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A Night to Remember: Our Food Drink Devon Awards Success!

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Food drink devon awards

We’re absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news!

At the glittering Food Drink Devon Awards Ceremony on 6th October 2025, we were honoured with not one, but multiple prestigious awards celebrating the very best in Devon’s food and drink scene.

It was truly a night to remember for our whole team. Not only did we win Gold for our Kitchen + Bar, but we were also named “Café of the Year” — an accolade that means the world to us! With the judges describing us as “an exceptional lunch spot with faultless service, and food which was full of flavour“.

Our wines also shone brightly among the best in the region with our Rondo Rosé achieving a Gold award and the first release of our Seyval Blanc Sparkling wine, bagging a Bronze! 

We’re so proud that our passion for locally produced, sustainable, and delicious food and drink continues to be recognised at such a prestigious event. It has always been our focus, to champion and celebrate the best of what Devon has to offer and it leaves us feeling so happy to have seen so many of our stockists and friends, head to the stage to accept their awards. 

We’re incredibly lucky to be able to work with some of Devon’s most talented producers — many of whom also took home well-deserved awards this year. These are just some of the fantastic businesses and wonderful people whose products you’ll find across our food and drink menus and of course, in our shop:

Tors Distillery

  • Devon Vodka – (Best Drink Product)
  • Limoncello – Gold
  • Triple Sec – Gold

Gotland Gin

  • Cloudberry ‘Farmer’s Strength’ – Platinum
  • London Dry – Silver

Sandford Orchards

  • Devon Red Zero – (Best New Drink Product)
  • Devon Red – Gold

Barbers Bean to Bar

  • 47% Hot Chocolate House Blend – Gold
  • Crispy Mint Chocolate 70% – Gold
  • Peruvian Dark Milk Hot Chocolate 50% – Gold
  • Single Origin 80% Indian Dark Chocolate – Gold

Bell + Loxton

  • Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil – Platinum
  • Basil Oil – Gold
  • Garlic Oil– Gold

Devon Rum Co

  • Black Spiced Rum – Platinum
  • Honey Spiced Rum – Silver

Utopian Brewing

  • Bohemian Lager – Platinum
  • Premium Lager – Gold

West Country Olives

  • Classic Blend – Gold

Jamu Wild Water

  • Sparkling Blood Orange – Silver

Lyme Bay Winery

  • Jack Ratt Ginger Mead

We’re incredibly proud to showcase these outstanding products — each one a testament to the craft, creativity, and community spirit that make Devon’s food and drink scene so special.

A huge congratulations also goes out to the other Devon-based vineyards who impressed the judges this year. Together, we’re all putting our region firmly on the map as a world-class destination for English wine.

  • Huxbear Vineyard – Blanc de Blancs 2021 (Wine of the Year)  + Artio Bacchus 2023
  • Pebblebed – Red Wine 2021
  • Lily Farm Vineyard – Coastal Dry 2023 + Bacchus 2023
  • Quoit at Cross Vineyard – Classic Cuvée 2022
  • Lyme Bay Winery – Bacchus 2023
  • Sandridge Barton – Pinot Noir 2022 + Classic Cuvée Rosé 2022
  • Wellhayes Vineyard – Sparkling Wine 2020
  • Torview Vineyard – RoD

It’s inspiring to see so many local vineyards achieving such high recognition. The future of Devon wine looks brighter (and tastier!) than ever.

We’d also like to raise a glass to some of our fellow Food Drink Devon winners such as The Dartmoor Inn at Lydford, The Heavi Deli, and Devon Hampers — all of whom share our passion for championing the very best of local produce ,stocking our wines at their award winning stores or venues. If you are interested in stocking our wines, please email tom@aldervineyard.uk for more information. 

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports us — from our wonderful team, loyal customers and talented suppliers to the amazing Food Drink Devon team for celebrating the spirit of our region. These awards are a reflection of the dedication and love poured into every plate, glass, and bottle we and many, many others serve across Devon.

Here’s to another fantastic year of Devon’s finest food and drink! 

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As a small team prided on serving freshly cooked plates we have a few restrictions when it comes to larger groups detailed below:

Please note a £10pp charge against a credit/debit card is required to book a table of 8+. No charge is taken unless you don’t show up on the day or cancel without 48hrs notice.

Tables 8-12 people – A pre-order (with allergy information) from our menus (click here) is required at least 1 week before your booking.

Tables 12-40 people – We can only serve our signature sharing platters for groups over 12. Please see our lunch menu (click here) to see our current platter range. A pre-order (with allergy information) is required at least 1 week before your booking.

Delivery options

We offer Free Click + Collect from the vineyard, or national shipping via Royal Mail.

STANDARD (3-4 days*)

  • Gift Vouchers - £1.50
  • 1 Bottle / Small Gift Boxes - £5.50
  • 2 Bottles / Standard Gift Boxes - £9.99
  • 3+ Bottles - £11.99

PREMIUM (1-2 days*)

  • Gift Vouchers - £2.25
  • 1 Bottle / Small Gift Boxes - £6.99
  • 2 Bottles / Standard Gift Boxes - £11.99
  • 3+ Bottles - £13.99

*Please note days refers to our working days Tue-Sat. As we are closed every Monday. 

Alcohol Awareness

We love wine here at Alder Vineyard but it’s useful to remember that wine is of course an alcoholic product. Whilst wine can be enjoyed in moderation, it is important to seek help and advice if you think you, or a loved one is drinking too much. 

You must be 18 or over to purchase wine and other alcoholic products. 

