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Devon County Show – What can I do?

One of the biggest days out in the Devon Calendar, the Devon County Show is a brilliant showcase of food and agriculture throughout Devon. Combining good food, great craft alcohol and fantastic entertainment, the country based show is a great … Continue reading

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Exeter South West Festival of Food and Drink

Returning for its 16th consecutive year, the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink takes place from Saturday 4th May – 6th May in the prestigious location of Exeter Castle Courtyard and Northernhay Gardens. The festival has established itself … Continue reading

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Is Passion More Important than Experience?

When it comes to recruitment skills and qualifications are usually the most desired element on a CV, and these elements are what the majority of employers use to judge their best candidates. But all too often the passion of some, … Continue reading

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Working as a Chef Overseas

Anyone who enjoys cooking or is a qualified chef will often fantasise about their ideal, dream kitchen and working environment. There are so many opportunities out there for cooking abroad, and this can come with a host of benefits in … Continue reading

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Foods in Season Now

It’s not quite spring yet! Battling through the last cold winter months can be hard, but luckily this time of year there’s lots of hearty key ingredients coming into their prime. Whether it’s a warm stew, hearty roast joint or … Continue reading

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Source Taste of the West Show

The Source Taste of the West Show is a food and drink and hospitality show taking place at Westpoint in Exeter this week!  Combining hospitality, catering and the finest food and drink, the show is set to be a hit with many local … Continue reading

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Food Trends for 2019

A new year means a distinct set of trends are set to come our way in the food industry in 2019.  From flavours and cuisines rising in popularity to diet trends and packaging changes, here’s our guide to the things you’re … Continue reading

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Tips for Getting a Job in 2019

Finding a job can be difficult, but there’s a way to give yourself the best chance. With it being the start of a new year, use this time to completely overhaul your job searching techniques, and follow our tips to … Continue reading

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Surviving Christmas in the Hospitality Industry

Although it’s not ideal for anyone to be spending the holidays away from their family and working, there are some perks to working in the hospitality industry that can make spending Christmas in the kitchen more bearable.  With the right … Continue reading

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A Christmas Day Checklist for your Restaurant

As anybody who works in hospitality or catering will know, Christmas day is one of, if not, the busiest and most stressful days of the year. You don’t want to be the one responsible for anything going wrong on Christmas … Continue reading

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