Sponsors

Without the support of the following organisations and companies, we wouldn't be able to throw the biggest food party in the region, so our thanks go to you all:

Devon County Council - www.foodiedevon.com

Devon County Council is passionate about making Devon England's greenest county. Supporting Devon's food and drink sector is key to this because buying local food protects the environment (by reducing the distance your food travels), strengthens Devon's economy, protects Devon's landscapes, supports rural communities and sustains Devon's exceptional and unique products.

Exeter City Council - www.exeterandessentialdevon.com

Exeter is celebrated for the great quality and variety of food and drink. The many award-winning restaurants and cafes in the city serve local food which is prepared with flair, imagination and enthusiasm. The Farmers Market on Thursdays is a popular weekly event and once a month Topsham Town Hall hosts Devon's Slow Food Market. Exeter City Council is delighted to be associated with and promote this, the seventh Food & Drink Festival. To find out about places to eat and drink visit our website above.

Abode Hotels - www.abodehotels.co.uk

ABode is dedicated to offering our guests the very best. From the finest local specialities and most memorable city locations, to unique surroundings and ambiance, our hotels are destinations in themselves. We are totally dedicated to making your stay simply exceptional. Whether you visit us for a relaxing break or a business meeting, an intimate meal with friends or a fairytale wedding, our attention to detail, quality and tradition will make your time with us unforgettable.

Michael Caines Restaurant - www.michaelcaines.com

ABode Exeter, overlooking Exeter's magnificent Cathedral, provides a stunning setting for what has already become Exeter's premier dining venue. The light and spacious dining room is at once beautiful yet not overly formal. This sets the tone for Michael Caines cuisine that is similarly considered, produced from the freshest seasonal and local produce and ingredients.

Stephens Scown Solicitors www.stephens-scown.co.uk

Stephens Scown, one of the leading law firms in Devon and Cornwall with offices in Exeter, St Austell and Truro, is consistently top rated in Legal 500 and Chambers Guide, with legal teams providing expert personal and business advice. Clients not only trust our expertise, they value our determination in helping them achieve the right result. This commitment to quality and customer service is one of the reasons why we continue to attract high quality work from regional, national and international clients.

Darts Farm - www.dartsfarm.co.uk

From the humble beginnings of the farm shop hut nearly 40 years ago Darts Farm has continually evolved. Our farm shop is still at the centre of our success, with the emphasis on food that is locally grown reared, baked or caught. We have an on-site master butcher, fishmonger, baker, deli, cider maker and restaurant. We also have a fantastic lifestyle shopping experience to offer. With a compilation of carefully handpicked specialist retailers, all under one roof.

Exeter & Heart of Devon Hoteliers Association - www.devonhotels.com

A collection of Devon hotels, restaurants and places to stay brought to you by Exeter and the Heart of Devon Hotels Association. Perfect if you are planning short breaks in Devon, family holidays or a romantic getaway. With some of the best food producers and suppliers on our doorstep, it's no surprise that Devon is a ‘foodies' paradise, with food quality, seasonality and traceability all high on the agenda. What's more, with so much stunning coastline, countryside and areas of outstanding natural beauty surrounding you, selections of top Devon hotels and restaurants don't get much better than this.

Kirk Hills Chartered Accountants - www.kirkhills.co.uk

When it comes to pressing financial matters, whether it's a tax problem, a company acquisition or a business recovery plan, the range of service solutions we offer means we can respond promptly with a clear understanding of the issues involved. Together with our breadth of experience, we can work closely with you to develop tailored solutions to help you manage and work on your business.

3663 - www.3663.co.uk

3663 First for Foodservice is the UK's leading foodservice company with sales of over £1 billion a year. We deliver quality ingredients, finished products and equipment to the catering industry. At 3663 First for Foodservice, our customers and people come first. We aim to satisfy our customers' needs and value and develop our people. This focus on customers and people brings success, and profit.

In-toto Kitchens - www.intoto.co.uk

In-toto have provided a brand new purpose built kitchen for the cookery theatre in the Castle courtyard and have over fifty showrooms nationwide. You are free to browse through our store looking at our kitchens, appliances, worktops and furniture. We will be delighted to help select the perfect kitchen for you.

University of Exeter - www.exeter.ac.uk

Exeter is a top 10 UK university which combines world leading research with very high levels of student satisfaction. Students and staff enjoy some of the finest campus environments in the UK. The South West counties of Devon and Cornwall boast an unrivalled mix of city life, countryside and coastline.

