THREE West Devon winners were named this week at the Food and Drink Devon Awards 2012, which were held at the Best Western Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton.

The Horn of Plenty at Gulworthy, was judged the best fine dining restaurant while the title of best producer and 'winner of winners' went to Eversfield Organic of Bratton Clovelly.

There was more West Devon delight for the area as Hallwood Farm Shop, based at Petrockstowe, Okehampton, was awarded best retailer.

The awards ceremony was the culmination of an extensive judging process which saw 74 companies enter and 192 products blind tested in the quest to find Devon's best.

Eversfield Organic, which also achieved two gold awards for its organic dry-cure back bacon and organic rib-eye steak, was crowned 'winner of winners.'

Judges said that the family-run business has been delivering the finest organic meat to households throughout the UK for 10 years and has become a trusted name for the highest quality organic beef and pork.

Overlooking the Dartmoor National Park, Eversfield Organic credits the Devon countryside for being the ideal location to rear its organic livestock.

The Taste of Devon awards set out to find Devon's best restaurant, pub or bistro and the best fine dining restaurant.

The Horn of Plenty, the country house hotel and restaurant, took home the title of best fine dining restaurant.

With a business spanning more than 40 years, the restaurant has achieved an excellent reputation for its fine dining.

The judges said that the food was 'fantastic' and the service 'welcoming and attentive' .

The third category of the evening was the Devon retailers awards, sponsored by Stephens Scown, which named Hallwood Farm Shop as best retailer.

Based in Okehampton, the farm shop is run by husband and wife team Richard and Ruth whose philosophy of 'a mini farmers' market every day'‚ secured the award.

The judges commended the shop for its overall appearance and presentation and felt it was 'the best fruit and vegetable quality, freshness and presentation' they saw.

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