Food Drink Devon
Meet our Sponsors
We are thrilled to partner with the following Sponsors who play an integral role in enabling Food Drink Devon to deliver valuable services and marketing initiatives for our diverse membership base and the further development of our community. These contributions enable us to help strengthen the local food and drink industry, allowing us to continue promoting and connecting businesses across Devon.
Platinum Sponsors
Empire Services
Empire Services specialises in the installation, repair, and servicing of air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, heating, and catering equipment across Devon and Cornwall. With a commitment to professionalism, reliability, and problem-solving, they deliver transparent and efficient solutions to keep businesses operating at their best.
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Clockwork Marketing
Clockwork Marketing is a purpose driven, B Corp certified marketing, AI and technology partner for hospitality. We help independent hotels, restaurants and experience venues attract the right guests at the right time, to grow direct revenue. With 30+ years in the industry, we blend data insight with creative thinking to make marketing clearer, calmer and more effective for busy teams. We deliver high impact marketing strategies, specialist websites and revenue driving technology. That means more consistent revenue opportunities in quieter periods and making the most of demand when it matters. We work closely with owners, operators and network partners. We give practical advice. Support you can rely on. Confidence in the direction you're heading. Our values run through everything we do. We care about people, communities and the long term health of hospitality. Because when your business grows sustainably, it creates a brighter future for everyone around it.
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Gold Sponsors
Bays Brewery
We are a family-run business that has been creating exceptional, multi-award-winning craft beers in the stunning coastal resort of Torbay for 18 years and counting. Crafted to perfection the Devon way, it prides itself on serving a true taste of the South West. As well as brewing great local beer, it is fiercely committed to keeping it’s brewing processes clean and giving back to the people and organizations that make the region so special through various community initiatives.
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WestCountry Foodservice
Industry-leading daily delivery service for catering and retail sectors in the South West. We provide our customers with fantastic value and inspiration through the quality of our fresh produce, unique product ranges, delivery service, and customer care.
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Shepherd Shack
Shepherd Shack offer a range of award winning artisan scotch eggs and delciious deli items, all handmade from the best local ingredients our corner of Devon has to offer. We offer a variety of Wholesale deli items as well as an Online Shop for consumers. We cater for various events, creating bespoke menus from canapés to full seated service.
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Slim Design
Slim Design is an award-winning team of design experts, specialising on the hospitality sector, offering the very best in Embroidered & Printed Clothing - Web Design & Graphic Design - Full Printing Service - Social Media Marketing. Established in 2013 in Torquay, we have grown focusing and thriving on all things pub, restaurant, cafe, bar and deli to name a few.
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Orchardlea Foods
Orchardlea is a family-run wholesaler based in Exeter, specialising in sourcing and promoting exceptional artisan products from local Southwest producers. We pride ourselves on supporting regional suppliers while providing a carefully curated range of high-quality products, including cheeses, meats, dairy products, deli items, preserves, savoury pastries, cake, and drinks. Supplying village shops, farm shops, delis, cafés, butchers and more. Orchardlea offers flexibility to its customers with the option to order both single units and full case quantities. Its on-site production facilities enable the team to cut and pack cheeses and meats into convenient retail sizes, ensuring quality, freshness, and consistency. With the launch of a new ordering app this year, Orchardlea continues to invest in innovation and efficiency, positioning the business for continued growth while maintaining its strong commitment to local producers and a friendly and helpful service.
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Silver Sponsor
Stephens Scown
We are a long-standing supporter of the food and drink sector in the South West, and sponsor the Food Drink Devon Awards and Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink. Whether you are operating locally or internationally, Stephens Scown can help you navigate the legal side of things as you grow your business and gain a bigger market share. The first and most important step in that direction is to get in touch for an informal chat.
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Print Sponsor
inkREADible Labels
Since 1980, inkREADible Labels has been supporting food and drink producers with high-quality bespoke labels designed to bring brands to life. Working closely with artisan and craft businesses, the team understands the care, passion and story behind every product. With a strong focus on sustainable materials and premium print finishes, inkREADible helps local producers stand out on shelf while staying true to their values. Proudly based in the South West, inkREADible Labels is delighted to support the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards.
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Staging Provider
PL1 Events
A highly experienced team has come together to form PL1 Events, based in Plymouth and designed to meet the live events needs of its clients throughout the UK and Europe. They offer a full range of services, from event technical production and support to full conference management.
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