Event Exeter - www.eventexeter.com

Event Exeter represents the University of Exeter's portfolio of venues and facilities and is proud to be sponsoring the Cookery Theatre for 2010. The University is renowned for fine dining and offers a choice of facilities for banquets, Christmas parties, weddings, summer barbeques and gala dinners.

Exeter Airport - www.exeter-airport.co.uk

Exeter International Airport is pleased to be associated with the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 2010 at a time of preparation for its busiest summer ever.

The predicted increase in passenger numbers this summer is due to the extra flights to non-euro destinations. The North African destination of Monastir in Tunisia is new on the menu for the May to October 2010 season and this complements the other flights to countries outside the euro-zone. Value-for-money holidays to Tunisia are being considered for the cost-conscious together with Turkey, Bulgaria and Croatia.

Travellers from the South West enjoy departing from their local airport especially when there's a direct link to Toronto. The route is in its 22nd year and the operator is offering the whole holiday package with tours to Niagara Falls and New York.

If not Canada, there's Cyprus, Corfu or Crete, the Canaries or the Channel Islands to name but a few destinations from Exeter.

Media Partners & Sponsors

How could we spread the festival word without these valuable partners!

Devon Life - www.devon.greatbritishlife.co.uk

Devon Life is the county magazine for Devon. Gorgeously produced and with fabulous ‘thud' factor, this is the magazine that brings the best of Devon to coffee tables all over the county and beyond, every month. Packed full with gorgeous photos, readers' opinions, people, parties and ‘happenings', it has a wide and varied content that includes stunning photo spreads, local history and heritage, wildlife, beautiful countryside, the arts, food festivals, country fairs and events, visiting and resident celebrities, charities, walks, sailing, best beaches, hidden coves, local makers, businesses and much more.

Devon Life is delighted to support this year's exciting Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink at Exeter Castle. Food and drink is one of the most important sections within Devon Life and is presented in glorious colour with chefs' top tips, recipes and a wide range of foodie articles including local farming and fishing. Michael Caines, the hugely talented and acclaimed Festival co-founder, has frequently appeared in articles in Devon Life and has been the keynote speaker at the Devon Life Food and Drink Awards. Devon Life would like to join together with the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink in commending and supporting the hard work and creativity of all our local food and drink producers. Devon Life is widely available in local retailers and also on subscription. See our latest subscription offer at devon.greatbritishlife.co.uk or call 01858-438832.

Food Magazine - www.food-mag.co.uk

food, the south west's most popular food magazine, is excited to be the an official media sponsor the Exeter Festival. We're passionate about promoting the region's fabulous food, drink and hospitality and we're proud to support all the great businesses involved this year.

Our writers really know their onions, making food magazine and www.food-mag.co.uk the most comprehensive and reliable guide to eating out, shopping and generally all things foodie.

We publish three titles; Devon, Cornwall and Bristol, Bath & Somerset - pick it up from quality restaurants, shops and hotels across the region.

The Staff Canteen www.thestaffcanteen.com

The Staff Canteen is a dedicated on-line community for Chefs, Cooks and passionate foodies everywhere. Here in The Staff Canteen chefs website you can swap your recipes, chef suppliers, post questions or food tips, simply upload your chef photos, search or post jobs on our exclusive Chefs Jobs page.

The aim of the Staff Canteen chefs website is to offer Chefs, Cooks and food lovers from all over the world a dedicated website for chefs that caters for all their demands and needs of the modern chef, a network of chef and food suppliers that can be searched by both category and location, a totally 100% Chefs Jobs page and an events page that highlights both national and local chef and food related events. There of course is the Chefs favourite and original starting point of todays website the chefs forum.

Official Charity Partner

For the first time ever, we have teamed up with a fantastic local charity. They will play a big role at the festival this year, entertaining kids and families especially on Family Day Sunday. Do please generously and most of all, enjkoy the fun and frolics

Have a Heart Exeter & East Devon - http://tinyurl.com/yjkeddl / http://twitter.com/HaHAppealexeter

Have a Heart is the new charity created for Heart. By using the power of radio we aim to improve the lives of less-advantaged people within the communities our radio stations serve.

This year the charity will focus on building a better future for the children living in Exeter & East Devon, those who are vulnerable, face adversity, live with an illness or are deprived of the childhood that every young person deserves.

We hope that with the help and support of listeners, local celebrities,corporate partners, volunteers, and of course Heart staff, our local fundraising will help more and more children in the area, enabling them to achieve dreams and ambitions they would never have thought possible. Have a Heart Exeter & East Devon will specialise in funding local grass roots projects, raising funds through your local Heart radio station - making a difference together to make a better life for our children.