Ashburton Chef’s Academy has a Devon Bursary which aims to develop new culinary talent in the region. A prestigious Devon culinary school has launched a new scheme designed to encourage and support new culinary talent throughout Devon to launch a career in catering. The Ashburton Cookery School & Chefs Academy is one of the UKs leading private culinary schools and …
This Spring at Occombe Farm
We have an exciting March ahead with a variety of special ways to say thank you to our mums this Mother’s Day. There’s a delightful Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Occombe Farm Café. A scrumptious mix of sandwiches, cakes, scones with clotted cream and jam, tea or coffee, or even bubbles. Alternatively, treat mum to a 2-course farm lunch. Featuring …
The Hairy Bikers drop in for award winning Devon biltong
The fabulous The Hairy Bikers visited Devon for their new series and stopped by Inyama Biltong in Broadclyst. Devon local, Amy and her partner Donwynne who hails from South Africa, started their business in their kitchen around two years ago. In this short time Inyama Biltong has grown into a staple of the local food scene, operating from a local …
Exeter College students scoop prizes and will head to London finals in Culinary Challenge
Exeter College students recently scooped prizes in the 2nd heat of the Major Chefs Culinary Challenge. Prizes were scooped in a variety of categories including Petis Fours, Street Food, Restaurant Skills and Chicken Main Course. Huge congratulations to Mia and Freya for scooping Best in Class for their categories. Last year Mia narrowly missed out on Gold but this year …
Moonhoney set to relaunch sparkling mead range. New design, new recipes and now in cans.
Something’s brewing… Moonhoney set to relaunch sparkling mead range. New design, new recipes and now in cans. The team at Moonhoney Mead are as busy as bees preparing for the re-launch of their award-winning sparkling mead at The Old Warehouse in Kingsbridge’s ‘All Folkin’ Week Beer & Music Festival’ starting on 30th March. Originally launched in July 2021, Moonhoney’s range …
Treat Mum to handmade Flapjackery flapjacks this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, presenting the perfect opportunity to pamper those motherly figures in your life with delicious flapjacks from Flapjackery. Spoil Mum in the comfort of her own home with a selection of our delectable, gluten-free flapjacks, lovingly handcrafted on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon using the finest British ingredients. Packaged in 100% recyclable …
Springtime Serenitea Afternoon Tea at Boringdon Hall
Springtime Serenitea Afternoon Tea at Boringdon Hall Indulge your senses with an array of delectable treats with vibrant colours and flavours, at the enchanted place on the hill, Boringdon Hall. Artfully crafted to reflect the beauty of spring. Serving from 1 – 4pm daily between the 1st March – 30th April 2024 from only £32 per person. Book now Mayflower …
New Sandford Orchards Tour & Tasting Dates released
Come and take a behind the scenes look at the Cider Works and see how award winning Sandford Orchards cider is made. Round off the experience with a cider tasting flight and a stonebaked pizza. March 22nd | 7pm – 9:30pm | Lots more spring and summer dates have also been released. See website for more. We are very proud …
RHS Rosemoor selected as home for endangered Wollemi pines
RHS Rosemoor selected as home for endangered Wollemi pines as part of the first global ‘metacollection’ to save the iconic species from extinction. The RHS Garden Rosemoor, situated near Great Torrington in North Devon (and home to Food Drink Devon member The Garden Restaurant), has been chosen to be part of a global conservation project to protect the endangered Wollemia …
New Wellness Retreats at Soar Mill Cove Hotel, South Devon
New Wellness Retreats at Soar Mill Cove Hotel, South Devon Soar Mill Cove Hotel, offering the epitome of comfort and luxury against the staggering backdrop of the South Devon coast, has announced the introduction of a series of new wellness retreats, with its first Winter Wellness Day taking place on Sunday, February 25th. Set in a quiet valley at the …