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October is what foodies have been waiting for! Throughout the month, food and drink events are taking place from Bristol to the tip of Cornwall, making it the biggest food festival of its kind in the UK.
There's something for everyone, from festivals to fine dining events in individual restaurants, to fun foodie fun for kids.
There's also an Eat out for £10 dining promotion taking place across the month, so that credit-crunch hit consumers can eat at some of the best restaurants at a tasty discount.
In its ninth year this year, Celebration of Food had its biggest ever year in 2010 with over 250 events taking place across the South West with Somerset, Bath and Bristol involved for the first time too.
The Celebration is run by food magazine and the September-October issues of food will feature all of the events taking place in this year's Celebration. Pick the free magazines up at the best restaurants, cafes, delis and foodie hotels across the South West.
The festival has and continues to be supported by many big names in the South West food scene, such as Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, Michael Caines, Nathan Outlaw, Carluccios, Mitch Tonks, Willie Harcourt Cooze, Masterchef winner Mat Follas, and Mary Berry.
For more information on the festival please call organisers Salt Media on 01271 859299.
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CELEBRITY CHEFS
Wed, 20 Oct 10 - 24 Oct 10
Joining Mitch for a series of co hosted lunches and dinners at The Seahorse for this
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GONE FISHIN'
Fri, 01 Oct 10 - 22 Oct 10
Fifteen Cornwall has Gone Fishin'.
We're celebrating the Cornish coast this autumn w
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Orchard Apple Day |
Sat, 02 Oct 10 - 02 Oct 10
Help collect and press the apples for juice in the Parke Estate orchard, nr Bovey Tracey. Fun and games.
Child £2.
Home Farm Parke Bovey Tracey Newton Abbott Devon TQ13 9JQ
Tel. 01626 834748
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Eat Out For £10 Dinner |
Wed, 06 Oct 10 - 28 Oct 10
Every Wednesday & Thursday evening between 6 & 7pm, we will have a Special Offer Main course dish available with a glass of our house wine (or soft drink) for £10.
Booking advised.
goodfellows 5 Sadler street Wells Somerset BA5 2RR
Tel. 01749 673866
www.goodfellowswells.co.uk
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Perry Pear Day |
Sat, 16 Oct 10 - 16 Oct 10
It's Perry Pear Orchard harvest time! Come along for tastings and tips on growing your own pears and other soft fruit. Guided walks, demonstrations, children's trail and a Perry Pear menu in the Tea-rooms. Normal Admission Charges Apply. Starts 11am - 4.30pm.
South Gloucestershire Taste Festival Dyrham Park Dyrham near Bath SN14 8ER
Tel. 01454 863592
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-dyrhampark
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Breakfast in the Heart of Exmoor |
Sun, 10 Oct 10 - 10 Oct 10
E: Webber_sally@hotmail.com 8am-12noon
Join us for an Exmoor Breakfast before taking a self guided walk to enjoy the feast of views from the highest point on Exmoor - Dunkery Beacon. Also available on Sunday 3rd.
Cost: Adults £6.25 Children £4 Vegetarian Option No need to book, just turn up. See www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk for full list of events.
Moorland Hall Wheddon Cross TA24 7DU
Tel. Sally Webber - 01643 841891
www.wheddoncross.org.uk
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Specials |
Fri, 01 Oct 10 - 30 Oct 10
Treat yourself to a relaxing stay at the Hotel Penzance and enjoy a meal in the two rosette restaurant with stunning seaviews to St. Micheal's Mount and beyond. We look forward to welcoming you.
Hotel Penzance & Bay Restaurant Britons Hill Penzance Cornwall TR18 3AE
Tel. 017363 363117
www.hotelpenzance.com
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A Taste of Autumn |
Mon, 04 Oct 10 - 08 Oct 10
A menu using our own and local produce to create a main and a dessert for £10.00. Menu produced arround our crops in season.
Don't miss this chance!
Lifton Farm Shop Lifton Devon PL16 0DE
Tel. 01566 784605
www.liftonstrawberryfields.co.uk
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A Celebration of Local Game & Cheeses |
Tue, 05 Oct 10 - 05 Oct 10
E: info@thehuntersinn.net Starts 7pm The Hunters Inn has immense charm and character and sits at the heart of the Heddon Valley, the perfect place from which to explore the magnificent North Devon Coastline and the wild beauty of Exmoor and to enjoy a 5-course tasting menu celebrating local game and finishing with local cheeses.
Cost: £19.95 Booking essential. See www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk for full list of events.
The Hunters Inn Heddon Valley Parracombe EX31 4PY
Tel. 01598 763230
www.thehuntersinn.net
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Wine tasting with food's wine writer Susy Atkins |
Tue, 12 Oct 10 - 12 Oct 10
"I'm delighted to be hosting a wine tasting evening at The Nobody Inn in Doddiscombsleigh." says Susy of her upcoming Celebration of Food event.
Susy, who is also the weekly wine columnist for The Sunday Telegraph, and a regular presenter on BBC1's Saturday Kitchen has teamed up with the guys at the renowned foodie pub for this lively and entertaining evening. The theme of the wine tasting is "Great New Discoveries for the Autumn" and there will be a wide range of fine wines to taste, lots of tips on how to get the best out of them, and matching them with food, followed by an informal supper afterwards. Susy will also be signing copies of her books at the event. Booking essential.
