Dorset Food & Drink Guide

THE GUIDE EAT, DRINK AND CELEBRATE THE BEST OF DORSET’S LARDER

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MATTHEW STREET Executive Chef MATTHEW STREET Executive Chef

Seasons at The Eastbury, Long Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BY Seasons at The Eastbury,www.theeastburyhotel.co.uk Long Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BY www.theeastburyhotel.co.uk

T: 01935 813131 T: 01935 813131

When you think of Dorset you immediately think of the wonderful Jurassic Coast World Heritage site, the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the magnificent landscapes, but that isn’t all Dorset is famous for. The region is famous for the incredible food and drink that is produced in the area and here at Dorset Food and Drink, we aim to showcase these amazing local products.

Welcome

Dorset is well known around the south west for its farming heritage and the county has been shaped by over 8,000 years of farming and fishing, raising, growing and creating amazing food and drink. It’s something that continues to this day, with everything from cheese to fudge to beef to bread being produced in the area from the finest local ingredients.

We’re proud to be promoting these producers who work hard to bring you the freshest, tastiest ingredients from Dorset to your kitchen cupboards. This comprehensive guide of the best that Dorset has to offer will introduce you to producers from all over the region including the farmers raising the home grown lamb, beef and pork, the bakers creating edible delights from their own kitchens, those brewing everything from cider to gin and everyone in between. You’ll find the expected, like ice cream created with Dorset cream, cider from the local apples and fudge, which is a staple at all seaside resorts and the unexpected, including all vegan and gluten free donuts and eco-friendly food wrap.

Use this guide to travel around the county and discover the real taste of Dorset.

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Contents

THE GUIDE 2020

Food

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Store Cupboard Essentials

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Stay

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Seasonal Food Calendar

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Seasonal Recipes

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Drink

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Eat

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Dorset’s Best Picnic Spots

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Things To Do

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5 Dorset Dishes To Try

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Associate Members

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FOOD Tantalise your taste buds with the huge variety from Dorset’s finest food producers.

BAKERY

ALIX FAUVEL - CAKESMITH T: 01234 567890 E. 07795 482907 www.alixfauvel.co.uk Alix creates beautiful handmade cakes and biscuits from her small bakery in Cranborne. In addition to bespoke products for prestigious clients, her bakery treats are also available online and wholesale. Her hand-painted Christmas cake made The Independent Top 10 list.

MRS T’S TRADITIONAL TEATIME TREATS T: 01305 768884 www.sgtbun.com Mrs T’s Traditional Tea-time Treats is part of a family-run bakery in Weymouth which has been trading since 1981.

They produce bread and confectionery using traditional methods, baked in their 80- year old brick oven. All Mrs T’s products are baked in this bakehouse.

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BAYSIDE BAKERY T: 07852 613300 E. katy@baysidebakery.co.uk www.baysidebakery.co.uk We are a family run artisan bakery specialising in hand baked, award winning chocolate brownies. Our brownie gift boxes can be ordered online and posted nationwide.

YUMPTIOUS T: 01308 424146 E. yumptiousvegan@gmail.com www.instagram.com/yumptiousvegan Vegan savoury bakes handmade in Bridport, free from damaging palm oil and organic where possible, the range includes Naan Bread Curry Pies, Vegan Sos Rolls, Pasties, Pinwheels and gluten free options. Salad bowls are available in the Spring and Summer and sweet treats can be catered for too. Yumptious’ mission is to make tasty, ethical vegan food that will appeal to all. Yumptious mainly sells at markets but is available to cater for events/ parties etc.

LIZZIE BAKING BIRD

CHRISTINE’S PUDDINGS

T: 01305 816378 www.lizziebakingbird.co.uk DT3 4EW

T: 01258 472010 E. chris@christinespuddings.co.uk www.christinespuddings.co.uk

Lizzie Crow, the Baking Bird, creates speciality home baked and handmade goods, using fantastic Dorset produce. She has been baking since she was Knee-high to a grasshopper, plaguing her mother’s baking days by ‘helping’. Today she makes an amazing selection of seasonal breads, pastries, bakes, savouries, biscuits, puddings - wherever her imagination takes her - and it’s Dorset through and through.

Christine’s Puddings produce delicious award-winning puddings, as well as sweet and savoury tarts which just happen to be gluten free! Based in the beautiful Blackmore Vale, we used only the finest ingredients and locally sourced products where possible.

ROLLY’S BROWNIES T: 07540 726549 www.rollysbrownies.co.uk Rolly’s Brownies are a serious chocolate hit, baked using locally sourced ingredients where possible. A variety of flavours are available and gluten-free. Rolly’s Brownies won Best Sweet Bakery in the Taste of the West Awards 2012 and in 2014 and Salted Caramel Gluten Free won Gold in 2019! Brownies can be purchased online or through various stockists listed on the website.

DORSET PASTRY T: 01305 854860 www.dorsetpastry.com Born from a love for great pastry, Dorset Pastry is a familyrun business, which started in the heart of every home - the kitchen. We source only the best ingredients and our pastry is hand-folded and rested in the traditional way to maintain the highest quality.

THE GREAT BRITISH BISCOTTI CO T: 07715 322868 www.greatbritishbiscotti.co.uk The Great British Biscotti Company (GBBC) sits at the very epicentre of the UK’s artisan biscotti movement, an award-winning fine biscuit pioneer that felt the craggy, double-baked biscuit of proud Italian descent simply wasn’t fulfilling its potential. GBBC produces biscotti of every imaginable ‘flavour persuasion’ (sweet or savoury) to make any coffee, tea, savoury snack or on-the-hoof nibble a little extra special.

OXFORD’S BAKERY

THE WOBBLY COTTAGE

T: 01935 812642 / 01963 23214 www.oxfordsbakery.co.uk DT9 5JR

T: 01308 861620 www.wobblycottage.co.uk DT8 3PX

We are a traditional English bakery based in Sherborne, where we bake fresh every day. We were established in 1911 and the bakery is now run by the fourth generation of the Oxfords family. We have three shops across Dorset, Sherborne, Canford Cliffs and Sturminster Newton- and also sell at local farmers’ markets and various events across the South West.

The Wobbly Cottage is an artisan micro bakery specialising in long fermentation award-winning sourdough bread, made using traditional methods over 48 hours, simply incorporating flour, water, salt and our beloved ‘starter’. We have a constantly changing seasonal line-up of cakes, pastries and confectioneries as well as distinctive jams, pickles and chutneys made in our kitchen using local produce.

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CONFECTIONERY

CHOCOCO SAM’S FUDGE T: 07834 740488 www.samsfudge.com Sam’s Fudge specialises in making traditional handmade fudge. Offering a variety of flavours including clotted cream, salted caramel and even chilli. Their fudge is made using the simplest ingredients with no artificial flavours or preservatives. Available in a variety of sizes and with labelling and packaging services. Sam’s Fudge is ideal for corporate gifts and wedding favours.

T: 01929 421777 www.chococo.co.uk Born in Dorset in 2002, we are an independent business crafting fine chocolate gifts by hand with single origin chocolate & local, seasonal ingredients, without any additives, preservatives or artificial colourings. We believe pure fresh chocolates taste better & our customers & food experts agree, as we have won over 90 national & international fine food awards to date for our creations.

WHITE’S DELIGHTS T: 07597 346609 E. beckywhitesdelights@gmail.com Welcome to Whites Delight’s, the home of free from cakes and bakes!White’s Delight’s was founded by Becky, who continues to run this small, independent free from baking business from her home in Dorchester specialising in gluten free sweet treats.

CHOCOLATE

SOLKIKI CRAFT CHOCOLATEMAKER T: 01935 873821 / 07804 620554 www.Solkiki.co.uk Iris and Bob, founders of Solkiki, make small batch, craft chocolate: hand-sorted, hand-roasted, bean to bar in a cottage workshop. Hand-poured, hand tempered and hand-wrapped using rare, fine flavour cacao beans and cold-pressed cacao butter. Via direct trade, they’re helping grow rainforests, heirloom cacao trees and communities.

Organic, GMO free, naturally fermented, their single estate chocolate is vegan-friendly and incredibly flavourful.

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Explore the world of handcrafted fine, fresh chocolates, single-origin hot chocolates & gelato at Chococo Swanage Find us at: Commercial Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DF

CHEESEMONGERS

THE BOOK AND BUCKET CHEESE COMPANY T: 01234 567890 E. peter@thebookandbucketcheesecompany.co.uk www.thebookandbucketcheesecompany.co.uk The Book and Bucket Cheese Company is a family owned business set in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside. They make small batch artisan cheese from the highest quality sheep and cow’s milk, sourced from local farms with the highest animal welfare.

DORSET BLUE VINNY T: 01963 23133 E. info@dorsetblue.co.uk www.dorsetblue.co.uk Dorset Blue Vinny is a handmade, artisan blue cheese which is produced by the Davies family at Woodbridge Farm, near Sturminster Newton in the heart of Dorset.

BUCKSHAW MILK SHEEP T: 07717 330904 Delicious ewe’s milk cheese made at a very rural location in north west Dorset. Our cheese is all hand made on site and has a distinctive flavour thanks to the Dorset pasture our sheep glaze on.

JAMES’S CHEESE T: 07703 277894 www.jamesscheese.co.uk DT11 8HB James McCall’s passion for cheese began in 1988 when, aged 16, he got a Saturday job with renowned cheesemonger James Aldridge of Beckenham, a perfectionist who ‘taught me everything I know...”

Working with other great local cheesemakers, James has developed a range of award-winning washed rind cheeses.

DAIRY

MEGGY MOO’S DAIRY T: 07908 267410 E. info@meggymoosdairy.co.uk www.meggymoosdairy.co.uk At Meggy Moo’s Dairy, we produce farm fresh, unhomogenised milk, cream and milkshakes. All are made using milk from our high-welfare, free-range herd of Holstein cattle, on our family-run dairy farm.

Our products are available to buy at our farm shop, where you can fill a reusable glass bottle with fresh whole or semi-skimmed milk from our vending machine. You can also find us at many stockists across North and East Dorset, including several locations at which you can refill your bottle with our milk.

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CRAIG’S FARM DAIRY

LIBERTY DAIRY

T: 01305 834591 DT3 6EX

T: 07432 156245 E. Judith.libertydairy@btinternet.com www.libertydairy.co.uk

Craig’s Farm Dairy, based in Osmington, is one of the remaining local dairies, dedicated to serving local homes and businesses. The family-run farm has been operating for over 30 years. The Craigs pride themselves on the quality of their products which include milk, butter and ice cream. Local products in the farm shop include breads, cakes, cheeses, jams and preserves.

