Tavistock is gearing up to host an eagerly anticipated food festival, showcasing local culinary talent and providing a significant boost to local businesses. Attendees can look forward to enjoying a wide variety of delicious local produce, including flavorful rums, artisanal cheeses, deli specialties, fresh seafood, and more. With over 60 producers, live music, and a laid-back atmosphere, this festival promises a day of food, fun, and family-friendly entertainment.
Exciting Food Festival in Tavistock: A Culinary Delight for Visitors
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Tavistock is getting ready to host an eagerly anticipated food festival on Sunday, April 21, which is expected to attract a large number of visitors. The event, known for showcasing local culinary talent, is anticipated to provide a significant boost to various local businesses.
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Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Sunday (April 21) around Duke Street and Bedford Square, attendees can look forward to enjoying a wide variety of delicious local produce. This marks the first year that Eat Festivals has come to Tavistock, with the festival having been held around the South West since its establishment in 2012.
A Diverse Culinary Experience
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Locals attending the event can expect a diverse culinary experience, featuring an extensive selection of offerings. From flavorful rums to artisanal cheeses, deli specialties, and fresh seafood, there's a variety of options to cater to different tastes.
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Attendees can enjoy the savory flavors of Thai cuisine, traditional pies, Cornish pasties, and the smoky goodness of pit barbecue and smokehouse dishes. Classic hot dogs will also be available, along with many other delicious treats.
Celebrating Local Producers
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Our food & drink festivals are free to attend, family-friendly, accessible, and held in a town center. We aim to celebrate the great local producers surrounding the festival town by putting on a cracking one-day festival that is low cost for them to attend - meaning that money goes straight back into local businesses; well publicized; good fun; well run and with lots of variety.
eat:Festivals is a not-for-profit social enterprise that aims to connect communities with the productive landscape that surrounds them, which is good for local business, food producers, and for families.
Meet the Local Food Participants
The Moorlander caught up with some of the local food participants who expressed their excitement at being part of the festival.
Lucho Bakes: Sourdough Delights
Lucho Bakes, founded by Luciano Soto Rodriguez, has quickly become a favorite in Venn Valley Winery, Landkey since its establishment on April 1, 2023. Specializing in sourdough baked goods made from organic ingredients, with local wholemeal flour sourced from Chittlehampton's The Waterers' Working Horses, they are the only sourdough bakery you can find at the market on the day.
Known for their quality and popularity among followers, attendees rush to their stall to get their favorite treats. With 11 wholesalers across North Devon and Torridge, Lucho Bakes has plans for expansion, including additional wholesalers, a shop, preorder system, delivery boxes, and sourdough baking classes.
Torview Wines: A Vineyard Success Story
Torview Wines, established in 2007 by Tim Gorwan, emerged from the aftermath of Foot and Mouth, transforming a "dirty farm" into a thriving vineyard and winery. Inspired by New Zealand's vineyard practices, Tim's expertise, gained from a decade in prominent vineyards and training with the University of California, fueled the success of the venture.
Today, Torview Wines produces 14,000 bottles annually, specializing in fruity red wines and traditional method sparkling wines, along with rose and white varieties. They also manage six vineyards across Devon and Cornwall. At EAT Tavistock, attendees can taste their bone-dry wines, renowned for classic fruit flavors like strawberry and plum.
Devon Cove: Capturing the Essence of Devon
Devon Cove, situated overlooking Hope Cove, offers an impressive range of award-winning Cove Vodka and Liqueurs made from King Edward potatoes sourced from their family farm. With over five decades of experience cultivating quality Devon potatoes, the distillery has mastered the art of creating a smooth and luxurious vodka that captures the essence of the region.
As they prepare for the upcoming EAT Festival, visitors can expect to sample a selection of their renowned products, including Cove Vodka, Liqueurs, and Oak-aged Cove Rum. Despite the challenges facing small businesses, Devon Cove remains resilient and grateful for their place within Devon's thriving food and drink sector. Embracing the opportunity to share their exceptional creations, they invite everyone to indulge in the taste of Devon's finest produce.