Food & Drink

Britain’s biggest awards scheme dedicated to UK cookery schools, the British Cookery School Awards, opens this week for 2014 entries. The organisers are calling for all cookery schools to be acknowledged for the important role they play in driving Britain’s passion for cooking good, homemade food.

With more than 800 cookery schools now operating in the UK, the British Cookery School Awards 2014 – sponsored by Kenwood – honour all those excellent cookery schools across the nation that go above and beyond to deliver a first class cookery school experience. Other sponsors include...

This week's Exeter Farmers’ Market is cancelled "due to unforeseen problems" (Thursday 12 June).

The disruption to the market is due to the extensive works being carried out on the pavement area at the junction of Fore Street and South Street in the city centre.

It was originally hoped that the market would only need to be cancelled for this week but unforeseen problems mean that the site will now be unavailable next week as well.

David Lewis, Exeter City’s Council’s Events, Facilities & Markets Manager said: “It is very disappointing, for the producers and...

For the third year running, an increasing number of eateries have come together to organise their own special event or promotion in June for Devon Restaurant Month, to raise awareness of Devon's award-winning food.

Events for 2014 include 2-4-1 dining, a Pudding Club, a Devon Crab and Lobster night, special tasting menus and afternoon teas.

Commenting on the campaign, Plymouth-based chef and TV presenter Chris Tanner said: "The Devon Restaurant Month initiative is a first-class opportunity for us all to shout about Devon and its 'larder on our doorstep'. The passion and...

Exeter business SunGift Solar has injected some sunshine into the Ottery St Mary Food and Families festival by stepping in as the headline sponsor.

The company, which is currently the most recommended renewable energy installer in the UK, was keen to support the festival thanks to the town’s emphasis on high-quality food and goods from local suppliers.

“When we were asked if we would like go be involved, we had no hesitation,” said Gabriel Wondrausch, managing director of SunGift Solar. “The festival is an excellent example of how much excitement and enthusiasm local...