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‘Gather’ Summit to Take Place for the South West’s Food and Drink Community at the University of Exeter

A new summit for the South West’s dynamic food and drink community, ‘Gather’, will take place on Wednesday 11th June at The Forum, University of Exeter (9:15am to 4:30pm).

The landmark one day summit, brought together by passionate stakeholders from Food Drink Devon in collaboration with the University of Exeter and supported by Buddy Creative and Maia Growth, will assemble academics with producers, retailers, hospitality businesses, farmers, suppliers and industry experts from across the South West to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. ‘Gather’ aims to...

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Cadogan Court residents celebrate British Pie Week

From the classic savoury steak and kidney to the delicious sweet apple and blackberry, families have been enjoying pies for years and last week was no exception as the nation celebrated British Pie Week.

Pies have become a symbol of British comfort food at its best and can be traced in history as far back as 2500BC.

To celebrate British Pie Week, residents from the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI) care home, Cadogan Court in Exeter took part in a variety of pie-related activities organised by the Home’s Activities Coordinators, Angela Webb and Alison Parry....

Double win for Ottery's Rusty Pig

The Rusty Pig in Ottery St Mary has scooped two top gongs in the Live Love Eat Awards.

Not only did the popular restaurant pick up the Platinum Award for the best restaurant in Devon at the event held at the Deer Park Hotel in Honiton, it also collected the coveted top spot as 2014 Regional Restaurant Champion.

“The team was absolutely thrilled to win the award for Devon, but to pick up the regional award was the icing on the cake,” said owner and head chef, Robin Rea, who founded the restaurant and butchers shop in Yonder Street in 2011.

The annual Live Love Eat...

Regen SW hosts Community Energy Feast

Twelve local groups meet in Exeter tonight for a locally sourced dinner using food from producers using renewable energy.

Regen SW, a centre for sustainable energy expertise based in Exeter, is tonight hosting a community energy feast to celebrate the volunteers and groups working tirelessly to establish community energy projects in the region. These projects are being set up to benefit local communities and generate income to make them more vibrant and sustainable places to live.

The evening’s food will be prepared by the Pickle Shack who are dedicated to using only the...

Come Dine with Me contestants wanted

The Channel 4 hit show Come Dine With Me is back for a new daytime series.

Over five days five strangers, from all walks of life, take turns to host the perfect dinner party for each other.

At the end of the week the best host wins a £1,000 cash prize.

Show producers are looking for people over 18 from the Exeter or surrounding area, with a passion for cooking who want to demonstrate their skills.

Shoot dates are 13-17 April 2015.

If you or anyone you know would like to take part you should email cdwm@shiver.tv or call 0871 244 4142 leaving your name...

Devon’s Best Fish Restaurants

The county by the sea, Devon offers the best fresh fish restaurants and take away options perfect for those who enjoy traditional fish and chips and for those wanting a fancier catch of the day dish. Visit Devon lists some of the best places for fish...

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The Boathouse Café

Renovated from an old fisherman’s store, The Boathouse Cafe boasts a fresh bright interior and features a mezzanine level. The Boathouse Cafe is perfect for delicious fresh fish dining from daytime through to evening and there’s also covered and heated outdoor seating on the quayside,...

Curry chefs 'rice' to the challenge

Curry chefs from East Devon, Exeter and Teignbridge were on sizzling form when they participated in the Curry Chef of the Year 2015 competition, which took place on Tuesday 17 February at the @34 Restaurant at Exeter College.

East Devon’s representative, the Star of India in Ottery St Mary, achieved third prize overall and was singled out by Indian cookery expert and star of ITV’s Food Glorious Food, Bini Ludlow, who praised the restaurant’s Paneer Aloo, saying it was one of the best she had ever tasted. It was the Star of India’s first time participating in the competition, so...

The BIG Cake Show returns to Exeter

March 20th to 22nd see’s the highly anticipated return of the sell-out BIG Cake Show, sponsored by Lakeland, to Westpoint, Exeter.

Cake and Baking fans, from around the country, will once again be able to submerge themselves in cake heaven over three jam packed days.

Whether an expert baker, a self-confessed novice or just a fan of all things sweet this show has a little something for everyone.

Baking Royalty will once again grace The Bakery Theatre sponsored by Lakeland as Queen of couture cakes, Mich Turner, mixes up Friday and Saturdays show, and she’s in very...

Kids cook up a new rule book at Bella in Exeter

Bella Italia, the family-friendly Italian restaurant, has placed the future of its kids menu in the hands of some of the country’s toughest customers – children aged from three to 11.

With an established reputation for family-friendly service (that’s official as Mumsnet has awarded Bella for the development of its family-focused dining with an Innovation Award!), Bella decided to go a step further and allow boys and girls to rip up the rulebook and rebuild the way in which its restaurants cater for their younger customers.

Throughout the project, which spanned over a year,...

River Cottage and Young Devon launch new café

Young Devon and River Cottage are teaming up to launch an exciting community project in Newton Abbot.

Under the advice and guidance of River Cottage’s consultancy arm, Young Devon will open a café serving delicious food – made and served by young trainees. Young Devon’s Change Academy in Newton Abbot is undergoing a month of refurbishment, ready for the official launch on 25th March 2015.

River Cottage’s team of chefs will also be working hard to devise a mouth-watering new menu, showcasing tasty dishes of simple, seasonal and locally sourced produce. Led by Chief Executive...

Food allergy training for businesses

Allergy Aware Kitchen is holding its “Food Allergy Awareness & EU Food Allergen Law” training course at Colliton Barton Training Centre, in Honiton near Exeter, on Thursday 12th March in order to help local businesses in Devon meet the new government legislation.

Allergy Aware Kitchen is the number one food allergy training provider and is the only food allergy training course to be supported by Allergy UK, the largest allergy charity in the UK.

The Food Information Regulations EU1169/2011 came into force on the 13th December 2014. The new law applies to all types of...

Food & Drink

‘Gather’ Summit to Take Place for the South West’s Food and Drink Community at the University of Exeter

Cadogan Court residents celebrate British Pie Week

Double win for Ottery's Rusty Pig

Regen SW hosts Community Energy Feast

Come Dine with Me contestants wanted

Devon’s Best Fish Restaurants

Curry chefs 'rice' to the challenge

The BIG Cake Show returns to Exeter

Kids cook up a new rule book at Bella in Exeter

River Cottage and Young Devon launch new café

Food allergy training for businesses

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