13/02/2026
❤️Valentine’s Day is tomorrow ❤️
If you’re planning to cook at home this year and make the evening a bit more special, why not keep it local? A home-cooked meal made with great ingredients can be every bit as romantic as eating out — and it’s a lovely way to slow down and enjoy time together.
We’re incredibly lucky here in Tavistock to have so many brilliant independent food businesses. From our excellent local butchers, to our fishmonger, specialist cheese and fine food shops, and so many passionate local producers, you can build a fantastic meal while supporting local businesses at the same time.
Once you’ve planned your menu, don’t forget we’ve got plenty of those difficult-to-find ingredients, alongside the very best local produce. Indulge with whole truffles, truffle oils and truffle condiments, or explore our range of smoked and black garlic. Planning an exotic tagine or an intensely flavoured curry? We’ve got essentials including preserved lemons, dried chillies and spice mixes. Prefer something more traditional? February brings treats like forced rhubarb, beautiful blood oranges and superb fresh wild mushrooms.
If charcuterie is your thing, we have a fantastic selection of locally produced cured meats, cheeses, pickles and olives — perfect with Vicky’s slow-rise organic sourdough. And to wash it all down, choose from local ales and ciders, alcohol-free options, local wines and outstanding sparkling wines too.
Whatever you’re doing this Valentine’s Day, we hope you enjoy it with the people you love. 💕
