Voting is now open for the 2019 Surrey Life Food and Drink Awards. It's our seventh annual celebration of the county's best restaurants, food producers, cafés and pubs - those venues and people who go the extra mile to make a day or night out in Surrey special. This year's awards will take place at G Live, Guildford on Thursday 26 September

We take a look at the gin distillers, small batch producers and brands which call Surrey home

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Foodie author Sam Gates shares her recipes for almond and blueberry slices and cornflake rocky roads

We round up some of the top destinations for an expertly-mixed cocktail in Surrey

Living in England's most densely wooded county, it's always a pleasure to witness Surrey donning its autumn finery. Here's some of the best places to do just that - plus a few pub pit stops to enjoy on route!

With The Great British Bake Off back on our screens the nation is falling in love with baking once again. Head pastry chef at Pennyhill Park, Sarah Frankland, tells us about what it takes to make it as a professional

After a glittering ceremony at G Live Guildford on 13 September, we announce the winners of the 2018 Surrey Life Food & Drink Awards

With growing conditions to rival that of some of the best Champagne houses in France, the south east's sparkling wine production is booming. We excusively introduce a newly-formed collective of five vineyards aiming to place Surrey firmly on the map

The 2018 Surrey Life Food & Drink Awards are fast approaching, with the ceremony taking place at G Live Guildford on 13 September. We're delighted to announce our finalists…

As cosy Autumn firesides beckon, thoughts turn to convivial indoor gatherings and seasonal gifts. Garry Milner explains the inspiration behind his Ashtead whisky emporium and bar, Liquid Gold

We visited Squires Kitchen in Farnham to learn some tips from Surrey's master chocolatier

Previously the private chef to the Mauritian president, Jean-Didier Gouges became head chef at The Petersham Restaurant in Richmond's Petersham Hotel in October