Food & Drink

Blackpool Sands takeaway reopens under a new partnership

The owners of one of the UK’s most iconic beaches, Blackpool Sands near Dartmouth in South Devon, have partnered with new operators to re-open their renowned eating establishment and implement a series of fresh and exciting changes over the next 12 months.

Geoffrey and Robert Newman have joined forces with Charlie and Zuzana Deuchar, owners of Dartmouth’s multi-award winning boutique...

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Devon chef and pub owner uncorks his new wine school  

Devon chef and pub owner uncorks his new wine school

The owner of a gastro pub in Exeter is raising a glass to his new wine school which launches this week.

Luke Davies, the owner of Cowick Barton gastro pub and a local wine expert, is launching Devon Local Wine School to host regular wine tastings, food and wine events and wine qualifications for those keen to learn more...

The Venus Company launches a new healthy dog menu for its four-legged customers!

Dogs just love to run free on the beach whatever the weather and a perfect day out with the family is not complete without a visit to one of the three dog-friendly Venus beach cafes across South Devon. Here you will find a warm welcome for both you and your best friend, who will be well cared for with the launch of Venus’ canine menu.

With three different natural chews specific for...

Plymouth’s 'Champagne Retailer of the Year’ reveals his top selection of bottles to pair with food this Valentine’s Day

Plymouth’s 'Champagne Retailer of the Year’ has revealed his top selection of bottles for romantic couples to pair with food this Valentine’s Day - 14th February.

Daniel Blatchford, 38, who attended Hele's School in Plympton, was recently crowned the UK's ‘Champagne Retailer of the Year’ (Decanter World Wine Awards), just two years after launching the company with his business...

Kaspa’s Desserts confirmed as The Barcode's newest addition

Kaspa’s Desserts has opened its new branch at Drake Circus’ The Barcode.

Located on the lower ground of The Barcode, the popular desserts chain will offer a selection of ice creams, gelato, waffles, crepes, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes.

To celebrate the opening, customers can enjoy a free scoop of ice cream of their favourite flavour by following this link and downloading...

2023 Food Drink Devon Awards are Open for Entries

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2023 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments....

Whisky Tasting Event at The Golf & Country Club

Specialist spirits company and the Exeter Golf & Country Club host their first blind whisky tasting

Local spirits tasting specialist, Azu Spirits , are hosting their first blind tasting event at Exeter Golf and Country Club on Thursday 26th January at Wear Park Restaurant. Following a range of successful guided tasting events in Devon, Azu Spirits are now offering their signature blind tasting experience at this exclusive event, which will explore a diverse collection of premium single malt...

New plans approved for Venus Beach Cafe at Broadsands Image credit: Dillons Design Ltd

Venus Company gets the green light for extensive renovations at Broadsands

The Venus Company with a turnover of £2 – 3 m announces its planning application for ambitious plans to revamp the Broadsands Venus beach cafe in Paignton has been approved by Torbay Council. The multi-international award-winning business submitted images and drawings to Torbay Council together with a planning application for renovations to revamp the latest beach café in the company’s...

Sandridge Barton’s Dart Valley Reserve 2021 Recognised in West of England Wine Competition

One of the region’s leading vineyards, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, has taken home a prestigious award for its white wine in a major competition. ‘ Dart Valley Reserve 2021 ’ was voted the region’s 'Best Dry White Wine' at the WineGB West Awards.

However, it didn’t have to go very far - because this year’s awards were judged at the winery’s very own new visitor centre...

Owners of Coldharbour Field Kitchen

New field kitchen is finalist in tourism awards

Coldharbour Farm Field Kitchen in Ottery St Mary has been named a finalist in the Devon Tourism Awards just six months after opening.

As finalists in the Casual Dining category, which recognises ‘businesses within the tourism industry that offer food, beverage and service innovation and excellence’, the field kitchen is guaranteed to bring home a trophy, either gold, silver or bronze...

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