Food news & reviews

Perched above the Severn with a commanding view over the flood plains towards Bridgnorth is The Swan. Here, chef Justin Welch and front of house

In 2012 Eleanor Ozich was a full-time mum who indulged her passion for food by posting recipes on Facebook. Two years on, she’s written her

The Punchbowl has long been one of the region’s best-known carveries but with the launch of its AGA range – unique in every sense of

Not many people would turn down a meal from one of the country’s top chefs – especially one with a fiery reputation. But it seems

A legendary Ironbridge dining venue is better than ever, as Kerri Tyler discovered on a recent visit. Set on a hillside overlooking Ironbridge Gorge, the

Who says you can’t please all of the people all of the time? Annabel Karmel shares the secrets of fuss-free family mealtimes. Catering for a

The Danery is a rare thing: it’s a pub that’s just as popular with loyal regulars as with the passing trade it attracts from people

Lorraine Pascale’s latest role is as a judge on Sky Living’s new cookery show, My Kitchen Rules, with Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton. Pascale has been

by Celebrity Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Ingredients (serves six) 4tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely diced (around 290g) 2tsp sweet paprika ½tsp smoked paprika 4 cloves

Climbing the stairs to Bridgnorth tapas restaurant Casa Ruiz is part of the magic – if you haven’t been there before, there’s a frisson of

Gordon Ramsay is adding to his stable of cookbooks with a new guide to home cooking. “I want to show that cooking can be fun,”

Much Wenlock’s flagship dining venue has maintained consistently high standards since owner Kirk Heywood took the helm 23 years ago – and the arrival of

Jean de Rusett visits an inn that’s been given a new lease of life. Give yourself a treat: hop on the B4555 and follow it

Serve up a Strawberry Ace… With so many strawberry varieties available, all in different shapes and sizes, take advantage of this year’s ‘berry’ juicy crop

The Telford Hotel has a range of facilities available which cater for local people as well as tourists, golfing parties and businessmen visiting Shropshire. Fine

The ancient timber-framed Talbot Inn has stood in Much Wenlock’s High Street, providing food and lodgings, since at least 1361. Initially it was part of

As a young lad, The Huntsman was Peter Morris’ local pub, where he and his dad would enjoy a pint. Peter possessed the acumen to

One memorable year my then husband lavished upon me a half-share in a shock-absorber – for his car – as my birthday gift. Silly man.