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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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Exeter entrepreneur launches protein infused water range

Exeter entrepreneur and former sportsman, Henry Western, has launched Protein Water Co (www.proteinwater.co), an innovative British brand that produces the UK’s first and only completely natural protein infused waters.

The Protein Water Co range has two unique product lines: Muscle Maintenance and Skin Maintenance, both delivering a mighty protein hit to support the whole body, from the skin, hair and nails to the maintenance of bones, muscles, cartilage and blood.

The brand has launched nationwide through a deal to supply Boots with all three editions of its Muscle...

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Have a 'crackling' Christmas party at the Boat Shed

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 11/10/2017 - 9:55am

Exeter’s popular summer pop up The Boat Shed is opening its doors again – this time for Christmas feasting.

The menu has been designed by Devon chef, Robin Rea of Rusty Pig, renowned for his commitment to great flavours and ethical ingredients.

Rusty Pig was voted the best in the county for Devon Street Food at this year’s Nourish Festival and dishes will feature locally sourced ingredients, served with a twist in the tail. They include Rusty Pig’s own charcuterie range, along with turkey and beef raised in the region and options for vegetarians using the very best of...

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Double gold for garden centre jam

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 10/25/2017 - 6:53am

Jams made in the restaurant at Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary scooped two golds at this year’s Food & Drink Devon Awards.

The company’s strawberry and raspberry jams were placed gold in the Producers Awards, which this year recognised food and drink products from 29 Devon producers as worthy of this level.

Restaurant Manager, Simon Raynor said: “Ours are traditional jams with pure flavours and high fruit content created by our in-house jam-maker, Liz Lee.

“They have become very popular with customers, particularly when served with our cream teas - so we...

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Dates confirmed for Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 2018

The award-winning Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink returns for its 15th consecutive year on the May Day Bank Holiday, from Saturday 5th to Monday 7th May 2018.

A firm fixture on the food festival calendar, the event is held in the scenic grounds of Exeter Castle Courtyard and Northernhay Gardens. From celebrity chefs and producers to workshops and live music, expect a long weekend of foodie indulgence.

Three evening music festivals also run over the weekend, from 6:30pm on Friday 4th May with live music, tasty street food and a lively atmosphere.

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Winners of the Food & Drink Devon Awards announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/11/2017 - 8:43am

Devon is truly magnificent.

At Monday night’s annual Food & Drink Devon Awards the pinnacle of the county’s food and drink producers, hospitality businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in fantastic style at the Deer Park Country House Hotel. The ceremony was hosted, for the third year running, by BBC Radio 2's utterly brilliant Nigel Barden.

There was fierce competition in the ‘Taste of Devon Producer Awards’ for the coveted ‘Best Producer’ Award. Salcombe Distilling Co. was announced the winner with judges commenting that Salcombe Gin has ‘clean, unique and...

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Devon’s Good Game Set to Expand After Securing £80k Investment Deal

Authored by HarryWild
Posted: Tue, 10/10/2017 - 11:59am

Award-winning charcuterie company, Good Game, has been awarded £40k of EU funding, matched by a further £40k investment of their own as part of a growth strategy.

To support the company’s ambition to increase production by 300%, the Topsham based manufacturer has completed its custom-built premises at Darts Business Park. Compared to their previous warehouse in Clyst Vale, the new spacious location will allow Good Game to hang meat, develop new products, package products and create additional office space.

Best known for producing naturally dried game and cured meats made...

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Michael Caines wins back a Michelin star

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 10/02/2017 - 9:25pm

Following Lympstone Manor’s opening in April, Michael Caines MBE is pleased to announce that his country house hotel has been awarded a coveted Michelin Star, published in The Michelin Guide 2018 to Great Britain & Ireland.

The guide is the most revered restaurant guide amongst chefs, restaurant critics and guests alike.

Speaking of the accolade, Michael said: “It’s such an incredible achievement for myself and the team to be awarded the Michelin Star. The hotel and restaurant have been open for only six months, so to have achieved this within such a short time is an...

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South West Chef of the Year announces 2017 finalists

Authored by abigail
Posted: Mon, 10/02/2017 - 4:48pm

This year’s South West Chef of the Year competition continues to pick up the pace with the announcement of its 2017 finalists following closely-contested semi-finals on Saturday.

Now in its 14th year, South West Chef of the Year champions the very best of the region’s professional chefs and junior and home cooks as well as its exceptional produce for which the peninsular has gained a worldwide reputation.

Places in the competition are much coveted with chefs and culinary enthusiasts from 11 years up entering for their chance to cook for the panel of highly regarded regional...

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Less than two weeks to go until the autumnal foodie event of the season - Powderham Food Festival!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/28/2017 - 2:17pm

The leading autumnal event of the year, Powderham Food Festival, is back for its sixth year, celebrating the best of local food and drink on Saturday 7th October to Sunday 8th October.

With the beautiful and historic Powderham Castle as its background, festival organisers Bob Small and Fiona Gofton are aiming for 2017 to be the biggest, best and quite possibly the healthiest food festival yet!

Home to The Earl and Countess of Devon, Powderham Castle acts as a magnet over the weekend for foodie fans of all ages. So, with the county brimming with scrumptious fruits and...

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Rusty Pig scoops street food award at Nourish Festival

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 09/28/2017 - 9:43am

Ottery St Mary’s popular Rusty Pig collected the top award for its delicious street food at this year’s Nourish Festival, held at Bovey Tracey.

The Devon Street Food Awards at Nourish Festival in association with Devon Life celebrate the very best street food in the county.

The judges were Devon Life Editor Andy Cooper, ITV weather presenter Kate Haskell and Alex Murdin, Devon Home Cook of the Year.

Street food producers from across Devon entered the contest, with Rusty Pig awarded The Best of the Best after the judges were impressed by the stand’s Dexter sirloin...

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