WOODLANDS DAIRY T: 01258 480095 www.woodlandsdairy.co.uk Woodlands Dairy is a family owned business set in the heart of Dorset. At Woodlands they produce awardwinning sheep milk yoghurt, from their own flocks fed on Dorset pasture. They have also added Melbury, a wonderful sheep milk cheese. All products are available throughout Dorset and beyond.

Liberty Dairy was set up in 2019 to provide organic, non-homogenised milk straight from the farm to the customer using recyclable glass bottles. We sell most of our milk through large vending machines situated in farm shops. We also deliver to the doorstep close to the farm in Halstock and surrounding area.

THE DORSET DAIRY CO T: 01258 820127 E. alex@thedorsetdairyco.com www.thedorsetdairyco.com The Dorset Dairy Co. arose from a passion for sustainable, responsible farming and quality nutrition. It is run by a husband and wife team who are based on their family farm in Dorset. Initially launching with a traditionally made strained yoghurt, Dorset Dairy Co. now produce handmade cultured butter and, recently, milk vending machines.

D J WRIGHTS DAIRIES LTD T: 01202 730037 www.wrights-dairies.co.uk Daily wholesale deliveries of milk, cream, cheese, eggs, bacon, juice, fresh fruit & vegetables and more... Wrights are a locally founded family business first established in 1918 and still run by the family to this day.

BLACKMORE VALE DAIRY T: 01747 851855 www.bvdairy.co.uk BV Dairy sources milk from accredited farms within 25-miles of Shaftesbury. Supporters of local food and agriculture they are Founder Members of Dorset Food & Drink and produce high quality soft cheeses, yogurts and creams using modern technology alongside traditional techniques. BV Dairy works on reducing its environmental footprint without compromising on quality. Milk and Dorset clotted cream can be purchased locally, other products are available wholesale and in bulk.

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Daily wholesale deliveries of milk, cream, cheese, eggs, bacon, juice, fresh fruit & vegetables and more.

T: 01202 730037 E: orders@wrights-dairies.co.uk

FRUIT AND VEG

THE WASABI COMPANY T: 01929 463824 E. contact@thewasabicompany.co.uk www.thewasabicompany.co.uk The only growers of wasabi in the UK, The Wasabi Company offer fresh wasabi grown on their Dorset farm and an original range of their very own condiments and sauces. Inspired by top chefs using their wasabi in many wonderful ways they created their own range of condiments and sauces.

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RIVERFORD ORGANIC FARMERS T: 01803 227227 www.riverford.co.uk Our boxes are 100% organic, produce is picked and packed fresh daily, ready for delivery the next day. You set up an account and order online from our website, or you can order by phone or email. We deliver for free and also bring seasonal recipes every week to help you make the most of your vegbox.

OLIVES ET AL T: 01258 474300 www.olivesetal.co.uk

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We create, source and supply authentic foods and ingredients that trend gently on the planet so we can all eat without guilt. Specialists in olives, olive oil, snacks, nuts dressings, sauces and antipasti we love working with all sizes of business.

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Welcome to The Pooing Shed

Attached to the Garden Centre in Poundbury, opposite Queen Mother Square, you’ll find a melting pot of cuisine and style that is The Potting Shed.

With a laid back style and easy going nature, the ever evolving menu moulds itself around the seasons plus travels, trends and discoveries. The coffee and cakes are deservedly reputed to be some of the finest in Dorset, with breakfast and brunch spot on as well. offer a warm welcome, plus there’s Open 7 days a week, the superb team always o a whole host of wine, cheese, olives and more on offer within their delicatessen.

THE POTTING SHED POUNDBURY FARM WAY POUNDBURY DORSET DT1 3RT Another lovely thing brought to you by the folk at

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THE WATERCRESS CO T: 01929 463241 E. info@thewatercresscompany.com www.thewatercresscompany.com Based in Dorchester, Dorset, The Watercress Company are a progressive and enthusiastic company. The purpose of the business is to produce the finest quality products in a safe and sustainable way across farms in Dorset, Hampshire, Spain and Florida.

ANNA’S ICE LOLLIES T: 01929 459354 Facebook.com/annasicesuk BH20 7DJ Anna’s Ice Lollies are made with pure fruit, locally sourced where possible, to create exciting seasonal frozen iced treats. They are gluten and dairy free so are suitable for many people unable to eat ice creams and as they contain absolutely no artificial anything at all, they are a naturally delicious choice. Alongside the Pure Fruit Range, there is the Alcoholic Poptail range, great for weddings and parties!

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V. DORSET T: 07895014912 E. keri@vdorset.co.uk www.vdorset.co.uk V. Dorset specialise in top quality vegetarian and vegan street food, offering both savoury and dessert stalls to suit all types of festivals and events.

BABOO GELATO T: 01308 488 629 E. info@baboogelato.com www.baboogelato.com Baboo Gelato is a multi-award winning artisanal ice cream maker, based in Bridport. We use real, local, seasonal ingredients. Please visit our kiosks in Weymouth, Lyme Regis, Bridport and Morcombelake or visit our website for information about our stockists.

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HONEY, JAM AND PRESERVES

AJAR OF T: 01258 818115 E. tracey@ajar-of.co.uk www.ajarof.co.uk Here at Ajar Of, I have been making jams, marmalades, chutneys and other condiments for over five years, ever since I made my first batch of blueberry thrill jam and aubergine chutney. Inspired by the Dorset surroundings and nature, I wanted to use locally grown produce wherever possible.

DORSET HANDMADE T: 01305 780360 / 07710 262072 E. mrandmrsdjp@gmail.com Locally sourced, home grown and foraged are the key ingredients of success at Dorset Handmade.

Based in Weymouth, Julie Philpott creates deliciousness using the traditional small batch, open pan method, with homemade pectin, and no artificial anything. well as jams and jellies, there are award-winning marmalades in a myriad of flavours, plus chutneys, pickles and mustards, and cordials in summer.

We make all our deliciousness in deepest Dorset in our Jammery at Droop! All our products are handmade in small batches using locally grown ingredients wherever possible. Buy online or at our many stockists!

Tel: 01258 818115 / 07815 108033

www.ajarof.co.uk

DEELICIOUS CHILLI JAM T: 07786 645675 E. deedarnell@hotmail.com www.deeliciouschillijam.com Throughout the year, you can find Deelicious jams and rubs at events throughout the UK, from Surrey to Dorset to Hampshire and Somerset. Find a full list of events online at Deelicious Chilli Jam’s website and on social media and pay them a visit.

FROM DORSET WITH LOVE T: 01258 268090 E. info@fromdorsetwithlove.co.uk www.fromdorsetwithlove.co.uk

Award Winning Preserves Handmade in the Heart of Dorset

www.fromdorsetwithlove.co.uk - Tel: 01258 268090

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Alongside their more traditional jams and marmalades they produce a range of indulgent fruit curds, fruit infused vinegars, mayonnaises and their now infamous and iconic Dorsetshire Sauce.

FILBERTS OF DORSET T: 01308 488367 E. info@filbertsofdorset.co.uk www.filbertsofdorset.co.uk Filberts of Dorset produce and supply Dorset honey and wax products, including bee-keeping courses, live bee colonies, orchard pollination and a wide range of natural polishes, beeswax candles, seeds for bees and natural skincare products.

JURASSIC COTTAGE FOODS T: 07967 002565 www.jurassiccottagefoods.com Tina and Gary at Jurassic Cottage Foods specialise in traditional and nostalgic handmade British foods. The jarred range includes jams, chutneys, preserves and pickles. Also available are pies, quiches, cakes, pasties and sweets, to name a few, all made using original traditional recipes, which have been passionately researched, plus seasonal products.

SAUCES

DORSET CHILLI SHOP T: 07561 846040 E. Spiceitup@dorsetchillishop.co.uk www.dorsetchillishop.co.uk The award-winning Dorset Chilli Shop are a husband and wife team with a real passion for chilli, spice and for helping make your meals as exciting as they possibly can be. Their aim is to develop chilli products with unique flavours using a host of locally sourced ingredients, from the mild to the extreme, whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it at the Dorset Chilli Shop.

OILS, HERBS & SPICES

DORSET SEA SALT COMPANY T: 07753 315147 www.dorsetseasalt.co.uk Dorset Sea Salt Company hand harvest pure sea salt from the world famous Jurassic Coast. Every serving of their crisp, clean crystal-like sea salt is fashioned by a salt maker from Dorset’s spectacular coastline. Simply nip and crumble onto your dish for a honest taste of Dorset.

Supported by the Prince’s Trust.

DORSET HERBS & ESSENCE FARM LTD T: 07973 642278 www.dorsetherbsandessenceco.uk DT11 ORL Born out of a conversation between a local farmer and a herb-growing expert new to the area, Dorset Herbs and Essence grow herbs and spices including lavender, curry plant, lemon balm, sage, camomile and saffron. The plan is to harvest and distil the crops gathered from the 10 acre plot to use for oils and herbal remedies, as well as sell fresh at local markets and retail outlets.

ELAIONAKI SINGLE ESTATE E.V. OLIVE OIL T: 01305 264934 / 07810 762754 Elaionaki is a small producer of extra virgin olive oil based in Poundbury. The olives are picked and selected solely from their sixty 500-year-old trees in South Pelion, Greece, and then cold locally within 24 hours.

The oil easily meets the highest EEC regulations regarding health benefits.

WEYMOUTH 51 T: 07942 676675 weymouth51.co.uk Available at markets, online and shop An artisan chilli products producer who grow chilli from seed to create sauce, Weymouth51 ensures the process is natural and the product looks and tastes amazing. The depth and character of our naturally fermented chilli sauce comes truly from the chilli’s themselves. Using the finest local ingredients and no preservatives. A sauce with enjoyment of heat and flavours!

SPECIALIST SHOPS

AMAZING SHARPENER - SPORTING WHOLESALE T: 07855 477831 E. jayr@live.co.uk The Amazing Chef’s Sharpener with suction pad; the perfect tool for bringing old blades back to new whilst maintaining the correct angle, a must for amateur and professional chefs alike.

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BEEWRAP UK

SWANAGE BAY FISH

T: 07512 289397 E. info@beewrap.co.uk www.beewrap.co.uk

T: 01929 422288 www.Swanagebayfish.com BH19 2NX

Beewrap UK make zero waste food wraps that fit your family’s lifestyle, offering you a beautifully designed but sustainable way to enjoy packed lunches and picnics as well as an ingenious way to store food at home.

Swanage Bay Fish is a traditional wet fish fishmonger on Swanage High Street - 80% of their seafood is caught locally using traditional Fishing methods. They are open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.30am to 3pm, Thursday 8.30am to 2pm, Friday and Saturday from 8.30am to 4pm.

