If are interested in expanding your wine knowledge then the @southwestwineschool is holding Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses at Darts Farm, Topsham and has a few spaces remaining on the highly regarded Level 1 and 2 Award in Wines courses in September and October 2021. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust provides globally recognised education and qualifications in wine and spirits for both professionals and enthusiasts. The next course scheduled in the diary is a WSET Level 2 which will take place over three days on 10th, 17th and 24th September. The next Level 1 course is on Friday October 15th. To find out more, visit their website or tap the link in our bio.

@andrewkingchocolate784 is delighted to now have their own website, where all Andy’s Stunning Chocolate creations can be viewed, boxes of their Signature Nine and their Miniature collection can be ordered and delivered for special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. In other news, they have also introduced their NEW Summer Selection, which consists of new and exciting flavours including; Devon Sea Salted Caramel & Two Drifters Rum Ganache White Chocolate Ganache Flavoured with Blueberries & Yonder Berry Liqueur Strawberry & Yuzu Ganache finished with @papillongindartmoor Tap the link in our bio to find out more.

Inspired by the coastal vitality of Salcombe and its ship building heritage, the protection of the oceans is very important to @salcombegin, with a desire to help protect and maintain the precious ocean environment that inspires and influences everything they do. From June 2021 until the end of the year, @salcombegin will donate 1% of ‘Start Point’, ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ their award-winning gin and ‘New London Light’ their non-alcoholic spirit to help rewild the oceans and sequester carbon in parallel, while vigorously reducing their carbon footprint. To find out more, tap the link in our bio.

@platform.1.darmouth is delighted to have been awarded a Silver Award in the restaurant category in the Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail awards 2020/2021! Platform 1 is a champagne bar and restaurant, in a stunning location overlooking the river Dart in the beautiful South Hams town of Dartmouth. The team at Platform 1 have worked tirelessly over the past 18 months to introduce and perfect a fantastic new menu concentrating on locally sourced seafood. Head Chef Hannah Black grew up in Brixham with a trawlerman Dad and her affinity with the sea and seafood is evident in the menu she has created. The judges commented: “The hot seafood platter main course was superb and the choice of sea food in the platter was excellent, for example the use of monkfish as scampi bites was excellent.” To find out more and other food and drink news from across Devon, tap the link in our bio.

Looking to brush up your cooking skills this year? @glazebrookhouse is running a Summer cooking masterclass on 24th July! This includes a guided cooking demonstration from Head Chef Joshua Ackland followed by a 3-course lunch. Tickets are £35 per person and booking is essential. To book, please call Glazebrook House Hotel on 01364 73322. Tap the link in our bio to discover other events and things to do happening across Devon.

The perfect accompaniment to the recent glorious weather - Devonish Lemonade is ideal for serving in a jug and sharing with friends. @exeter_gin, cider and elderflower cordial combined with fresh lemon juice, apples and elderflower to craft a refreshingly fruity taste of Devon. Tap the link in our bio to find the recipe and create your perfect summer cocktail!

🎉HUGE GIVEAWAY!🎉 We have teamed up with @devonlifemag to create an incredible prize for one lucky reader! Bag yourself an overnight stay, a private dining experience and delicious produce delivered to your door! This competition prize includes: 🌊An overnight stay for 2 with dinner at @caryarms 🍴Private dining for 4 people delivered to your home from @theplotcatering 🥃 @pullthepinspirits rum hamper 🥩 @veyseysbutchers_devon butchers free range box 🧊 @blacktorrum premium reserve golden rum 🍹 @devoncovevodka cocktail kit 🍧 @granny_gothards ice cream 🍸a bottle of @sea_arch spirits 🫒 @bellandloxton pressed rapeseed oils To be in with a chance of WINNING all of the above, simply tap the link in our bio and head to the competition page of our website. This competition closes 1st September 2021. GOOD LUCK! This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.

A very warm welcome to yet a another new member of Food Drink Devon, Stoke Gabriel Stores! Your friendly local village shop, packed full of quality local produce and everyday essentials. Fresh fruit and veg, local meat such as sausages and bacon, groceries, household goods, frozen foods, local farm cider and honey, tobacco and wide selection of wines beers and spirits. Tap the link in our bio to find out more about them and browse all of our delicious members.

This warm weather has got us reaching for a refreshing drink and finding a shady spot to enjoy it in! Throughout July, @lymebaywinery has two offers available for you to take advantage of! 🍺10% off Jack Ratt Scrumpy, Sparkling and Vintage Ciders 🍺Sparkling Cyser and Mead at a special price of £1.99 Available to purchase online and in their shop (now open Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 4.30pm). Tap the link in our bio to find out more!

In a bid to save the hospitality industry and help it out of its current crisis, as well as understanding the confusion youngsters can feel when considering their next steps in life, Jamie Rogers of @twenty_seven_x in Kingsbridge wants to offer a lifeline to willing youngsters who may find that the hospitality sector is ideal for them. Following a rocky start to his own career (he spent time in a young offender’s prison) Jamie soon straightened up following a summer as a pot-washer at The Cricket Inn at Beesands, then as a kitchen porter and general dogsbody, realising that his destiny was to work hard and make a name for himself in the kitchens, ultimately as a chef. If you are 16 or nearly 16 (or know someone) and you haven’t got a clue what you want to do with your life, Jamie is hosting a Twenty-Seven Workshop, in an effort to entice youngsters into the industry. Every Saturday, from now until the end of the summer, Jamie’s offering 16 potential chefs and 16 front of house staff a hands-on experience in hospitality at The 27 Hospitality Academy. And will pay for the privilege. It’s literally a win: win situation for all. If you feel lost and confused about your future or you know a young person who’s looking for a taste of hospitality or some guidance… Please email for more information. Tap the link in our bio to find out more.

This months 'Sustainably Food Hero' is @bluegoosecoffee ☕ In a world where big businesses are only changing their environmental ways due to mounting consumer pressure, Blue Goose Eco Coffee have proved that small businesses really are at the heart of creating positive change, putting people and the planet before profits. Blue Goose coffees have always been packaged in plastic free packaging, from their compostable and plastic-free Nespresso® compatible coffee pods to the range of plastic free coffee pouches filled with their speciality grade bean and ground coffees. Blue Goose are particularly proud of their compostable coffee pods, which are made using a waste product from the printing industry and manufactured in a factory that is powered by renewable energy. To find out more, tap the link in our bio.

With the weather hotting up for the weekend, why not take a trip to one of our newest members - @sarasonthebeach ☀️ Friendly beach kiosk at Preston Sands near Paignton. Serving coffees, cakes, ice-creams, cream tea and pastries, all to be enjoyed with a view of the sea! Tap the link in our bio to explore all of our members.