Food & Drink

Food Drink Devon Unveils Shortlist for 2026 Awards

The countdown to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards has begun, and an outstanding list of finalists has been announced, showcasing the very best products, dining, retail and learning experiences the county has to offer.

Since entries closed at the end of March, a panel of respected...

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Is this the weirdest pasty ever

Ever innovative, pushing the boundaries in craft bakery, Warrens Bakery has created the first ever ‘Mince Pie and Custard Pasty’. This new sweet pasty will be in-stores from Sunday 15th November, just in time for the festive season.

Jason Jobling, masterbaker at Warrens Bakery, has been busy over the last few months developing something outstanding which would stand out as a clear...

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A Whirlwind Of Awards For The Glazebrook House Hotel

What a phenomenal week it has been for South Devon’s Glazebrook House Hotel. Hot on the heels of being recognised as one of Britain’s Ultimate 100 Hotels 2015 by The Sunday Times, it just been named the ‘Best Small, Exclusive Hotel’ in the Condé Nast Johansens 2016 Awards for Excellence. In addition, it was jointly awarded the title of ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ in the Devon Life Food and Drink...

Plymouth schools join in National Roast dinner day

Thousands of Plymouth children have been tucking into a hearty roast dinner today as schools across the country celebrated national roast dinner day.

National Roast Dinner Day is all about celebrating fantastic school catering staff as well as celebrating how far we've come in improving school meals across the country

This year’s National Roast Dinner Day, organised by Food for...

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Job swap for National School Meals week

CATERed - Plymouth’s school meal provider - has organised a job swap between one of its kitchen managers and a top local chef as part of National School Meals Week.

On Monday 2 November Bridget Pook, Catering Manager from Stoke Damerel Primary School was joined by two pupils from Mayflower Academy to help out at family run bistro, Jolly Jacks. Bridget was busy in the the kitchen, while...

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Schools join in National Roast dinner day

Thousands of Plymouth children will be tucking into a hearty roast dinner today as schools across the country celebrate national roast dinner day.

National Roast Dinner Day is all about celebrating fantastic school catering staff as well as celebrating how far we've come in improving school meals across the country

This year’s National Roast Dinner Day, organised by Food for...

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Festive treats at Buckland Abbey

The South West’s finest food, drink and crafts will be heading to Buckland Abbey on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November for the annual Christmas craft and food fair.

Open from 10.30am to 4.30pm, the two-day event will feature over 40 stalls of ceramics, glass, cakes, woodwork, jewellery and textiles. Both old friends and new faces will be there, including Bere Pottery, Hungry Hog South...

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Elmhirst Ale launched by The Shops at Dartington

Celebrating the heritage of the Dartington Hall Estate and Elmhirst family, The Shops at Dartington has unveiled a delightful new ale, aptly named, Elmhirst Ale. Available both from the on-site 'The Food Shop' and ‘Devon Drinks’, as well as online at www.shopsatdartington.co.uk , this smooth, malty ale adds to the ever expanding range of The Shops at Dartington’s exclusive own brand...

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Glazebrook House Hotel Celebrates Awards Wonderland

One of the country’s leading romantic hotels, Glazebrook House in South Devon, has just been shortlisted for a host of both national and regional awards, including the Condé Nast Johansens’ Awards for Excellence, Devon Life Food and Drink Awards and LandLove magazine Awards.

Glazebrook House Hotel has been recognised as one of only three finalists by the prestigious 2016 Condé Nast...

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Devon health leaders join sugar debate

Devon’s Public Health leaders have added their voice to a growing debate about the amount of sugar in people’s diets.

Their comments follow the recent petition on a proposed sugar tax, handed to Government by TV chef and food campaigner Jamie Oliver, and the publication of a report by Public Health England (PHE) yesterday, entitled Sugar Reduction: The evidence for action. This report...

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How to make barista style coffee at home, from the experts

As a nation that claims to be coffee lovers – it’s surprising to reveal that we can be clueless when it comes to making the perfect cup, with many of us favouring a simple spoonful of Gold Blend and boiling water in order to get a caffeine hit. Around 8 in 10 people regularly drink coffee , according to a new survey of 2,000 UK adults. This is evenly split between men and women – with 78 per...

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