HARTS OF STUR T: 01258 472420 E. sales@hartsofstur.com www.hartsofstur.com Situated in the heart of Dorset’s Blackmore Vale, Harts of Stur are one of the UK’s largest in store and online retailers of Cookware, Kitchenware and Kitchen Electrics.

LIBERTY FIELDS T: 01935 892430 E. libertyorchards@gmail.com www.libertyfields.co.uk Liberty Fields specialises in turning the apples they grow into a truly unique range of food and drink! Based in West Dorset, they began in 2010 by planting 10 acres of orchards with 1600 apple trees, selecting a mixture of heritage, local and modern cider apple varieties as the primary ingredient for their products.

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RESTAURANT LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES T: 01305 772270 www.les-enfants-terribles.co.uk Established in 2016 by Chef Eric Tavernier, the restaurant took over from Floods as a local seafood restaurant. As Eric who is the owner and Head Chef is French, there is a definite je ne sais quoi to the seasonal menu. Seafood comes straight from the Harbourside and you will find with Eric’s 30 years of culinary experience that the flavours are coaxed to perfection.

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MEAT

DORSET GAME LARDER T: 01258 857206 E. christory@crabfarms.co.uk www.thedorsetgamelarder.co.uk Dorset Game Larder was founded in 2007 to turn wild game into marketable products. It now buys from over 20 shoots in Dorset and supply a variety of quality game and many other innovative products to local butchers, pubs and restaurants. The game varies depending on the season, but all are plucked or butchered and then packed and sold on through local farm shops or onto eateries.

SOZAGES T: 01202 743864 www.Sozages.co.uk Founder Steve Godden has taken the humble British sausage and given it a boost! Sozages is a modern brand of sausage, using only locally sourced meats combined with herbs and spices from the UK and abroad. Creating award winning sausages with exotic flavours and mouthwatering menus.

“Sozages, more than a sausage... more an adventure”.

DORSET LAMB T: 01258 881122 / 07708 003561 www.fishmorehillfarm.com We are small local sheep farmers, specialising in grass fed lamb and our small catering outfit, DORSET LAMB, serving home produced lamb burgers and lamb koftas in fresh bakers rolls with salads, sauces and salsas at local food events in Dorset.

MAISON ELHORIA LTD T: 07833 663348 E. sophie@maisonelhoria.com www.maisonelhoria.com Sophie’s Pâté de Campagne : Only excellent meat, no preservatives or unnecessary fillers, natural, unique.

Maison Elhoria carries the traditions of pâté making which have run through generations in Sophie’s family originating the South West of France.

Just over 10 years ago, at home with young children she decided to carry on the French family tradition of making pork pâtés in jars, to keep in the pantry, along with many other preserves. Starting off by giving it to friends when invited (instead of a bottle of wine), serving it as a starter or for lunch/picnics; it became so popular that she decided to refine the recipe to sell it in the UK.

CAPREOLUS FINE FOODS T: 01935 83883 www.capreolusfinefoods.co.uk Producers of artisan cured meats & salamis. In 2019 winners of 20 Great Taste stars & a Golden Fork Award (Guanciale).

Winners Champion Cured Meat 6 times & Supreme Champion 2013 (Taste of the West). Products include air dried beef, pork loin, coppa, aged ham, pancetta, guanciale, lardo, smoked mutton, pastrami, smoked duck breast & duck confit. salamis include Pork/ wild venison pepperoni, Chorizo, Dorset Warmer, Rosette, Rampisham Tingler, Nduja, Dorset Soft, Red Post & Merguez.

SCT & SCT LTD T: 01202 875280 E. info@sct-sct.com www.sct-sct.com PROPER BY SCT are a family-run company working out of Wimborne in Dorset creating a range of high quality snacks to retail and trade customers.

Their products cover both sweet and savoury treats and have been made to the same family recipes for over ten years allowing them to offer quality and unique products.

Currently, they are the only UK based company that can offer both Proper Pork Crackling and Delectable nuts in multiple flavours and sizes to the UK pub industry.

Sam’s Pigs Woodland reared Oxford Sandy & Black Pigs

Award Winning Gluten and Preservative Free Pork Sausages Pork cuts and joints. Free range, reared in woodland on the family’s organic Dorset farm. Contact Sam Holloway on 07769187456 / 01935891273 or email: sales@samspigs.co.uk

www.samspigs.co.uk

SAM’S PIGS T: 01935 891273 www.samspigs.co.uk Woodland reared Oxford Sandy & Black Pigs.

Sam’s Pigs is run at the Locke Farm in West Dorset by the Holloway family, Sam, Rob and Mandie.

CHILCOTT TURKEYS T: 01305 852639 www.chilcott-turkeys.co.uk DT2 8HN The Chilcott family run a small mixed farm in and around Owermoigne. We grow crops. rear cattle and specialise in producing free range turkeys for Christmas. Our turkeys are allowed to roam freely in Pastures by day from eight weeks. They are reared with the utmost care in barns with natural ventilation and plenty of straw bedding. We use cereal-based feeds with no growth promoting additives.

DOWNHOUSE FARM T: 01308 421232 www.Downhousefarm.org DT6 6AH Down house Farm, an organic farm on the National Trust’s beautiful Golden Cap estate, is run by Nikki and Dean Exton, who produce fine beef, lamb and pork, and run a café and campsite. The farm is a haven for wildlife with stunning wildflower meadows alive with butterflies, insects and birds. Criss-crossed by footpaths, it’s a great place for a walk.

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The Real Cure is a multi-award winning British charcuterie company using wild Dorset Fallow deer, free-range Gloucester Old Spot pork and Dorset Aberdeen Angus beef to create a unique range.

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THE DORSET MEAT COMPANY T: 01747 811077 / 07949 129535 www.thedorsetmeatcompany.co.uk The Dorset Meat Company provides the finest grassfed, outdoor reared meat produced sustainably and in harmony with nature, delivered to your door. Either build your own grass-fed meat box, or order one of our set, seasonal boxes. We deliver across Dorset,Wiltshire and the UK every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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THE STORY PIG THE REAL CURE T: 07970 000681 E. hello@therealcure.co.uk www.therealcure.co.uk The Real Cure is a multi-award winning British charcuterie company based on their family farm near Shaftesbury, supplying salami, chorizo and ham using traditional processes including curing, smoking and air drying.

T: 07802 443905 E. james@thestorypig.co.uk www.Thestorypig.co.uk At The Story Pig in Sandford Orcas, James and Charlotte are passionate about their herd of Tamworth Pigs. The Story Pig are farmers and growers. The Story Pig pork is available for delivery direct to your door, with a variety of prime cuts, sausages, hams or cured bacon to choose from.

CEREALS, NUTS & SEEDS

SEA SPRING SEEDS THE CHUBB FAMILY FARM T: 07817 284606 The Chubb Family Farm produce award-winning sausages, meats, burgers and charcuterie made from the finest cuts and butchered on site. Luccombe farmis a picturesque setting where traditional farming methods are used to create delicious food from their farm to you. The Chubb family love working with other local businesses as well as selling their produce direct and online.

Sea Spring Seeds is a West Dorset company specialising in the sale and production of vegetable seeds and are the creators of the famous Dorset Naga chilli.

Our aim is to sell seeds of reliable, productive and good tasting varieties suitable for the home and allotment gardener.

TASTE OF THE WILD

PRIMROSE’S KITCHEN

T: 01935 881547

T: 01300 350451 E. matt@primroseskitchen.com www.primroseskitchen.com

Taste of the Wild is a small family run business based in the South West on the Somerset/Dorset border. Selling a range of local wild game burgers, sausages, steaks and joints, made from venison, wild boar, pheasant, partridge, rabbit and pigeon, Taste of the Wild promises all 100% wild game with 100% traceability.

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T: 01308 897898 www.seaspringseeds.co.uk

FOOD

At Primrose’s Kitchen they make gluten free and vegan muesli, granola, bircher and porridge all in the heart of Dorset, to help you feel as nourished as possible throughout the day.

STORE CUPBOARD ESSENTIALS FOR FAMILIES Whether you have a family or you live alone, chances are that your busy lifestyle means that you don’t have the time you would like to always cook hearty, healthy meals. You can help combat that by making sure that your cupboards are well stocked with these essentials giving you plenty of options when it comes to creating healthy, tasty and nutritious meals for the whole family.

Plus, all these ingredients last, giving you peace of mind. Why not pick up a few of these and leave them in your cupboard?

They’ll make the world of difference to your weekly dinners.

TINS

JARS AND BOTTLES

Chopped or plum tomatoes These are often low in price and are essential when creating stews, soups, curries, casseroles, sauces, chillis and just about everything else you can think of!

Honey A great way to add a touch of sweetness to sauces without adding extra sugar, plus honey is good for baking and for jazzing up breakfast.

Pulses and beans These can include everything from chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans, anything you like – they are great ways to bulk out meals and a source of protein and fibre. And yes, can also include baked beans – you can never have too many of those!

PACKETS Rice Doesn’t matter if it is white or brown rice, it is a great accompaniment to dishes but are also good to add to soups, Rice is full of fibre and is great for keeping your digestive system healthy.

Dried Pasta Again, doesn’t matter if its wholegrain or white and you can choose whatever shape and kind you like.

Dried noodles These are great for quick and easy meals like stir fries.

Couscous and grains Couscous is good in a salad or as an accompaniment to a stew, while grains are a relatively cheap way to bulk out stews and soups, you can cook them in large batches and then have them on hand for lunchboxes and salads.

Mustard Mustard is a great way to add a bit of a kick to stews, chilli and sauces as well as being a good condiment for sandwiches and burgers.

Olive oil This is a great, flavourful oil for use in cooking.

Vegetable oil This is a flavourless oil that can be used in every day dishes Vinegar Not just for drizzling on chips, vinegar comes in lots of different varieties and each one works well in dressings, sauces and stews.

Tomato Sauce We can’t not mention it, it works on everything.

Mayonnaise See above.

HERBS AND SPICES Chilli Whether as flakes or powder, chilli is a great way to add a little flavour, even if you’re not keen on hot and spicy food. A mild chilli works just as well!

Cinnamon A warm and comforting flavour that reminds us of Christmas, it’s great in baking but also works well in sauces.

Curry Powder Doesn’t matter what kind of curry powder you go for, all of them work well when making curries and sauces especially if you want to jazz them up a bit.

Five Spice This is a blend and can be added to anything you fancy.

Salt While we don’t want to encourage you to add extra salt to your dishes, sometimes, we need a little pinch, just to pull it together.

Garlic You can get garlic powder, salt and puree, all are great additions to your store cupboard

EVERYTHING ELSE Tomato Puree A great addition to sauces, soups, curries, chillis and stews as well as being a staple when making your own pizzas etc.

