Food and Drink

In a new series, Richard Barrett visits a variety of local eateries to sample the food and tuck into the stories of the people who run them.

For his latest Indie column, Teddy the pug visits The Bull in Much Hadham and South Street Pantry in Bishop’s Stortford

The Chapel Hill restaurant serving traditional Bengali cuisine is running two weeks of special events including lunchtime opening

Your new go-to destination for breakfasts and brunches that look amazing and taste even better has opened in Bishop’s Stortford

The finest beers from across the UK and around the world can be enjoyed at Bishop’s Stortford’s new bottle shop, tap room and brewery

English Heritage recreates Georgian favourite as summertime treat for visitors to stately home and gardens near Saffron Walden.

Sensational steaks, classic cocktails and much more are being served now at the new-look Boar’s Head in Bishop’s Stortford

The farm at Hatfield Broad Oak won the Pick Your Own of the Year title at the Farm Retail Awards for the second time in three years.

Enjoy everything from delicious food and competitively-priced drinks to games, live entertainment and social events at Bishop's Stortford Social Club

Adnams has been brewing beer at its home in Southwold on the Suffolk coast for 150 years - and now has a brand-new store in Bishop's Stortford

Giggling Squid in North Street hosted a wine and canapés reception for town centre neighbours and organised a raffle in aid of Action for Children.

Paddy Lennox said: "I'm such a keen supporter of theirs I was thrilled to have the opportunity to get involved."

Experienced chef Caroline Jones has launched her cookery school in Little Hallingbury and offers a wide range of classes for all ages and abilities

The craft brewery and taproom, which is based at the Links Business Centre, bagged awards for its Strong Blond, Tripel, Dubbel and Raspberry beers

Revel in the tastes and sounds of the East End when Bishop's Stortford pie and mash shop F. Cooke hosts a good old knees-up at South Mill Arts

The tea rooms, founded by owner Leanne Gregory in 2012, appointed by team at sculptor's former home in Perry Green to provide new all-day dining menu

The shindig is being organised by Grove Cottage, the home of Mencap in London Road, which provides activities for people with learning disabilities.

Brewers from Australia, the USA and Italy will be featured at the event which runs from Wednesday March 30 to Sunday April 10 at the Wetherspoon venue

Karim Ullah, of Brohmon in Stansted, to operate Kabab Pundit takeaway and delivery from Bishop's Stortford Social Club Wednesday to Saturday evenings.

Saffron Grange, which plans to be a tourist destination, has 25 tonnes of hand-picked grapes, meaning its yield has increased eightfold in five years.