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10:15 – 10:40  Healthy Eating Made Simple: Gut Health, Nutrition & Easy Home Cooking

Purely Nourishing & Bea's Thermomix Life.

We start the morning with an insightful and practical session focused on helping people feel their best through food.

Nutritionist and gut health specialist Hannah from Purely Nourishing joins Bea Ellaby from Bea's Thermomix Life to explore how small changes in the kitchen can make a big difference to overall health and wellbeing. Together they'll discuss the importance of the gut microbiome, the foods that can help support it, and practical ways busy households can prepare nutritious meals from scratch.

Visitors will also gain inspiration on how modern kitchen tools such as the Thermomix can help make healthy eating simpler, more accessible and sustainable, alongside demonstrations and discussion around gut-friendly recipes and fermented foods that can easily be recreated at home.

Discover how everyday food choices can support better health, energy and wellbeing.

 
10:45 – 11:10 | A Taste of Devon: Wine & Entertaining with Local Produce.

Huxbear Vineyard & Exmoor Feasting Company.

Next, we're bringing together two Devon businesses with a shared passion for exceptional food, drink and relaxed entertaining.

Join Lucy Hulland of Huxbear Vineyard, winners of Food Drink Devon's Devon Wine of the Year 2025/26, and Andy Heggadon of Exmoor Feasting Company as they explore how great local food and English wine can come together to create memorable experiences.

From the importance of provenance and seasonality to pairing wines with grazing favourites, picnic staples and sharing platters, this session will offer plenty of inspiration for effortless entertaining. Whether you're planning a garden gathering, picnic or celebration, you'll discover simple ways to elevate your table using the very best of Devon produce.

Learn how Devon's producers are creating outstanding food and drink that are made to be enjoyed together.

Find out more:
Huxbear Vineyard huxbear.co.uk
Exmoor Feasting Company exmoorfeasting.co.uk
 

11:15 – 11:40 | The Art of Great Toppings: From Olives to Wood-Fired Pizza

West Country Olives & Soul Pizza Truck.

What transforms a simple pizza into something truly unforgettable? The answer lies in quality ingredients, expert craftsmanship and a passion for flavour.

Join Hannah from West Country Olives and Sam from Soul Pizza Truck as they discuss the importance of sourcing exceptional ingredients and how carefully selected toppings can elevate everyday food into something special.

From handcrafted olive blends, antipasti and Mediterranean flavours to perfectly balanced wood-fired pizzas, this session celebrates the producers and ingredients that bring depth, character and flavour to every bite. Whether you're a pizza enthusiast, home cook or lover of great local food, you'll discover why great ingredients are at the heart of great food.

Find out more:
West Country Olives westcountryolives.co.uk
Soul Pizza Truck soulpizzatruck.co.uk
 

11:45 – 12:10 | The Craft of Fine Flavour: From Cheese to Chocolate.

Sharpham Cheese & Barbers Bean-to-Bar Chocolate.

What do artisan cheese and bean-to-bar chocolate have in common? More than you might think.

Join Greg Parsons from Sharpham Cheese and Michael Barber from Barbers Bean-to-Bar Chocolate as they explore the craftsmanship, care and patience required to transform simple raw ingredients into exceptional artisan products.
Both businesses are renowned for producing food with depth, complexity and character, and this fascinating conversation will reveal the surprising parallels between cheesemaking and chocolate making - from sourcing and provenance through to maturation, flavour development and tasting techniques.

Whether you love cheese, chocolate or simply appreciate great food, this session offers a unique insight into the artistry behind two of Devon's finest producers.

Discover how craftsmanship, patience and provenance combine to create exceptional flavour.

Find out more:
Sharpham Cheese sharphamcheese.co.uk
Barbers Bean-to-Bar Chocolate barbersbeantobar.co.uk
 

12:15 – 12:40 | From Catch to Cocktail: Celebrating Devon's Coastal Flavours

Greendale Fishmongers & Made By Use Range with Bar Buoy Cocktails.

Rounding off the talks programme is an inspiring conversation between two businesses showcasing the very best of Devon's food and drink sector.

Join Ethan Macdonald  from Greendale Fishmongers & the Made By Us range and Tim Ball from Bar Buoy Cocktails as they explore the power of quality local ingredients, craftsmanship and innovation in creating memorable flavour experiences.

From sustainably sourced seafood and value-added fish products to expertly crafted cocktails, this session will highlight how provenance, creativity and a strong sense of place can help businesses connect with consumers. The discussion will also explore changing food and drink trends, the importance of making the most of local produce, and how Devon producers are developing exciting products that celebrate the region's rich coastal heritage.

An inspiring conversation about sustainability, craftsmanship and the flavours that make Devon unique.

Find out more:
Greendale Farm Shop greendale.com
Bar Buoy Cocktails barbuoy.co.uk
 

After the talks, spend the afternoon exploring the bustling festival marketplace, enjoying live music and discovering the incredible range of local food and drink on offer. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet producers, sample products and stock up on your favourite Devon foodie finds.

Win a Food Drink Devon Hamper!

While you're exploring the festival, be sure to visit the Food Drink Devon stand in the Castle Courtyard.

Look out for the distinctive Food Drink Devon Green Heart logo around the festival, chat with exhibitors, sample their products and tell us which stand was your favourite and why.

Everyone who takes part will be entered into a prize draw to win a bumper Food Drink Devon hamper packed with some of the finest food and drink Devon has to offer.