A taste of Britain The British Hamper Company, based in Lincoln, has added nine new stars to its tally of 2026 Great Taste Awards including first-time wins for three long-standing favourites: Caramel Sea Salt Fudge, Raspberry Zing Jam and Milk Chocolate Drops. The company’s total now stands at 23 Great Taste Awards! The results land alongside the launch of a new collection of 10 hampers each made entirely from products that have already been awarded a Great Taste star. All products are sourced from small-batch producers across the UK, from the Outer Hebrides to the Cornish coast. The cheese hamper is a standout for us, featuring the celebrated Lincolnshire Poacher, made by the Jones family in the Lincolnshire Wolds. The hampers range from £33.97 to £100, making them a great choice to add to your wedding gift list or as tasty thankyou gifts for your wedding party. Find out more at britishhamper. com CAKE ROYALTY Cake and Bake International returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 6th to 8th November 2026, bringing together thousands of cake artists, bakers, chocolatiers, exhibitors and enthusiasts from across the globe. Visitors can expect spectacular competition displays, breathtaking life-size cake installations, live demonstrations from internationally renowned artists, hands-on workshops and an extensive marketplace featuring the latest products, tools and ingredients from leading brands. So, if your wedding cake is something you take very seriously, this is the place to go for inspiration! Find out more at cakeinternational.co.uk DIGITAL DETOX Unplugged, the UK’s original digital detox escape in nature, introduces Archie, its first Foodies Cabin, for food lovers. Located on a beautiful estate in the Vale of Belvoir in Leicestershire, Archie combines Unplugged’s signature digital detox experience with exceptional indoor and outdoor cooking facilities, creating an escape in nature where you can reconnect through food, nature and time away from screens. Developed in partnership with leading outdoor cooking brand Big Green Egg, Archie features its signature kamado-style ceramic barbecue that allows guests to grill, roast, smoke, bake and slowcook throughout their stay. Equipped with everything needed for outdoor cooking from pizza-making equipment to rotisserie accessories and a chef’s apron, the cabin transforms mealtimes into a central part of the experience. Find out more at unplugged.rest rebeccahope.me LATEST NEWS 7
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