Flour Plain or self raising, wholemeal, gluten free or white, not just for baking, flour is a good way to thicken sauces and you can use it to coat meat, fish and vegetables before frying, it helps batter stick better before adding to oil!

Don’t forget you can pick up lots of store cupboard essentials from local producers and at our farmshops and delis.

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STAY Relax in comfort and enjoy all the delights of Dorset in some of the finest accommodation across the county.

HOTELS

BEST WESTERN HOTEL REMBRANDT T: 01305 764000 www.hotelrembrandt.co.uk Hotel Rembrandt Weymouth with its 78 en-suite rooms, the Gallery Restaurant & Bar and Leisure Club & Spa is the perfect place to base your visit to the beautiful and historic Dorset World Heritage Coast. A popular Wedding and Conference venue; Hotel Rembrandt has everything you need to make your stay in Weymouth and Portland perfect in every way.

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STAY

YALBURY COTTAGE HOTEL & RESTAURANT T: 01305 262382 www.yalburycottage.com DT2 SPZ Yalbury Cottage has a friendly atmosphere and offers wonderful views of Hardy Country. Stay and relax in the lovely rooms, enjoy a superb freshly cooked breakfast and dine in our award-winning restaurant. The chefs believe in bringing cooking back to its purest form, choosing only the finest raw ingredients from the best suppliers in the county.

SELF CATERING

DORSET COASTAL COTTAGES T: 01237 459809 E. hols@dorsetcoastalcottages.com www.dorsetcoastalcottages.com With a collection of over 200 fantastic self-catering cottages on the Dorset coast, we are experts when it comes to providing holidays by the sea.

CLASSIC COTTAGES T: 01326 555555 E. hello@classic.co.uk www.classic.co.uk Our exclusive collection of holiday cottages are perfectly placed for exploring the wonders of Dorset. From bijou hideaways for two to seaside holiday homes for all the family, we have the perfect place waiting for you.

B&B’S AND GUEST HOUSES

BRACE OF PHEASANTS T: 01300 348357 www.braceofpheasants.co.uk DT2 7RQ Situated in the village of Plush near Dorchester, the ‘Brace’ is the very definition of a traditional rural country inn.

Fantastic food and fine wines as well as beers served straight from the cask are all part of the experience at the Brace. We pride ourselves on using local produce, aiming to source all our food and drink as closely as possible.

STAY

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Upcoming Farmers’ Markets With more and more restrictions being lifted and outdoor events being the first to be reinstated you’ll find that Dorset’s popular farmers’ markets are starting to pop up across the county from July onwards.

MARKETS TO LOOK OUT FOR: Wool Country Market

Thursdays 10-11.30 am

Dorchester Street Farmers’ Market

4th Saturday of the month, 9-4pm

Westbourne Farmers’ Market

1st Saturday of the month, 10-4pm

Blandford Farmers’ Market

2nd Friday of the month, 9-1pm

Sherborne Farmers’ Market

3rd Friday of the month, 9-1pm

Poundbury Farmers’ Market

1st Saturday of the month, 9-1pm

Bridport Farmers’ Market

2nd Saturday of the month 9-1pm

Wareham Farmers’ Market

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 9-1pm

Shaftesbury Farmers’ Market

1st Saturday of the month 9am-1pm

Wimborne Farmers’ Market

3rd Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm

Sherborne Market Sundays

Make sure to keep your eyes on the website for the latest dates and for more markets, food festivals and pop up events taking place across Dorset.

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SPRING

(MARCH – APRIL)

At this time of year the weather starts to warm up and many people find themselves in the mood for something a little lighter and with Easter just around the corner, there is plenty of Lamb and salad on offer.

Fruit

Apricots, Pomegranate Asparagus, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Leeks,

Vegetables

Peppers, Rhubarb, Shallots, Spinach, Spring Onions

Meat

Lamb, Rabbit, Turkey

Fish and Seafood

Crab, Salmon, Tuna

SUMMER

(APRIL – AUGUST)

In the summer you can pick up some amazing colourful food with lots of fruits and veg coming into season including cherries, peas and rocket.

Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Fruit

Cherries, Melons, Nectarines, Peaches, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes Artichokes, Asparagus, Aubergines, Beetroot, Broadbeans, Broccoli, Carrots,

Vegetables

Courgettes,Cucumber, Fennel, New Potatoes, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Rhubarb, Rocket, Spinach, Spring onions, Sweetcorn, Turnips, Watercress

Meat

Fish and Seafood

Lamb, Rabbit, Venison Crab, Haddock, Mackerel, Pollock, Salmon, Sardines, Scallops, Tuna

AUTUMN

(SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)

Autumn is a great time for fruit and veg and as we start heading into November, the root vegetables really start to make an appearance.

Apples, Blackberries, Cranberries, Grapes, Figs, Melons,

Fruit

Nectarines, Pears, Plums, Tomatoes Artichokes, Aubergines, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Celery, Celeriac, Courgettes,

Vegetables

Fennel, Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Rocket, Shallots, Sweetcorn, Swede, Watercress

Meat

Duck, Goose, Lamb, Rabbit, Turkey, Venison

Fish and Seafood

WINTER

Crab, Haddock, Mackerel, Mussels, Oysters, Pollock, Prawns, Salmon, Scallops

(DECEMBER – FEBRUARY)

With the cold nights and Christmas coming this is the month for those hearty foods that warm you up as well as fill you up.

Fruit

Apples, Cranberries, Pears, Pomegranate Beetroot, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celery, Celeriac,

Vegetables

Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Parsnips, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Rhubarb, Shallots, Swede, Turnips

Meat

Duck, Goose, Rabbit, Turkey, Venison

Fish and Seafood

Haddock, Mussels, Oysters, Scallops

Once you’ve got the fresh, seasonal ingredients you need, don’t forget to check online at dorsetfoodanddrink.org for a whole host of recipes so you can make something delicious!

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The fresh flowers and baby lambs are in the fields and the weather is getting warmer. Spring is a great time of year for local produce, try your hand at making some of these recipes with Dorset’s freshest, seasonal ingredients.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE TARTS Perfect for a spring dinner party or as part of a vegetarian Easter lunch.

Spring Recipes

Ingredients:

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• 12 spears of purple sprouting broccoli • 2tbsp olive oil • 2 shallots • 3 large eggs • Yolks of 2 additional eggs • 250ml double cream • 150g grated cheese • 35g cream cheese • Salad leaves to serve • Mini pastry cases if you don’t fancy making your own

If you’re making your own pastry, you’ll need: • 300g plain flour • 120g butter • 2 tbsp ice cold water Pick up the cheese of your choice from one of the suppliers on page 9 This works best with a Wensleydale style cheese but pick whatever one suits your taste. You can pick up cream from page 10 and the rest of your ingredients at markets or delis.

Method: 1. If you’re making your own pastry, you will need to start with this. Cube the butter add it with the flour to a bowl and rub together until you have a mixture that resembles bread crumbs. Add the water to form a dough and tip out onto a floured surface. Knead it briefly, shape it into a disc and put in the fridge for around 15 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 200c.

3. If you’ve made your own pastry, get it out of the fridge, otherwise, prepare your premade cases. Roll it out on a floured surface to around the thickness of a pound coin and put into individual tins. Chill for another ten minutes.

4. Line each pastry base with baking paper and fill with beans or rice and blind bake for fifteen minutes, take out and remove the paper and beans and return to the oven for a further ten minutes until golden. Take out and leave on the side. Reduce the oven to 180c.

5. While you’re cooking the pastry, blanch the broccoli in salted water and boil for three minutes, drain and then refresh in ice cold water.

6. Slice the shallots and gently fry in oil for 10 minutes until soft and golden.

7. Whisk the eggs, the yolks, cream, cheese and cream cheese in a jug and season. Divide the shallots equally among the cases. Break the broccoli into smaller florets and divide these between the cases and then pour over the egg mix making sure there is an even amount in each one.

8. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden and just set.

9. Allow to cool at room temperature for a few minutes before taking them from the tins and then cool thoroughly before serving with a side salad.

ROAST LAMB This is the traditional Easter dish, but this version uses Dorset lamb and is lighter than the usual.

Ingredients:

Method:

• 2 onions • 2 carrots • Boneless leg of lamb • 4 garlic cloves • 2 tbsp olive oil • If you want to serve with vegetables, we recommend:

1. Start by getting the oven nice and hot, heat it to 220c.

• 800g baby carrots • 500g broad beans • 600g peas Use the best Dorset lamb for this recipe, see page 16 or visit one of the region’s butchers. The veg can be picked up all over the county as part of your usual shop and you can find local olive oil on page 15.

2. Peel and thickly slice the onions, carrots and garlic. Put the onion and carrots into a large roasting tray with the lamb, with any excess fat removed, on top, skin side up. Pierce the lamb with the tip of a sharp knife and poke the garlic slices into the holes. Rub the lamb with olive oil and season to your taste and then pour 100ml water into the tray.

3. Roast uncovered for 45 minutes in the top of the oven.

Depending on whether you like your meat medium or well done, you can either take it out at 45 minutes or leave for a further 15 minutes. When you’ve finished cooking the lamb, rest it under foil for ten minutes while you cook the accompanying veg.

4. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the carrots.

Cook for around 8 minutes before adding the peas and beans. Cook for a further two minutes, drain the veg and toss with a small amount of oil.

5. Carve the lamb into thin slices and serve with the veg for a healthier alternative to the traditional Easter roast.

STEWED RHUBARB Rhubarb comes into season in April, try this with some delicious Dorset cream or custard.

Ingredients: • • • • •

500g fresh slender rhubarb 15g caster sugar Juice from one orange 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick

Rhubarb grows in gardens and farmyards all over Dorset and you can get it at farm shops and delis or from small holdings.

Serve it with Dorset cream or custard, you can find places to get cream on page 10.

Method: 1. Trim and cut the rhubarb and put it into a saucepan with the sugar, orange juice, star anise and cinnamon. Cover with a lid and bring a gentle simmer.

2. Stir once then recover and cook over a very low heat for about 5-7 or until the rhubarb is softened but still holding its shape.

3. Serve warm with cream or custard.

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Dorset summers are like no other, cool down with these refreshing dishes.

Summer Recipes

BRAISED CHICKEN AND TOMATOES

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A quick and simple, light casserole style dish giving you plenty of time for enjoying the sunshine.

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • •

2 tbsp olive oil 3 shallots 4 chicken legs 300ml chicken stock 2 large garlic cloves 400g cherry tomatoes 400g cannellini beans 1 green chilli 175g polenta 85g cheese Knob of butter

You can pick up olive oil from Dorset suppliers, check page 15. Get your chicken from one of our local, free range farmers, see page 16 and your cheese from page 9. You can pick up the other ingredients locally too.

