Discover East Devon food and drink
Taste East Devon Festival Events
12th - 20th September 2026
Wine tastings, fermentation experiments, delectable tasting menus and buzzing food fairs - the festival is a celebration of the finest local food and drink of the region. We are starting to add events for the 2026 festival. Please keep checking in to see what’s newly listed.
If you’re a business that would like to take part in Taste East Devon please complete this form or email tasteeastdevonfest@gmail.com.
Lily Farm Vineyard tour
A small family run vineyard first planted in 2005, Lily Farm Vineyard produces award winning still and sparkling wines. Their wine is made only with the grapes that grow at Lily Farm, near Budleigh Salterton.
Otterton Mill Open Day
An open day at Otterton’s 1000 year old Mill with milling demonstrations, freshly baked bread and self guided walks.
Glebe House: Sauna and Dine package
Sauna and Dine at Glebe House, with views across the East Devon National Landscape.
Pebblebed Vineyard Tour & Tasting
Discover the secrets behind crafting amazing English sparkling and still wine with a guided tour of our vineyard and tasting in our winery with our winemaker, Alex.
Pebblebed Vineyard Tour & Tasting
Discover the secrets behind crafting amazing English sparkling and still wine with a guided tour of our vineyard and tasting in our winery with our winemaker, Alex.
The Whole Hog Feast with Live Music at Coldharbour Field Kitchen
Gather with family and friends beneath our beautiful stretch tent and enjoy a spectacular locally sourced feast as the sun sets over the Otter Valley, creating the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening of fantastic food, live music and great company.
Enjoy a delicious sharing platter, featuring locally reared, outdoor-bred pork, slow-cooked to perfection and served with sides of pork sausage meat stuffing, the crispiest crackling, fennel & apple slaw made with apples from our orchard, Hawkridge Dairy Cheddar mac & cheese, chive & crème fraîche potato salad, buttery charred corn on the cob, homegrown apple sauce and rich, delicious gravy for dipping.
All of our vegetables are sourced locally, making this a true celebration of East Devon's outstanding produce.
A delicious vegan option will also be available on request - please let us know when booking.
Food & drinks served from 5pm
From 7pm, enjoy live country-fried acoustic folk, pop and rock covers from the brilliant Sundog Slide, providing the perfect soundtrack as you dine beneath our stunning stretch tent and watch one of our beautiful East Devon sunsets.
Booking information:
£25 per person, £15 for children under 10
Please call 07379 873931. Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
For more information visit the website: https://coldharbourfarmshop.co.uk/
Explore more of East Devon…..
Otterton Mill Open Day is a family friendly, free to enter event just 25 minutes’ drive away, or have a wander and a tour around the Kitchen Garden at the Pig-at-Coombe, which take place daily at 11am. Families are also welcome at the Lily Farm vineyard tour where kids can run wild and adults can learn about this family run vineyard (and taste some of their award winning wine of course). Stay overnight and visit the Cranbrook Gate to Plate producers’ market on Sunday.
Cranbrook Gate to Plate
a family friendly market featuring producers from a 30 mile radius.
Coffee Tasting with Coffee Factory
Learn how to taste and evaluate coffees the way they do at The coffee Factory Independent Roastery.
Lympstone Manor: Dusk Nature Walk and Dinner with James Chubb
As dusk settles over the Michelin starred Lympstone Manor Estate, join local Countryside Manager James Chubb for an atmospheric Dusk Nature Walk exploring the wildlife on the East Devon Exe estuary.
Lympstone Manor: Vineyard tour and Pool House Restaurant lunch
Spend time exploring the Michael Caine’s Lympstone Manor estate. Start with a special vineyard tour followed by delicious three course lunch in the Pool House to showcase the best of what East Devon has to offer.
Lyme Bay Winery: Wine and Cheese Pairing Tasting
A unique tasting experience at the winery pairing four of Lyme Bay Winery's award winning wines with Quickes Cheese.
Coffee Tasting with Coffee Factory
Learn how to taste and evaluate coffees the way they do at The coffee Factory Independent Roastery.
Afternoon Tea & Donkey Enrichment Workshop at The Donkey Sanctuary
A quintessential Devon afternoon tea and enrichment workshop set in the rolling hills of the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary on the Jurassic Coast.
Otter Brewery evening tour and dinner
Discover the art and process of brewing beer, then soak it all up with a 3 course dinner.
Kimchi Workshop with Rachel de Thample
Master the art of making kimchi (an incredible ingredient to help support gut health) in this brilliant workshop with fermentation expert Rachel de Thample.