Our Kitchen is well stocked with drinks from across Devon and beyond and proudly includes several non-alcoholic options. This includes non-alcoholic beers, gin-alternatives, mocktails and of course, soft drinks. 

If you think you, or a loved one may need help and support due to alcohol misuse, please use the links below to find incredibly useful charities and resources that can help you. 

Sustainability Statement

We are proudly committed to protecting our environment and the planet in any way we possibly can. Our ethical and sustainable practices are at the heart of what we do here. 

What have we done so far?

  • Introduction of ‘wild areas’. The garden of the Kitchen includes our gorgeous wildflower area that is ever-changing and evolving. We have also set aside a huge area of land below the vineyard which has become our nature haven. We are allowing mother nature to repossess this area, surrounding a beautiful stream. Encouraging wildflowers and native species to thrive on our vineyard land. 
  • 100% of our power comes from renewable provider Octopus, powering the Kitchen, winery and shop. We also use energy-saving light bulbs and other techniques to reduce our uses wherever possible. 
  • We source products and ingredients from countless local suppliers, reducing food miles and supporting other local businesses. 
  • We send no waste to landfill. 100% of our waste is recycled, reused, composted or used to make energy via DCW 
  • We harness a natural spring on the farm to provide water for tasks such as washing vehicles, vineyard work, watering plants and flower beds. We only use mains water for use in the kitchen and winery. 
  • Our own products are bottled in lightweight glass and aluminium caps, meaning our bottles are created, transported and recycled with minimal energy use. 
  • Our entire range is packaged in plastic-free shipping boxes and is delivered to the customer by our courier, APC who use modern, aero-dynamic, fuel-efficient vehicles that are regularly maintained and serviced to reduce carbon emissions. 
  • We promote the use of plastic-free packaging to our suppliers.
  • We employ a wonderful team of local people. Where possible we encourage car sharing, travelling by bike or electric vehicle. 

 

What else do we aim to do in the future:

  • Our goal is to add solar panels and batteries to our building to remove or reduce the need for power to be brought in from elsewhere. 
  • Another mission is always reducing our requirement for the use of chemicals in the vineyard. We have always refused to use insecticides, however we would like to focus on reducing the use of other sprays wherever possible in the near future whilst making use of ever evolving organic alternatives. 
  • We will be partnering with other local companies who can make use of our harvest waste. For example, our red grape skins will be used to make ‘Grappa’ for the first time in 2023.

Accessibility information

This guide is designed to make your visit as fantastic as possible and to give you the opportunity to let us know where and when we can help you with specific needs. 

Our entire building is wheelchair friendly and we will always endeavour to cater for any specific need or requirement. 

If there is anything we can do that is not mentioned in this guide, please do let us know by emailing hello@aldervineyard.uk or calling 01566783409 ahead of your visit. 

 

Level Access:

  • Our entire building is on one level, meaning you can get around easily with a wheelchair. 
  • You can park directly in front of the building entrance, on a flat paved area. From here you can access the café, our unisex accessible toilets, outside terrace, and the winery. 
  • Please note: If you are joining us for a tour, this does involve a walk around the vineyard which is unfortunately not wheelchair friendly. Due to the terrain of the vineyard, a steep hill and lack of hard walkways this is not suitable for wheelchair users or those who struggle to walk. For more information, or to discuss joining a tour which can be adapted to be accessible please email tom@aldervineyard.uk. We will endeavour to adapt the tour to suit your individual needs where possible. 

 

Hearing:

  • Our café is a modern space designed for the very best social eating experiences. 
  • We have a fantastic, self-made, playlist of music to provide a relaxed atmosphere whilst not being imposing as you are eating. However we understand that might not be ideal for some. Each speaker in the ceiling is individually controlled and can be turned off to make a specific area quieter. Please just let us know when booking if you prefer a quiet space and we can choose a table more suited to this and turn the music off in that area. 
  • We have invested in large, padded photographs for the café walls which are actually sound buffering panels in disguise. This, along with our chair socks reduces the sound in the café as well. 
  • There are no speakers outside, however the outside area is not covered so we cant guarantee this will be suitable on wet/cold/windy days. 
  • All of our team are trained to be able to help you as much as we possibly can. 

 

Visual

  • Our café is designed around full height windows and have dark grey frames to make them stand out as much as possible.
  • The walls and doors have high colour contrast.
  • Our team would be more than happy to read the menu to you if you have vision problems as well as answer any questions you may have. 

 

General

  • We have a complimentary ticket system for personal assistants or carers. 
  • Our whole team has been trained to help in any way possible to ensure the best experience. 
  • We have an emergency evacuation protocol in place for disabled visitors. 

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We are Covid secure

Yours and our teams safety is our number 1 priority. We have made a number of changes in the vines to keep us all safe. This is under constant review and will be updated when the government advice changes.

safe travels

We have been verified by Visit England as ‘Good to go’

Social distancing

Please keep to a 2m distance when you visit. We have set all our tables at least 1.5m apart and do recommend face coverings in all indoor areas. Our team will still be wearing face covering when around you too.

Tables size limits

To continue to keep us safe in the vines we are keeping our tables limited to 10 people. We can accommodate larger groups but please get in touch to discuss any 10+ bookings with us.

Hand washing & cleaning

We have introduced a number of hand cleaning stations and guests are required to use hand sanatisor on entry. Our team are washing their hands between each customer and we are disinfecting all tables and chairs between use.

Payment

We are offering table service in the kitchen and advice using contactless or card payments where possible.

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