SOMETHING TO DRINK? This champagne-style cider has been made in the West Country with fresh apples and a tailored blend. They can be personalised with a bespoke label for weddings, www.rullorchard.co.uk; www.facebook.com/RullOrchard; www.instagram.com/rullorchard The new Solar Wave beer from Sharp’s Brewery delivers delicious flavours and aromas often associated with new-world craft beers. At 4.6% ABV, Solar Wave is a vibrant, golden, juicy cask beer with a lower fizz and a distinctive golden haze. Solar Wave is brewed with speciality ingredients, including oats for a creamy mouthfeel and Cryo hops for a distinctive zesty and zingy flavour. Sharp’s head brewer, Aaron McClure, says, “Solar Wave is a bold and revolutionary new beer for us at Sharp’s and it’s been a really exciting time, developing our first ever hazy brew for national distribution. We have used new world hops from some of the most modern and cutting-edge suppliers to produce a product with a wonderfully tropical aroma.” To shop, visit www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk; www.facebook.com/sharpsbreweryuk; www.instagram.com/sharpsbrewery Delicately sweet, dry and refreshing, Salcombe Distilling Co.’s exceptional new small batch Victuallers Special Edition Rhubarb & Bergamot Gin is available in a 50cl bottle, RRP £40, ABV 38% from www.salcombegin.com and Salcombe Distilling Co.’s Victuallers flagship stores in Salcombe and Dartmouth. Crafted at Salcombe Distilling Co.’s stunning waterside home, one of the world’s only distilleries directly accessible by boat, Victuallers Special Edition Rhubarb & Bergamot Gin uses nine botanicals including rhubarb, bergamot and kumquat. The sweet and sharp flavours have been expertly balanced with more traditional gin botanicals including juniper, angelica, cassia bark and lemongrass to create this smooth, refreshing new release. Andy Stafford, the distiller at Salcombe Distilling Co., says: “In our Victuallers Special Edition Rhubarb & Bergamot Gin, we’ve used rhubarb in an elegant and sophisticated way which isn’t overly sweet or reliant on artificial flavours and colours. Combining our love of gin with a dryer and zestier finish, we’ve created something special." www.facebook.com/SalcombeGin; www.instagram.com/salcombegin Championing quality, sustainability and provenance, Food Drink Devon shines a light on the county’s food and drink suppliers to a national audience through various events that have recently taken place. At these events, the ongoing innovation, drive and enterprise within the region have been showcased through a selection of producers including Luscombe Drinks, Hattiers Rum, Salcombe Gin and Sharpham wines from Sandridge Barton - and leading hospitality businesses, such as Boringdon Hall, Saunton Sands Hotel, Winslade Manor and The View restaurant at the new Courtyard by Marriott Sandy Park hotel. This incredibly active organisation, which is going from strength to strength, has now reached a record 350 members and has grown its team with a new membership development manager, Kate Rippin. It has further networking events, workshops and trade and consumer shows planned, in addition to its highly regarded awards which are currently open for entries. Greg Parsons, chair of Food Drink Devon, says: “Devon is home to a flourishing food and drinks sector with more than its fair share of award-winning producers and hospitality businesses. Lush pasture, high moorland and miles of coast yield delicious meat and dairy, abundant seafood and Michelin stars, but Devon also has bright, new start-ups and exciting foodie entrepreneurs who merit a wider audience.” For more information on Food Drink Devon visit www.fooddrinkdevon.co.uk ON THE MENU Wedding season for this year and next is busier than ever for the team behind West Country Caterers. Owner Sarah-Jane Payne tells us, “We always try to keep on-trend with menus and barbecues are back; we can also serve paella from big pans plus grazing tables are extremely popular. Our trio of desserts always go down a treat with guests, and our infamous cheesecake served as a wedding cake is also in demand. Our aim is to tailor the menu to each couple's requirements being conscious of any special dietary issues.” www.west-country-caterers.co.uk; www.facebook.com/WestCountryCaterers The team at Sharpham Dairy located in the Dart Valley in South Devon offer a bespoke service which includes a trip to the dairy where they hand-make a selection of delicious varieties. The talented team suggest how a dramatic tower of cheese, a triple-layer cake or an overflowing cheeseboard all create a stunning centrepiece, but can be the foundation of the evening banquet too. They also advise couples to plan at least eight weeks ahead to make sure that the cheeses are aged to perfection, https://sharphamcheese.co.uk 60
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