Food & Drink

Cornwall has long been seen as the home of pasties, cream teas and saffron cake, and while these icons of traditional culture are still cherished by both those who live here and visitors to the county, the food and drink industry in Cornwall has exploded in the last few years with imaginative and award-winning producers springing up throughout the county.

Cornwall is now awash with rich dairy produce, fresh seafood, fine meat, early soft fruits and vegetables, cheeses, artisan bakers, microbreweries, cider orchards and vineyards. This eclectic selection of fine food and drink has made its way onto the tables of the best chefs in Cornwall, creating a food lovers paradise. Sustainability is the key here, where local means just that, and food miles are kept to a minimum.

From restaurants with Michelin stars and those made famous by the likes of Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver, to places for the more budget conscious, Cornwall has fine dining to suit every visitor.

If you can't wait for a taste of Cornwall, or want to order your favourites, take a look at the Food from Cornwall website where you can order over 350 local delicacies online.

Use the search box on the right to find out more about Cornwall's gastronomic delights and the best places to eat and drink in the county.

JULY 2010 - Champagne made in a Cornish vineyard has beaten competition from around the world to win a top wine award at the recent International Wine Challenge, with entrants from 46 nations.