Sustainability Spotlight | Bays Brewery
Based in Paignton and family-run, Bays Brewery has been creating exceptional, award-winning beers for 18 years and counting. Find out how they have made the brewing business sustainable here in Devon.
Chef Spotlight | Ian Webber of Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park is a luxurious country house hotel renowned for its elegance, stunning grounds and exceptional dining. Its restaurant, led by Head Chef Ian Webber, celebrates refined modern British cuisine using the finest seasonal and local produce. Find out more in this month's Chef Spotlight.
Chef Spotlight | James Parkinson of The Duck at Yeoford
Owned by Chef James and wife Sarah, The Duck at Yeoford is a comfortable, stylish pub with a lovely beer garden, kid's play area, private dining room, and fabulous menu... Their Pub-up Shop provides local produce and essentials to villagers and The Duck is well known for its much-loved takeaways... plus it's just a couple of minutes walk from the nearest station.
Sustainability Spotlight | September: Gathered & Grown
Read about Gathered & Grown, a new herbal tea maker in East Devon focused on growing the highest quality herbs in a genuinely sustainable and environmentally positive way... and making the most delicious brews!
Sustainability Spotlight | August: Beacon Farms
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.
Chef Spotlight | Mike O'Donnell of the Ilsington Country House Hotel
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.
Chef Spotlight | Iain Dawson of The Old Warehouse
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...
Chef Spotlight | Raoul Ketelaars of The Bedford Hotel
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.
Chef Spotlight | Charlie and Cleo of La Mar Exmouth
Published by: Food Drink Devon
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!
Discover the best of Devon at the Food Drink Devon stand at Devon County Show 2025
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.