Devon Food Events 29th November -30th November

Every weekend we bring you information on the latest food events in the county.
For our full calendar including details on Farmers and Produce Markets please visit
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk/whatson

Saturday 29th November
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Bideford Farmers Market
South Molton Pannier Market
Atlantic Village Farmers Market

Sunday 30th November
Dartington Love Food Winter Activity

Have you got a food event? Let us know at A Taste of Devon - Home | Your Local Food & Drink Guide
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk

Devon Food Events 24th November - 28th November

Every week we bring you information on the latest food events in the county.
For our full calendar including details on Farmers and Produce Markets please visit
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk/whatson

Tuesday 25th November
Indoor Food and Craft Market Torrington
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Bideford Farmers Market

Wednesday 26th November
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Bideford Farmers Market

Thursday 27th November
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Bideford Farmers Market
South Molton Pannier Market
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market



Have you got a food event? Let us know at A Taste of Devon - Home | Your Local Food & Drink Guide
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk

Devon Food Events 22nd November - 24th November

Every weekend we bring you information on the latest food events in the county.
For our full calendar including details on Farmers and Produce Markets please visit
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk/whatson

Saturday 22nd November
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Bideford Farmers market
South Molton Pannier Market
Bratton Fleming Farmers Market


Have you got a food event? Let us know at A Taste of Devon - Home | Your Local Food & Drink Guide
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk

Devon Food Events 17th November - 21st November

Every week we bring you information on the latest food events in the county.
For our full calendar including details on Farmers and Produce Markets please visit
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk/whatson

Tuesday 18th November
Indoor Food and Craft Market Torrington
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Bideford Farmers Market

Wednesday 19th November
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Bideford Farmers Market

Thursday 20th November
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Bideford Farmers market
South Molton Pannier Market
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market

Friday 21st November
Medieval Banquet Kingsbridge Inn Totnes


Have you got a food event? Let us know at A Taste of Devon - Home | Your Local Food & Drink Guide
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk

10 Signs You Are in a Good Restaurant

When it comes to visiting a restaurant, there are lots of ideas about what is a sign of a good one and what isn’t. The ultimate sign is, of course, good food but there are other factors that can help tip a visit from an okay one to a good one.

Some people look at external factors before they even step in the door but these can be variable. For instance, if there aren’t a lot of cars in the car park, is this an indicator of a bad restaurant? Not really, it could just be that your visit is at a quieter time or is near public transport so people can have a drink and not use the car.

First impressions

1. Server promptness

When you first walk into a restaurant, you want someone to acknowledge you as soon as possible. Whether this is to guide you to a table or a waiting area or, if you haven’t booked, tell you how long a wait will be for one, prompt acknowledgment is always a good sign

2. Server knowledge

When you are at your table and start looking at the menu, you may need to ask question about dishes or ingredients. Your server should be knowledgeable but also know when to get a second opinion. For example, if someone has an unusual allergy, it is okay for them to go check with the chef if the dishes are safe for that person. They should also know what is available or not from the items on the menu.

3. Ambience

The overall ambience and feel of the restaurant is important and shows thought has gone into its design. Some places can be a little cramped or designed in such a way that the noise level spoils conversation.

Little details

4. Clean facilities

Health and safety is a massive area but even just the little details of the bathroom facilities are important. They may be clean to the standard of the law but is it welcoming? Is the water warm? Plenty of soap? Paper towels readily available or other drying materials?

5. Are the free items good quality?

Many places will offer free bread and butter or breadsticks with or before the meal. A sign of a good restaurant is that the free items are as good quality as the things you pay for.

6. Accommodating within reason

There are always people who make outlandish requests and restaurants shouldn’t have to always concede to these but for simple requests such as a sauce on the side or a salad without dressing should be accommodated.

Getting the meal


7. Food arrives together

One very important sign of a good restaurant is that no matter how many are in the party, the food arrives for everyone at the same time. No-one should be left sitting without their meal while others either start without them or sit while their food gets cold

8. Plate temperature

If it is a hot meal, the plate should be hot but if it is a cold meal, then the plate should be the same.

9. Server checks in during the meal to see if there’s anything else you need

While you don’t want to be badgered by your server, an occasional check to see if the meal is okay or if you want anything else is an important part of good service.

10. Plates are cleared but not too quickly

One of the biggest irritations in restaurants is where the plates are either left until the moment before the next course arrives, or are whipped away from you the second the last morsel of food is eaten. The right timing is in the middle.

Do you agree with our list? Let us know your top tips when looking for a great place to eat!

Devon Food Events 15th November - 16th November

Every weekend we bring you information on the latest food events in the county.
For our full calendar including details on Farmers and Produce Markets please visit
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk/whatson

Saturday 15th November 
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Barnstaple's historic Pannier Market offers a huge range of exciting fresh produce and has been voted amongst the top ten food markets in the country.
Bideford Farmers Market
South Molton Pannier Market
Bovey Tracey Farmers Market
Atlantic Village Farmers Market

Sunday 16th November
Clovelly Herring Festival


Have you got a food event? Let us know at A Taste of Devon - Home | Your Local Food & Drink Guide
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk

Organic Christmas Hampers from Trill Farm, Axminster, Devon

Originally posted on Eating Exeter:

The Trill Winter Seasons Box is a delicious organic hamper full of exclusive seasonal products from Trill Farm an organic farm in Devon owned by Romy Fraser OBE (founder of Neal’s Yard Remedies). The Trill Winter Seasons Box is the ideal Christmas gift for a discerning friend or loved one this year. Order now and expect delivery on Wednesday 17th December.

The Trill Winter Seasons Box costs £75 and includes organically grown and responsibly-made products from all parts of Trill Farm: food and drink, natural health and beauty, homewares and garden. Each item is a celebration of the organic and wild offerings of the land, skilfully created using minimal processing and packaging. The majority of the Trill Winter Seasons products are unique to the box, and not available to purchase through the Trill Farm Shop website.

It’s a chance to experience a selection of high-quality products based on what’s…

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Devon Food Events 10th November - 14th November

Every week we bring you information on the latest food events in the county.

For our full calendar including details on Farmers and Produce Markets please visit www.atasteofdevon.co.uk/whatson

Tuesday 11th November 

Barnstaple Pannier Market 

Barnstaple's historic Pannier Market offers a huge range of exciting fresh produce and has been voted amongst the top ten food markets in the country.

Bideford Farmers Market
Torrington Indoor Food and Craft Market

Wednesday 12th November
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Bideford Farmers Market

Thursday 13th November
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Bideford Farmers Market
South Molton Pannier Market
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market

Have you got a food event? Let us know at A Taste of Devon - Home | Your Local Food & Drink Guide
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk

Devon Food Events: 3rd-7th November 2014

Every week we bring you information on the latest food events in the county.
For our full calendar including details on Farmers and Produce Markets please visit www.atasteofdevon.co.uk/whatson

Tuesday 4th November

Barnstaple Pannier Market 
Barnstaple's historic Pannier Market offers a huge range of exciting fresh produce and has been voted amongst the top ten food markets in the country.

Indoor Food and Craft Market Torrington

Bideford Pannier Market

Wednesday 5th November

Barnstaple Pannier Market

Bideford Farmers Market

RHS Rosemoor Food Fair

Thursday 6th November

Barnstaple Pannier Market

Bideford Farmers Market

South Molton Pannier Market

Buckfastleigh Farmers Market

Have you got a food event? Let us know at A Taste of Devon - Home | Your Local Food & Drink Guide
www.atasteofdevon.co.uk