Abingdon Distillery New Pure White Rum

Self-taught home cook and content creator Sam Way is better known by his social media handle, @samseats. His insanely satisfying cooking videos, which document every sizzle, splash and slice in a 60 second serving, have garnered him over 13 million followers. Moving away from the screen, his cookbook was published last year, and in May he’ll be taking part in the Blenheim Palace Food Festival.

Oxfordshire and its surrounds are famous for outstanding food and hospitality: from farms, growers and markets to cafes, pubs and restaurants. We are delighted to have the chance to feature some of the very best.

Nestled in the heart of Witney’s centre, Bella Italia's newest establishment shines as a beacon of Italian culinary delight. Located conveniently next to the town’s Cineworld, the venue beckons both moviegoers seeking a pre-show bite and weary shoppers in need of a lunchtime break.

Depending on your viewing habits, you may know Steve Russell and Giles Atwell as those chocolate guys who got a five offers of investment when they showed their wares on Dragon’s Den. However, if your Thursday evenings are occupied elsewhere there’s a strong chance that you know them best as purveyors of fine, fresh chocolate.