SWEET TREATS Devon-based Flapjackery, the renowned artisan producer of delicious gluten-free flapjacks, recently celebrated an extraordinary achievement at the prestigious Taste of the West 2025 Awards. The company has been awarded an impressive eight Gold awards and one Silver award, cementing its reputation as a leader in the South West’s food and drink industry. This phenomenal success is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the team in the bakery, who have consistently maintained the highest standards of quality and innovation. The Gold-winning products include: •Summer fruits crumble flapjack •Toffee apple crumble flapjack •Apple and blackcurrant flapjack •Lemon drizzle flapjack •Treacle toffee fudge flapjack •Chocolate Christmas pudding flapjack •Mince pie crumble flapjack •Lime and coconut flapjack In addition, Flapjackery’s online shop was honoured with a Gold award in the South West Online Retailer category. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience, allowing flapjack lovers across the UK to enjoy their favourite treats from the comfort of their homes. The thriving online business complements Flapjackery’s growing network of physical stores and its presence at shows and events nationwide. Flapjackery’s success at the Taste of the West Awards is nothing new. Over the past few years, the company has consistently impressed judges, now winning a total of 30 Gold awards since 2021. Carol Myott, co-founder of Flapjackery, expressed her delight at the results, “We are thrilled to have won eight Gold awards at this year’s Taste of the West Awards. It’s a fantastic recognition of the passion and hard work that goes into creating our handmade products using the finest ingredients. We’re equally proud of our online shop’s Gold award, which reflects our commitment to delivering a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience for our customers.” She added: “This success is a testament to our incredible team, from the talented bakers in Tavistock to the dedicated staff in our shops. Their enthusiasm and dedication have created a real buzz around Flapjackery, and we’re so grateful for their contributions to our continued success.” www.flapjackery.co.uk www.instagram.com/flapjackery SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY What isn’t on the menu this summer at M2 Catering? There’s a wide range of foods to look forward to this year, with couples choosing everything from family-style Italian feasts to barbecue Cornish monkfish and mussels as well as the more traditional plated wedding breakfast. Founders Abi and Natalie tell us how choosing local, sustainable produce is very popular for weddings and couples want to focus on having no (or minimal) waste. By using every part of the ingredients, the team are able to make creative dishes which capture the full flavour of each product. As everything is made from scratch, nothing gets left behind – homemade marmite is even made from leftover bread! New dishes on the menu for weddings this year include a delicious beetroot and local goat's cheese tart served with a crispy Rye cracker pastry, and chicken liver parfait teamed with chorizo and apple jam and a homemade herb soda bread. Light, fruit-based desserts are also proving popular. Alongside Eton mess cheesecake made with a strawberry and vanilla ripple cheesecake, there's torched Italian meringue served with white balsamic-dehydrated strawberries, hibiscus-dusted meringue shards and a strawberry puree made from all the trimmings. There’s also a mouth-watering lemon tart featuring a tangy cold-set lemon curd in a shortcrust case, topped with torched Italian meringue, lemon and spruce sugar meringue shards, raspberry puree and Cornish clotted cream. https://m2catering.co.uk www.instagram.com/m2_catering https://unsplash.com CATERING 45
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