Method: 1. Preheat your oven to 190c and while it is warming up, finely slice your shallots. Heat half the oil in a shallow casserole dish over a low heat and add the shallots until they are soft, take them out of the pan and leave aside.

2. Season the chicken to your taste, turn up the heat and add them to the pan with the remaining oil making sure they are browned all over.

3. Put the shallots back in the dish and pour over the stock. Peel the garlic but leave whole and add these as well as the tomatoes and beans. Finely slice the chilli and add this.

4. Bring the mix to the boil and then cover and put in the oven for half an hour checking that the chicken is cooked through. Uncover and cook for a further ten minutes so the sauce reduces.

5. While the casserole is cooking, prepare the polenta according to the instructions on the packet. Season generously, remove from the heat and stir through grated cheese and butter. Serve the polenta with the chicken on top and enjoy!

GRIDDLED HALLOUMI WITH SALAD Sample some of Dorset’s local halloumi with this light lunch.

Ingredients:

Method:

• • • • • • •

1. Cube the watermelon and finely slice the shallots, place both in a bowl and add 4tbsp of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Cover and put in the fridge for around 20 minutes.

300g halloumi 2 small shallots 100ml olive oil 4tsp balsamic vinegar 750g watermelon Juice of one lemon Breadcrumbs/ crutons.

If you want to make your own crutons or breadcrumbs, try this: • 75g slightly stale bread • 1-2 cloves garlic • ½ chilli

2. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the breadcrumbs until golden. If you’d like to make your own, remove the crust from slightly stale bread and blitz. Alternatively, cut into small squares and fry for crutons. While the bread is frying, finely chop the garlic, half, de-seed and chop the chilli and add to the heat to give the bread some flavour. Remove from the heat and leave to the side.

3. Slice the halloumi and brush each piece with a little oil, heat a griddle pan and cook the cheese on both sides until it is just starting to melt, but still holding its shape.

4. Remove the watermelon from the fridge and toss to make sure the oil is evenly distributed. Divide the salad into servings, place the halloumi on top, squeeze over the juice of one lemon and add the crutons or breadcrumbs. Serve immediately.

You can pick up halloumi from a variety of local producers, see page 9. Olive oil can also be found in Dorset, see page 15. If you’re making your own breadcrumbs or crutons for the salad, you can pick up bread from any number of bakers on page 6 and if you’re following our suggested cruton/breadcrumb recipe, chillis and garlic are also available locally.

GIN AND TONIC ICE LOLLIES A naughty and refreshing treat for the grown-ups with a splash of Dorset gin!

Ingredients: • • • • •

6 slices of cucumber 6 mint leaves 75ml gin 250ml tonic 50g caster sugar

Dorset has a great many gin producers in a variety of flavours, use either plain gin or something flavoured to make these, you can find a range of distillers of page 41. Alternatively, if you don’t fancy making your own, you could always buy similar ice lollies from one of the ice cream, lolly and sorbet producers in the region!

Method: 1. Slice the cucumber and push into a lolly mould with a mint leaf.

2. In a jug, stir the gin, tonic and sugar together until the sugar is completely dissolved and the tonic loses its fizz. Divide the liquid between the moulds, this should make 6 lollies, and freeze for up to four hours.

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Enjoy the amazing autumnal flavours with these seasonal recipes.

AUBERGINE AND LENTIL BAKE Enjoy this seasonal veg dish for something a little different.

Autumn Recipes

For a tasty, healthy option that the whole family, meat eaters included, will enjoy, give this aubergine and lentil bake a try. The dish is naturally gluten free and you can make substitutions to make it vegan or dairy free if need be.

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Ingredients: • • • • • •

2 aubergines 3 tbsp olive oil 140g lentils 2 onions 3 garlic cloves 300g cooked butternut squash • 400g chopped tomatoes • 125g ball of mozzarella You can easily pick up locally grown aubergines and squashes all over the county, stock up at your next visit to a local farmers’ market or shop. Find locally produced mozzarella and other cheeses on page 9 and any oils on page 15.

Method: 1. Cook and prepare the squash as your starting point. Chop the squash into chunks and either boil or roast, depending on your preference. Once cooked, set aside for later.

2. Heat the oven to 200-220c.

3. Cut the aubergines lengthways into ½ cm sliced, brush both sides of each slice with the oil and lay on baking sheets. Season to your taste and bake them for 20 minutes, turning half way through until tender.

4. While this is cooking, prepare the lentils according to the instructions on the packaging.

5. Add the remaining oil to a large frying pan and heat.

6. Finely chop the onions and garlic, add them to the heated oil and cook until soft. Add the cooked squash and the chopped tomatoes and stir through with a little water, half fill the tin from your tomatoes and use that.

7. Simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce as thickened before adding the lentils.

8. Spoon a layer of lentils into a baking dish, top with aubergine and continue layering with aubergine being the top layer. Scatter your mozzarella over the top and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is golden.

ROAST GROUSE WITH RED WINE GRAVY Tantalise your taste buds with this gamey dish.

Why not make a change this autumn and instead of eating the same old meats, try something a little different with this dish. Grouse is delightful at this time of year, especially when covered in a rich gravy made with locally produced red wine. Try serving it with seasonal veg or a good hearty dollop of mash.

Ingredients:

Method:

• • • • • •

1. Heat your oven to around 200c, put the fat in a roasting tin and pop it in the oven to heat up.

100g goose or duck fat 2 whole grouse 300ml red wine 1 garlic clove 300ml chicken stock ½ tbsp redcurrant jelly.

Find grouse on page 16, you can ask for it to come prepared with the feathers and innards removed to make it a little easier for you!

Dorset produced red wine can be found on page 38 and you can easily pick up your other ingredients at butchers and at local shops and delis.

2. While the fat is warming, you can season the birds, make sure to do this all over and when the fat is searing hot, put them in the tin breast side down and roast for 20 minutes.

3. Take them from the oven and rest them on a plate covered with a parchment while you make the gravy.

4. Firstly, pour off most of the fat, but keep the juices from the grouse in the tin and place it on the hob on a high heat. Smash the garlic cloves and add with the wine and cook for five minutes until it has reduced by around half and then pour in the stock and bubble until the gravy has a syrupy consistency. Stir in the redcurrant jelly, take out the remaining garlic and season to your taste.

5. Put a grouse on each plate and pour over the gravy, you can then serve with the side of your choice, including vegetables, potatoes or salad – whatever you like!

APPLE AND BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE Dorset apples and a buttery crumble, perfect for autumn evenings.

Apples and Blackberries start appearing everywhere during the autumn months and this sharp, sweet, buttery dish makes a wonderful sweet for the whole family. Why not get the kids involved and go out picking blackberries and then making it together?

Ingredients:

Method:

• • • •

1. Pre heat the over to 190c and start on the crumble topping.

For the crumble 120g plain flour 60g caster sugar 60g butter

For the fruit filling: • • • • •

300g apples 30g butter 30g demerara sugar 115g blackberries ¼ tsp cinnamon

2. Cut 60g butter into cubes and place in a bowl with the flour. Using your fingertips, rub together to create a light breadcrumb texture.

Put this aside.

3. For the filling, peel, core and cut the apples into roughly 2cm chunks.

4. Put the butter and sugar in a medium pan and melt together, cook until it becomes a light caramel. Stir in the apple slices and cook for 3 minutes, add the blackberries and cinnamon and cook for around another 3 minutes.

5. Spoon the fruit mix into an oven proof dish and sprinkle the crumble mix over the top until covered. Bake for up to 20 minutes and serve warm, with perhaps a custard or a nice ice cream!

Dorset is famous for its apples so you can be sure that you can get the very best fruit for this crumble. You can pick up all these ingredients at delis and farm shops. Why not pick up some local ice cream to serve it with? You can find Dorset ice cream on page 13.

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Curl up with some of these winter warmers made with tasty Dorset ingredients.

CIDER AND ONION SOUP A Dorset twist on a French classic.

Winter Recipes

We all know that no one does cider quite like the breweries of Dorset, so if you have any left over from the autumn harvest, use it to create this tasty twist on a classic soup, perfect for keeping you warm during the winter months.

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Ingredients: • • • • • • •

30g butter 2 onions 3 garlic cloves 100ml cider 1 potato 450ml stock 50ml double cream

Flick through to our cider producers on page 35 to find the best cider for your recipe and to page 10 for some inspiration for where to get your cream and butter. Pick up your veg for this recipe at one of the many farm shops and farmers’ markets across the county. A full list of year’s farmers’ markets can be found on page 22.

Method: 1. Start by heating the butter in a saucepan, while it is melting, peel and slice the onions, the potato and the garlic cloves. Add the onions and cook for around 10 mins or until soft and golden, add the garlic and heat for a further minute.

2. Pour the cider into the pan and add the potato and any seasoning, such as thyme or other herbs and simmer.

3. After simmering for around 2 minutes, stir in the stock and the cream and bring to the boil.

4. Once boiled, continue to simmer for around fifteen minutes and transfer the mixture to a blender. Blitz until smooth.

5. Serve straight away or store it in a fridge/freezer until you’re ready to eat.

Why not serve with some freshly baked bread from one of Dorset’s many bakeries? Sourdough bread works particularly well with this recipe, find our bakers on page 6.

WINTER GREENS PIE A comforting meal for meat eaters and vegetarians alike.

Vegetarians like comfort food during the winter too and this recipe can be easily adapted to make it gluten free or vegan should you need it. Ideal for the whole family or for dinner parties, this is a great way of getting everyone to eat healthy greens while feeling full and warm during the winter months.

Ingredients: For the filling

For the pastry

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 225g plain flour

• 1 onion

• 250g butter – cold but not hard, or use half butter half lard if you like.

• 2 garlic cloves • 1 tea spoon of nutmeg • 400g mixed winter greens – you can choose what you like best, but kale, spinach and other leafy greens from this season will work well. Take a look at page 24 to see what is in season.

• 300g mascarpone, use a dairy free version or leave out if you want to make this vegan.

• 30g grated cheese (use a dairy free option if you want to make this dairy free.)

• ½ lemon

• 150ml ice cold water.

• Or use pre-made pastry, you will need around 320g.

• 1 egg to glaze – optional.

You can get oil for this recipe from Dorset suppliers, check page 15, you can also speak to our Dorset cheesemongers about cheese options, see page 9.

Pick up your greens, veg and spices from farm shops or a local farmers’ market.

Method: 1. If you’re planning to make your own pastry, do this first. The pastry will need to be chilled for an hour before cooking, or you can make it the day before and leave it in the fridge. A pre made pastry can be kept in the fridge or a cool place until it is needed.

