Food and drink

The Dun Cow Inn in Christchurch has opened a new community café

Village pub launches community café to help tackle social isolation

Fenland District Council says it is now looking into complaints about ice cream vans operating near Wisbech Park after residents raised concerns over licensing, safety and public health.

Fenland District Council says it is now looking into complaints about ice cream vans operating near Wisbech Park after residents raised concerns over licensing, safety and public health.

Fenland District Council

Council looking into complaints about 'illegal' ice cream vans near town park

The Jolly Fryer fish and chip shop in Wisbech has announced it will close tomorrow and Saturday in the interests of staff well-being due to the unusually high temperatures.

The Jolly Fryer fish and chip shop in Wisbech has announced it will close tomorrow and Saturday in the interests of staff well-being due to the unusually high temperatures.

Wisbech chippy to close temporarily amid staff welfare concerns due to heat

Plans have been submitted that would see a former charity shop converted into a cafe/restaurant in Wisbech.

Plans have been submitted that would see a former charity shop converted into a cafe/restaurant in Wisbech.

Fenland District Council

From charity shop to café - here's what's being planned in Wisbech

Bish Bash Bosh!—new cookery book from Ferry Project Cookery School

Bish Bash Bosh!—new cookery book from Ferry Project Cookery School

'Easy' cookbook launched with 'simple recipes' someone can make using just a kettle

HMRC duty hikes are likely to hit wine, spirits and beer prices after the February 1 increase, announced in the autumn budget

HMRC duty hikes are likely to hit wine, spirits and beer prices after the February 1 increase, announced in the autumn budget

Drinkers will be left counting the cost as HMRC duty hikes hit wine, spirits and beer

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A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood

Dan and Claire Smethurst have reopened The King of Hearts in West Walton

Dan and Claire Smethurst have reopened The King of Hearts in West Walton

Meet the new owners of village pub

Recipe writer, author, and chef Alison Crouch will be among those giving a cookery demonstration at the third annual Fenland Food Festival.

Recipe writer, author, and chef Alison Crouch will be among those giving a cookery demonstration at the third annual Fenland Food Festival.

The Ferry Project

Fenland Food Festival promises to delight visitors with a taste of the Fens

What is surimi?

What is surimi?

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What's in a seafood stick? Vici’s guide to a tasty, healthier snack

One lucky burger fan became the first to find a golden ticket today. He is pictured with staff and the franchisee for the Wisbech restaurant.

One lucky burger fan became the first to find a golden ticket today. He is pictured with staff and the franchisee for the Wisbech restaurant.

Burger fans who order 'monster' Big Arch could win a £25 voucher

The new Starbucks drive-thru in Cromwell Road, Wisbech

The new Starbucks drive-thru in Cromwell Road, Wisbech

REVEALED: Opening date for national coffee chain's new drive-thru in the Fens

Change up your diet with protein-packed seafood pancakes

Change up your diet with protein-packed seafood pancakes

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Change up your diet with protein-packed seafood pancakes

The Three Tuns pub on Norwich Road in Wisbech, which is run by Elgood's Brewery, is in need of a new landlord.

The Three Tuns pub on Norwich Road in Wisbech, which is run by Elgood's Brewery, is in need of a new landlord.

Popular pub in Wisbech is in need of a new landlord

Best fish and chips in Wisbech?

Best fish and chips in Wisbech?

BEST FISH AND CHIPS

Best fish and chips in Wisbech, according to our readers

A fry-up at The Potting Shed in Wisbech

A fry-up at The Potting Shed in Wisbech

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REVIEW: 'Incredible' dishes and good value at 'hidden gem' cafe in Wisbech

Make the perfect California roll with the help of Surimi/seafood sticks

Make the perfect California roll with the help of Surimi/seafood sticks

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You don't need Valentine's Day to roll out a romantic meal for your loved one

News in the Wisbech Standard this week.

News in the Wisbech Standard this week.

This Week in Pictures: Stories you may have missed this week

The food at Worzals in Wisbech

The food at Worzals in Wisbech

Worzals' 'huge menu and massive portion sizes make good value for money'

The ‘Wednesday winter Warmers’ initiative was launched by care provider Barchester Healthcare as a way to reach out to isolated or vulnerable members of their local communities.

