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
Sep
12

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.

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The Whole Hog Feast with Live Music at Coldharbour Field Kitchen
Sep
12

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.

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The Big Pick & Cider Fest - Family Weekend
Sep
19

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.

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Coldharbour Field Kitchen woodfired Pizza, Tapas and Live Music night
Sep
19

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.

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The Big Pick & Cider Fest - Family Weekend
Sep
20

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.

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The Donkey Sanctuary: Bray Beyond Borders
Sep
18

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

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High Grange: Signature Fire School
Sep
18

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.

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