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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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Calling all chefs! Applications now open for MasterChef: The Professionals 2025

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/23/2025 - 5:18pm

Shine TV, makers of the world-class MasterChef: The Professionals , are on the hunt for the UK’s most talented, up-and-coming chefs to apply for the 18th series, for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The competition continues from our new home in Digbeth, Birmingham, to showcase and celebrate exceptional culinary talent from across the UK and provide a springboard for chefs to achieve industry acclaim.

The latest series was a huge success, with Lancaster-based chef, Dan Merriman triumphing as the 2024 Champion.

Over the years, MasterChef: The Professionals has propelled...

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The nation's favourite and most outrageous ways to eat a Creme Egg revealed

In Cadbury’s new 'Admit it to Win' competition, fans can win up to £10,000 by confessing their unique Creme Egg eating style

How to eat a Creme Egg has long sparked lively debate amongst its fans, and now, thanks to a new survey*, we finally know the nation’s favourite methods for consuming this iconic Easter treat.

A poll of 1,500 adults who have ever tried the chocolate egg reveals the top ways to eat it—and some of the results may surprise you!

The most popular approach, enjoyed by 25% of fans, is biting off the top of the egg and using your tongue to lap up the...

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Entries now open for the coveted Food Drink Devon Awards

Following the resounding success of last year’s awards, the highly anticipated 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards are now open for entries. Recognised as the gold standard for excellence, the accolades shine a spotlight on the very best that Devon has to offer, honouring the county’s most talented, passionate and respected artisan food and drink producers, as well as its outstanding hospitality and retail establishments. Applications are open to both Food Drink Devon members and non-members and close on Monday 31st March 2025. The winners will be revealed at the prestigious awards’ ceremony on...

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Harry’s Restaurant Among Top 100 Restaurants in the UK

Harry’s Restaurant , a cherished culinary institution on Longbrook Street, has been named one of the top 100 restaurants in the UK by OpenTable . This prestigious recognition places Harry’s among the country’s finest dining destinations and solidifies its position as a standout in Devon’s vibrant food scene.

Joining the ranks of the only other Devon-based winners, Emilia in Ashburton and The Elephant in Torquay, Harry’s Restaurant continues to shine as a local favourite with a national spotlight.

“To be named one of the top 100 restaurants in the UK is an incredible...

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5 Hacks to Get the Most Flavour Out of Your Coffee Pod Machine

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 12/18/2024 - 2:01pm

A coffee pod machine is the perfect solution for everyone who loves drinking coffee. This machine reduces the time and effort spent preparing a tasty drink. Coffee pod machines are like easy-to-use tools that deliver quality taste with minimal effort.

However, getting the best flavour may sometimes be an added challenge. Some tips and tricks can be implemented to improve the standard of brewing coffee pods and get the full flavour. This all-encompassing guide will explain how.

Advantages of Using Quality Coffee Pod Machine

With several types of machines on the...

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Cocktail Chemistry: The Art and Science Behind Your Favorite Drinks

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 12/11/2024 - 8:36pm

Cocktails are more than just beverages, rather they’re a delightful fusion of art and science. Mixology, or the craft of creating cocktails, combines precision, creativity, and knowledge of flavor chemistry. It’s a practice that essentially bridges the gap between technical expertise and a sensory experience. Mixology experts offer courses that focus on creating a memorable cocktail class experience for your guests so that you can throw a party like no other.

Imagine crafting a Mojito with the perfect balance of mint and lime or an Espresso Martini that expertly blends both...

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The General, Award-Winning Cider from Sandford Orchards

Sandford Orchards' vintage cider, The General, adds more awards to the trophy cabinet

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Tue, 12/10/2024 - 8:18am

The General, a world class vintage cider produced by Crediton-based, independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards has just added another award to its trophy cabinet. It was named Champion Cider by Taste of the West at their ceremony last month.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “We are delighted to have scooped another accolade for The General. At 8.4%, it is the Godfather of our vintage range, aged for a minimum of 6 months in our ancient oak vat. It has already won gold at The World Cider Awards in 2021 plus a gold medal and the category trophy at...

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Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen to open in Exeter

Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen – one of the UK's leading premium sports bar brands – has secured £6m of new funding from HSBC UK to grow its portfolio by five additional sites, with the first of these set to open in November, in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter. It will become the second Ludo location in the South West, following the opening of Ludo, Bath in May 2023.

Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen – the joint venture between St Austell Brewery and Ed Martin and the senior team at ETM Group – is known for its premium sports viewing experience. The opening of Ludo, Exeter...

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Discover the Best of Devon: Food Drink Devon Launches a New Consumer Website

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/25/2024 - 9:23am

Discover Devon’s finest food, drink, events, experiences and gifts all in one place, with Food Drink Devon’s new consumer website, fooddrinkdevon.co.uk , designed by Newton Abbot based, Clockwork Marketing.

The newly designed site showcases the very best Devon has to offer, from artisan products to unforgettable food experiences as well as a convenient gift voucher service allowing visitors to shop for unique food and drink directly from Devon's top producers, retailers and hospitality businesses.

Clare Bushby, board director at Food Drink Devon, comments on the new...

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L to r Andy Jenkins of Ganley & Naish, previous winners and Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards and the Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards

Sandford Orchards launches Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Tue, 11/19/2024 - 8:04pm

Sandford Orchards has just launched the 2025 Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards which offer aspiring cider makers the chance to win an invaluable package of advice, guidance and guaranteed listings in the on and off trade. These unique awards, which are now in their fourth year, are free to enter, open to cider makers producing between 3,000 and 50,000 litres of cider or perry per year and designed to support the future of cider in the UK. The closing date is 31st January 2025.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards and founder of the awards comments: ”When we...

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