The ‘Wednesday winter Warmers’ initiative was launched by care provider Barchester Healthcare as a way to reach out to isolated or vulnerable members of their local communities.

Care home opens its doors to lonely older people

Author Andrew Ketley has written Volume 5 of his series 'Wisbech Inns, Taverns and Beer-Houses'

Author Andrew Ketley has written Volume 5 of his series 'Wisbech Inns, Taverns and Beer-Houses'

Beer Writers' award for Wisbech pubs series author

The Oliver Twist Country Inn, in Guyhirn, near Wisbech, is on the market for £750,000.

The Oliver Twist Country Inn, in Guyhirn, near Wisbech, is on the market for £750,000.

Popular Fenland pub on sale for £750,000

Beard Meats Food, completed Route 47 American Steakhouse and Grill's breakfast challenge.

Beard Meats Food, completed Route 47 American Steakhouse and Grill's breakfast challenge.

Beard Meats Food completes Fens steakhouse's breakfast challenge

Pumpkins being sorted and stored at Oakley Farms near Wisbech, one of Europe's biggest suppliers

Pumpkins being sorted and stored at Oakley Farms near Wisbech, one of Europe's biggest suppliers

Why farmers say you will need extra effort to carve your pumpkin this Halloween

This guide, presented by NutraHolistics, shows you where on the UK market to find some of the very best CBD gummies

This guide, presented by NutraHolistics, shows you where on the UK market to find some of the very best CBD gummies

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Some of the Best CBD Gummies In The UK

Deputy Mayor Cllr Peter Human cutting the ribbon on Wendy's in Wisbech.

Deputy Mayor Cllr Peter Human cutting the ribbon on Wendy's in Wisbech.

Wendy's officially opens in Wisbech - and home delivery is coming soon!

To celebrate the opening, Wendy’s will be giving away exclusive ‘We Love Wisbech’ t-shirts to their first 50 customers.

To celebrate the opening, Wendy’s will be giving away exclusive ‘We Love Wisbech’ t-shirts to their first 50 customers.

Wendy's Wisbech: Opening date of American food chain's Fenland restaurant announced

Stem & Glory in Cambridge may not be visually attractive on arrival, but is still worth a try.

Stem & Glory in Cambridge may not be visually attractive on arrival, but is still worth a try.

How 'gloriously plant based' restaurant turned doubt into delight

Lidl has issued a warning after listeria was found present in one of the products sold at its stores

Lidl has issued a warning after listeria was found present in one of the products sold at its stores

'Do not eat' - Lidl recalls product over bacteria fears

The Jolly Fryer's new platter dish called 'The Great Gordon'.

The Jolly Fryer's new platter dish called 'The Great Gordon'.

Chip shop’s new platter dish ‘The Great Gordon’ tribute to late founder

House of Feasts head chef Damian Wawrzyniak said he is

House of Feasts head chef Damian Wawrzyniak said he is

Cost of living crisis

Award-winning Peterborough restaurant to close amid cost of living pressure

It's finally arrived: A 70cm pizza, home made, and created by Maria and Peppe (right) at Vesuvio, Whittlesey. The couple are pictured celebrating their 10th anniversary running the restaurant last October.

It's finally arrived: A 70cm pizza, home made, and created by Maria and Peppe (right) at Vesuvio, Whittlesey. The couple are pictured celebrating their 10th anniversary running the restaurant last October.

Whopper pizza - 70 cm long - lands on menu of Fenland restaurant

We've put together a list of some great pizza places in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of some great pizza places in Cambridgeshire.

7 of the best takeaway pizza places in Cambridgeshire

Elgood's Brewery showed off some of their finest ales, including those with a Jubilee theme at Cambridgeshire County Day.

Elgood's Brewery showed off some of their finest ales, including those with a Jubilee theme at Cambridgeshire County Day.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Cambs brewery given royal seal of approval on County Day

Restaurateur Chris Newman says he will close Homme Nouveau at the end of October

Restaurateur Chris Newman says he will close Homme Nouveau at the end of October

Cost of living crisis

‘With a heavy heart’ Chris Newman to shut Homme Nouveau

Couple refused permission to turn Lazy Otter into a house

Couple refused permission to turn Lazy Otter into a house

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Couple banned from turning Lazy Otter pub into their home

Cafe boss Andy Maul whose business closed earlier than he anticipated (the landlord locked him out) as he planned move to Wisbech FC clubhouse.

