Food and Drink in Your Area

A vibrant food festival showcasing the region’s rich flavours & culinary traditions is coming to Tavistock Meadows on Sunday 25th June 10:00 – 16:00

Join the fun at a fabulous family day out brimming with flavour at a vibrant food festival in Tavistock. Created as a celebrating of the local growers, producers, and artisan makers of food, drink, and kitchenalia, this one-day festival pays homage to the long tradition of cultivating delicious produce in the Westcountry.

Made possible by funding from Community Recovery Grant and supported by Visit Tamar Valley, The Bedford Hotel, Tamar Grow Local and Learn Devon, visitors can indulge in a day of shopping, celebrating, tasting, and treating themselves to an array of delicious goodies. There’ll be chef's demos, masterclasses on topics ranging from window-sill gardening to crafting the perfect cocktail, and fun activities for children too.

No festival is complete without a line-up of live music in the bandstand enjoyed with a drink or two from the bar.

As Jo Macaskie from Miss Ivy Events who have organised the event says ‘We’re very much looking forward to welcoming visitors to experience a vibrant food festival that tantalizes taste buds and celebrates the best of local flavours in a beautiful setting beside the River Tavy’ People interested in finding out more or booking a place at one of our masterclasses should visit us here

Here are Carters Deli, we pride ourselves on the unique high quality selection of produce that we provide which is not readily available in supermarkets. From our delicious range of freshly baked handmade products to our huge selection of wines, beers and spirits, you are guaranteed to find the special product that you're looking for. If we don't have it in stock, we can find it for you. 

All our products are available for free delivery if you're based within 15 miles. We can also deliver internationally. For more information click here

It’s an age-old debate between the Cornish and Devonians: when eating scones, is it the jam or the clotted cream first?

Although the scones are only a part of Lifton Hall’s Afternoon Tea experience, they are so close to the border between the two counties that they think either option is just fine.

Lifton Hall’s Afternoon Tea has had some great reviews – and not just for their amazing scones.

They serve two types of Afternoon Tea. The “Classic” tea has a mix of sandwiches, savoury nibbles, mini-desserts and cakes – including the aforementioned scone. Their “Farmer’s” tea is for those who prefer fewer sweet things. You get sandwiches, a soup, Cornish pasty, a scone with jam and cream and a slice of fruit cake.

Lifton Hall’s Afternoon Teas are available Wednesday to Saturday from 2.30pm. Your visit has to be booked in advance, but if you call in the morning, they can usually fit you in for that day. It’s £17.50 per person, £23 if you include a glass of prosecco.

And if you need any more temptation, during June and July they are offering a free glass of Buck’s Fizz with each tea. For more information click here

On Saturday, 15th July, indulge in Gastronomic Delight: 'A Night from the Smoker' at The Pottery By Night Restaurant in Bovey Tracey.

Culinary connoisseurs are in for a tantalising treat as the evening promises an unforgettable array of exquisite flavours and expertly crafted dishes, showcasing the team's expert skill.

Food enthusiasts can expect a mouth-watering array of succulent dishes, enticing the taste buds with locally sourced ingredients with an innovative menu that celebrates the distinct flavours and textures achieved through smoking food. Bookings are a must to take advantage of this unique evening.

Moreover, another unique culinary adventure awaits this July at The Pottery By Night. The restaurant has joined forces with Teign Valley Glass to create their "Glass and Dine" evenings.

Glass and Dine events are not-to-be-missed for those seeking a genuinely unforgettable fusion of culinary excellence and artistic mastery. On select Friday evenings in July, this extraordinary experience promises to captivate the senses and create lasting memories for food and art enthusiasts alike. Attendees can expect an exclusive and highly personalised experience.

Exclusively available to those booking the £150 course in advance, this innovative dining experience has limited spaces, so booking early to secure a place is recommended.

Book now on 01626 831320 or by visiting us here

Blue skies and endless sunshine, the gentle humming of the bees and the crunch of gravel.

Unlike the weather we are enjoying, there is nothing more English than enjoying a wonderful Afternoon Tea in the Arundell’s pretty country garden. It tastes even better with a crisp glass of delicious sparkling wine and with English Wine Week starting on 17th June, we are offering a 10% discount on our Langham Sparkling. As the day turns to evening, its Cocktail hour and on our new Summer Cocktail Menu, the Arundell Dawa is fast becoming the season’s favourite. A cool combination of lime, sugar, vodka and soda water, it is deceptively refreshing!

The Arundell Delicatessen is now offering seasonal local fruit and vegetables with asparagus, strawberries from local allotments and delicious baby courgettes. For days out on the beach or Dartmoor, why not make the day extra special and order one of our Deli picnics, which come pre-packed in an Arundell cool bag backpack. Easy to carry and just the right size.

Find out more about The Arundell here

The Horn of Plenty has been one of Devon’s finest restaurants for over 60 years, with an outstanding reputation for exquisite food. Our award-winning restaurant has a panoramic view of the stunning, untouched beauty of the Tamar Valley, where diners are invited to enjoy a truly unique experience. Right on the Devon and Cornwall border, we use a range of very local suppliers, such as fresh fish from Brixham and cheese from Tavistock’s own Country Cheeses. Our young and vibrant kitchen team always provide a creative flair in their menus and often spend time foraging on our grounds for ingredients. Combined with our welcoming and friendly front of house staff, we can guarantee an excellent experience from start to finish.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new lunch menu, priced at 2 courses for just £25 or 3 courses for £30. Served 7 days a week (including Sunday lunch) from 12 noon – 2pm. We have also recently launched our brand new Afternoon Tea, with brand new sweet and savoury treats for just £22.50. For further information or to book a table, please call our team who would love to chat to you on 01822 832528 or visit us here

Visit us at Drake's Cafe this summer and try our famous fry ups served all day, choose from our selection of sandwiches, ciabattas or jacket potatoes or a home cooked main meal from our specials board!  We also have a selection of homemade cakes, cream teas and afternoon teas and a wide range of hot and cold drinks to choose from. With the sun out we have our ice creams from Yarde Farm and even frozen yoghurts for your doggy companions! 

We are passionate about using locally sourced produce where possible and serving good honest food in a friendly atmosphere. We have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a large customer car park, are dog friendly and welcome walkers and cyclists from Drake's trail! 

For more information click here

In response to increasing market demand for high quality low-alcohol beers, leading South West producer of traditional ales, Dartmoor Brewery, has added to its portfolio with the launch of Dartmoor Zero.

With a strength of less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, the new beer is aimed at discerning drinkers who at times would prefer the traditional pleasures of a full-flavoured beer combined with a minimal level of alcohol.

Dartmoor Zero joins the existing range of award-winning Dartmoor beers, including the famous and original Jail Ale, the full-flavoured Legend and the light and golden Dartmoor IPA.

Dartmoor Brewery Managing Director Ian Cobham commented: “We are tremendously privileged to have a loyal following for our traditional Dartmoor ales, and we feel the time has come to offer beer-lovers the additional option of a beer packed with flavour but at a close-to zero level of alcohol. Ale aficionados will also be reassured that our new Dartmoor Zero has all the quality and sheer drinking pleasure that they have come to expect from the Dartmoor Brewery range.”

Dartmoor Zero is being rolled out to pubs across Dartmoor and beyond, and is also available to buy online here