The Nobody Inn Doddiscombsleigh Exeter Devon EX6 7PS
Tel. 01647 252394
www.nobodyinn.co.uk
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Mediterranean Cookery Demonstration |
Sat, 09 Oct 10 - 09 Oct 10
Come and watch a demonstration by Sicilian chef Laura Geraci who specialises in Italian home catering. The demonstration will be focussed onhow to make the best of healthy seasonal ingredients. Booking essential. Maximum 10 per demonstrations. Start at 12noon and again at 1pm.
South Gloucestershire Taste Festival Turnberrie's Thornbury BS35 2BB
Tel. 01454 411073 or 07786 107293
www.southgloslocalfood.org
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Food processing tour |
Thu, 14 Oct 10 - 14 Oct 10
Greencore are the UK leader in the own label chilled sauce market and number 2 supplier of own label chilled soup. Come and visit the site to gain aninsight into their product development and manufacturing process. Maximum 10 people. Booking essential. Starts 10.30am. Tour last about 1.5 hours.
South Gloucestershire Taste Festival Greencore Chilled Sauces & Soups Hawkley Drive Woodlands Road Bradley Stoke BS32 0BF
Tel. 01454 456700
www.southgloslocalfood.org
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Viking's Veg |
Fri, 08 Oct 10 - 08 Oct 10
E: tbland@educ.somerset.gov.uk 9am–12noon View the Viking Vegetable, Salad and Fruit Boxes available each week - for families and a solo special. We also provided Meat Boxes once a month. Viking's Veg is a co-operative scheme buying in bulk to pass the savings on! Meet the co- coordinators and volunteers and see the produce sorted. Cost: Free. No booking required. See www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk for full list of events.
Little Vikings Children Centre Liddymore Roa Watchet TA23 0EX
Tel. Tracey Bland - 01984 633655
www.
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British Food Fortnight |
Sat, 02 Oct 10 - 03 Oct 10
Celebrate British Food fortnight in the stables, with home cooked food using seasonal produce from the kitchen gardens.
Knightshayes Court Bolham Tiverton Devon EX16 7RQ
Tel. 01884 254665
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Vineyard Tour - Wine Tasting |
Sun, 10 Oct 10 - 10 Oct 10
Kings and Queens have stayed at Thornbury Castle, the only Tudor castle in England to be open as a hotel. Learn more of its' fascinating history, taste Thornbury Castle wine and tour the castle and historic grounds. For this event and through the 'Taste' festival, Thornbury Castle is offering a complimentary upgrade to full afternoon tea when you book for a cream tea. Please quote 'festival' when making your reservation. Offer limited to 1 upgrade per person - subject to availability. Maximum 15 people. Booking essential. Starts 11am - 12.30pm
South Gloucestershire Taste Festival Thornbury Castle Thornbury BS35 1HH
Tel. 01454 281182
www.thornburycastle.co.uk
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Lecture Lunch: 'Get to grips with your camera' |
Wed, 13 Oct 10 - 13 Oct 10
Comprehensive digital photography workshop with Adrian Oakes.
£35pp including lunch, booking essential on 01647 434144
Castle Drogo Drewsteignton Exeter Devon
Tel. 01647 434144
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Shipton Mill Tour |
Sat, 09 Oct 10 - 09 Oct 10
Learn the milling process from a master miller at Shipton Mill, who supply Hobbs House Bakery - opportunity to buy flour. Booking essential. Maximum 10 people per tour. Tours at 10am and 2pm.
South Gloucestershire Taste Festival Shipton Mill Lower Newnton Tetbury GL8 8RP
Tel. 01666 505050
www.www.shipton-mill.com
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Orchard Conservation |
Thu, 14 Oct 10 - 14 Oct 10
Join in a morning of practical orchard conservation including mulching and pruning - no tools or knowledge necessary. Learn about managing apple trees whilst enjoying fresh air and some gentle exercise on our local community farm. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
South Gloucestershire Taste Festival Grimsbury Farm Grimsbury Road Kingswood BS15 9SE
Tel. 01454 863592
www.southgloslocalfood.org
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Dartmouth Food Festival |
Wed, 20 Oct 10 - 24 Oct 10
Dartmouth will play host to the fastest growing Food Festival in the West Country. This year 100 exhibitors will be joined by cooking stars including Mitch Tonks, Valentine Warner, and Tom Herbert as well as a host of local chefs. Watch demonstrations, join in workshops, browse wonderful stalls and eat at one of Dartmouth's wonderful Restaurants.
Dartmouth Food Festival Dartmouth
Tel. 01803 752943
www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com
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Trading Local - Theatre in Shops |
Sat, 02 Oct 10 - 02 Oct 10
Show of Strength Theatre Company launches the 'Taste' Festival in Staple Hill this year with 'Trading Local' - a series of 5-minute monologues performed in local shops, highlighting food and drink outlets in the area. All free and great fun.
South Gloucestershire Taste Festival High Street and Broad Street Staple Hill Bristol
Tel. 0117 9020235
www.showofstrength.org.uk
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Come to Lunch at Combe |
Fri, 01 Oct 10 - 31 Oct 10
From Monday to Saturdays throughout October, there'll be a special luncheon offer to enjoy at Combe. Diners can order two courses and canapes for £27 per person or three courses and canapes for £32 per person. And when you mention Celebration of Food on booking there's a free glass of wine to welcome you.
Combe House Gittisham Honiton EX14 3AD
Tel. 01404 540400
www.combehouse.co.uk
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Michael Caines MBE
It's an important event which helps to highlight the wealth of superb, local produce in the region.
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