Food & Drink
Discover the latest news and stories about food, drink, restaurants, bars, and culinary events in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
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Dame Mary Berry joins impressive line-up at Blenheim Palace Food Festival
Genaro Contaldo, TV chef Dean Edwards, Masterchef Champions Kenny Tutt and Thomas Frake, Bake-Off star Karen Wright and Wholefood Warrior Eva Humphries will also feature in the Festival Kitchen.
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Oxfordshire pub company Peach named one of ‘Best Companies To Work For’
The North Aston based business runs five pubs in the county, including The Fishes in Oxford, The Fleece in Witney and The Thatch in Thame.
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Oxford spinout aims to produce sustainable guilt-free sausages by 2023
Ivy Farm Technologies, an Oxford University spinout aims to become the first commercial producer of sustainable, cultured meat in the UK.
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Christ Church opens new Longhorn Café in Meadow, in early steps to opening up
Named after the beautiful, rare cattle which live in the Christ Church Meadow, the Longhorn Café is set within the Visitor Centre and is accessed through the shop.
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We love: British Asparagus
British Asparagus: A seasonal crop that should be enjoyed for the 8 weeks or so, from the end of April until the middle of June, when it’s in season.
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Pedestrianisation and outdoor seating areas to return to city in April
Oxford City Council is providing funding to help restaurants, cafes and pubs across the city to open outdoor seating areas from 12 April.
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Oxford spends one of the highest amounts per transaction at the butchers
With an average of £31.74 per transaction, Oxford is ranked second place after Slough which came top of the ranking at £38.85 per transaction.
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Oxfordshire-based British Honey Company acquires Union Distillers for £8m
With the acquisition, British Honey Company aims to create and grow a multi-category brand portfolio across several geographies with broader access to the UK off-trade market.
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Albino Flamingo Gin chocolate bonbons: grown-up chocolate that’s still fun
If you’re in search of a bar of delicious and pure grown-up chocolate, then look no further as it doesn’t get any more exciting than this.
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Enjoy a night in with a Valentine’s Day food box from Dodo Pub Co.
Fresh home bake Neapolitan pizzas from Dodo Pub Co., decadent salted caramel brownies from Barefoot, and Be My Valentine coffee beans from UE Coffee Roasters – perfect for a night in for two!
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The brand new homebake Neapolitan pizzas by Dodo Pub Co.
Looking for a perfect way to enjoy authentic wood-fired pizzas at home? Well, look no further. Get stuck into Dodo Pub Co. ‘nearly cooked’ homebake pizza that you can finish off in your oven at home.
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Discover Oxfordshire’s favourite recipes in 2020
Take a look at the 10 most viewed recipes on The Oxford Magazine over the last 12 months, which, perhaps, is a proxy for Oxfordshire’s favourite recipes in 2020.
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Where to get your Sunday roast takeaway in Oxfordshire during the lockdown
If you’re in need of a Sunday roast fix, here’s where to get yours during the lockdown in Oxfordshire while also supporting your local gastropubs and restaurants.
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Everything you need to brew the perfect pour-over coffee
We’re here to set you up with everything you need to brew yourself the perfect pour-over coffee, from the comfort of your kitchen counter.
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Popular Cafe Loco in Oxford city centre is closing its doors after 16 years
Cafe Loco, a popular family-run cafe on St Aldate’s in Oxford, is closing its doors after 16 years due to the lack of tourists visiting the city this year.
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How to brew the perfect cup of pour-over coffee
With our favourite cafes and coffee shops closing for a second lockdown, this easy-to-follow guide will show you how to brew the perfect pour-over coffee in the comfort of your kitchen.