Taste & Living

A guide to Staffordshire’s local produce, independent restaurants, and home styling. Celebrating the best in local food, drink, and interior inspiration.

Former Nelson’s Distillery team launch new micro distillery in Staffordshire

Following the legacy of the late Neil Harrison, David Hunter and Sue of the new Chuckle Engine Spirit Company are bringing handcrafted, small-batch distilling back to the heart of Staffordshire.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 1 Apr 2026

David Hunter and Sue, founders of Chuckle Engine Spirit Company in Staffordshire

Big plans brewing at Spode Works as locals invited to help shape first phase

Capital&Centric invites the Stoke-on-Trent community to a drop-in event at Spode Works on March 26. Help shape the first phase of transforming this historic pottery factory into a vibrant new destination.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 22 Mar 2026

Big plans brewing at Spode Works as locals invited to help shape first phase

Stoke Lanterns 2026 returns to Stoke with lantern parade and shadow play

Stoke Lanterns returns for 2026! Join the magical lantern parade on March 20th featuring giant puppets, projection bikes, and a grand shadow play finale at Brilliant Bamboo.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 18 Mar 2026

Stoke Lanterns 2026 returns to Stoke with lantern parade and shadow play

Behind the scenes with Arthur Berry at V&A Wedgwood Collection, followed by art and wine lunch

The Lunar Art and Wine Society joins forces with the V&A Wedgwood Collection and Barewall Art Gallery for an exclusive heritage event. Discover newly catalogued Arthur Berry masterpieces in the museum stores before enjoying a curated lunch at Lunar.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 3 Feb 2026

Behind the scenes with Arthur Berry at V&A Wedgwood Collection, followed by art and wine lunch

Celebrity chefs announced for 2026 Stone Food & Drink Festival

Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the Stone Food & Drink Festival reveals a star-studded line-up for May 2026. GBBO's Nelly Ghaffar, chocolatier Paul A Young, and cake expert Juliet Sear are set to headline the demonstration kitchen at Westbridge Park.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 30 Jan 2026

Celebrity chefs announced for 2026 Stone Food & Drink Festival

Stone Food and Drink Festival tickets make the perfect Christmas gift for food lovers

Early bird tickets are now on sale for the 21st Stone Food and Drink Festival at Westbridge Park. Give the gift of a delicious weekend this Christmas.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 23 Dec 2025

Stone Food and Drink Festival tickets make the perfect Christmas gift for food lovers