Relish
If you fancy a culinary treat then look no further. This fabulous café in Beccles is the perfect place to meet up with friends. From breakfasts to afternoon teas there is plenty to enjoy. The husband and wife team, Pete and Michelle and their dedicated staff, ensure the dining experience is an enjoyable one, meaning you will leave happy and satisfied. Along with the regular items on the menu they also offer outside catering for events, hog roasts, take away and themed nights.
The exceptional Relish breakfasts are served until 11.30pm; The Big Breakfast is worth the calories, although I did need to undo the belt a notch afterwards. Another recommendation is the sweet chilli chicken, roasted pepper and mozzarella panini; fillings like this make you realise what bread was invented for!
2-4 Market Row, Beccles, NR34 9HF
Brilliantly BBQ
From the award winning Benedicts in Norwich, come a trio of unique BBQ sauces from their sister company, R. Bainbridge. Each sauce lovingly created to elevate your favourite foods; a new staple for your BBQ or a perfect addition to your everyday table, these sauces were inspired by joining together to share food and memories. Bring your food to life with this amazing array of sauces. Available online, at Benedicts or in any of their local stockists; Jarrolds, St Giles Pantry, Earsham Deli, Old Hall Farm and many more.
BBQ Sauce Trio – £10
15 Years Fuelling the World
Paddy & Scott’s, the Suffolk coffee firm with fuelling stations throughout the country, is marking 15 years in business this June, as it celebrates the most successful year in its history.
A Suffolk coffee company with a mission to improve quality of life for coffee growing communities, Paddy & Scott’s was launched by Paddy Bishopp and Scott Russell back in 2007 as a hobby. Today, Paddy & Scott’s coffee is enjoyed by 1000s of people all over the world and is on course to have funded 1 million school meals by 2025.
For 15 years Paddy & Scott’s has built a reputation for high energy, social impact and being a great company to work for and trade with. A number of global and local high-end organisations from hospitality, leisure and retail partner have helped the business realise its coffee ambitions. And, despite the tumultuous covid years, the business is now stronger than ever with plenty of new partnerships, a digital focus and record growth this year – an 82% increase from pre-pandemic levels – with some of its coffee shops enjoying increased sales of 46.5%.
“When I started this hobby back in 2007, I never thought we’d get to the teenage years or help change the lives of so many! In that time we’ve helped several team members become successful entrepreneurs and launch their own businesses, donated £££s to good causes and worked to transform a coffee growing community in Kenya,” comments founder, Scott Russell.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Popcorn Shed’s Rainbow popcorn is for the bold and brilliant, colourful and proud-of-it popcorn lover. You are fabulous, jazzy and dazzling. They call it ‘rainbow shed’ as it’s filled with sunshine, positive vibes and sprinkled with a little fairy magic. Rainbow is the universal symbol of hope and promise. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Be bold, be colourful, be you.
Drive Through Donuts
Do you love a donut? If the answer is yes then this is the place for you. Tucked away behind Caister Tyre Centre on Ormesby Road this hidden gem has an abundance of delicious options to choose from. You can order online via their website and then the lovely donuteers will bring your order to your car.
Choclate, cherry, ice cream, meringue pieces, biscoff crumb, lemon, bubblegum, hot cherry pie filling… good Lord the list goes on and on! In fact it might take longer to choose than it does to eat the little blighters. If you haven’t had a Drive Through Donut then you seriously need to get along and give them a try.
North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival
3 & 4 September, The Walled Garden, Holkham
The North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival puts artisan producers at the heart of what it does. Now in its 13th year, the Festival, the largest food festival in Norfolk. The line up at The Cookery Theatre, always a highlight of the event, is shaping up with both new and established names appearing on the high tech stage, which is hosted by local foodie Andy Newman. Sara Matthews kicks off the entertainment on Saturday morning with ideas for a plant-based breakfast feast, while you can also expect a couple of decadent puddings from Scott Taylor of The Harper in Langham. Fran Hartshorne of The White Horse at Brancaster Staithe, works her magic with fish, Michael Chamberlain of The Victoria at Holkham, is preparing Estate venison, Abbi Saunt of Creake Abbey, always creates incredibly colourful dishes, and Gary Steward of The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market, is thinking small plates.
Appearing on both days are the ever chirpy duo, festival chair and Wells chef Chris Coubrough and his great friend, legendary butcher Arthur Howell. Basically, you need to expect the unexpected with them – and it is always great fun and somewhat chaotic!
The event, which attracts 12,000 visitors over the two days, has 65 artisan producers who sell everything from gin to chocolate, beer to chutney, and bread to cheese, with a real accent on quality. There are several pop up concessions selling dishes as diverse as mussels, wood fired pizzas, Thai dishes and artisan coffee, so you won’t go hungry, while the bar, run by Malt Coast brewery, is the place to hang out for a cool beer or Festival-inspired cocktail.