It was launched in December 2006 with a hugely successful one-day food event that attracted an estimated 5,000 people and boosted producers and town centre retailers, with an estimated £100,000 in sales. The second event in September 2007 was even more successful, with an estimated 10,000 visitors and a huge range of food stalls and entertainment.

The catchment area for food and drink producers takes in much of Somerset and a large chunk of Devon, including Rick Stein Food Heroes and dozens of other award-winners.

Wellington Food Town is organised by Wellington Economic Partnership, Taunton Deane Borough Council and Wellington Town Council, and is supported by Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Trade and Wellington Farmers’ Market.

The Wellington Food Town Steering Group members are John Cottrell (Chairman), John Pragnell, Dave Mitton, Fred Domellof, Graeme Wallace and Maggie Norvell.

Wellington Chamber of Trade & Commerce

Wellington town Council

Taunton Deane Council