This month, on October 7, Sandy Park in Exeter is hosting the 13th annual Food Drink Devon awards, which celebrate Devon-based producers, hospitality venues, retail outlets and training schools. To mark the occasion, Devon Life has teamed up with Food Drink Devon in a competition for one lucky reader to win a package of fabulous food and drink prizes.
Crafted with care at their North Devon fermentary, PiQi is a hand-crafted fermented probiotic beverage teeming with gut-friendly, naturally occurring probiotics. The three month subscription prize offers four refreshing flavours, including: Original with a honey-like aroma and light and slightly fruity flavour; Ginger and Lemon, a zesty thirst quencher with subtle citrus notes; Butterfly Pea, which is rich in antioxidants with a delicate aroma and herbal notes and Grapefruit and Cardamom. a sophisticated flavour brewed with organic grapefruit and paired with fragrant, yet delicate cardamom. piqilife.com
Sending ‘happiness in a hamper’ through its carefully curated hampers for over a decade, Devon Hampers delivers the very best produce from Devon and Cornwall to addresses across the UK. Their latest offering, the Charcuterie Picnic Hamper includes a delightful assortment of savoury treats such as artisanal cheeses, locally cured meats, chutney bursting with flavour as well as crackers and olives, all in a traditional wicker hamper, as well as a bottle of Lyme Bay Sparkling Brut. Whether choosing to picnic on the moors, by the beach or in the comfort of your own home, this hamper promises a moment of indulgence. devonhampers.com
Locally celebrated as ‘the place to eat’, The Pig & Whistle is a traditional Devon pub near Totnes. With a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients from land to sea, along with locally sourced drinks, it’s a true taste of the region. Having grown up in South Devon, the owners Donna and Phil are delighted to have returned to their roots as proud publicans with a fantastic team and the aim to provide great food and great service. Win a three course meal for two - the prize includes a starter, main and dessert for two people, from the menu or specials board, plus a bottle of wine from the wine list.
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Devon Cove makes its award-winning Cove Vodka and liqueurs using King Edward potatoes, lovingly grown on the family farm overlooking Hope Cove. With a smooth and luxurious taste, their copper pot single distilled Devon Cove vodka is handcrafted in their artisan distillery and made only from the finest ingredients. The prize includes a 70cl bottle of Devon Cove’s award-winning Cove Vodka, a 50cl bottle of Cove Damson Liqueur and a 50cl bottle of Cove Coffee Liqueur, all perfect served over ice or delicious in cocktails. devoncove.co.uk
South Devon Chilli Farm has a history spanning over 20 years, starting with a few friends growing chillies on their windowsills! They now grow over 100 varieties and harvest 10 tonnes of chillies each year on their unique farm. They are extremely proud of their Seed to Sauce principle, with the tonnes of fresh chillies they nurture only travelling a few metres across the farm into their kitchen to be turned into award-winning products. The Chilli Gift Set prize is filled with their best sellers, all with a mixture of flavours and heat levels. southdevonchillifarm.co.uk
Burts has gained recognition for its premium, hand-cooked British potato chips that are made with care. Committed to exclusively sourcing Red Tractor approved potatoes sourced from local growers, the small-batch packs are full of tasty chips, thanks to long-standing partnerships with ingredient suppliers from across the South West. The prize consists of some traditional flavours from the Burts range including boxes of Lightly Salted and Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar as well as the new limited-edition flavour, Spicy Barbecue, which heats up the tastebuds with spicy barbecue and hints of honey. burtschips.com
To win this bundle of prizes, go to fooddrinkdevon.co.uk/competitions to enter.
Entrants must be 18 years or over. Entries close on October 31, 2024. Dedicated to increasing Devon’s reputation for exceptional food and drink, Food Drink Devon celebrates the county’s producers, retailers, hospitality venues and related businesses and boasts over 380 passionate members. Visit fooddrinkdevon.co.uk for Devon food and drink news, offers, events and details of each of its members. @fooddrinkdevon
