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Crediton-based Sandford Orchards scoops more awards for non-alcoholic cider

Devon-based Sandford Orchards is celebrating a fantastic year of awards for its new non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero. It has just been named ‘Low and No Alcohol Category Champion’ by Taste of the West after winning Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards, Best New Drink at the Food Drink Devon Awards, Gold from The Farm Shop and Deli Awards and Silver from the Great British Food Awards.

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards comments: “Red Zero has had an outstanding first year, picking up a host of awards that recognise the hard work and dedication that we put...

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Review: Bistro Du Vin, Exeter

I was delighted to be asked to write a review of the new Spring Menu for the Bistro du Vin at the Hotel du Vin in Exeter.

I had only visited the hotel on one occasion for drinks and was pleasantly surprised by the light and airy bistro setting with views over the gardens.

The sun put in an appearance for our visit and as we sat by the large windows we were bathed in sunshine which added to the whole experience.

We were warmly welcomed at the hotel and were informed that in the next 12 months the whole hotel would be undergoing a major refurbishment in line with all...

It's a double at the Rusty Pig

Two well-known culinary names are featuring back to back at the Rusty Pig this April, with a major emphasis on seasonal ingredients and local sourcing in keeping with the restaurant’s own ethos.

The first, on Wednesday April 25, sees Gill Meller join Rusty Pig owner, Robin Rea to create a midweek feast Tasting Menu. Gill, who is Group Head Chef at River Cottage and author of award-winning cookbook Gather, is committed to simple, seasonal food. He enjoys taking inspiration from the local area and small producers, growers and fishermen in the South West region.

“I’ve known...

New leadership team for the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association

Alexandra Penn, Head of Sales at Event Exeter, University of Exeter will be taking the helm as chairman for the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association.

A Commercial Manager with over 15 years’ experience in the industry, and having been with Event Exeter since 2014, Penn brings with her a wealth of knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry.

Mark Godfrey, Managing Director of Deer Park Country House Hotel, Derek Phillips, John Wheeler, Head of Faculty at Exeter College and Jemma Mitchell, Owner of Rendezvous Wine Bar retain their positions as...

Hubbox announces expansion plans

South West restaurant group Hubbox is getting ready to expand its operations.

The group, which already operates restaurants in six locations, is adding a second outlet in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard.

Group founder Richard Boon said; ‘We’ve got a beautiful building with a great interior to work with. With a population of 265,000, a great tourist boom in the summer and a huge university, Plymouth is more than man enough to have two Hubbox sites at opposing ends of the city.’

The plans don’t stop there though. Exeter, which is home to the first bricks and mortar...

Giraffe keeps it in the family

The new Kids’ Menu at Giraffe has been crowned a winner at the Menu Innovation and Development Awards 2018.

The family chain, which has an outlet in Exeter and celebrates world food, beat off stiff competition to be awarded for their newly developed Children’s Menu.

The team at Giraffe introduced the menu nationwide earlier this year and with options now including wraps, salads, grilled chicken, fish and traditional favourites, offers one of the most expansive ranges for youngsters in the UK marketplace.

To celebrate the award with their customers, kids will be able...

Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Assoc raise over £1,500 for charity in one evening

Members of the Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association raised over £1,500.00 for Hospitality Action at this year’s annual dinner held at the Deer Park Country House Hotel on Monday 5th March. The funds have been allocated to local heroes taking part in Le Tour de Cuisine 2018, The Cotswold Cycle Challenge on Monday 4th June 2018. Following a luxury four course feast was a raffle featuring some fantastic prizes donated by a selection of Heavenly Devon Hotels and Restaurants, including a night in the stunning Treehouse at Deer Park Country House Hotel, a night at...

Old Mill further strengthens food and drink offering

West Country accountants and financial planners Old Mill are delighted to announce they will be title sponsors for Taste of the West for the next two years. Taste of the West is the largest independent regional food group in the UK. Its aim is to promote and support fantastic local food and drink from the Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire area. As well as offering its members a network of support to help their businesses grow, the Taste of the West awards programme has been promoting and supporting the food and drink industry for the past 25 years. They are now the most...

Tickets go on sale for the 2018 Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink

Tickets for the 2018 Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink have been released and are now available from the festival website.

For the second year, 2018 sees the festival take place over the early May Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday 5th May to Monday 7st May, running for all three days of the Bank Holiday.

The 15th Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink will take place in Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle and will feature a wide variety of producers from the region as well as demonstrations from top chefs, hands-on workshops, live music and food-...

Topsham Hotel Announces Acclaimed Guest Chef Event

Devon based boutique hotel and restaurant, The Salutation Inn , has announced that it will be hosting award-winning Chef Jamie Raftery for a special two-night food and wine experience on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th April.

One of the few chefs to be awarded Gordon Ramsay’s prestigious scholarship, West Ireland born Jamie Raftery has since spent his illustrious career working alongside some of the world’s best chefs, including Michael Caines, Thomas Keller, Heston Blumenthal, Gordon Ramsay and Corey Lee. Jamie is renowned for his unique style of flavoursome, creative cuisine...

Spirit of the Chiefs!

Premiership Champions Exeter Chiefs recently swapped their training ground at Sandy Park, Exeter for the award-winning Salcombe Distilling Co. in the beautiful seaside town of Salcombe. These highly skilled team players used their charisma and flair to raise the bar creating delicious Salcombe Gin cocktails.

It was then head to head in a play-off to design and develop their very own bottle of gin at the Salcombe Gin School accompanied by Exeter Rugby Club Chairman and Chief Executive, Tony Rowe OBE.

Tony said: “Salcombe Gin, is very popular amongst those who visit Sandy...

Food & Drink

Crediton-based Sandford Orchards scoops more awards for non-alcoholic cider

Review: Bistro Du Vin, Exeter

It's a double at the Rusty Pig

New leadership team for the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association

Hubbox announces expansion plans

Giraffe keeps it in the family

Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Assoc raise over £1,500 for charity in one evening

Old Mill further strengthens food and drink offering

Tickets go on sale for the 2018 Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink

Topsham Hotel Announces Acclaimed Guest Chef Event

Spirit of the Chiefs!

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