Pebblebed Vineyard Tour & Tasting
Discover the secrets behind crafting amazing English sparkling and still wine with a guided tour of our vineyard and tasting in our winery with our winemaker, Alex.
Lyme Bay Winery: Wine and Cheese Pairing Tasting
A unique tasting experience at the winery pairing four of Lyme Bay Winery's award winning wines with Quickes Cheese.
The Big Pick & Cider Fest - Family Weekend
Get ready for a fun-filled weekend of apple picking & pressing, cider tasting, live music and family-friendly vibes at Courtney’s of Whimple.
Explore. Pick. Press. Dance. Relax.
Join us for a magical weekend in our ancient Whiteways orchard - a rare chance to wander through historic cider trees, enjoy live music, and take part in the traditional Courtney’s apple pressing, cider‑making experience.
What to Expect
Our beautiful orchard will be open for you to explore, relax, and soak up the atmosphere. Bring family, friends, or simply yourself and enjoy a day surrounded by East Devon heritage.
Apple Harvest, Pressing Experience
Help with this year’s cider apple harvest and learn how we craft our cider - the traditional way. There is the opportunity to press the apples you have collected using our crushing and pressing equipment to create your own natural apple juice. Alternatively, bring your own apples and we'll press and create your own juice to take home.
How to book
For entry book via eventbrite here.
Tickets £1-£9 per person for entry. Apple Pressing: £2 per kg.
Lyme Bay Winery: Wine and Cheese Pairing Tasting
A unique tasting experience at the winery pairing four of Lyme Bay Winery's award winning wines with Quickes Cheese.
Coldharbour Field Kitchen woodfired Pizza, Tapas and Live Music night
We're celebrating the incredible flavours of our region with an evening of East Devon-inspired tapas and woodfired pizzas, using the very best locally sourced produce.
Gather with family and friends beneath our beautiful stretch tent and enjoy a relaxed evening as the sun sets over the Otter Valley. It's the perfect setting to savour delicious food, soak up the atmosphere and spend time with great company.
Our menu will feature a selection of East Devon-inspired tapas dishes alongside freshly made pizzas, all celebrating the outstanding ingredients produced right here on our doorstep. From locally reared meats and seasonal vegetables to artisan cheeses and fresh local produce, every dish is designed to showcase the flavours of East Devon.
Food & drinks from 5pm
From 7pm, enjoy live music from the talented Andy Ellis, an accomplished musician from Exeter, whose laid-back acoustic set will provide the perfect soundtrack as you dine beneath our stunning stretch tent and watch one of our beautiful East Devon sunsets.
Booking information:
Prices as per menu
Call 07379 873931. Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
Explore more of East Devon….
Visit Finn’s Deli or Darts Farm to buy local produce to create your own feast of East Devon flavours, and find out some of the secrets of the PIG-at-Coombe’s stunning Kitchen Gardens on a daily tour. Work up your appetite by collecting and pressing apples at Courtney’s of Whimple Big Pick just a 16 minute drive away.
The Big Pick & Cider Fest - Family Weekend
Get ready for a fun-filled weekend of apple picking & pressing, cider tasting, live music and family-friendly vibes at Courtney’s of Whimple.
Explore. Pick. Press. Dance. Relax.
Join us for a magical weekend in our ancient Whiteways orchard - a rare chance to wander through historic cider trees, enjoy live music, and take part in the traditional Courtney’s apple pressing, cider‑making experience.
What to Expect
Our beautiful orchard will be open for you to explore, relax, and soak up the atmosphere. Bring family, friends, or simply yourself and enjoy a day surrounded by East Devon heritage.
Apple Harvest, Pressing Experience
Help with this year’s cider apple harvest and learn how we craft our cider - the traditional way. There is the opportunity to press the apples you have collected using our crushing and pressing equipment to create your own natural apple juice. Alternatively, bring your own apples and we'll press and create your own juice to take home.
How to book
For entry book via eventbrite here.
Tickets £1-£9 per person for entry. Apple Pressing: £2 per kg.
Fat Otter: Sunday Lunch
Located in the Devon town of Ottery St Mary, Fat Otter is a small family-run restaurant serving a seasonal menu made with freshly hand-selected local ingredients and a cosy bar area.
The Pig: Kitchen Garden Tour
Join our gardeners for a free Kitchen Garden tour.
Everything we do is influenced by the Kitchen Garden - it's the beating heart of the operation!
Courtney's of Whimple Cider Orchard: The Big Pick
Pick, press and relax in this ancient cider orchard. The Big Pick is a day amongst the 100 year old apple trees where you can explore, help with the harvest and press you own apples into juice to take home.
