England's Seafood FEAST

This autumn sees the return of England's Seafood FEAST, a 2-week-long celebration of world-renowned local seafood on the English Riviera in beautiful South Devon. From 20 September to 6 October the towns of Brixham, Paignton and Torquay will be hosting a Seafood FEAST for all the senses, giving visitors the chance to join the locals and experience some of the best seafood in the world, right where it's landed.
The inaugural Feast in 2018 offered lots of choice, and 2019 is shaping up to be even bigger and better. It isn't a food festival in the conventional sense as there's no big marquee; instead, a packed programme of events featuring local seafood will be hosted by local eateries across the 3 towns. Visitors will be able to take their pick from seafood set menus and platters, taster menus, crab cracking masterclasses and paella, guest chef events, and that's just for starters. Or be one of the lucky few who will eat in the dining room of Greenway House, Agatha Christie's holiday home; her favourite food was lobster, and it will feature in a new take on her 80th birthday menu for one night only.
All of the events will feature seafood that is landed locally, so it's as fresh as can be. And why not sample local beer, cider, wine or gin with a meal – the southwest of England has a well-deserved reputation for local sourcing and passionate producers, and there's lots to discover.
The heart of the Feast is Brixham Fish Market, where England's biggest catch by value is landed; over 40 species of fish and shellfish are regularly sold at the daily auction. During the Feast there will be tours of the market taking place at 6am – they will book up so advance booking is essential.
There is plenty more to fill the days. Take a trip on a heritage sailing trawler across the blue waters of Tor Bay, with the option of sleeping and dining on board. Go fishing and learn how to cook the day's catch, join a seashore foraging workshop, or go on a sea creature treasure hunt. Whether it's for a day, a weekend or a week, visitors will be spoilt for choice.
The programme can be found on www.theseafoodfeast.co.uk – events are being added regularly, so keep checking back for more information and book direct with the local businesses taking part.