The General, a world class vintage cider produced by Crediton-based, independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards has just added another award to its trophy cabinet. It was named Champion Cider by Taste of the West at their ceremony last month.
Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “We are delighted to have scooped another accolade for The General. At 8.4%, it is the Godfather of our vintage range, aged for a minimum of 6 months in our ancient oak vat. It has already won gold at The World Cider Awards in 2021 plus a gold medal and the category trophy at...
Discover Devon’s finest food, drink, events, experiences and gifts all in one place, with Food Drink Devon’s new consumer website, fooddrinkdevon.co.uk , designed by Newton Abbot based, Clockwork Marketing.
The newly designed site showcases the very best Devon has to offer, from artisan products to unforgettable food experiences as well as a convenient gift voucher service allowing visitors to shop for unique food and drink directly from Devon's top producers, retailers and hospitality businesses.
Clare Bushby, board director at Food Drink Devon, comments on the new...
Sandford Orchards has just launched the 2025 Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards which offer aspiring cider makers the chance to win an invaluable package of advice, guidance and guaranteed listings in the on and off trade. These unique awards, which are now in their fourth year, are free to enter, open to cider makers producing between 3,000 and 50,000 litres of cider or perry per year and designed to support the future of cider in the UK. The closing date is 31st January 2025.
Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards and founder of the awards comments: ”When we...
Independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards, based in Crediton, is celebrating two more awards for its hugely popular session cider, Devon Red. It has just scooped a Gold at the Food Drink Devon Awards and a Silver at the Great British Food Awards. These are in addition to the Gold it was awarded at the Taste of The West Awards earlier this year.
Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “Devon Red is our flagship cider and the one that is most well-known and widely adored by our fans. Just last year it was voted ‘best drink’ by the readers of Food...
Foodcycle appeals for volunteers as community dining charity opens second Exeter project to help tackle food pro
A charity that aims to tackle food poverty, loneliness and food waste, has opened its second free community meal in Exeter, and is appealing for volunteers to help.
FoodCycle needs more volunteers to help provide free weekly hot meals for local guests in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, every Thursday at 6.30pm, atBeacon Heath Church.
Volunteers get to be part of the ‘FoodCycle magic’ – transforming surplus food that would otherwise go to waste...
Sell-out business growth event from food & drink experts KW Marketing returns this September for a second serving, bringing the region’s foodie brands together ahead of Christmas and 2025
South West business growth event, FUEL Live, returns on Thursday 26 September, to inspire, empower and connect the region’s foodie brands hungry for knowledge as the busiest and most lucrative months of the year approach.
After a sell-out success in April, huge demand has driven the second event in less than six months, hosted by leading foodie experts KW Marketing.
Bring your appetite as the first Exeter Street Food Festival is set to take over Northernhay Gardens this weekend! The free event will bring delicious street food, refreshing drinks and live entertainment to the city centre for three days of family-friendly fun. Opening their doors from Friday 14th - Sunday 16th June you’ll want to bring your friends, family, children and dogs for a culinary trip across the globe.
They’ve packed the weekend with some of the finest street food traders from near and far. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy something totally unique as all 20 of...
itsu, with over 80 restaurants in the UK, is opening in Exeter on Friday 19th April at 11am. itsu is dedicated to providing an Asian-inspired health[ier] menu which is nutritious, fast & affordable. Dishes are packed with wholegrains, fibre, proteins & greens including freshly made sushi, rice & noodle’bowls and steamed gyoza & bao’buns.
To celebrate their opening, itsu are giving away freshly steamed, delicious bao buns to the first 100 people through their doors as well as offering 20% off to those who sign up.
MasterChef: The Professionals is back for its 17th series! Once again we are looking for undiscovered new talent and exciting food within the culinary world.
We are calling out to all chefs who want to enter the ultimate cooking competition, to test their skills on a national level under the wings of culinary legends.
Throughout the years, MasterChef: The Professionals has discovered rising stars. Past contestants have gone on to open restaurants, judge competitions on television, write cookbooks, and even win Michelin stars of their own. This is an opportunity like no...
A charity that helps distribute food to vulnerable people in Exeter is just one of around 100 good causes that are currently benefitting from the Exeter Community Lottery.
Exeter Food Action recently signed up to the fundraising lottery and hopes ticket sales will help them continue to support those in need across the city.
When people play the weekly lottery they have a chance to choose which good cause to support. Fifty pence in every pound then goes to that cause, with 10p going towards the Exeter Central Fund. The rest of the money pays for prizes and the...