2. To make the pastry start by sifting the flour into a large mixing bowl and then put this in the fridge for a few minutes, the trick to puff pastry is layers, so everything will need to be very cold!

3. While you’re chilling the flour, cut the butter into small cubes and add it into the flour. Use a round bladed knife to stir the butter around the bowl until each one is covered in flour. Pour the water and then working quickly, use the knife to bring it together into a rough dough.

4. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the fridge for fifteen minutes or so.

5. Lightly flour a worktop and then the pastry and roll it out into a square, fold the bottom third up and the top third down. You will need to repeat this around four times. Chill for an hour before using or overnight if you like.

6. Once the pastry is chilling or if you’ve decided to get a pre-made roll, you can get started on the rest of the pie.

7. Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees and while its heating up prepare the veg. Chop the onion and crush the garlic cloves.

8. Add the oil to a large saucepan and heat, add in the onion and gently fry until soft. Stir in the garlic and nutmeg and cook for a few minutes then add the greens with a splash of water until wilted. Stir in the mascarpone or cheese alternative, the grated cheese and the juice of half a lemon. Stir the mixture well.

9. Get the pastry and roll it out until its about the thickness of a £1 coin, you can either use it just to top the pie or encase the veg – it’s up to you. Add the filling and cover the pastry however you want, you can decorate with a lattice design, crimp the edges, or just leave it as it is.

10. Seal the pastry to the edge of the pie dish.

11. If you want a golden brown top, glaze with a beaten egg, but this is optional.

12. Bake the pie for 35 minutes until it is risen and golden, allow to cool for around ten minutes before serving.

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COFFEE

GROUNDED COFFEE T: 07572 377336 www.grounded-coffee.com Grounded Coffee serve eco-roasted coffee, luxury hot chocolate and a range of Clipper Teas from their converted Land Rover coffee trucks, Arthur and George. They are available for festivals, corporate events and everything in between. They also have a coffee subscription service so you can brew their espresso blend at home.

COFFEE TO GO GO GO T: 07754 943516 Twitter.com/coffeetogogogo Coffee To Go Go Go will serve you barista style coffee, Specialty teas, luxury hot chocolate and iced coffee from our bespoke coffee business. We are a microvan travelling to different events in the UK and available for festivals, private functions and events.

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THE BARISTA BIKE T: 01202 421568 www.Thebaristabike.co.uk The Barista Bike is a local, independent, mobile coffee specialist providing a pop-up experience at any location, indoors or outside. Available to hire for private events such as weddings or corporate hospitality, we can also be found at local markets, fĂŞtes, or festivals. We can serve any type of espresso-based coffee, hot chocolate, tea, milkshakes, cake and snacks.

DORSET COFFEE COMPANY T: 01305 848414 / 07875 106672 www.dorsetcoffee.co.uk Nigel Green is passionate about coffee and uses his extensive knowledge to create a stunning range of freshlyroasted coffees. Flavoured, decaffeinated, single Arabica, fair trade... Nigel has them all, roasted small batches in his 40-year old roasting machine from his Dorset Coffee company base in Puddletown.

BEANPRESS COFFEE CO

CIDERS & ALES

T: 01929 472666 E. info@beanpress.co.uk www.beanpress.co.uk

DORSET NECTAR

Beanpress is a wholesale specialty coffee roasting company in a converted barn in rural Dorset. We work hard to understand coffee, and we develop relationships with providers in different countries to bring high quality coffee to our discerning food service customers in the south west.

TEA

T: 01308 488382 / 07515 806546 www.dorsetnectar.co.uk Dorset Nectar offers a delicious range of 12 artisan ciders, all from sun ripened organic apples grown at the orchard.

Visitors are welcome at the Cider Farm in West Dorset Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm, to buy ciders, organic juices and presse, live enzyme apple cider vinegars or participate in our group cider tasting tours.

NODDY’S CIDER T: 07749 614551 Facebook: Noddys Cider

Over 300 Teas and 30 Coffee Beans plus Accessories

Noddy’s Cider started life in 2017/8 from the back garden of Noddy’s terraced house in Weymouth. It’s a family affair with one common goal in life – to make a cider that we love to drink. If you’re looking for a true west country cider, crafted in Dorset using local cider apples that is made by local people, then we’re the cider for you.

Experience the magic at: 219 Ashley Road, Poole BH14 9DS

www.itstea.co.uk

IT’S TEA T: 01202 612122 E. shop@itstea.co.uk www.itstea.co.uk dorset food march 2020.indd 1

PALMERS BREWERY T: 01308 422396 07/03/2020 12:34E. enquiries@palmersbrewery.com

We are a local independent family run business in Poole, Dorset, specialising in good quality tea and coffee. If you are looking for loose tea or a big variety of fresh roasted coffee beans then this is the place for you. We have over 300 teas in stock with all the accessories you need plus over 30 coffee beans, which we can grind to order (even online).

www.palmersbrewery.com

Producing fine ales since 1794. Our ales win awards. Beer drinkers love them. They enjoy the distinctive taste and delicious character and the refreshing, thirst-quenching qualities of Palmers traditional ales.

CLIPPER TEAS T: 0345 602 1519 E. howtobuy@clipper-teas.com www.clipper-teas.com Clipper Tea - Dorset’s largest Fairtrade tea company.

At Clipper we believe that every cup of tea counts. Every cup you drink means we’re able to keep doing the good stuff to support people and the planet. That’s why all our products are made with pure, natural ingredients and a clear conscience. Not just tea, we also produce quality hot chocolates and coffee.

Producing award winning real ales in Bridport for over 225 years. palmersbrewery.com/brewery-tours DRINK

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DORSET STAR E. pigandpress@gmail.com www.DorsetStar.co.uk At The Orchard in Chalmington we make a range of award winning, craft ciders from seven different varieties of cider apple that are managed alongside our livestock enterprises.

These range in style to suit all tastes, are naturally sweetened and uniquely complex in flavour due in part to spontaneous, wild yeast fermentation over six months.

Immerse yourself within the trees at The Orchard in our off grid shepherds hut complete with stargazing window and wood fired hot tub. Orchard tours also available and Taproom coming soon...see our website for more details.

WEST MILTON CIDER T: 01308 485235 www.Westmiltoncider.co.uk DT6 3TN West Milton Cider produces award-winning fine West Dorset cider and apple juice. Lancombe Rising, a keeve naturally sparkling cider, is complemented by the range of full flavoured traditional draught and bottled ciders. All the cider is produced through slow natural fermentation, using quality apples with no added sulphites - and just a little alchemy!

CRANBORNE CHASE CIDER T: 01725 552715 www.cranbornechasecider.co.uk Award-winning Cranborne Chase Cider produce still farmhouse and carbonated bottled ciders using 100% Dorset apples. Wild yeasts together with a slow natural fermentation give a pure full flavoured cider with no added sulphites. Visitors are welcome to the shepherds’ hut shop based at the family farm near Cashmoor (follow the ‘Cider’ Signs off the A354). Tours available with prior notice.

THE DORSET DRINKS COMPANY T: 07789 076481 www.dorsetdrinkscompany.com The Dorset Drinks Company offers unique blends of Dorset Cider, Dorset Mead and Dorset Spirits. Tim branched out from his original business’s Marshwood Vale Cider and The Dorset Mead Co (which started seven years ago), but after finding a rather nice Copper pot for sale he is now producing Gulliver’s Gin fusions. All three businesses make up The Dorset Drinks Company,

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PIDDLE BREWERY T: 01305 849336 E. sales@piddlebrewery.co.uk www.piddlebrewery.co.uk With a name like Piddle, you’d think that we don’t take anything seriously. But, we do – brewing! Our passion is blending the finest hops, barley and malts to create a wide range of regular and seasonal beers that bring serious pleasure, from delicate thirst-quenchers to thick, velvety stouts all crafted beside the River Piddle in deepest Dorset.

WRIGGLE VALLEY BREWERY T: 01963 363363 www.wrigglevalleybrewery.co.uk Wriggle Valley Brewery, the small brewery making ‘BIG BEER’. As well as supplying a range of pubs, farm shops and off licenses across the region, you’ll also find their beer online and directly from the brewery. They can even deliver within a 20 mile radius! Beers are available bottled or as a cask ale. Cask ale is conditioned in cask and is live. Cask ales are becoming more popular, get in touch to discuss your needs, casks are available in a variety of sizes and are delivered on selected days. You can find Wriggle Valley brews across the UK, with pubs everywhere from Dorset to Somerset to Hampshire and Gosport. A full list of supplied pubs is available on their website.

HALL & WOODHOUSE LTD (BADGER BEERS) www.badgerbeers.com Every Badger beer is inspired by the beautiful Dorset countryside and expertly crafted in our independent, family-owned brewery using the finest ingredients. The result is a diverse and characterful range of beers, that’s most definitely – anything but black and white.

EIGHT ARCH BREWING COMPANY T: 01202 889254 www.8archbrewing.co.uk BH21 1HB

WHOEVER SAID YOU CAN’T BUY GREAT TASTE HASN’T BEEN TO DORSET. Amber, moreish & malty.

Award-winning brewery based in East Dorset brewing a core range of different style beers into cask, keg and bottle, with one-offs using a range of hops and ingredients.

On site taproom is open every Friday 4-8pm with street food (Feb to Dec). On site bottle sales Monday to Friday.

BADGERBEERS.COM

SOUTHBOURNE ALES T: 07845 795464 www.southbourneales.co.uk BH2 SPW International award-winning Southbourne Ales have a new 20 barrel brewery, visitors centre and taproom on Poole Hill in Bournemouth. Visitors can take a multi-media tour of the brewery followed by a tutored tasting, before relaxing in the public taprooms or just pop in for jug and bottle service to enjoy at home.

CERNE ABBAS BREWERY T: 01300 341999 / 07944707539 www.Cerneabbasbrewery.com DT2 7JS Our modest brewery with ‘Giant integrity’ creates delicious award-winning beers, and not a sausage of quality will be compromised on the brewing of our beer. Dorset’s longeststanding organic farmer Will Best grows the finest organic barley at Manor Farm in the Cerne Valley, which we brew with directly after harvest. Find our bottles in Cerne Abbas stores and many other outlets run by nice people.

SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS

FORAGER SPIRIT T: 07859 912181 / 01300 642042 www.Foragerspirit.com Handcrafted and very small batch infused spirits, liqueurs and premixed bottle aged cocktails. Our flavours are derived from locally foraged and sourced ingredients including wild fruits, honey, herbs, leaves and spices. Our infusions are available in bottles to take away and also mixed to create wild cocktails to be consumed on site, hot and cold. Our pop-up wild cocktail bar ‘The Pure Drop’ is available for public and private events.

