Mendip District Council
In support of one of the Council’s current strategic objectives of achieving ‘greater local prosperity’, the District Council provides grant aid support to Somerset Food Links Ltd, which has a specific brief to promote the production and consumption of local food and drink products, and also works in partnership with other local authorities and bodies in this respect. Somerset as a county is well-known for its traditional food and drink and the council is keen to build on this image through encouraging residents, community groups and visitors to learn about and to eat more local produce, via the very interesting and varied events which will make up this third Mendip Food & Drink Festival. The Council sincerely hopes that everyone involved will enjoy and benefit from this exciting programme.
For further details of Mendip District Council’s role in the Mendip Food Festival contact Martin Lofthouse, Tourism Officer, Economic Regeneration, Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT. Tel: 01749 341327
E-mail: lofthousem@mendip.gov.uk

OLD MILL RURAL SERVICES
Old Mill Rural Services are delighted to be associated with the Mendip Food & Drink Festival and to be able to help sponsor this annual event.
Old Mill Group, Old Mill Rural Services, The Old Mill, Park Road, Shepton Mallet,
Somerset, BA4 5BS. Tel: 01749-343366
Fax: 01749-344986
E-mail:sheptonmallet@oldmillgroup.co.uk
www.oldmillgroup.co.uk

Fab!
FAB! is an event company with a difference! Our aim is to make your event as stress free as possible so that you have a day to remember for all the right reasons. FAB!’s directors have over thirty years experience of working in the catering and events industry, with an enviable list of suppliers and contacts! Whether you are planning a conference, meeting, wedding, product launch, ball, charity event or a major festival, we tailor make each event to suit your requirements. FAB! are delighted to be the co-ordinators of the Mendip Food & Drink Festival 2006.
For further details of the 2005 Festival or to speak to FAB! regarding your event contact Julie, Andrew or Ian at FAB! Ltd, Suite 4, Phoenix House, Palmer Street, Chippehnam, Wiltshire SN14 0DT
Tel: 08444 154880  
Fax: 01249 464422
E-mail: info@fab-1.org.uk
www.fab-1.org.uk

GAYMER CIDER COMPANY
Constellation Europe Ltd, Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5ND
T: 01749-334000  W: www.cbrands.eu.com 
The Gaymer Cider Company, based in Shepton Mallet, produces Blackthorn and Olde English Cider and the new Gaymers Original Cider launched in February 2006. A new exciting range of ciders have been introduced called ‘Orchard Reserve’. Three individual ciders have been crafted using cider apples from three local orchards, Stewley Orchard near Illminster, Stonesbrook from Lydford and Newton’s Mead at North Petherton.
The Cider Mill is very supportive of apple growers in the south west and producers in the Mendip area. Gaymer Cider is delighted to be supporting the 2007 Mendip Food & Drink Festival.

STON EASTON PARK
Ston Easton, Somerset BA5 1RW.
Tel: 01761 241631
www.stoneaston.co.uk
Nestled within the heart of the Mendip hills and just seven miles north of Wells and Shepton Mallet, Ston Easton offers guests a taste of the exceptional. The warm welcome, discreet but attentive service and relaxed atmosphere, combine with the breathtaking surroundings of this newly-refurbished 18th Century Palladian mansion to make any occasion one to remember. Created by head chef Michael Parke, the eclectic a la carte menus feature local produce of the highest quality, including fruits and vegetables from our own organic kitchen garden. The wine list features a wide range of interesting vintages sourced from the finest wine producing regions of the world. Lunchtime guests can choose from the daily-changing menu which features a range of dishes aimed at those with time constraints.