Food & Drink

Fordmore Farm Shop and Cafe is holding monthly feast nights

Discover Fordmore Feast Nights – A new monthly dining experience

Fordmore Farm Shop and Cafe, which is based a couple of minutes off the M5 at Cullompton has launched its new monthly Feast Nights.

Starting this March 8, you can book for Saturday evening dine-in and takeaway events, where fresh, locally sourced ingredients meet a relaxed, community-focused dining experience.

First Up: Burger Night – March 8 Mark your calendars for March 8, when Fordmore Feast Nights kicks off with a mouthwatering Burger Night! Whether you’re dining in or taking away, you’ll savour the flavours of the farm's own premium organically-raised Longhorn beef....

Exeter businesses invited to Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 11:33pm

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to host two free events to support hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in Devon.

Recent feedback from FSB has indicated that hospitality, retail and leisure businesses are facing challenges around the recruitment and retention of staff, accessing finance, and procurement.

The Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events will give businesses the chance to hear directly from support providers, district authorities, and recruitment experts about available support,...

Burger King, Exebridges Retail Park in Exeter

Burger King lands in Exebridges Retail Park, Exeter!

It’s a good day for burger fans. After months of anticipation, Burger King® has officially opened its doors in Exebridges Retail Park, becoming the latest home of the Whopper®.

What’s more, the brand new branch will be giving away 1,000* FREE Whoppers ® or Plant-based Whoppers® to lucky locals as part of a one-of-a-kind ‘Whopper® Wednesday’ deal.

But Burger King® lovers will have to be quick if they want to get their hands on the free treat. The deal is first-come-first-served, and available exclusively to Burger King® app users on 10th August 2022 only at Exebridges...

A new way to taste spirits with friends

A new way to taste spirits with friends

Authored by Azu Spirits
Posted: Wed, 08/03/2022 - 11:41pm

Blind tasting has always been used by judges at awards ceremonies to avoid preconceptions and focus solely on aroma and flavour. It has also become common among wine consumers more generally, allowing individuals and groups to enjoy, explore and, of course, test their knowledge of the wide variety of wines available.

Azu Spirits has found a way to offer this to spirits enthusiasts, providing an at-home blind tasting experience they can enjoy with friends. Ellie Gibson from Azu says “When someone says ‘this has notes of cereals, green fruit or bananas’ I find I can immediately taste...

The Ultimate Mixologist Starter Kit

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 08/03/2022 - 7:15am

There’s no question that cocktails are all the rage these days. It seems like every bar and restaurant has a specialty drink menu, and mixology has become its own art form. If you’re interested in learning how to make cocktails like a pro, or if you just want to be able to order them with confidence, then this is the guide for you.

In this starter kit, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about cocktails – from the basics of mixing and shaking to more advanced techniques like muddling and layering. We’ll also give you tips on choosing the right ingredients and tools, and...

Fireaway opens in Exeter

Fireaway, the UK’s fastest-growing pizza takeaway chain, has included Devon in its expansion

The company has enjoyed spectacular growth since launching in London in 2016 but much of their growth came during the pandemic. Now they’re opening new locations at the rate of one a week and is set to open its 120th store later this summer.

Over the last year they’ve opened three stores in Devon - in Exeter, Bideford and Barnstaple

In 2021 they won Rising Star Pizza Chain of the Year at the PAPA Awards.

Fireaway’s phenomenal success story is based on attention...

Darts Farm Launches New Farm Table Restaurant

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:52pm

Family-run Darts Farm, based just outside Exeter, officially launched its brand new restaurant, The Farm Table, and its new Terrace Bar on Friday 15th July 2022, adding yet more reasons to visit this award-winning destination that celebrates local food and drink.

Initially, The Farm Table will serve up lunches and dinners from Friday to Sunday, using the best farm produce, cooked over fire and the Terrace Bar will provide the perfect venue for al fresco drinks and snacks.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “After a lot...

Philip Everett-Lyons, founder and CEO of Hattiers Rum

Hattiers Rum Founder Philip Everett-Lyons Shortlisted for 2022 Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Philip Everett-Lyons, founder and CEO of premium rum blender Hattiers Rum, has been shortlisted for the Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year award in the prestigious 2022 Great British Entrepreneur Awards (South West region). Established in 2017, Philip founded Hattiers Rum after he and his wife moved back home to the beautiful South Hams in Devon. With incredibly stiff competition and over 5,300 applications for the awards, this year’s winners will be announced during the Grand Final on Monday 21st November at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Creating premium blended aged rums,...

Lympstone Manor wins best hotel in Food Reader Awards 2022

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 07/01/2022 - 10:57am

Chef Michael Caines and the team at Lympstone Manor are thrilled to have won Best Hotel in the Food Reader Awards 2022. Championing the South West’s best independent food and drink businesses, the Food Reader Awards were celebrated with a ceremony at Windslade Manor on Monday 27th June. Following over 100,000 nominations and votes, Lympstone Manor made it to the final with support from over 10,000 readers of FOOD Magazine. The Devon-based hotel beat out a shortlist of four finalists for Best Hotel, an award sponsored by Ellis Wines. In response to the win, Michael Caines MBE said “I’m a...

Free cookery tutorials as National BBQ Roadshow comes to Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/29/2022 - 3:51pm

People will be able to hone their grilling skills for free this week when the National BBQ Roadshow comes to the Devon County Show.

The three-day event takes place at Westpoint Showground, Clyst St Mary Exeter from Thursday through to Saturday.

As well as featuring numerous food stalls and live music, visitors will be able to see Brian “The Grillmaster” George sharing his 25 years’ experience BBQing.

Mr George will be giving demos on how to make everything from mouth-watering burgers to sizzling skewers, as well as giving top tips on how to make the most out of...

Food Reader Awards 2022 winners

South West’s Finest Food and Drink Celebrated at Food Reader Awards 2022

The Oscars of the South West food and drink world, the Food Reader Awards 2022, took place last night (Monday June 27) at Winslade Manor near Exeter. It was hosted by Food Magazine, and the result of a record 100,000 nominations and votes cast across 13 award categories.

This year’s prestigious Best Chef accolade, sponsored by Sharp’s Brewery, was awarded to Great British Menu chef and founder of Robin Wylde in Lyme Regis, Harriet Mansell . Harriet fought off tough competition from fellow chefs Adam Handling of Ugly Butterfly in Cornwall, Charlotte Vincent (formerly of The Five...

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