SHANTY SPIRIT T: 07979 237649 www.Dorsetschnapple.co.uk We produce a Seaweed Botanical Vodka, plunge into an invigorating blend of 5 hand-foraged seaweeds enhanced

by Dorset wasabi, galangal, yuzu, bergamot & sea buckthorn vacuum distilled in 100% organic spirit.

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GLENMEL WINERY T: 07786 231498 www.Dorsetschnapple.co.uk Opened in 2016 Glenmel Winery are based in Owermoigne at the home of Mill House Cider where they make various types of fruit schnapps and ciders,with locality in mind.

PURE MILK VODKA LTD (BLACK COW VODKA) T: 01308 868844 E. info@blackcow.co.uk www.blackcow.co.uk Black Cow is the only vodka made entirely from grass-grazed cows milk, which results in an exceptionally smooth vodka with a unique creamy character. Our Pure Milk Vodka™ is made at The Black Cow Distillery, located right in the heart of Childhay Manor organic farm, a 13th-century Manor set in the beautiful rolling countryside of West Dorset on the coast of South West England.

BRITISH MURE E: britishmure@gmail.com www.britishmure.com Created by UK MasterChef winner, Mat Follas, British Mure specialises in British liqueurs made with the best quality British ingredients. All of our gins and liqueurs are made with no animal products or added sugar and are free from gluten, artificial preservatives and colours, creating a deliciously light and fruity drink in a variety of inspiring flavours.

WINES

BRIDE VALLEY VINEYARD Black Cow is the only vodka made entirely from grass-grazed cows milk, which results in an exceptionally smooth vodka with a unique creamy character.

www.blackcow.co.uk

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T: 01308 482767 www.Bridevalleyvineyard.com DT2 9AW Bride Valley Vineyard is just a few miles from the Jurassic coast in the Dorset’s breath-taking Bride Valley.

Steven Spurrier founded Bride Valley in 2009 with wife Bella and now look after 44,000 vines, growing three classic Champagne grape varieties. The range of awardwinning sparkling and still wines includes England’s first Crémant, the ‘Dorset Crémant’. The cellar door is open for year-round along with vineyard tours and tastings, some with Steven himself.

D’URBERVILLE VINEYARD

LANGHAM WINE LTD

T: 07771 630132 / 07966 413179 E. durbervillevineyard@hotmail.com www.durbervillevineyard.co.uk

www.langhamwine.co.uk DT2 7NG

D’Urberville Vineyard Ltd, situated in the charming village of Bradford Peverell, on the outskirts of Dorchester, is Dorset’s newest producer of English Sparkling Wine.

FURLEIGH ESTATE T: 01308 488991 E. info@furleighestate.co.uk www.furleighestate.co.uk Furleigh Estate is set in the stunning Dorset countryside, just 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Those dinosaurs who wandered this land millions of years ago have laid down their bones to make the perfect soil to grow world-class still and sparkling wines.

As winegrowers, we pride ourselves in crafting awardwinning sparkling wines using grapes grown on our 11 hectare Dorset vineyard. We take a low-intervention approach to both grape growing and wine production, striving to minimise our environmental impact and produce honest wines that reflect our terroir. We have a shop and café on site plus host regular tours, tastings and events.

THE VINTAGE PORT CO T: 01202 944156 www.thevintageportcompany.com An independent wine business with a passion for vintage port, wines and small batch gins, they have ports for every occasion and budget, from rare vintage for the wine collector to affordable wood-aged styles suitable for entertaining. Their gin collection is from Dorset and surrounding counties and offers the best from local artisan producers. See website for offers.

World-class still & sparkling wines

PROUDLY MADE FROM GRAPES GROWN IN DORSET

www.furleighestate.co.uk

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MORRISH & BANHAM WINE MERCHANTS T: 01305 261480 E. mark@morrishandbanham.com www.morrishandbanham.com Morrish and Banham are a retail and online wine merchant based in Dorchester’s vibrant Brewery Square, with an extensive selection of great value and characterful wines from across the world, a wine lover’s paradise!

All of our wines are chosen using 30 years of knowledge and a deep passion for wine. We also stock an interesting range of gins, spirits, local ales and ciders and our bar is always stocked with a great variety of spirits for you to pop in and taste.

SOFT DRINKS

DORSET GINGER COMPANY LTD T: 01202 620203 E. info@dorsetginger.ltd www.dorsetginger.ltd We at The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd have been producing award-winning, non-alcoholic, non-carbonated, hand blended ginger drinks and Sicilian lemonade since 1985.

Originally, the products were only sold locally and at various fairs, now, the Dorset Ginger Company’s drinks are available both nationally and internationally as it has expanded.

Currently, the range is produced in the picturesque village of Lytchett Matravers, on the outskirts of Poole.

GIN

AVALON DISTILLERY COMPANY LTD T: 07539 433664 E. info@viperspirit.co.uk www.viperspirit.co.uk Our gin is handcrafted in small batches in a copper pot still using English wheat spirit and ten botanicals. Notes of apple, citrus and juniper are balanced to create an exceptionally smooth, fresh and memorable gin.

VIPER THE GIN WITH A BITE!

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URBAN & WILD - (GAME BIRD GIN) T: 07814 010961 E. sales@urbanandwild.ltd urbanandwildltd.co.uk Gamebird Gin is a fantastic botanical rosemary and citrus Gin, Gamebird Sloe gin is a very easy drinking sloe gin almost like a liqueur, and all our bottles are supplied in a giant shotgun cartridge gift box .

SMITH & WESTON T: 07841 618891 www.Smithandwestondrinks.co.uk Smith and Weston produce carefully crafted gin liqueurs.

From well-established classics such as raspberry and rhubarb to the more unfamiliar hedgerow gems, their beautifully flavoured gin liqueurs are created in small batches using the very best Dorset produce. Mix them with tonic, soda or simply sip them on ice, but more than anything they are best enjoyed with friends. Give them a try.

Avalon Distillery from the beautiful Dorset village of Cerne Abbas. We are the proud producer of Viper London Dry Gin our award winning gin.

VIPER - THE GIN WITH A BITE! Our gin is handcrafted in small batches in a copper pot still using English wheat spirit and ten botanicals.

Notes of apple, citrus and juniper are balanced to create an exceptionally smooth, fresh and memorable gin.

Keep an eye out for our new Viper Gin products coming soon.

www.viperspirit.co.uk

CONKER SPIRIT T: 07956 431518 www.Conkerspirit.co.uk Conker Spirit brought us their award-winning Dorset Dry Gin in April 2015, the first distillery to launch in the county.

In the same spirit of innovation, Conker Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is one of the first in the UK an uncompromising dark and fruity tribute to the true taste of Dorset-roasted espresso and a3 Star Great Taste 2018 winner.

BOURNEMOUTH DISTILLERS LIMITED T: 07867 382912 www.bh1gin.co.uk A creamy smooth gin made in Bournemouth, BH1 Gin is the creation of Bournemouth Distillers Limited, two local bartenders. Together the two started developing a recipe and after months and months and countless distillation attempts, they found that they had created an outstanding Gin.

FORDINGTON GIN T: 07896 066982 E. orders@fordingtongin.co.uk www.fordingtongin.co.uk Hand crafted Dorset Gin beautifully made with a unique combination of fabulous botanicals with a special Fordington Twist!

Distinctively Different, Decidedly Smooth, Deliciously Moreish, Pothecary Gin – the perfect tonic!

Handcrafted in Dorset

www.PothecaryGin.co.uk 07534804917 info@pothecarygin.co.uk

SOAPBOX SPIRITS T: 07534 804917 E. martin@pothecarygin.co.uk www.pothecarygin.co.uk Pothecary Gin - Breaking tradition with a distinctive, premium quality British Blended Gin. The small batch, artisan gin, is British Blended; each botanical element, having been distilled separately, is then blended to a specific recipe, creating a uniquely aromatic, silky-smooth gin, with each bottle then individually filled, corked and sealed by hand. Distinctively Different, Decidedly Smooth, Deliciously Moreish; Pothecary Gin – the perfect tonic!

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RESTAURANTS

PIG ON THE BEACH T: 01929 450288 www.Thepighotel.com Available BH19 3AU The Pig on the Beach is a 23-bedroom former manor house on Studland Bay. With its gorgeous views and beaches, it truly is a rural get-away location. Designed in the same shabby chic style that’s become The Pig’s signature, it features a greenhouse restaurant, private room for dining and a menu that changes regularly depending on what seasonal produce has come in from the Kitchen Garden.

PEPPINA T: 01929 424653 for reservations and enquiries.

Facebook: Peppina.family www.peppina.uk Fresh pasta made with organic flour and fresh seasonal ingredients cooked in front of you. Fresh sourdough pizza, sharing boards, cocktails/wine/beer, gelato and Sicilian desserts and pastries. Gluten free and vegan options.

Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

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SEVENTHWAVE RESTAURANT T: 01929 421111 E. seventhwaverestaurant@gmail.com www.7eventhwave.com With both a contemporary indoor dining area and large terrace with panoramic views of Swanage Bay, Seventhwave offers the ideal place to relax and enjoy the culinary dishes and produce that Purbeck has to offer.

Proud to ensure that as many ingredients as possible are sourced locally Seventhwave has a wide range to dishes and menus that can be tailored to suit many requirements including gluten free.

THE DORSET BURGER COMPANY T: 01305 780888 E. info@thedorsetburgercompany.co.uk www.thedorsetburgercompany.co.uk We use locally sourced ingredients to hand make our burgers every day which include meat vegan and gluten free options. We also have a 9-hole indoor crazy golf course upstairs if you fancy a round after your meal!

THE SEASIDE BOARDING HOUSE THE HIVE BEACH CAFÉ / WATCH HOUSE & THE CLUB HOUSE T: The Hive Beach Café - 01308 897070 Watch House - 01308 459330 The Club House - 01308 898302 www.hivebeachcafe.co.uk The Hive Beach Café is located right on the beach at Burton Bradstock on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site in Dorset.

With far reaching views across Lyme Bay and Chesil Beach, it’s the perfect location to enjoy fresh, local seafood, homemade cakes from the micro bakery, or just a cup of coffee after a dog walk on the beach.

T: 01308 897205 www.theseasideboardinghouse.com Available DT6 4RB Overlooking the majestic sweep of Chesil Beach on the World Heritage Site of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast The Seaside Boarding House (SBH)is an oasis of relaxed sophistication.

The SBH comprises a classic restaurant, a proper cocktail bar and luxurious bedrooms with sea views. A team of talented local chefs, marshalled by gastro legend Alastair Little, use local produce to create a celebrated, but unpretentious menu.