Coldharbour Field Kitchen: Live Music, Wood-Fired Pizza & Tapas
Join us for live music from folk singer Geoff Lakeman with delicious tapas and wood-fired pizzas.
Price varies with menu
The Pig: Kitchen Garden Tour
Join our gardeners for a free Kitchen Garden tour.
Everything we do is influenced by the Kitchen Garden - it's the beating heart of the operation!
Courtney's of Whimple Cider Orchard: The Big Pick
Pick, press and relax in this ancient cider orchard. The Big Pick is a day amongst the 100 year old apple trees where you can explore, help with the harvest and press you own apples into juice to take home.
Darts Farm: Real Food Tasting Weekend
Join us here at Darts Farm as we celebrate ‘Real Food’, meet some of our passionate skilled artisan producers who put the quality & integrity of their product above all. Free event.
The Pig-at Combe: Folly Music Night
Rustic chic retreat The Folly hosts musician Dan Tolman to soundtrack their relaxed menu of seasonal food at the Pig at Combe, in the Otter valley near Honiton.
Coldharbour Field Kitchen: Rum & Reggae
Join the team at Coldharbour Field Kitchen to launch their new rum. They will be serving up delicious Caribbean inspired food, with music from a live Reggae DJ!
Price varies with menu
Finn's Deli: Friday Night Sundowners
Local wines on show at Finn’s Deli Friday Night Sundowners beside the River Coly.
Lyme Bay Winery: Wine and Cheese Pairing Tasting
A unique tasting experience at the winery pairing four of Lyme Bay Winery's award winning wines with Quickes Cheese.
The Pig: Kitchen Garden Tour
Join our gardeners for a free Kitchen Garden tour.
Everything we do is influenced by the Kitchen Garden - it's the beating heart of the operation!
Bar Buoy Cocktails: Tasting Compass
Embark on a tour and tasting voyage of all BarBuoy blends at their Exmouth HQ.
Pebblebed Vineyard: Tour and Tasting
Explore our Single-Estate Devon Vineyard & Winery, with tastings of still and sparking wines, accompanied by some farmhouse cheese & artisan charcuterie.
The Donkey Sanctuary: Bray Beyond Borders
Set with a view of the rolling Jurassic coast, watch donkeys roam free over tea, scones and cakes as part of the annual Taste East Devon Food Festival. Our food event will be for one night only so don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity.
£25 per person
Nicola’s Chocolate: mini factory tour and tasting
Come join Nicola for a sweet adventure as we take you on a behind-the-scenes journey through the magical world of chocolate making from bean-to-bar at the Exe Chocolate factory.
Lyme Bay Winery: Wine and Cheese Pairing Tasting
A unique tasting experience at the winery pairing four of Lyme Bay Winery's award winning wines with Quickes Cheese.
The Pig: Kitchen Garden Tour
Join our gardeners for a free Kitchen Garden tour.
Everything we do is influenced by the Kitchen Garden - it's the beating heart of the operation!
High Grange: Signature Fire School
Come prepared to learn, eat and laugh. This is our signature bespoke barbecue cooking school which covers the full gamut of outdoor cooking. We’ll cover a huge variety of outdoor fire cooking, British barbecue techniques and butchery with Luke Vandore - Mackay.
Otter Brewery: Tour and Dinner
Otter Brewery tour and dinner. A family run brewery that reflects and respects the heritage of good beer production.
The Salutation Inn: Fishermen’s Mission Dinner
Fishermen’s Mission Dinner at the Salutation Inn includes lobster from Budleigh Salterton on Eats Devon’s Jurassic coast.
Nicola’s Chocolate: mini factory tour and tasting
Come join Nicola for a sweet adventure as we take you on a behind-the-scenes journey through the magical world of chocolate making from bean-to-bar at the Exe Chocolate factory.
Lyme Bay Winery: Wine and Cheese Pairing Tasting
A unique tasting experience at the winery pairing four of Lyme Bay Winery's award winning wines with Quickes Cheese.
The Pig: Kitchen Garden Tour
Join our gardeners for a free Kitchen Garden tour.
Everything we do is influenced by the Kitchen Garden - it's the beating heart of the operation!
The Pig: Garden Tour & lunch with Toby Buckland
Immersive Kitchen Garden tour with an expert talk from English gardener Toby Buckland, followed by lunch in The Folly.
Lympstone Manor: Vineyard Tour and Pool House Lunch
A special vineyard tour and a delicious three course lunch in the Pool House to showcase the best of what East Devon has to offer.
£100 per person
The Old Bakery: Orchard harvest menu
The Old Bakery Branscombe offers an Autumnal menu from the orchards and hedegrows it is nestled within.

