Mike O'Donnell leads the kitchen at the Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa on Dartmoor, a family-run, quintessential English Country House Hotel. We asked him about himself, his cooking style and what's coming up in his restuarant.
Beacon Farms was founded in 2024 by siblings James, Will and Charlotte Vining. Their ‘field to table’ produce connects people with the finest sustainably farmed food that’s sourced from a trusted collective of regenerative and traditional farmers - who all share the belief that really great food comes from respecting the land, animals and craftsmanship.
New Head Chef at the super-cool Old Warehouse Taproom, Kitchen and Café opened in Kingsbridge, Iain Dawson, brings expertise in fire cookery and experience from around the world including a stint with Heston Blumenthal. Read more about Iain and what to look forward to at The Old Warehouse this summer...
The two AA Rosette restaurant at the historic Bedford Hotel in the heart of Tavistock offers exceptional dining, memorable events and a famously warm welcome. Find out more about Head Chef, Raoul, his culinary style and his career in kitchens around the world.
Our top ideas for the men in your life this Father's Day. Tasty gifts and dining ideas!
Book or order soon to celebrate on Sunday 15 June.
La Mar Restaurant at Exmouth Marina offers a relaxed, elegant space to enjoy impeccable food with a panoramic view. Working side-by-side, chefs Charlie and Cleo make a formidable team and are gaining an enviable reputation, having just been awarded an AA Rosette. Read on and discover why pheasant is Charlie's go-to bird and Cleo's secret weapon in the kitchen!
This year’s Devon County Show is shaping up to be a delicious celebration of the county’s finest food and drink and Food Drink Devon is right at the heart of it. Eight of our members will be exhibiting together at our branded Food Drink Devon stand in the vibrant Food & Drink Pavilion, from Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th May. Come and taste, chat and discover what makes our food and drink scene so special.
This April we're turning our spotlight on Andy Short, Head Chef at the brand new zero carbon hotel on Exeter Science Park. Meet Andy and discover more about the ISCA Restaurant, his environmentally-friendly cooking style and the ground breaking hotel.
Find out about Cottage Beer Project, a nano-brewery founded in north-east Devon in 2020 by Daniel Clayton. His Panther beer won Best New Drink Product at the Food Drink Devon Awards 2024/5. Dan produces award-winning bottle conditioned beers and has established a small, ethical, artisan business with a firm focus on sustainability.
At this time of year after the long days of winter, our Devon larder is beginning to fill up once again with some fantastic seasonal produce.
Chef Richard Hunt has come up with nine top tips to help you navigate the season and save some cash along the way.