Visitors flock to the Taste East Devon Food Festival

Thousands of visitors have been attending the Taste East Devon Food Festival (9th-24th September). 

Returning for its third year, the festival has been showcasing the best that the area has to offer, with some exciting new additions and sold out events at River Cottage, Darts Farm, Coldharbour Field Kitchen and Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary.

From mouth-watering food markets and street food extravaganzas to immersive gastronomic workshops and exclusive dining experiences, the 16-day festival has offered something for everyone.

Michael Caines MBE, chef and patron of Lympstone Manor, said: “This food festival takes a different format to most, which are fixed in one place. It provides a fantastic opportunity to visit a wide range of food, drink and hospitality businesses within the 16 days enjoying everything from wine and beer tastings to sociable feasting evenings and fine dining experiences.”

Leader of East Devon District Council, Cllr Paul Arnott said: “We’re tremendously proud of our local roots. East Devon is our home - we are keen to support activities that bring people together, encourage community spirit, support the local economy and local producers.  Taste East Devon allows businesses with shared values to collaborate and shout about the diverse, high quality food and drink offer in East Devon. Being able to celebrate the district in this way is such an incredible privilege.”