There are many ways to get to know Devon’s food and drink producers. You can take guided tours around a variety of producers, but also some Devon food and drink producers offer their own tours. Book a tour with an experienced guide and relax and enjoy their expert knowledge – or draw up your own itinery and explore at your leisure. Taking a food tour, or visiting a vineyard, distillery or brewery, is a fantastic way to really appreciate Devon food and drink. As well as getting to appreciate the skill and dedication behind the product, you’ll see the beautiful location in which it’s produced – what better way to whet your appetite for the tasters that are sure to follow!
Devon food tours
Cheese? Seafood? Fudge? Whatever your passion, you can see excellent Devon produce being made right in front of you – and then try some after (you must take some home too!).
Devon vineyard, distillery and brewery tours
Devon is home to a selection of vineyards, wineries, distilleries and breweries from the award-winning to the small independent family run businesses. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just appreciate a good quality glass of red, Devon’s vineyards are worth exploring - either by yourself or as part of a guided (and chauffeured!) wine tour. Did you know that Devon wine has won international awards? Devon has long been known for its excellent cider and beer, but fewer people know that it produces excellent whites and even roses and reds too. And whilst Devon, and Plymouth in particular, has been producing top-quality gin for many years, recently a number of excellent new companies have started producing craft gins here too.
With some of the region's vineyards and breweries offering specialised tours that allow visitors to wonder through the grape vines or observe the traditional method used to create a fine ale, plus tasting the end product, it’s easy to enjoy a whole day out.
Calling all young aspiring pizza chefs and ice cream aficionados… Brightside at Exeter and Honiton are holding pizza making and ice cream decorating classes on Wednesday 15 th and Wednesday 29 th November 2023, from 4-7pm. Each child will be given a pizza base and four toppings of their choice to…
One thing we love about autumn is the various flavours that are prominent at this time of year. From cinnamon filled apple pies to hearty stews and soups, there is nothing better than the taste of autumn and with its natural larder, Devon is a great place to experience all of the season’s favourite…
Nourish Festival, the popular food, craft, and music event, returns to the streets of Bovey Tracey on Saturday 9th September to celebrates its 10th anniversary with a totally free entry community event. Residents and visitors to Bovey Tracey can eat their way up Fore Street and drink their way…
National Cream Tea Day is an annual event that falls on the last Friday in June every year. As the cream tea is a Devon delicacy, we thought we’d tell you some of our favourite spots to enjoy this tasty treat – just make sure it’s cream first! Of course, being a Devon delicacy, you can pick up a…
National Picnic Week returns this June from 17 th -25 th which means it is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors for a good old-fashioned British classic. To help you find the best spot for a picnic this National Picnic Week, here are some of the highest-rated picnic spots across the county. The…