Food & Drink

Plymouth chippy serving for success

Kingfisher Fish & Chips in Plymouth has introduced changes to its portion sizes and seen its profit increase three-fold.

Co-owners of Kingfisher Fish & Chips, Craig Maw and Nikki Mutton, bought their chip shop in 2012 and its selection of portion choices attracts fish and chip lovers from far and wide.

Nikki said: “We now offer small, regular and large portions to cater...

‘Outstanding Contribution Award’ for The Venus Company’s Michael Smith

Michael Smith, co-owner of The Venus Company, is celebrating having received the accolade of the ‘Outstanding Contribution Award’ at the prestigious Food & Drink Devon Awards, held on Monday 10th October. Chosen by the board of directors, the honour is awarded only to those who have demonstrated excellence in their field. This year Michael was presented the award for his eight years of...

Retail Gold at the Food & Drink Devon Awards

‘The Food Shop’ at The Shops at Dartington is celebrating having picked up the accolade of ‘Best Retailer’ at the recent Food & Drink Devon Awards held at the spectacular Deer Park Country House Hotel. The Food & Drink Devon Awards acknowledge the finest producers, hospitality establishments and retailers across the county, with The Shops at Dartington fighting off stiff competition...

Food looks good at Royal William Yard

This Autumn Royal William Yard, Plymouth is brimming with seasonal treats to entertain and delight your tastebuds.

October 21: TV chef Gill Mellor launches his new book Gather at River Cottage Canteen & Deli Plymouth, with a special evening where Gill will talk about the inspiration behind his book and guests can enjoy a three course meal bursting with seasonal ingredients. To book...

Cream of the Crop Announced at the Esteemed Food & Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s food and drink scene has never been more vibrant and at Monday night’s annual Food & Drink Devon Awards the pinnacle of the county’s food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers were celebrated. The ceremony, which took place on Monday 10th October at Deer Park Country House Hotel, was hosted by food and drink broadcaster and BBC Radio 2...

Hospital food… everyone has a view!

After 12 months of asking patients, dietitians, the nursing teams and the patient council, changes are coming to the dining experience at Derriford Hospital.

From Monday 5 September 2016, inpatients will have access to a wider choice of food and drink throughout the day; and the way that meals and snacks are presented will also change. An example of this is the replacement of shrink-...

Celebrating five years of hardworking success

It’s time to reach for some delicious Devon fizz. South Hams’ based RAW PR & Marketing is celebrating its fifth anniversary and five fantastic years of working with the county’s thriving food and drink industry and, more recently, marine leisure organisations.

Established by Hayley Reynolds in 2011, RAW’s team now includes fellow director Jonathan Reynolds, who heads up the marine...

Final day of this year’s Big Summer Food Tour

After visiting nine different locations around Plymouth, Thursday 1 September is the final day of this year’s CATERed Big Summer Food Tour and, by the end of the lunchtime, over 3,000 freshly prepared, great tasting FREE bagged meals will have been provided to children & young people.

Throughout the summer the CATERed team have been at different locations across the city handing...

Perfect picnics handmade by Warrens Bakery

We never quite know what the British summer will bring, but whatever the weather, you can enjoy it in classic British style with the new ‘Perfect Picnic’ cake range from Warrens Bakery.

Alongside their award-winning Cornish pasties and traditional cakes, their artisan bakers have been busy creating six irresistible picnic treats, ideal for sunny days in the garden, barbecues on the...

Shortlist of the County's Finest Food and Drink Producers is Announced

With the esteemed Food & Drink Devon award’s ceremony just a month away, the shortlist of the county’s most respected and influential artisan food and drink producers has just been announced.

Judges have tasted 160 products and checked out dozens of farm shops, breweries, restaurants and delis across Devon to select the pick of the crop. BBC Radio 2’s Nigel Barden will announce the...

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