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.
Find out about Fika, a Swedish micro-bakery run by Annika Skoogh Naish. Annika brings ‘A taste of Sweden’ with her handcrafted buns and pastries, sourdough bread using organic stoneground and wholegrain flour - and workshops in her Exeter micro-bakery.
This March we're turning our spotlight on David Mann, owner and Head Chef at The Treby Arms in Sparkwell. Discover more about David's career, influences and what's new on his menu for spring.
Nestled on the stunning Devon-Dorset border, River Cottage HQ offers a variety of culinary experiences, including their award-winning cookery school, exceptional dining, a delightful Kitchen & Store and picturesque settings for weddings and corporate events. Well known for celebrating seasonal, local, organic and wild produce River Cottage has a firm commitment to food integrity and sustainability.
This February we’re turning our spotlight on Chef Thea Warren of the luxurious and multi-award winning and Cary Arms & Spa in Babbacombe. Thea and her team showcase some of the most exquisite cuisine in the westcountry, from Mediterranean flavours to exotic spices and local seafood.
Regenerative farming and conservation of rare breeds is a core ethos for new entrant farmers, Amelia and Jason Greenway. They're proud owners of 150 pedigree highland cattle and mangalitza pigs which they use for conservation grazing and to supply their popular meat boxes locally.
This January we’re turning our spotlight on Chef Dan Kavanagh and his kitchen at the Sir Walter Raleigh in East Budleigh. Right at the heart of the pretty village in East Devon, this historic and award winning pub is a symbol of the power of community spirit.