October is what foodies have been waiting for! Throughout the month, over 240 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 such the Falmouth Oyster Festival and the North Devon Foodfest 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.
The Celebration is taking place for the first time this year in Somerset, Bath and Bristol and has been running for seven years in Devon and four in Cornwall. So wherever you live there are some great opportunities for a foodie mini-break.
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. Also keep an eye on the following publications for more information and competitions and special offers in October: olive magazine, the North Devon Journal, the Western Gazette, the West Briton, The Cornishman, the Cornish Guardian, Cornwall Today, and listen to Bristol's Star FM.
For more information on the festival please call organisers Salt Media on 01271 859299.
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Tasty Towers
Sun, 04 Oct 09 - 04 Oct 09
How high can you go?
A tower building competition for all ages - using only spaghetti and marshmallows!!! Now a fixed event in the East Devon culinary calendar, this family fun event remains as popular as ever.
Escot Park Fairmile Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1LU
Tel. 01404 822 188
Friday 16th October, 7pm - Autumn Jewels, a five course Gourmet dinner featuring the bst produce from within The South West, Wiltshire Beef, and Cornish fish, with Champagne and wines to accommpany each course.
£55 per person with the wines being introduced by our specialist wine guest.
Carriages at 11.45pm - booking is essential.
The Tollgate Inn Ham Green Holt Nr Bradford on Avon Wiltshire BA14 6PX
Tel. 01225 782326
The Preston Hotel is mainly known for its thirteen bedrooms and friendly, welcoming and professional service. What you also need to know is we have a modern restaurant serving excellent traditional food in friendly, interesting and comfortable surroundings with an inviting bar where you can relax into one of our comfy leather sofas that is also open to non residents. You may also dine or drink al fresco on our decked patio, if the English weather is being kind!
On Saturday 10th we will be 'Celebrating Italian' offering a selection of traditional Italian delicacies over three courses, freshly prepared on the premised by our chef, Maxine Claire for £15.95 per person. Prepare to be fed!
Reservations are advisable as Max has a fantastic reputation for these speciality nights. To reserve your table or for more information, please contact us on the number below or email. We look forward to meeting you.
The Preston Hotel 64 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2DL
Tel. 01935 410142
Quote 'Celebration of Food' on making your reservation and enjoy a free glass of wine per person with every three course lunch, Monday to Saturday, during October 2009.
The Dower House Restaurant at the Royal Crescent Hotel 16 Royal Crescent Bath BA1 2LS
Tel. 01225 823333
Plymouth Farmers Market at The Sundial - Plymouth City Centre.
10th and 24th October.
A bustling, lively, aromatic and tasty experience not to be missed when out and about in Plymouth city centre. The farmers market hosts a wide range of produce guaranteed to inspire Saturday's evening meal!
Every second and fourth Saturday in the month.
Plymouth City Market Cornwall Street Plymouth PL1 1PS
Tel. 01752 306551
Join us at The River Grille for a Celebration of Beef.
Throughout October we will be offering the finest cuts of beef from a selection of different breeds including Hereford, Angus, Charolais, and Limousin.
So come and enjoy the stunning atmosphere and sights of the Bristol Harbour side whilst enjoying some of the delicacies The River Grille has to offer.
The River Grille Narrow Quay Bristol BS1 4QF
Tel. 0117 9230333
A huge range of apples on offer to taste and buy, by the pound or by the box. Cooking demonstrations on the patio by Trevaskis' talented team of chefs. Sample homemade chutneys from old family recipes, highly recommended, as well as a range of the finest treats from local producers.
The 'Hog Roast' will be available from 11am, with pork from Tevaskis' own rare breed 'British Lop' pigs, served with home baked rolls, stuffing, homemade apple sauce or chutney. Wash it all down with the very finest ciders available to taste and buy from Cornish Orchards and Westons Cider along with a range of apple juices,including this year's press of Trevaskis apple juice.
In Kids Corner children can enjoy apple bobbing, face painting and lots more to keep the little ones amused. Take a leisurely walk around 4 acres of apple orchards with our Grey Faced Dartmoor lambs roaming around, acting as lawn mowers!
