Food & Drink

Avoid a Valentine’s dating disaster

According to a new poll by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), 17% of people in the South West have had a dating disaster on Valentine’s Day and, across the UK, bad restaurant experiences are responsible for a third (34%) of all nightmare nights out.

34% of daters in the South West report that getting food poisoning from a restaurant is the worst thing that could happen to them on...

The Seed Fund calls for entries

The Seed Fund 2015 has launched its search for a food and drink brand with the growth potential to be the proud recipient of £100,000 worth of business, branding and marketing resources.

Designed to offer brand and marketing support, business and commercial advice and expert sector business mentoring, The Seed Fund is a fantastic springboard for future growth and specifically helps...

Kingfisher Fish and Chips third in National Fish and Chip Awards

Marine Conservation Society applauds efforts as Brae business scoops seafood award

The UK’s leading marine charity says the performance of a Scottish fish and chip shop in industry awards highlighting seafood sustainability is a credit to staff who are converting customers to making smarter fish choices over the fryer.

The Good Catch Award, which is part of the National Fish...

Land Trust to be developed for new growers and farmers in the Tamar Valley

Tamar Grow Local will be creating a land trust of starter horticultural units in the Tamar Valley aimed at reinvigorating mid-scale production in the area.

The starter units will enable new entrants into agriculture to access 1-3 acre parcels of land at an affordable cost and utilise business support, training, equipment share and access to markets. Alongside the starter units, a not-...

Wine industry experts toast Glazebrook's Wine and Whisky tasting Room

Renowned for their innovative approach and imagination, Glazebrook House Hotel has officially christened their unique wine and whisky tasting room, inviting local and national wine experts to celebrate its opening, following the hotel’s successful launch in September. This luxurious boutique hotel is the destination of style, comfort and surprise for corporate and private events. Owner Pieter...

Buckland Abbey Christmas Craft & Food Fair returns

Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate near Yelverton is hosting its popular Christmas craft and food fair between 10.30am and 4.30pm on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November.

Taking place in the Abbey’s Great Barn and Small Barn, the fair will include 40 stalls of the finest crafts, food and drink from around the West Country. Over the weekend there is also festive entertainment from the...

Try school dinners during school meals week

As part of National School Meals Week, which runs from Monday 3 to Friday 7 November, Plymouth City Council is calling on all parents to encourage their children to try a school lunch for a day.

Plymouth’s Education Catering Service is nationally recognised for the quality of the food served and was the first local authority caterer in the country to be awarded the Soil Association’s...

Name the ale, win the ale

What do you call an ale that’s been brewed for giraffes? That’s the challenge being set by two major local names.

Paignton Zoo and Bays Brewery have teamed up to launch a brand new ale to help raise money for conservation. And they’re inviting people to enter an online competition to give it a name.

Pete Salmon of Bays Brewery explained: “We produced a special ale for The Great...

Janner Jam helps juniors go greener

Janner Jam “made ‘ere in Devon” has launched a fantastic new scheme to raise money for a ground-breaking project that is getting thousands of school children in the South West out of the classroom and learning outdoors.

For the first time ever Janner Jam is putting their special edition Strawberry & Blueberry Jam on the shelves for sale following its huge success last year when it...

Live Love Eat launches new Food & Drink Awards

Live Love Eat, the home of all things foodie in the South West, have launched their very first South West Food and Drink Awards.

You can nominate all sorts of organisations from food and drink producers to restaurants, pubs, retailers and even farmers markets.

When the nominations are in and counted those who have done the best will be put to a public vote. This is your chance...

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