During National Adoption Week, Exeter firm WSP have challenged Parsons Brinckerhoff to the ultimate static cycle race to raise awareness and much needed funds to support families who have adopted in Exeter.
Members of both companies will take part in static bike race in the centre of Princesshay shopping centre on Wednesday 5 November.
The victorious office will be the one whose members cover the most miles during the day.
All money raised on the day will be donated to Families for Children Adoption Agency to be able to continue providing the vital support needed...
Gidleigh Park has been named as one of the top ten restaurants in Britain by the Sunday Times.
Run by Devon celebrity chef and son of Exeter Michael Caines Gidleigh has won a raft of awards in recent years.
The newspaper said Gidleigh's food was "terrific" and the service "flawless".
However the restaurant slipped from the number one spot last year.
Michael recently announced that he and his team are set to oversee the operations of Kentisbury Grange, near Barnstaple, a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian Manor House, a hotel with 16 bedrooms in landscaped...
Gidleigh Park is delighted to have retained its two Michelin stars following the release of the Michelin Guide 2015. Executive Chef Michael Caines MBE, who celebrates 20 years at Gidleigh Park this year, was awarded two Michelin stars for the first time in 1999 and today’s announcement marks sixteen continuous years for the hotel to hold the award. Michael Caines commented: “The Michelin guide is arguably the most revered restaurant guide amongst chefs, restaurant critics and guests alike and we’re honoured to retain our stars for the sixteenth year running.
Last Friday, guests enjoyed a great event hosted by Kirk Hills, at the 11th Exeter Food Festival – and even the sun made an appearance!
The highlight of the event involved an omelette challenge, similar to that on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen. Celebrity Chef and organiser of the festival, Michael Caines, demonstrated how it should be done and even ‘slowed down’ for his audience to set his time – at 26 seconds - still the fastest of the evening!
For the challenge itself, eight contestants took part: Sarah Chamberlain (Kirk Hills) – 38 seconds Damian Cook (Stratton Creber) – 39...
Internationally acclaimed chef, Michael Caines joined Eagle One Homes Director, Chris Fayers to officially open the Spinnakers showhome complex on Saturday (12 April).
Developed by Eagle One Homes, Spinnakers is the newly completed waterside development of 14, two and three bedroom apartments on Exmouth Quay.
To celebrate the launch Michael cooked two signature dishes from his book “Michael Caines: At Home” in one of the apartments contemporary kitchens in front of a crowd of visitors. He then moved into the living room to undertake a book signing.
For the second year running Stagecoach South West is sponsoring Exeter College’s Schools’ Cook Off competition which sees its challenging final take place on the opening day of the city’s prestigious Festival of South West Food & Drink.
The competition, which gives the best young chefs from schools in Exeter and beyond a chance to demonstrate their culinary skills, originated from an idea from Michelin starred chef Michael Caines. Michael is not only one of the Festival’s founders but also Governor at Exeter College and founder and mentor for the College's elite Michael Caines...
The new, state-of-the-art skills kitchen installed by In-toto Kitchens Exeter at Exeter College has been launched by double-Michelin starred chef, Michael Caines MBE, who founded the esteemed Michael Caines Academy based at the college.
Michael hosted a thrilling masterclass and cook-along event in the kitchen to mark its launch, inviting a number of local media and business people, including Gordon Bates, partner of In-toto Kitchens Exeter, to put the 16-station kitchen to good use.
Guests carefully observed as Michael prepared his pan-roasted chicken dish in the...
Continuing the success of the Café Bar & Grill wine evenings, we are delighted to announce our first event in 2014 is a Spanish Rioja themed Evening, hosted by Andy McLarin.
Rioja is a very special region producing world renowned wines. Although best known for superior reds made with the Tempranillo grape, white, sparkling, rose and semi sweet wines are produced to an equal high quality. It is great to be able to match the wines of this ever popular region with the excellent cuisine at ABode Exeter, to present a perfect...
The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink has won gold in the Tourism Event of the Year category of the 2013 Devon Tourism Awards.
After the awards ceremony, which was held in Torquay last week, Michael Caines MBE, tweeted: “Great result after 10 years, a great achievement for all involved!”
This year saw stiff competition with an increase to over 100 entries from the cream of the Devon tourism industry, with 44 businesses selected as finalists, each winning either Gold, Silver, Bronze or Highly Commended awards.