All are welcome and of course the event is free, so please come along and join in our celebration of the English apple season!
Join us at the RockFish Grill for our Shellfish Saturday lunchtimes in October Come in and enjoy a heap of local crustacea and just kick back and relax (Ps kids under 6 eat free on Saturday lunchtimes too!)
A cider festival featuring 12 authentic artisan Somerset ciders on tap. Monday to Friday 12noon to midnight. Sample the real stuff of Somerset in the heart of Bath.
The Garrick's Head 7 & 8 St Johns Place Bath BA1 1ET
Tel. 01225 318368
The Hunters Inn is part of the Wedding Ring which is a circle of local weddding services working together to make your day extra special, and the Hunters Inn is hosting the show.
To tie in with the Exmoor Food Festival (2-11 October) and the Devon Celebration of Food (througout October), for which we are promoting the Exmoor Horn sheep, we will be offering an Exmoor themed menu as an alternative to our usual menus for prospective brides and grooms.
Come and discuss our alternatives for a complete or partial Exmoor theme featuring local influenced dishes and locally sourced food including cream tea or savoury canapes and Exmoor Horn lamb as a main dish or canape ingredient for which there will be tastings available.
Also enjoy the Exmoor Horn lamb roast on the 11th. Dinner available at £10 per person from 12-3pm. Booking advised.
The Hunters Inn Heddon Valley Parracombe North Devon EX31 4PY
Tel. 01598 763230
Local dishes cooked with Spanish and West Country produce. Some local favorites like Appledore cod cooked with beer batter, a great success last year served in a tapas style. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with all welcome lunchtime and evening.
Lilicos Tapas Lounge and Bar 3/5 Bridge Buildings The Square Barnstaple EX32 8LS
Tel. 01271 372933
Celebrate in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the very best of local food and drink at The Mill House, Trebarwith. The festival will take place on Sunday 25th October in beautiful surroundings alongside The Mill stream.
Children and dogs are very welcome. Come and sample a range of local beers, ciders and other drinks together with many Cornish food delicacies.
The festival, which starts at 12 noon and finishes at 7pm, will also feature a number of local bands and other activities as well as a charity duck race in The Mill stream.
Tickets are priced at £10 (children £5) and will include a barbeque meal and a number of free drinks. If the weather is wet the festival will still go ahead as there will be a marqueee in The Mill House grounds.
The Mill House Trebarwith Tintangel PL34 0HD
Tel. 01840 770200
An opportunity to taste a wide range of both existing and new products from Farrington's many local suppliers as well their own organic vegetables grown on the farm and home-made Christmas puddings and cakes.
2 hour wild food walk around the hedgerows and woodland of Boscawen-noon Farm with Caroline Davey followed by a 2 course wild food lunch in the Goat Barn.
This includes coffee or tea on arrival with refreshments during lunch.
£25.00 per person. 10.30am - 2pm.
See the website for more details and previous press. Please phone Caroline to book this event.
Fat Hen Gwenmenhir Boscawen-noon Farm St Buryan Penzance TR19 6EH
Tel. 01736 810156 / 07767 792417
On Thursday and Friday nights, throughout October, come and indulge yourself with our modern British menu, then stay in one of our three beautiful bedrooms.
Dine in our restaurant in either the oak panelled room with it's open log fires or our light and airy conservatory overlooking our well kept garden. Stay in one of our three king size bedrooms decorated with a contemporary edge that capture the character of the original features of the house. Amy Hunt, the head chef worked with some of the best Michelin starred chefs in the country including, John Campbell, Martin Blunos and Raymond Blanc, before opening her own restaurant in Weston in 2007 where she is creating a true fine dining experience that is unique to Weston-super-Mare.
£100 per person inclusive of dinner, overnight accommodation and breakfast the next morning.
Since we only have three rooms, availability is limited so we'd advise booking early. For more information see the website or call the number below.
(Offer excludes Friday 30th October, see other events at Oak and Glass for more details)
Oak and Glass 1 Uphill Road North Weston-super-Mare North Somerset BS23 4NE
Tel. 01934 641874
