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.
Few things are more indulgent than a leisurely afternoon tea, and there's no better place to enjoy one than Devon. From luxurious hotels and coastal retreats to cosy cafés and hidden gems, we've rounded up the county's very best afternoon tea venues for 2026 to help you find your perfect spot.
Denhay has been passionate about making great bacon for over 30 years, with sustainability firmly at the centre of everything they do. We asked the team how they've put that into acytion in their business.
Devon is hard to beat in the summer and there's is no shortage of ways to fill the days, or tire out the kids before bedtime.
Every family day out eventually reaches the same important question: where are we going to eat? Finding somewhere that welcomes children, and serves food the grown-ups will enjoy can transform a good day into a great one. From beachfront cafés to country pubs, these ten family-friendly restaurants and cafés offer something for different tastes, ages and budgets.
From a Michelin-starred meal on a sunny terrace, to pretty pub gardens, from cocktails on the canal to beachside brunch, we've handpicked 12 of our favourite alfresco spots for summer 2026.
This month we're turning our Chef Spotlight on a true rising star of the Devon food scene, Ollie Vernon of award winning Chagford Inn. His menus change regularly, and closely reflect the seasons and availability of local farmers and growers.
Shaldon Village Store is more than just a shop. It's a hub of connection, service and continuity for the coastal village of Shaldon, near Teignmouth.