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Food and drink are an important part of life on the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. With fresh fish, meat and vegetables in plentiful supply, we like to celebrate our gastronomic delights with a variety of food and drink festivals throughout the year.

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Food and drink events in Torquay showcase the very best in local produce. Food and drink producers from across the region invite you taste, try and buy their delicious produce. Torquay also hosts a number of continental street markets when you can enjoy the flavours of France.

Fishy business

In September, Brixham leads the whole bay in a celebration of local seafood with England's Seafood FEAST; a vibrant festival where the region’s best chefs prepare and serve some of the UK’s finest fish.
If you prefer something a little more out of the ordinary, Paignton Zoo holds a mini food festival in February, featuring local foods that are ethical, Fairtrade or palm-oil free.
Or head across the Dart on the passenger ferry from Kingswear to sample the freshest, sweetest south Devon crab at Crabfest.

Babbacombe Rotary Fayre

Babbacombe has earned a reputation for keeping foodies happy with a choice of delis, restaurants, bistros, and excellent fish and chip restaurants. At the Babbacombe Rotary Fayre you’ll find traditional Westcountry food and more along with entertainment for a buzzing atmosphere.

Find South Devon’s finest food in one place

Drive a few miles inland to the pretty village of Dartington. Here you’ll find the two-day Dartington Food Festival, which welcomes local chefs and producers to showcase their wares. Enjoy cookery demonstrations, try some tasters, and stock up your cupboards with the best Devon-made goods. You’ll also find the monthly Good Food Market held a couple of miles down the road in Totnes. Taking place on the third Sunday of every month, this is the place to buy everything from world-inspired street food for lunch on the go to prized venison and local cheeses to take home.

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Portofino's Italian Seafood FEAST

Address

Portofino, 21 Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JG

Telephone
01803 927057

info@portofinotorquay.com

Torquay

Dates

From:
23 Sept 2026
From:
30 Sept 2026

PORTOFINO'S ITALIAN SEAFOOD FEAST
Wednesday 23rd September and Wednesday 30th September - 7.30 pm
Join us for a special 3-course Italian-inspired seafood menu, created by our Head Chef Tom, showcasing fantastic fresh seafood alongside the flavours…

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England's Seafood FEAST

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30 Sept 2026

Sea Shanties and Chef’s Fish Curry

Address

Berry Head Hotel, Berry Head, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AJ

Telephone
01803 853225

stay@berryheadhotel.com

Brixham

Dates

From:
30 Sept 2026

Sea Shanties & Chef’s Fish Curry
Enjoy our Chef’s Fish Curry with performing Sea Shanties

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England's Seafood FEAST

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Dates

From:
11 Oct 2026

Apple Day - Cockington Court

Address

Cockington Court, Cockington Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XA

Telephone
01803 607230

info@cockingtoncourt.org

Torquay

Dates

From:
11 Oct 2026

Apple Day returns to Cockington Court in Torquay on Sunday 11 October between 11am and 4pm with free entry to the public.
The annual event will have a wide range of activities to entertain the whole family including arts and crafts.
The on-site…

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21 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026

The Monkfish Hotdog at Cary Arms

Address

Cary Arms, Babbacombe Beach, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LX

Telephone
01803 327110

enquiries@caryarms.co.uk

Torquay

Dates

From:

21 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026

PART OF ENGLAND'S SEAFOOD FEAST 2026
The Monkfish Hotdog
Served alongside our usual lunch & dinner menus
Available between 21st September - 4th October 2026
Crispy battered monkfish tail, with a pea, fennel, chorizo and samphire slaw served in a…

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Type:

England's Seafood FEAST

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Dates

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25 Sept 2026
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2 Oct 2026

Oysters, Moët & Rooftop Views at Hotel Indigo

Address

Sea Front, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6RH

Torquay

Dates

From:
25 Sept 2026
From:
2 Oct 2026

Raise a glass to England's Seafood FEAST with an elegant evening of fresh oysters, fine Champagne and breathtaking coastal views from the spectacular The Cast Rooftop Terrace at Hotel Indigo Torquay.
This exclusive seafood experience celebrates one…

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England's Seafood FEAST

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21 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026

Fishermen's Breakfast at Ottos

Address

Otto, 8 Vaughan Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

Torquay

Dates

From:

21 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026

PART OF ENGLAND'S SEAFOOD FEAST 2026
Spanning the whole of England's Seafood FEAST (21st September - 4th October 2026), Otto are offering
a Fishermen's Breakfast for £14.50 (coffee not included)
Otto's is in a stunning location on Torquay…

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England's Seafood FEAST

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19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026

Quaywest Christmas Market Weekends

Address

Splashdown Quaywest, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6LN

Telephone
01803 555550

info@splashdownquaywest.co.uk

Price
Free

Paignton

Dates

From:

19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026

Splashdown Quaywest comes alive this Christmas as the Paignton waterpark is set to feature two Christmas Market weekends.
Instead of slides and swimsuits think snowflakes and sparkly things as local stallholders will be bringing their Christmas…

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Christmas Markets

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21 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026

Mussels by the Harbour

Address

Harbour Inn, Roundham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DS

Telephone
01803 552680

info@harbourinnpaignton.com

Paignton

Dates

From:

21 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026

Mussels by the Harbour
Celebrate England's Seafood FEAST at Harbour Inn with Kingfisher Brixham mussels, served with rustic bread and your choice of a glass of wine or fizz. Enjoy it overlooking Paignton Harbour for £20 per person.
Walk-ins are…

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England's Seafood FEAST

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From:
24 Sept 2026
Bringing Creativity & Locally Landed Seafood Together at the Mercure

Address

Mercure Paignton, 22-25 Esplanade Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6BQ

Telephone
01803 229444

HB9E9@accor.com

PAIGNTON

Dates

From:
24 Sept 2026

Bringing Creativity & Locally Landed Seafood Together at the Mercure
Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening that blends coastal artistry with the flavours of the sea, hosted by acclaimed local artist Emma Carter Bromfield (also known as the Burgh…

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England's Seafood FEAST
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