From exceptional local produce to outstanding restaurants, cafés, pubs and takeaways, training schools, retail and more... the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards celebrate the people and places making Devon’s food and drink scene so special. Find out more about the 2026 'Best of' winners and why the judges loved them...
Winner of the Food Drink Devon Sustainability Pioneer Award 2026, the voco Zeal Hotel is a 142-bedroom hotel at Exeter Science Park, designed with sustainability at its heart. We asked Beth Ardron, Director of Sales and Marketing, to tell us more. Her standout message is "Sustainability is about progress, not perfection". Find out why they were such worthy winners.
Crab Shed Salcombe offers delicious fresh, locally sourced seafood in a relaxed, quayside dining environment in the heart of Salcombe on Devon's beautiful south coast. In this month's spotlight we're talking to Head Chef, Martin O'Brien.
Ticklemore Cheese is a specialist cheese producer based near Totnes in South Devon, known for producing high-quality, traditionally-made cheeses with a strong connection to the local area. Find out how this artisan cheese maker has made the business more sustainable.
With two coastlines, rich farmland, traditional orchards and a thriving community of independent producers, Devon has a food and drink culture shaped by its landscape. From coast to countryside, there is a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability and provenance, and on knowing where your food comes from.
Here are our favourite autumn 2026 food and drink experiences, classes and workshops from around Devon. Buy as an inspired gift, book as a special day out with friends… or super-charge your own skills.
A good farm shop or deli offers much more than somewhere to fill your basket. It is a chance to discover what is being grown, reared, baked, brewed and made nearby, meet the independent businesses behind the food and enjoy a closer connection with Devon’s brilliant food and drink community.
Perched on a hillside near Shaldon, The Bucket & Spade, is all about great food, amazing sea views, and a laid-back vibe. Head Chef, Monique Meintjes, is a all about bringing fresh ideas to the kitchen and a youthful flair to the team.
Forest Fungi is a family-run gourmet mushroom farm, cafe and farm shop dedicated to bringing fresh, locally grown produce to their Dawlish Warren community and to sharing the love of mushrooms far and wide.