The best places to learn to cook, including cookery schools and cookery breaks or hire a chef
Find the best restaurants in the South West, from Michelin-starred fine dining to laid back beach cafes
Hand-picked places to shop for gourmet goodies. Discover delis, specialist retailers and brilliant farm shops
Off on a gourmet getaway? Looking for a foodie place to stay? Check out our insider's finds

Beginner's guide to cooking game

Chef owner Tom Hannon of The Rising Sun in Truro explains why partridge, pheasant and venison are the fairest of game at this time of year
At The Drive In cocktail

Draw the curtains, pop some corn and line up a classic movie; we're hanging out At the Drive In with North Coast Wine Co's new take on the old-school American julep
Food therapy: Thomas Carr

The Michelin starred chef patron of The Olive Room in Ilfracombe reveals why, for him, food is like music and perfume – and why fussy eaters "break him"
Restaurant review: The Lamb, Longdown

Could this recently revived boozer be Devon’s new destination dining pub? All the signs are pointing west from Exeter towards Longdown’s 17th century inn, says Kathryn Lewis

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Recipes

Explore our favourite recipes from the Food Insider’s Guide – we’ve got everything from starters and salads to main dishes and desserts

Chestnut mushroom tagliatelle with smoked pancetta
Roast chicken breast with jerusalem artichokes
Gingerbread caramel brownies

Insider’s find

Get out and explore some of our fave restaurants, cafes, bars, foodie hotels and more across the South West.

Inspire Me

Our collections of great places to eat, shop, stay and cook. You’ll discover something only our insiders know about!

Trencherman’s – The Movie

For 25 years, this trusted guide has revealed exceptional places to dine and stay in the West Country.

Extract Coffee

Coffee but better. Expert tips on brewing the perfect cup from Extract Coffee Roasters and Boston Tea Party.