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Sunday lunch award adds to menu of accolades for Fox and Hounds

Sunday lunch award adds to menu of accolades for Fox and Hounds

Sunday lunch award adds to menu of accolades for Fox and Hounds

20 December 2019

The Hunsdon pub restaurant owned and run by chef James Rix and wife Bianca for 15 years was a regional runner-up in the Observer Food Monthly Awards.


Street food dream comes true for Stortford creative chef Charlotte

Street food dream comes true for Stortford creative chef Charlotte

Street food dream comes true for Stortford creative chef Charlotte

02 December 2019

The 22-year-old former Birchwood student is joining the food vendors at Eat17 in Potter Street on Tuesday (December 3).


Cool beans! Initiative converting Stansted's waste coffee into logs is grounds for optimism

Cool beans! Initiative converting Stansted's waste coffee into logs is grounds for optimism

Cool beans! Initiative converting Stansted's waste coffee into logs is grounds for optimism

27 October 2019

Stansted first airport in the world to convert its coffee waste to solid biofuels, through a ground-breaking partnership with Cambridge firm bio-bean.


'Little place with big taste' opens in Hockerill Street

'Little place with big taste' opens in Hockerill Street

'Little place with big taste' opens in Hockerill Street

24 October 2019

New restaurant Smoke is the brainchild of Cape Town native Charles Erleigh and his Swedish wife Sofia.


Brohmon duo launch serving up Bengali banquets worth staying home for

Brohmon duo launch serving up Bengali banquets worth staying home for

Brohmon duo launch serving up Bengali banquets worth staying home for

18 October 2019

Cat Barkley chats to Karim Ullah as he and wife launch a delivery service offering rustic Bengali food to tantalise the tastebuds of Stortford diners.


Just 8 miles from Stortford, Herts' only Bib Gourmand restaurant celebrates 15 years of success

Just 8 miles from Stortford, Herts' only Bib Gourmand restaurant celebrates 15 years of success

Just 8 miles from Stortford, Herts' only Bib Gourmand restaurant celebrates 15 years of success

17 October 2019

Chef patron James Rix and wife Bianca, who is in charge of front of house, have retained their coveted Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide for 2019.


12-day beer festival at Port Jackson to mark Wetherspoon’s 40th anniversary

12-day beer festival at Port Jackson to mark Wetherspoon’s 40th anniversary

12-day beer festival at Port Jackson to mark Wetherspoon’s 40th anniversary

03 October 2019

Customers will be able to sample any three of the real ales in special third-of-a-pint glasses for £1.99 – the price of a pint.


Gindependence Day is coming to Bishop's Stortford and it's just the tonic you need

Gindependence Day is coming to Bishop's Stortford and it's just the tonic you need

Gindependence Day is coming to Bishop's Stortford and it's just the tonic you need

22 September 2019

Shops, bars and restaurants will open their doors for a gin-themed afternoon and evening of festivities.


Is Petrucci's at Eat 17 the hottest pizza in Stortford?

Is Petrucci's at Eat 17 the hottest pizza in Stortford?

Is Petrucci's at Eat 17 the hottest pizza in Stortford?

31 August 2019

If you thought July 25 – the hottest day ever in the UK – was unbearable, spare a thought for pizza maker John Petrucci and his team...


The former Birchwood girl spicing things up with her Naughty Naans

The former Birchwood girl spicing things up with her Naughty Naans

The former Birchwood girl spicing things up with her Naughty Naans

30 August 2019

Charlotte Hoole says the Indian-Italian fusion of her deep-fried, curry-stuffed, calzone-style naan breads is 'a match made in heaven'


High Wych's annual scarecrow trail to return

High Wych's annual scarecrow trail to return

High Wych's annual scarecrow trail to return

26 August 2019

The village festival is to return to St James' Church in September


London foodies decamp to Sawbridgeworth for three-day festival

London foodies decamp to Sawbridgeworth for three-day festival

London foodies decamp to Sawbridgeworth for three-day festival

24 August 2019

Globally renowned chefs, bakers, butchers and mixologists came to Sawbridgeworth for the PX+ Festival, hosted at Duchess Farms


Dog owners can get their paws on a free drink at Spellbrook pub

Dog owners can get their paws on a free drink at Spellbrook pub

Dog owners can get their paws on a free drink at Spellbrook pub

20 August 2019

The Three Horseshoes is offering freebies to owners who take their four-legged friends to the bar on bank holiday Monday


The cake-aholic with a lot on his plate: To lose 10kg (22lb) in 3 months

The cake-aholic with a lot on his plate: To lose 10kg (22lb) in 3 months

The cake-aholic with a lot on his plate: To lose 10kg (22lb) in 3 months

13 August 2019

Indie editor Paul Winspear embarks on a 13-week weight loss challenge with MW Fitness with the aim of showing that if he can do it, then anyone can...


Fundraising on the menu at Bishop's Stortford food and drink festival

Fundraising on the menu at Bishop's Stortford food and drink festival

Fundraising on the menu at Bishop's Stortford food and drink festival

03 July 2019

Cat Barkley looks ahead to Grove Cottage’s third annual Festival of Flavour at Sworder's Field on Sunday (July 7)... set to be the tastiest one yet!


Audley End's three summer concerts showcase the best of disco, synth and Indie music

Audley End's three summer concerts showcase the best of disco, synth and Indie music

Audley End's three summer concerts showcase the best of disco, synth and Indie music

27 June 2019

Concert and car parking tickets are available at ticketmaster.co.uk


Bake-off and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! stars head for Essex Festival of Food and Drink

Bake-off and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! stars head for Essex Festival of Food and Drink

Bake-off and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! stars head for Essex Festival of Food and Drink

23 June 2019

The eighth annual event, celebrating produce from across East Anglia, takes place at Cressing Temple Barns on July 13 and 14 from 10am to 5pm.


Bishop's Stortford sommelier adds a new twist to wine tasting

Bishop's Stortford sommelier adds a new twist to wine tasting

Bishop's Stortford sommelier adds a new twist to wine tasting

22 June 2019

Twisted Cellar's Jonathan Kleeman is in charge of the South Street emporium's expanding education programme


Al fresco music fans enjoy James Morrison and Jools Holland live at Down Hall

Al fresco music fans enjoy James Morrison and Jools Holland live at Down Hall

Al fresco music fans enjoy James Morrison and Jools Holland live at Down Hall

18 June 2019

Down Hall's general manager, Mark O'Reilly, said: "The artists created a fantastic buzz and atmosphere."


Howzat for an A-Z (Afghanistan to, erm, Zealand) of tasty cricket tea treats!

Howzat for an A-Z (Afghanistan to, erm, Zealand) of tasty cricket tea treats!

Howzat for an A-Z (Afghanistan to, erm, Zealand) of tasty cricket tea treats!

15 June 2019

Indie food writer and one-time TV MasterChef finalist Saira Hamilton's menu for her imaginary ICC Cricket World Cup tea – including perfect scones


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