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✔️FUTURE-PROOF YOUR BUSINESS: SAVE THE DATE!✔️Following the massive success of the inaugural event, Gather 2026 is set t...
18/12/2025

✔️FUTURE-PROOF YOUR BUSINESS: SAVE THE DATE!✔️

Following the massive success of the inaugural event, Gather 2026 is set to return!

This powerful collaboration between Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter is the premier platform for the Southwest's food, drink, farming, and hospitality community. Last year, 180+ attendees connected for a day of critical exchange and insight.

Ready to build a more resilient future?
🗓️ Gather 2026: Wednesday, 10th June 2026
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End 2025 in style 🔥BANK Bristol has unveiled its 7-course New Year’s Eve tasting menu — bold, extravagant and cooked ove...
17/12/2025

End 2025 in style 🔥
BANK Bristol has unveiled its 7-course New Year’s Eve tasting menu — bold, extravagant and cooked over fire.
Lobster toasties, pheasant, decadent desserts + curated wines.

Full story at riseandshine.hale-events.com

A five-star hotel. Big food festivals. New places to eat, drink and stay.Bristol in 2026 is 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 🔥We’ve rounded up wh...
16/12/2025

A five-star hotel. Big food festivals. New places to eat, drink and stay.
Bristol in 2026 is 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 🔥

We’ve rounded up why the city is heading into a huge year for hospitality, food and drink.
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🏃‍♂️🍺 Firebrand Brewing Co partners with Arc of Attrition by UTMB  2026!Everyone who conquers the Arc 100, 50 or 25 this...
16/12/2025

🏃‍♂️🍺 Firebrand Brewing Co partners with Arc of Attrition by UTMB 2026!

Everyone who conquers the Arc 100, 50 or 25 this January will be rewarded with something truly special at the finish line — a limited-edition Firebrand pale ale or an alcohol-free lager.

Co-owner and Head Brewer Joe Thomson knows the Arc challenge first-hand, having taken on the Arc 100 himself — and he’ll be back on the start line again in 2026. Two bespoke beers, one iconic ultra, and a huge celebration of endurance, grit and community on Cornwall’s wild coast.

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🍷 A standout English wine momentDevon-based Lyme Bay Winery Bacchus 2023 is now being served by the glass in Avanti West...
15/12/2025

🍷 A standout English wine moment

Devon-based Lyme Bay Winery Bacchus 2023 is now being served by the glass in Avanti West Coast’s First Class Lounge at London Euston, giving thousands of travellers the chance to enjoy one of England’s leading still wines this festive season.

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Huge congratulations to Liam King 👏Apprentice chef at Arkells Brewery - The Priory Inn, Tetbury , Liam has passed his Le...
15/12/2025

Huge congratulations to Liam King 👏
Apprentice chef at Arkells Brewery - The Priory Inn, Tetbury , Liam has passed his Level 2 Commis Chef End-Point Assessment — with a Distinction in the practical cooking element 🍽️🔥

A brilliant example of how apprenticeships help young talent thrive in hospitality.
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🎉 Huge congratulations to Lyme Bay Winery !The Devon-based producer has been awarded the highest possible grade – A+ – i...
10/12/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to Lyme Bay Winery !
The Devon-based producer has been awarded the highest possible grade – A+ – in its 2025 BRCGS Food Safety audit. This top-tier accreditation puts them among the UK’s leading food and drink manufacturers.

From award-winning English still and sparkling wines to meads, spirits and liqueurs, their commitment to quality, safety and precision shines through in every bottle. 👏🍇✨

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🍜 New in Lechlade!YouMe&Umami has officially opened its doors — bringing bold pan-Asian flavours, a full bar, and a fres...
09/12/2025

🍜 New in Lechlade!
YouMe&Umami has officially opened its doors — bringing bold pan-Asian flavours, a full bar, and a fresh new vibe to the former Red Lion Inn. Over 100 guests joined the launch night, sampling Korean, Japanese and Malay dishes and giving rave reviews.

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☕ Origin Coffee Roasters celebrates two major industry wins!The specialty roaster has been named Most Sustainable Brand ...
09/12/2025

☕ Origin Coffee Roasters celebrates two major industry wins!
The specialty roaster has been named Most Sustainable Brand at the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards and crowned UK National Winner at the Perfect Daily Grind Global Coffee Awards. 🌍🏆

At events in Berlin and Bordeaux, Origin earned top recognition for its commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainability and exceptional coffee — including multiple gold and silver medals across its core and seasonal ranges.

As one of the UK’s longest-standing independent roasters, these awards highlight the team’s dedication to quality, people and planet.

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🍎 Sandford Orchards is celebrating a huge year for Red Zero!Their new non-alcoholic cider has scooped multiple awards — ...
09/12/2025

🍎 Sandford Orchards is celebrating a huge year for Red Zero!
Their new non-alcoholic cider has scooped multiple awards — including Taste of the West Low & No Alcohol Category Champion, Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards, Best New Drink at the Food Drink Devon Awards and more. 🏆

Red Zero (0.5%) is a crisp, fruity, alcohol-free cider made with traditional methods and top Devon apple varieties — all the flavour of Devon Red, none of the alcohol.

With glowing reviews, TV features and its first supermarket listing, 2026 is set to be another big year for this standout low-and-no drink. ✨

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🎄 Crave Exeter is opening its doors this Christmas Day 🎄From 10am–2pm, the team will be welcoming anyone who wants compa...
09/12/2025

🎄 Crave Exeter is opening its doors this Christmas Day 🎄
From 10am–2pm, the team will be welcoming anyone who wants company, conversation or simply a warm place to be.

Enjoy a free light buffet — BBQ breakfast baps, pizza slices, chicken wings, cakes and brownies — plus a complimentary mulled wine. Donations (min £5) will support Exeter Leukaemia Fund .

Whether you’re stopping in after a Christmas walk or staying for a chat, everyone is welcome. ❤️

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06/12/2025

Pure festive bliss at Christmas High Tea🎄☕️

The atmosphere was dreamy - sinking into those soft, velvety chairs with gentle jazz piano in the background is the ultimate cozy escape from the hustle and bustle of .

Between the lovely tea selection, optional bubbly (of course we had some!) Dainty sandwiches, fluffy scones and perfect little sweet treats, not a crumb was left behind.

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