WEDDING DRINKS Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, has launched Sharpham New Release 2021, a small-batch wine that’s an early showcase of the potential of Sandridge Barton’s latest vintage at t heir new state-of-the-art winery on the Sandridge Barton Estate located in Stoke Gabriel, South Devon. It’s a fresh, fruit-packed variety priced at £14.50. The new visitor centre with a shop, café and tours at Sandridge Barton is set to open this spring. www.sharpham.com Scan to view video Cornwall’s Sharp’s Brewery has won six internationally-recognised awards across three categories at the International Beer Challenge 2021 which exists to reward and promote excellent beers from around the globe whilst providing brewers with a platform to promote their beers to trade and consumers. The Rock-based brewery in Cornwall won three silvers within the ale category for Atlantic Pale Ale, Sea Fury and Wolf Rock and bronze for Doom Bar in the same category. In addition, Offshore Pilsner won bronze in the lager category and an exclusive collaboration with neighbouring Camel Valley Vineyard, Sharp’s Camel Valley Pilsner also won bronze in the speciality beer classification. This has a fruity, citrus aroma that comes from the blend of hops. Brewed at Sharp’s, the finished product is then reseeded with champagne yeast and bottled in traditional champagne-style bottles at Camel Valley Vineyard located a short distance away. www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk WEDDING CATERING Sarah-Jane Payne owns West Country Caterers based in Devon. She has announced some updates including offering freshly baked cottage rolls made by a local baker with the wedding breakfast and keeping ingredients local to support small traditional businesses. Her menus are tailored to suit each couple and the team cater for all dietary requirements. Sarah-Jane tells us, “All of our food is freshly cooked for the wedding and local suppliers are used wherever possible, all of which helps with our carbon footprint. We offer a variety of menus, from the traditional English cuisine to street food-style big-pan cooking and continental cuisine, always with our twist on things.” She continues, “We also love serving a traditional English high tea with sandwiches and savouries followed by our delicious authentic scones teamed with West Country jam and cream.” Sarah-Jane and loves dressing her dishes with fresh garden herbs and edible flowers and aim to let the food do the talking. 01769 560 473, www.west-country-caterers.co.uk WEDDING CAKES AND SWEET TREATS Emz Cakez Cornwall recently became a finalist at the Simply Weddings Awards 2021. Owner Emily-Jade Marsh produces affordable custom-made cakes using locally sourced ingredients where possible. She is a recommended supplier for several wedding businesses across Cornwall and offers a free no-obligation consultation service. Emily tells us, “I also offer postal sample boxes for those who live out of the local area that includes six flavours for £15 which can be deducted from the final balance if a wedding cake is then booked.” 07775 533 625, www.emzcakezcornwall.co.uk Rhiannon Clarke is the owner of C.A.K.E By Clarke, a Plymouthbased, home-run bakery providing bespoke cakes for weddings and celebrations in Devon. Because the top-quality designs aren’t mass-produced, customers are guaranteed beautifully crafted cakes made using fresh quality ingredients. Rhiannon offers wedding cake tasting boxes and her exquisite bakes include these gold and white cakesicles and this statement bohemian-inspired two-tier design. 07412 494 947, https://cakesbyclarke5.wixsite.com/cakery Tucked away in North Tawton, Devon is an expert chocolatier, Andrew King. His platinum award-winning signature and miniature boxes are the culmination of more than 30 years of studying patisserie under renowned chefs Michael Caines and Michael Wignall. Andrew tells us, “They’re perfect for celebrating special moments with the miniature chocolate boxes making ideal wedding favours.” He continues, “Each beautiful box can be tied with coordinating ribbon, with their names written in calligraphy by co-proprietor Cheryl.” 07887 851 276, www.andrewkingchocolates.com LOCAL INSPIRATION 65
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