Few things are more deliciously indulgent than an idyllic afternoon tea. Here Essex Life showcases 18 of the best places for tea and cake the county has to offer

As an enduring British institution, it’s incredibly important to get your Sunday lunch right. Here are 12 pubs in Essex that know how to deliver precisely what you require.

Treat yourself to a pint of real ale surrounded by fresh sea air and coastal views at any one of these 12 glorious Essex pubs

Being home to so many wonderful places to eat choosing where to go for dinner can often be difficult. With that in mind we’ve picked 20 of our favourite places to help you decide

Looking for somewhere special to enjoy a festive lunch with family and friends?

The Essex Life Food & Drink Awards for 2018 took place on September 27th at Down Hall Hotel

Advances in agricultural technology have meant that the harvest scene across the county is much different today than decades ago. Hannah Salisbury from the Essex Record Office looks back at times gone past

We reveal the winner for the Chef of the Year award. Sponsored by Allstaff Employment

We reveal the winner of the Family Dining award. Sponsored by Traymoor Quality Meats.

We reveal the winner for the Best Newcomer award. Sponsored by Mr Wheeler

We reveal the winner for the Customer Service award. Sponsored by Hatfields Home Furnishers.

We reveal the winner for the Best Coffee/Tea Shop award. Sponsored by Beresfords Country & Village

We reveal the winner for the Restaurant of the Year award. Sponsored by Wilks & Co. Wine Merchants

We reveal the winner of the Best Independent Food & Drink Retailer award. Sponsored by Cooper BMW and Mini Colchester

We reveal the winner for the Pub of the Year award. Sponsored by G+G Gallo Enterprises Ltd

We reveal the winner for the Best Essex Producer award. Sponsored by Bellefontaines’ Jewellery & Watches

We reveal the winner for the Pride of Essex award: Sponsored by East of England Co-op

Stephanie Mackentyre continues her tour of Essex’s best dining venues and this time stops off at The Alma Inn on Harwich’s King’s Head Street

The festival will take place on Saturday September 29 in Chelmsford’s Admirals Park in what promises to be a fantastic combination of prosecco, fine gins, cocktails, Italian street food and celebrity guests

Finding the perfect pub that happens to be dog friendly is no easy feat. So with that in mind we’ve found 13 places you can enjoy lagers with your lab, Pims with the pug or beers with your Bichon Frise…