Food & Drink

Celebrating Devon’s best: Entries open for the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards

The countdown has begun as entries officially open for the highly anticipated 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards. Following the resounding success of last year’s event, the awards once again promise to celebrate the very best food and drink Devon has to offer, from artisan producers and innovative brands to much-loved cafés, pubs, restaurants, bars, takeaways and retailers.

Widely recognised as the gold standard for food and drink excellence in the county, the Food Drink Devon Awards shine a spotlight on the talent, passion and creativity that make Devon such a celebrated food and...

Hanlons Brewery

Love your local: Have one for yourself!

As Samuel Johnson once said. ‘There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern.’ We at Hanlons Brewery emphatically agree with the considered opinion of such an esteemed scholar and would also humbly add that we too, ‘bloody love pubs’.

Recent events have proved to be a uniquely challenging experience for the U.K’s Hospitality sector and in particular the pubs which make up a huge part of our national life. As well as providing jobs for millions of people, contributing greatly to the economic success of our country and...

Food Drink Devon

Devon's finest honoured at Food Drink Devon’s Virtual Awards

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Fri, 11/13/2020 - 9:50am

Devon’s world-class food and drink scene was celebrated at Food Drink Devon’s Virtual Awards on Thursday 12th November. The county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality businesses and speciality retailers were recognised at Food Drink Devon’s first ever virtual awards which were announced online by Devon food and drink champion Kerry White and board member Tom Chartres-Moore of Stephens Scown.

Food Drink Devon is a not for profit organisation, run by its members, which champions the county’s food and drink industry. Unable to hold its annual awards, due to coronavirus...

Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Drink Coffee

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Wed, 11/11/2020 - 5:47am

A must-read post for all those trying to cut down on coffee because they've been told it's harmful!

Let's just begin with the fact that coffee is what all of us survive on during challenging times, be it the night before an exam, deadlines to meet in your office or school. Even during tough times when there is just too much socializing to do, things to handle, and sleeping seems like a waste of precious time. Don't mind us. We love to sleep! Who doesn't? But there is just too much to do in this fast-moving world, and sometimes we get very little time to get things done. That said...

Popular Beef Recipes That You Need To Try

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 11/05/2020 - 12:24am

Beef is many people’s number one favorite meat, and with so many different cuts, it is an incredibly versatile ingredient. There are so many different ways to cook beef, all of which are absolutely delicious. For both professional chefs and amateur home cooks, having a winning beef recipe up your sleep is vital for impressing your guests.

Beef can be a little expensive at times. However, it is still better to source quality organic meat where possible for the best possible results. To help out everyone in the kitchen, here are four popular beef recipes that you need to try....

Food Drink Devon partners with Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Mon, 10/26/2020 - 3:39pm

Food Drink Devon (FDD), the county’s leading membership organisation in the food and drink industry, is thrilled to announce that it is joining forces with Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce (DPCC) to strengthen their influence in this sector at both a regional and national level.

Barbara King, Chair of Food Drink Devon explains: “As a not-for-profit membership organisation we are always working hard to promote our members and raise Devon’s culinary profile as a whole. DCC is a large, respected and influential organisation providing an important voice for businesses in our...

Help slash food waste this Halloween

Devon residents are being urged to slash food waste this Halloween by eating the pumpkins they carve up.

The sixth annual Pumpkin Rescue is part of Recycle Devon’s campaign to reduce food waste – an estimated 42 per cent of households will buy pumpkins this Halloween to use as Jack-o'-lanterns.

But many will discard the flesh - a scary 18,000 tonnes of edible pumpkin ends up in the bin each year, equivalent in weight as 1,500 double decker buses.

While this year’s celebrations may be more low key than usual, residents are urged to support the campaign to #...

Blue Goose Coffee

Coffee lovers should ‘think local’ during UK Coffee Week says Devon-based Blue Goose

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Mon, 10/19/2020 - 2:07pm

While a cup of coffee is great as a morning pick me up, its far more than a shot of stimulation, and Devon-based Blue Goose Coffee is asking consumers to ‘think local’ before drinking their favourite brand during UK Coffee Week which ends on October 25.

“It’s about conscious purchasing,” said Exeter-based co-founder Lex Thornely who is supporting the annual UK Coffee Week, which is a charitable fundraising week supporting Project Waterfall, where coffee businesses and coffee lovers across the UK come together to help the people and communities who grow coffee.

He continued...

Give the gift of local this Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:29am

If there is anything this year has taught us, amongst all of the chaos and uncertainty, it is that supporting your local, independent businesses has never been more important. 2020 has been particularly testing for those within the hospitality sector, who have had to make significant changes overnight and adapt to one of the most difficult times the economy has faced.

The River Exe Cafe is well known amongst Devonians and tourists alike for its unique dining experience and setting; floating offshore on the Exe Estuary, surrounded by some of the most picturesque views in the...

9 best food and drinks from Cornwall

If you’re planning a trip to Cornwall, you should definitely try out some of the unique local cuisine. Recently the diverse range food and drink from Cornwall has been in the spotlight – mainly due to how good it is.

Assuming you want to sample the best that Cornwall has to offer, here are 9 types of food and drinks that should definitely be on your list:

  • Cornish pasty

Although they were originally the staple food of miners, Cornish pasties have undergone a transformation over the years. Traditionally it contains diced beef, potatoes, onions and...

New location for renowned local winery

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/07/2020 - 10:46am

It might only be a couple of miles as the crow flies, but news that one of the country’s best known wineries is moving from one side of a river to another is one of the biggest stories British viticulture has seen in years.

After nearly 40 years making wine at the Sharpham Estate on the west bank of the River Dart, the multi-award-winning Sharpham Winery is relocating to the east bank.

The big move, which will continue over the next year, has been underway for the past 12 months and this week the new season’s grapes were being crushed at the new winery at the Sandridge...

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