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This September will see the county of Devon become a foodie’s delight as the field to fork Taste East Devon Festival 2023 takes over the countryside.
The festival will feature chefs, tastings, demos and events for two weeks from 14 to 22 September. Expect Michael Caines of Lympstone Manor, one of the co-founders to pop in too.
From brewery open days, to farm feasts and tastings some events are free and others ticketed, but all will be full of entertainment.
Taste East Devon Festival
Participating pubs, restaurants and producers include: Lyme Bay Winery, Quicke’s Cheese, THE PIG at Combe, the Salutation Inn, The Night Jar Inn, The Farm Table, The Jack in the Green, Dukes Seaside Inn, Otter Brewery, Blackbury Honey Farm, ColdHarbour Field Kitchen, Lympstone Manor, Sidmouth Distillery, The Kitchen, Heron Farm, High Grange, and Lily Farm vineyards.
Events range from ‘meet the brewer’ to wine and cheese tastings, gin school, family festivals, kitchen gardens, seafood suppers, charity meals, masterclasses, afternoon tea, streetfood, live music, coastal foraging and a picnic; all concluding with a sunday afternoon party at THE PIG on 18 September from 1pm to 7pm.
However it is not just the food and drink that makes this part of the UK so special, East Devon possesses the Jurassic Coast as well as two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As all the events are only half an hour from the sea, you can always combine a tasting with a quick dip or wonderful walk.
2024 Highlights
For a full schedule of events at the 2024 Festival click here.
Taste East Devon Festival
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All images courtesy of Taste East Devon Food and Drink Festival.
