The Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink

Fancy a clotted cream tea, a pint of scrumpy cider or a slice of Somerset cheddar? Well why not visit the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink. The South West’s largest food and drink festival is held over the weekend of Friday 9th – Sunday 11th April 2010 in Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle Courtyard.

Food masterclasses, wine and beer tasting, workshops and cooking demonstrations fill the grounds of Exeter Castle. The South West produces fine organic fruit and vegetables, dairy and meat products and is undergoing a culinary renaissance, led by the likes of Michael Caines, the country’s youngest Michelin-starred chef. Look out for cooking demonstrations from Lesley Waters, the Tanner brothers and Michael Caines himself.

You can meet the farmers and producers as well as some of the region’s top chefs and learn all about seasonality, taste, cooking and the environmental impact of sourcing food close to home. Festival goers can also sample and purchase a fantastic array of regional products.

Come and experience the gastronomic delights of the south west of England and have a great day out.

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