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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. The bustling Torquay Food and Arts Festivals take place through the town centre, and combine flavours from the South West with live demonstrations from chefs in the Cookery Theatre and an array of unique Devon arts and crafts. 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 celebrates its fishing heritage with Fishstock; a vibrant seafood and music festival with live kitchens where the region’s best chefs prepare and serve some of the UK’s finest fish. Or head across the Dart on the passenger ferry from Kingswear to sample the freshest, sweetest south Devon crab at Crabfest.

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.

From freshly baked pies to our award-winning local ales, discover foodie delights from across the region at one of the many food and drink festivals in Torbay. Check out our calendar to see what’s on throughout the year.

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21 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026

England's Seafood FEAST

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Various Locations throughout, the English Riviera, Devon, TQ2 5JG

Telephone
01803 211211

enquiries@englishrivierabid.co.uk

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21 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026

ENGLAND'S SEAFOOD FEAST
Dive into England’s Seafood FEAST on the English Riviera
For seafood lovers, there’s no better place to be this autumn than England’s Seafood FEAST, a two-week celebration of our world-class, locally landed seafood. Taking…

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9 Aug 2026

South West Sardine Festival

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Rockfish, The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

Brixham

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9 Aug 2026

After a fantastic debut last year, the South West Sardine Festival is back for 2026, bigger, better, and just as gloriously fishy.
Join us quayside in beautiful Brixham as we fire up the BBQs, line the harbour with long communal tables, and raise…

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

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

Telephone
01803 229444

HB9E9@accor.com

PAIGNTON

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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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22 Sept 2026
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29 Sept 2026

Behind the Scenes at Brixham Fish Market & Rockfish Breakfast - England's Seafood Feast

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Brixham Fish Market, The Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8AW

Telephone
01803 882325

info@bxta.co.uk

Brixham

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22 Sept 2026
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29 Sept 2026

PART OF ENGLAND'S SEAFOOD FEAST 2026
Behind the Scenes at Brixham Fish Market & Rockfish Breakfast
Tuesday 22nd September & Tuesday 29th September 2026
⏰ Tour starts at 6:15am
📍 Brixham Fish Market
💷 £28.50 per person
Start your day with one…

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12 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026

Agatha Christie Themed Afternoon Tea

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Imperial Hotel, Park Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2DG

Telephone
01803 294301

Torquay

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12 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026

An Afternoon of Elegance and Intrigue
Themed Afternoon Tea with Agatha Christie Cocktail at The Imperial Hotel, Torquay
Indulge in an afternoon of timeless sophistication with our Agatha Christie-themed Afternoon Tea, inspired by the glamour and…

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27 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027

Christmas Party Nights

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Grand Hotel, Seafront, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NT

Telephone
01803 296677

events.grand@richardsonhotels.co.uk

Torquay

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27 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027

Celebrate the festive season in style with our private and join-a-parties, perfect for groups of all sizes.
Enjoy a delicious three-course festive menu followed by DJ entertainment and dancing to keep the party going.
Ideal for corporate events of…

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3 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 23:59

Hunt's Cider Festival

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Coombe House Lane, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6PU

Telephone
01803 782422

enquiries@huntscider.co.uk

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Price £7.50 Per Ticket

Totnes

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3 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 23:59

From jazz to pop, rock and funk you had better get your dancing shoes ready. Don't worry; there will be refreshments for when you need that well deserved break. Hot food will be available throughout the evening and there will be soft drinks and a…

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12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026

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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

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Free

Paignton

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12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026

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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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14 Sept 2026

Agatha Christie’s Greenway: An evening in the garden she loved

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Greenway House, Greenway, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES

Telephone
01803 842382

greenway@nationaltrust.org.uk

Brixham

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14 Sept 2026

Accompanied by Greenway’s Head Gardener, explore the features of the garden and wider landscape that first captured Agatha Christie’s imagination and led her to describe Greenway as ‘the loveliest place in the world’. Discover how Agatha…

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