#TheFoodieCounty

We have written before about the mouthwatering food and drink available in Suffolk, but as what's on offer is always changing, with new food events always on the horizon, it's a subject which we are happy to write about again!

The county is fast becoming known as a destination for food lovers and with very good reason. There is a veritable buffet of world-class food and drink producers; award-winning restaurants, who pride themselves on using local and seasonal produce; and the county is abundant in foodie festivals and farmers' markets.

It is possible to make your way around the county and find culinary highlights at every turn. From sampling local beers in Britain's smallest pub in the west of the county, to feasting on locally grown oysters in the east.

In between are breweries, famous bakeries, smoke houses, cheese makers, wild-food chefs, sausage makers and more.

Take a step back in time at The Swan at Lavenham and relax in the comfy sofas for a delicious tea in the splendour of a medieval building.

Learn which foods go with which wines, at a wine and food pairing evening at the Westleton Crown near Southwold. 

A three course menu is offered, along with a guided wine tasting on 24th February, 17th March, 21st April and 12th May.

No need to worry about having a designated driver as you can opt to stay overnight at an all inclusive price. 

Indulge your sweet tooth and join the Outrageous Cake Company at the Suffolk Food Hall near Ipswich throughout the year.

Improve your royal icing skills, pipe like a professional and create decorations to impress (it's every bit as fun as it sounds).