Eating out

Gordon Ramsay said that he often seeks the advice of his servers when he's ordering in a new restaurant.

This is one dish you should never order in a restaurant, according to Gordon Ramsay

The average cost of a pint of draught lager rose to £4.61 by September 2023, according to the Office of National Statistics.

Cheapest to most expensive places for a pint mapped - is your area on the list?

Will you be adding this Cadbury Easter treat to your Christmas shopping list in 2023?

Return of Cadbury favourite has Brits changing their Christmas chocolate choice

The Maltsters Arms in Rotherfield Greys near Henley-On-Thames was given a zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating

'Mouse activity’ found at pub with ‘decomposing liver’ and ‘live maggot’

Christmas dinner staples could be at risk this December after a worse-than-expected harvest.

Customers could see empty shelves as Christmas dinner staples come under threat

Tesco is recalling Growers Harvest Garden Peas

Tesco 'do not eat' warning amid contamination fears of product

Stock photo of food truck

Pub company receives objections in quest for food truck return

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Italian restaurant to open at former Prezzo in Didcot

New Italian restaurant preparing to open at former Prezzo

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This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test

The gold Bounty bar is 9-carats and weighs more than 1kg

Chance to win solid gold Celebrations Bounty bar worth £25,000: Here's how

The Carvery Sundae will only be available for two days in November and December

You can earn a free carvery at a pub chain but only if you eat this unusual dish

Will you be sad to see this flavour of Wotsits has been discontinued?

Walkers discontinue popular Wotsits flavour leaving fans 'begging' for its return

'Evidence of mice' found at Didcot pub during inspection. Inset: Stock image of mouse

Exclusive 'Evidence of mice' found at pub during food hygiene inspection

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The former Ock Mill restaurant

Exclusive Former Premier Inn and restaurant is bought by school

Nestle also announced in November they would be discontinuing Caramac and Animal Bars.

Cadbury axes fan favourite chocolate bar after just a few years on UK shelves

See what I thought of Aldi's new gin range.

Calling all gin fans! I tried Aldi’s new gins and they're perfect for Christmas

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Are you a fan of Salt and Vinegar Quavers?

Walkers axe another flavour of crisp with 'no notice' in 'sad day' for fans

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Could Oxfordshire be renamed Weetabixshie following a new petition from Weetabix?

Could Oxfordshire be renamed 'Weetabixshire' following new petition?

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Stalls showcased food and drink, artwork, prints, gifts and more.

Craft and gift fair celebrates 20 years of trading

Krispy Kreme will be giving away more than 60,000 original glazed doughnuts in the UK on Monday (November 13).

Krispy Kreme to give away more than 60,000 free doughnuts - see how to claim

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Tesco and the FSA have issued a 'do not eat' warning for the Plant Chef Sweet Potato & Chickpea Tikka Masala.

Tesco recalls Potato & Chickpea Tikka Masala over undeclared animal product

From Starburst to Milky Way - do you remember what these popular sweets used to be called?

7 sweets that changed their names over the years - how many do you remember?

The average UK person will drink tens of thousands of mugs of coffee in their lifetime

How much coffee will UK people drink in a lifetime? (The answer may shock you)

In addition to the “Holidays are Coming” advert, Coca‑Cola will also launch its new 2023 Christmas campaign, ‘The World Needs More Santas’

The holidays are coming! Coca-Cola Christmas truck returns today

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Workers at Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate's Worksop, Nottinghamshire site are set to take strike action amid a dispute over pay.

Popular chocolate could be missing from shelves this Christmas - here's why

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The rolling candy had already been recalled in the USA following the death of a 7-year-old girl

Candy sold in the UK recalled due to choking hazard as girl, 7, dies

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Here is what I thought about Caffè Nero's new festive range.

I tried Caffè Nero's brand new Christmas range and one item was by far the best

Owner of the Shellfish Cow on Wallingford High Street where two Thames Travel buses have crashed into the bay window twice in the space of one week.

Calls for action after two buses crash into high street restaurant in a week

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Caramac chocolate bars have been scrapped by Nestle due to a “steady decline in sales” over recent years.

Nestle scraps iconic chocolate bar as fans left devastated by decision

Staff at Norton & Yarrow Cheese in action

Cheesy does it! County business wins big at global cheese awards

Costa Coffee's Christmas menu is delicious

I tried Costa Coffee's new festive menu - it's cosy and tastes like Christmas

Sunday Roast in an air fryer? Here's how you can do it yourself with this TikTok recipe

Here's how you can make an entire Sunday Roast in an air fryer

Although the 2023 dates have not been announced, Coca-Cola has hinted that it could be on its way.

Coca Cola shares exciting first Christmas Truck tour update for 2023

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The Cotswold Fire and Grill in Faringdon

Former chef hits back after criticism for low food hygiene

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Have you tried the new autumn menu from McDonald's?

I tried McDonald's new autumn menu - these 2 items need to stay forever

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Four Oxfordshire pubs named among 'best country pubs with rooms' in UK

Four Oxfordshire pubs named among UK's 'best country pubs with rooms'

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The Greyhound, Letcombe Regis

Historic award-winning pub given low food hygiene rating

The Maltsters Arms in Rotherfield Greys handed low food hygiene rating

Oxfordshire pub slammed with zero food hygiene rating

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The Mulberry Pub in Didcot

Oxfordshire pub hit with low food hygiene rating

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Crazy Bear Hotel in Stadhampton

Luxurious boutique hotel handed low food hygiene rating

It's that time of season isn't it? Here are the best roasts in Wiltshire

Best roast dinner in Oxfordshire? The top 6 places according to Tripadvisor

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New KFC IS set to open in Didcot later this year

New KFC set to open at shopping centre this year

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Oxfordshire Chinese restaurant given low food hygiene rating

Chinese restaurant slapped with low food hygiene rating

Thousand-layer potatoes - the greatest roastie of all time

I made the best roast potatoes of all time - here is the thousand-layer recipe

Crisp lovers can dress up as their favourite snacks with Walkers' new Halloween costumes

Walkers launches giant costumes for crisp lovers in time for Halloween

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The Cotswold Fire & Grill in Faringdon

Restaurant owner blames former chef for low food hygiene rating

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New £2 beer tasting menu launched by Greene King

New £2 beer tasting menu launched at Oxfordshire pubs

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Catering company named best in England at annual awards

Patrons Pizza in Thame

Pizzeria wins Best Street Food category at national awards

Sam, Aimee and Rob at Five Little Pigs

Oxfordshire restaurant handed new four star rating

Hotter and drier summers are impacting the yield of hops

Warning for pubgoers as climate change linked to bad tasting beer in near future

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McDonald's may open 24 hours a day under new plans

Fears raised over McDonald's' 24-hour opening plans in town

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Kris Gibbon-Walsh (COO of FareShare UK), Mirka Mazurczak (Employability Hero), Maria Horn (People Director, Nando’s UK & Ire).

Chicken restaurant manager wins praise for linking up with charity

Burger King's insider tips range from how you can pick up its famous Chicken Royale for just £2.99 to how to get your free birthday Whopper® when using the Burger King® app.

Burger King fans issued 8 'secret hacks' and 'insider tips' to use this month