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Brand New South West Sardine Festival Comes to the English Riviera

This summer, Brixham’s Fish Market will come alive with flavour and festivity as the South West Sardine Festival arrives on Sunday 03 August 2025, bringing a vibrant new celebration to the heart of one of Britain’s most historic fishing towns.

Free to attend and running from 12:00 to 21:30, the festival invites locals and visitors alike to experience a day inspired by coastal traditions, from the South West to the Mediterranean. At its heart is the British sardine - abundant, sustainable, and caught right here in the South West.

With appearances from some of the UK’s...

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Food safety: Uncovering the latest statistics

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 07/28/2025 - 10:26am

Food safety is important for protecting human health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, millions of people develop an illness annually because of food-associated risks, leading to hospitalization, and at worst, even to loss of life. But such tragedies can be prevented by adhering to strict food safety standards through the entire process, from sourcing to serving. This can help ensure that the food you handle is safe and nourishing for customers without putting their lives at risk.

Food safety statistics can be a great starting point in this regard, as they provide insight into...

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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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Greendale and Food Drink Devon Host Free Love Local Food Festival at Exeter Castle

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 3:53pm

A date for the diary, Love Local Food Festival by Greendale, in collaboration with Food Drink Devon, is returning to Exeter Castle on Saturday 9th August from 10am - 6pm. Free to enter and set in the heart of Exeter, the festival promises a day of delicious food and drink, live entertainment and family fun, all while celebrating the very best of Devon’s food and drink.

Hosted by the award-winning Greendale Farm Shop, the festival brings together over 80 local producers, offering visitors the chance to taste and purchase some of Devon’s finest food and drink. From artisan breads...

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New McDonald's opens in Exeter

A brand-new McDonald’s restaurant in Exeter opened on Wednesday 4th June.

Following significant investment from local Franchisee David Shawyer, the restaurant is open for dine-in, takeaway, Drive Thru, Click & Serve and McDelivery. Opening hours will be 6am – 11pm, seven days a week.

The new 104-seater restaurant has created around 132 new full and part-time jobs for the local community and features table service, self-ordering kiosks, a large outside patio area and a Drive Thru with Smart Digital Drive Thru menu boards.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor...

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Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter’s Inaugural Gather Summit is a Huge Success

Over 160 producers, hospitality businesses, retailers, academics and food sector professionals from across the South West united last week for the inaugural Gather summit, a landmark one-day event spearheaded by Food Drink Devon in collaboration with the University of Exeter.

Held at The Forum, University of Exeter, on Wednesday 11th June, the summit delivered a powerful day of insight and inspiration for the region’s vibrant food and drink community. An impressive line-up of keynote speakers including David Edwards from the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, BBC Gardeners...

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Comedians ‘Thinking Drinkers’ to visit Exeter pubs on gruelling adventure to save British boozers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/18/2025 - 8:06pm

'Thinking Drinkers' Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting Exeter’s pubs on a gruelling 1,000-mile plus, two-week journey on a tandem bike to toast the great British pub and highlight the industry’s crisis.

The pair are cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats and showcasing how wonderful and versatile pubs can be by ONLY eating, drinking, sleeping and stopping in British boozers, including Mill On The Exe and Thorveton Arms in Exeter.

“If we don’t use pubs, we’ll lose them – so that’s what we’re doing, relying entirely on lovely ‘locals’ during our nationwide ride...

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Awards for Lympstone Manor Estate Spirts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:17pm

Lympstone Manor Estate , the single-estate vineyard that is part of Michael Caines’ luxury Devon country house hotel Lympstone Manor , has received a Silver award for its Gin and Bronze award for its Eau de Vie de Marc at the 2025 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC).

The IWSC is the world’s largest and arguably most influential spirits awards, with over 50 years of experience and a host of world-renowned judges. This year’s entries showcased global excellence across four continents, with standout spirits in categories including whisk(e)y, gin, brandy, agave, vodka,...

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Celebrity Chef Rosemary Shrager raves about "The Best Fish and Chips" at Devon’s The Old Thatch Inn

Renowned celebrity chef and television personality Rosemary Shrager delighted staff and diners during a surprise visit to The Old Thatch Inn, a charming village pub and restaurant nestled in the heart of Cheriton Bishop.

After enjoying a standout meal, Shrager took to her Instagram Stories to share a glowing review.

“I have to tell you, I have just had the best fish and chips - thin batter, crispy. Pierre Koffmann’s potatoes - oh my gosh! His chips are amazing, wonderful. But also, lovely proper peas with mint and butter. Everything was perfect and the most beautiful...

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The Best Restaurants Keswick Has to Offer 

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 06/06/2025 - 7:51am

Keswick is a real haven for food lovers. Believe it or not, the quaint civil parish, nestled in the heart of the Lake District, has plenty to offer hungry visitors. This charming town has something for everyone, whether you are craving a hearty steak dinner, a cosy gastropub experience or a simple Italian dinner. If you’re staying in Keswick accommodation or close by, you will find plenty of fantastic dining spots to eat at. The area offers a diverse range of cuisines, all incorporating fresh local ingredients. Read on as we explore some of the most popular restaurants in Keswick that...

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High-Profile Speakers on Sustainability, Provenance and Quality to Headline New SW Food and Drink Summit

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Posted: Wed, 06/04/2025 - 11:45pm

Three leading voices from the world of food, farming and retail will headline ‘Gather’, a new one day summit created to inspire and connect the South West’s vibrant food and drink community.

Taking place on Wednesday 11th June at The Forum, University of Exeter (9:15am to 4:30pm), the event will bring together producers, retailers, farmers, hospitality businesses, academics and industry experts to explore the future of the sector.

In addition to the three keynote speakers, David Edwards covering sustainability, Toby Buckland discussing provenance and Claire Burnet...

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