18 July 2018 in the town’s high street, are well underway with over 43 of East Devon’s finest traders and food/craft producers already signed up to showcase a cornucopia of innovative, as well as traditional wares at this free to attend celebration of the district’s most outstanding businesses. More businesses are in the process of confirming their attendance.

The event is a fantastic opportunity for people to ‘come see, come try, come buy’, as traders will be bringing along samples of the highest...

Devon Meat Company and Barbecue Restaurant Promotes Eating Less Meat

Devon-based barbecue restaurant have launched a vegan menu in response to customers’ increasingly health-conscious food choices. The team, who also own an organic charcuterie company, are keen to promote meat-alternatives in a bid to encourage less but better-quality meat consumption.

Topsham’s Pig & Pallet smokehouse and barbecue restaurant uses the same wood and smoking techniques to replicate meaty flavours, but instead of using animal products, they showcase vegetables and jackfruit.

Co-owner Steve Williams believes that there needs to be a significant change to...

Salcombe Brewery celebrates first anniversary at Estuary View

One year on from moving into its new state of the art, innovative brewery at Estuary View, Salcombe Brewery has just introduced its new Salcombe Pale Ale as its first keg product adding to the already outstanding range of craft beers. Pale ale is fast becoming the drink of choice amongst Millennials and Salcombe Pale Ale is deliciously thirst quenching for all on a hot summer’s day. It is available direct from the keg in top pubs, bars and restaurants and in a 330ml bottle to take home.

The new Salcombe Pale Ale (4.6%) sits alongside the existing beers in the range, which include...

Teens in running to become Warrens Bakery’s first Young Budding Baker of the Year 2018

Warrens Bakery are delighted to announce the launch of their campaign to find their first ever ‘Young Budding Baker of the Year’ which opened for nominations on Wednesday 23rd May.

With students across the nation currently completing GCSE’s and A-levels, the campaign is extremely timely as teenagers look to the next chapter. Local 16-18 year olds in the South West could be in with a chance of going behind the scenes at Warrens Bakery in Cornwall for a masterclass with Head Baker

Jason Jobling where they will also help to develop a brand-new bake.

Seven regions...

Food & Drink

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025

Why should your business invest in a coffee machine?

New foodie initiative set to boost food and drink businesses in Exeter and Greater Exeter

New venue revealed for Food and Drink Devon Awards 2018

Teignbridge supports return of Summer Nights in Newton Abbot

15th South West Chef of the Year competition open for entries

Game for an Award?

Come see, come try at Honiton’s exciting new Gate to Plate event

Devon Meat Company and Barbecue Restaurant Promotes Eating Less Meat

Salcombe Brewery celebrates first anniversary at Estuary View

Teens in running to become Warrens Bakery’s first Young Budding Baker of the Year 2018

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