Cafe boss Andy Maul whose business closed earlier than he anticipated (the landlord locked him out) as he planned move to Wisbech FC clubhouse.

Customers back cafe boss Andy as he's locked out on eve of move

Cafe boss Andy Maul outside Bygones

Cafe boss Andy Maul outside Bygones

Cafe boss locked out by landlord

High Flyer Ely regains 5 Star Rating. High Flyer, Ely Sunday 05 June 2022.

High Flyer Ely regains 5 Star Rating. High Flyer, Ely Sunday 05 June 2022.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Pub/restaurant again flying high with 5* food hygiene rating

We've put together a list of Chinese restaurants with delivery in Cambridgeshire

We've put together a list of Chinese restaurants with delivery in Cambridgeshire

7 great Chinese restaurants which deliver in Cambridgeshire

Urban Fresh officially launched on Ely riverside on May 12, as it aims to bring a South American vibe to the city.

Urban Fresh officially launched on Ely riverside on May 12, as it aims to bring a South American vibe to the city.

Latino 'feeling' comes together for South American venue on launch night

We've put together a list of some of the best Turkish restaurants in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of some of the best Turkish restaurants in Cambridgeshire.

7 of the best Turkish restaurants in Cambs according to Tripadvisor

We've put together a list of some great places for a carvery in Hertfordshire.

We've put together a list of some great places for a carvery in Hertfordshire.

7 places where you can tuck into a carvery in Cambridgeshire

Danielle the pizza chef, Bobbie, and Bobbie's mum, dad and daughter went to Florence in Italy to bring home some new inspiration

Danielle the pizza chef, Bobbie, and Bobbie's mum, dad and daughter went to Florence in Italy to bring home some new inspiration

New pub plans to open fish and chip, Chinese and pizza takeaways

The afternoon tea for two at The Old Coffee Tavern, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire costs only £9pp.

The afternoon tea for two at The Old Coffee Tavern, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire costs only £9pp.

Inside the café offering afternoon tea with board games for less than £10

Peacocks is a tea room and bed and breakfast hotel in Ely.

Peacocks is a tea room and bed and breakfast hotel in Ely.

7 cafés perfect for outdoor dining in Cambridgeshire

Emily Phipps, son Reggie and Richard Crouch at The Angel at Watlington and the new seafood platter.

Emily Phipps, son Reggie and Richard Crouch at The Angel at Watlington and the new seafood platter.

Award-winning pub extends opening to seven days a week with new menu

Temperatures are soaring this Easter Bank Holiday weekend across Cambridgeshire.

Temperatures are soaring this Easter Bank Holiday weekend across Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire is hotter than Athens this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend

Food reviewer Autumn Lewis at The Gatherers in Norwich

Food reviewer Autumn Lewis at The Gatherers in Norwich

Food review: 'Is vegan tofish and chips all it's cracked up to be?'

We've put together a list of the best budget afternoon teas in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of the best budget afternoon teas in Cambridgeshire.

7 of the best budget afternoon teas in Cambridgeshire

We've put together a list of the best Chinese takeaways in Cambridgeshire, according to Tripadvisor.

We've put together a list of the best Chinese takeaways in Cambridgeshire, according to Tripadvisor.

7 of the best Chinese takeaways in Cambridgeshire according to Tripadvisor

We've put together a list of the best family friendly pubs in Cambridgeshire, according to Tripadvisor.

We've put together a list of the best family friendly pubs in Cambridgeshire, according to Tripadvisor.

9 of the best family-friendly pubs in Cambridgeshire

The new Subway store opens this month in Wisbech Market Place.

The new Subway store opens this month in Wisbech Market Place.

Ten jobs created as new Subway store opens in Wisbech this month

Plans have been given the green light for a new food hub in Peterborough, including Taco Bell and Wendy's.

Plans have been given the green light for a new food hub in Peterborough, including Taco Bell and Wendy's.

Wendy's and Taco Bell are coming to Cambridgeshire