Food & Drink

Extreme Sports Café Receives Boost from Ignition

South West asset finance provider, Ignition, has assisted a new café in Chivenor, Barnstaple, North Devon with the purchase of a commercial coffee machine and grinder.

Point Break has been designed as a hub for thrill-seekers, with an exciting, extreme sports theme. Its three owners, Rob J, Rob and Jodie, are parachuting, skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, surfing and sky-diving...

A toast to transformation: The Jack Rabbit reopens after major refurbishment

With work commencing on The Jack Rabbit, the popular Plymouth pub has received a complete transformation with changes to both the pub’s interior and exterior.

The new look pays homage to the traditional roots and picturesque location of The Jack Rabbit, whilst also breathing new life into the pub, giving it a fresh, contemporary feel.

Among the notable changes, are a...

Sandford orchads wins funding to lead apple tree research

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, has partnered with scientists from Bristol University to identify and preserve ancient apple varieties across the UK. Following on from a compelling small scale trial, Sandford Orchards has just tendered for and won a competitive bid to receive a grant from DEFRA to expand this research and they are now leading the way nationally, including...

Flapjackery sponsors Tavistock's first ever eat:Tavistock food and drink festival

Flapjackery, the Tavistock-based confectionery company specialising in gluten-free flapjacks, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Tavistock's inaugural eat:Tavistock food and drink festival. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 21st, 2024, this exciting event promises to be a celebration of the finest local fare, crafts, and entertainment that West Devon has to offer.

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Rich and delicious flavours earn Flapjackery 8 gold awards

Devon-based Flapjackery, which is renowned for its mouth-watering gluten-free flapjacks, has been tantalising judges at the Taste of the West awards, scooping an impressive eight golds for a variety of its products.

Eight different offerings were entered in the prestigious awards programme, and each one received the top accolade. The winning products include Orange Tiffin, Ginger...

Franco Manca to open new restaurant in Plymouth

Pizza lovers of Plymouth rejoice! The acclaimed sourdough pizza pioneer Franco Manca is set to open the doors of its brand-new Plymouth restaurant on Monday 11th March, bringing its authentic Neapolitan pizzas to the city for the first time.

Nearly 16 years since it opened its first restaurant in London’s Brixton Market in 2008, the much-loved brand is opening its debut Plymouth site...

Gidleigh Park retains its Michelin star

Gidleigh Park and Executive Head Chef Chris Eden are celebrating the news that Gidleigh Park has retained its Michelin star , following the release of the Michelin Guide 2024.

The biggest date in the UK’s culinary calendar, this year’s Michelin Guide was announced at a live event held at Manchester’s Midland Hotel on Monday 5 February, in front of an audience including many of the...

Renowned New Executive Chef Brings Fresh Seasonal Menu to Amelia’s

The award-winning Amelia’s restaurant at Cofton Holidays in Starcross has welcomed an exciting new Executive Chef who promises to bring his experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants and with Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to this hidden gem loved by foodies. Renowned chef Richard King has represented the UK at an international level multiple times at the “Restaurant of The Future”...

Prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards now open for entries

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the esteemed 2024 Food Drink Devon Awards. 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. Entries close on Monday 15th April, with...

Sanford Orchards wind four golds at Taste of the West Awards

Independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards has just won gold for all four of their ciders entered into the Taste of the West Awards. These are Devon Rosé, Devon Red, Rib Tickler and The General.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “We are thrilled that the judges agree that these four ciders are truly gold medalists! They represent a broad spectrum of...

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