If you are seeking delicious dining for your darling this Valentine’s Day, look no further than our romantic round up, all guaranteed to impress your sweetheart. The Offshore, Torquay Celebrate Valentine’s at Offshore, Torquay. Choose from one of their three offerings including their individually priced Valentine’s menu, afternoon tea (£25 for two) or indulgent sharing feast (£25pp). Enjoy live music …
The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts from Devon
Looking for ideas to spoil your Valentine? We’ve rounded up a fantastic selection of heart-warming foodie gifts and delectable drinks. Choose from cake, cocktails, chocolates heart-shaped cheese and pasties, hampers, favourite tipples and more. Occombe Farm Shop Occombe Farm Shop is jam-packed with tempting ideas for the perfect date night-in; any night of the week! Say I love you with …
Food Drink Devon launches 2022 Awards and new Devon ‘Chef of the Year’ Competition
Following on from the hugely successful tenth anniversary awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2022 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by 2022 platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades, which celebrate Devon’s finest food and drink, recognise the county’s most talented producers and establishments and this year will also include the new ‘Chef of …
The Best of Veganuary 2022
January is the perfect time to counteract the excesses of the festive season with some wholesome vegan food. Whether you are just trying to add in a few vegan swaps or you are a fully-fledged vegan looking for some new options, we’ve got plenty of fantastic fare here in Devon. Read on for the best of Veganuary. Dining In …
Sustainability Spotlight: Hattiers Rum
This month we’re shining our sustainability spotlight on Hattiers Rum. We asked them to tell us about what they are doing to create a sustainable rum brand. About Hattiers Rum At Hattiers we source and blend the world’s finest rums to produce a final product that is accessible to all. We are proud to be an honest and bold challenger …
Greg Parsons Appointed Chair of Food Drink Devon as Membership Reaches Record Levels
Food Drink Devon, one of the county’s leading food and drink organisations, has announced Greg Parsons, managing director of Sharpham Cheese, has been appointed its new chairperson. The announcement comes at a time when Food Drink Devon has recorded its highest ever membership numbers, meaning that it now represents more than 330 food and drink producers, retailers, hospitality venues and …
Best Places to Eat and Drink in Plymouth
Plymouth is Britain’s ‘Ocean City’ with a rich seafaring heritage and stunning waterfront, it nestles just below Dartmoor and in close proximity to some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. It is no wonder with such a fantastic natural larder on its doorstep it has become a mecca for food and drink lovers. Here is our pick of some …
Sustainability Hero of the Month: Salcombe Distilling Co.
Food Drink Devon’s ‘Sustainability Hero of the month’ is Salcombe Distilling Co.! We asked Howard Davies, Co Founder & Director, to tell us about SDCO’s sustainability credentials. What have you done to make your business more environmentally friendly? Protect and regenerate ocean forests – UK SDCo. have partnered with the Marine Conservation Society and Champions for Earth to donate 1% of ‘Start Point’, ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ …
Devon’s Finest Honoured at Sell-Out Food Drink Devon Awards
Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (4th October) night’s 10th Food Drink Devon Awards. Over 250 of the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony, held at the Grade II listed victorian New Continental Hotel, in Plymouth. The ceremony was hosted by …
Food Drink Devon 2021 Awards’ Finalists Announced
With just over a month until the prestigious 10th Food Drink Devon Awards, the finalists, which include many of the county’s most respected and influential artisan food and drink producers, have been revealed. Since entries closed in April, the esteemed panel of judges and industry experts have tasted and scored over 250 products, visited 75 hospitality establishments and 30 retail …