MARTIN’S BAR AND RESTAURANT T: 01308 426919 www.martinsbarandrestaurant.co.uk A modern venue popular with families and dog owners, with facilities including a soft play, Costa Coffee, a fire engine memorabilia display, a pitch ‘n’ putt and food served all day.

Burton Bradstock 01308 897070

West Bay 01308 459330

West Bexington 01308 898302

Iconic Coastline Fantastic Food

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YC’S CAFÉ & WINE BAR T: 01305 260185 www.ycscafe.com DT1 1GAA

CAFÉ AND TEAROOMS

Tasty collaboration between Yalbury Cottage and Yvon’s (Coinard), YC’s offers fine English produce and artisan French pastries. Open every day for breakfast, and lunches as well as afternoon patisseries and tea, there are also special themed evenings throughout the year.

YELLOW BICYCLE CAFÉ T: 01258 480356 facebook.com/yellowbicyclecafe DT11 7AR Yellow Bicycle Cafe is a contemporary spot in the heart of Blandford Forum. Popular for its innovative menu, using fresh, high-quality local ingredients, their artisanal coffee and freshly home-baked bread is also a hit. Enjoy delicious homemade food, great tea and coffee and the warmest welcome.

JOE’S CAFÉ T: 07931 325243 facebook.com/Joes-Café-South-Beach BH19 Joe’s South Beach, Studland is open weekends and school holidays in winter months (weather permitting) and daily in the summer. You will find teas, coffees, cold drinks, light snacks and lunches. Joe’s also offers early evening meals and Paella Fridays (booking essential).

NO.8 CAFE BLANDFORD T: 01258 269615 E. No8coffee@hotmail.com Facebook page no8cafeblandfordforum No.8 Cafe is an award-winning family-run cafe in the centre of Blandford Forum in North Dorset. Located on Tabernacle Walk, No.8 Café is open 8am – 4.30pm, six days a week and is dedicated to serving fresh, local, homegrown and homemade foods to all customers. The menu offers a great selection of food and drinks, much of which is home made with home grown produce, including all the cakes and pastries, soups and even some of the soft drinks.

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THE GALLERY CAFÉ (SCULPTURE BY THE LAKES ) T: 07899 802483 E. enquiries@gallerycafe.uk www.gallerycafe.uk The Gallery Café at Sculpture by the Lakes is the perfect spot to refresh yourself during a wander around the park’s tranquil acres. Cosy, relaxed, and with a glorious view out over the gardens, the Gallery Café offers perhaps the freshest and most environmentally friendly menu in all of Dorset.

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Serving a delicious, freshly prepared, seasonal menu throughout the year.

Open for dinner on Friday nights T: 07899 802483 E: enquiries@gallerycafe.uk W: www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk

THE TEA CLIPPER TEA ROOMS T: 01258 881337 E. info@teaclippertearooms.co.uk www.teaclippertearooms.co.uk

Discover THE SCENTED

We are a friendly, family run tea rooms in a thatched cottage in the picturesque main street of Milton Abbas, serving a selection of hot and cold food and drink, we also have two holiday lets available.

POOLE LIGHTHOUSE

BOTANIST BISTRO -CAFÉ

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T: 01202 280000 E. info@lighthousepoole.co.uk www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Lighthouse plays a vital role in Poole and the South West as a nationally important cultural building where creative work is made, rehearsed, discussed, shared and presented.

LUNCHTIME SPECIALS

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THE SCENTED BOTANIST AT KEYNESTONE MILL T: 01258 456831 E. events@keynestonmill.com www.keynestonmill.com Set in the heart of Keynestone Mill’s Botanic Gardens is the Scented Botanist, the site’s contemporary bistro-café where we strive to serve great quality food in a beautiful relaxed environment with adventurous, inspiring and wonderfully fragrant menus. You can find us just outside Blandford Forum.

STREET FOOD AND TAKEAWAYS

CLARK’S KITCHEN T: 07846 188814 E. clarkskitchen@hotmail.com We now have a mission to satisfy cheese lovers across the UK, and treat them with a truly squeaky cheese experience! Street food traders, Established in 2017.

LUNCH 12-3PM TUESDAY TO SATURDAY Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1UG

DAVE’S DAWGS T: 07967 458109 We are a family business and love working together in and around Dorset, we enjoy the challenge of satisfying our customers needs and have a great time while we do this.

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DORSET PEDALING PIZZA CO T: 07771 324102 E. dorsetpedalingpizzaco@outlook.com

THE THREE HORSESHOES PUB + KITCHEN

Our beautiful vintage yellow horse box ‘Bella’ has stopped moving Shire horses and now has a second lease of life bringing smiles to faces across Dorset and Hampshire.

It takes under two minutes in our wood fired oven to serve the very best Neapolitan style pizzas, using quality ingredients. We frequently change our innovative menu, which is tailored to the event or venue we trade.

T: 01308 897259 E. info@threehorseshoesburtonbradstock.co.uk www.threehorseshoesburtonbradstock.co.uk

TIKKA TRAK T: 07733 297585 Tikka Trak is a 5 star health and hygiene registered curry van offering all freshly made curries, catering for all tastes. During the week you will find Tikka Trak in villages around Dorset. They can cater for all types of events and occasions too!

The Three Horseshoes Pub and Kitchen is a family run, stunning 300 year old thatched pub in the idyllic village of Burton Bradstock on the Jurassic Coast, a short walk from the Hive Beach.

Open 7 days a week, they pride themselves on offering delicious home-cooked food, using the amazing suppliers Dorset has to offer.

They provide a wide range of real ales and soft drinks, an interesting wine list and excellent hot drinks from Dorset Tea and the Dorset Coffee Company.

BENNETT’S ON THE WATERFRONT T: 01305 781237 E. bennettsfishandchips@hotmail.co.uk www.bennettsfishandchips.co.uk Established in 1989, Bennett’s Fish & Chips has long been a cherished part of Weymouth harbour. Locals and visitors alike enjoy our freshly prepared seaside favourites, all year around.

PUBS, INNS AND BARS

HAMBRO ARMS

THE THREE HORSESHOES - PUB & KITCHEN BURTON BRADSTOCK, DORSET, DT6 4QZ

T: 01258 880233 E. info@hambroarms.com www.hambroarms.com The Hambro Arms is located in the picturesque village of Milton Abbas, DT11 0BP. We are an 18th century coaching house serving a great selection of traditional ales, fine wines and home cooked food available in the bar area or the tastefully decorated restaurant. We also offer a number of comfortable letting rooms. The village was the first purposefully built village in England with the main street retaining its original design of cob and thatch cottages.

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GULLIVER’S FARM SHOP T: 01202 619891 www.Sturtscommunitytrust.org.uk BH22 0JG Gullivers Farm Shop has regenerated the oldest building in West Moors to provide work opportunities for adults who have a learning disability or other support needs.

They sell a wide range of products including fresh fruit and vegetables grown on their organic/bio-dynamic farm.

In the deli you will find cooked meats including delicious Scotch cheeses, cakes and more.

THE ROYAL OAK CERNE ABBAS T: 01300 341797 www.theroyaloakcerneabbas.co.uk The Royal Oak Cerne Abbas won the DFD&F Award Winners Best Pub 2019! Our menu changes regularly to suit the changing of the seasons and the availability of fresh local produce.

THE HALF MOON T: 01308 488321 www.halfmoonmelpash.co.uk Situated mid-way between the market towns of Bridport & Beaminster, the Half Moon is a traditional thatched village pub dating from the 1600’s. A warm welcome awaits all in this family friendly pub. Cosy up around out open fire or enjoy out large enclosed beer garden. With Palmers Ales on draught, local spirits, wines & ciders, a large range of soft drinks or barista coffee + teas - there is a refreshment for everyone!

FARM SHOP AND DELI

FLUFFETTS FARM T: 07887 654291 www.fluffettsfarm.co.uk Free range eggs handpicked and produced the traditional way by small flocks on carefully manage family farms.

Being true to our values means a commitment exclusively to the free-range sector. With you are assured of the authenticity of our eggs and we believe they are the tastiest and finest available. Free local delivery and selected wholesale partners. Award winning clucking good eggs now available at our Home Farm Shop in Wimborne.

MARCIA’S MARKET KITCHEN & FARM SHOP T: 07771 774006 DT11 9DF Marcia’s Market Kitchen & Farm Shop sources the best local produce from farms, farmers’ markets and producers; including dairy produce, vegetables, fresh meat, fish, free-range eggs, bread, preserves and condiments. They also have an extensive range of home cooked meals made with the same locally sourced fresh ingredients to provide catering quality food for your family’s table.

JURASSIC COAST FARM SHOP T: 01305 853937 www.jurassiccoastfarmshop.co.uk Jurassic Coast Farm Shop is an alternative shopping experience, delivering the finest, fresh produce at affordable prices from the countryside straight to your door! They stock their own Aberdeen Angus beef and English rose veal, plus other free-range meats, sustainably sourced fish, local cheeses, fruit and vegetables. They are proud to support other local farmers and are passionate about sustaining the environment. Whether it’s your weekly shop or an indulgent treat, they provide everything you need!

THE TOP END DELI T: 01305 457100 The Top End Deli are a small delicatessen selling mainly Dorset produce. They bake pastries and cakes including a variety of sausage rolls and tray bakes.

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VINES CLOSE FARM SHOP

STEEPTONBILL FARM SHOP

T: 01258 857278 E. shop@vinesclosefarm.com www.vinesclosefarm.com

T: 07891 079615 Facebook/steeptonbillfarmshop DT11 OBZ

Vines is a family run farm shop & country store set on our own farm in Wimborne, in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside. The shop is located on the A31 and are easily reached from Sturminster Marshall, Poole, Blandford and Wareham. We pride ourselves on selling an extensive range of local and regional produce.

Situated just outside Milton Abbas, Steepton bill Farm Shop is filled to the brim with Dorset produce, Including its own home reared free-range pork, vegetables, eggs, Portland mutton and hogget, Dexter beef and spring lamb. Other local products include Arctic char, cheeses, preserves, baked goods and more. Voted one of the Top 20 Farm Shops 2017 in Britain by the Daily Telegraph.

BRACE OF BUTCHERS

THORNCOMBE FARM

T: 01305 260956 www.braceofbutchers.co.uk

T: 01305 260574 www.thorncombefarm.co.uk DT2 8QH

Since opening in October 2014, Brace of Butchers has become a huge success due to its affordable quality and exceptional service.

A small agricultural holding raising meat including goat, sheep and poultry. They have a small certified campsite with bell tents for hire. Look out for the mat shows and festivals utilising their produce. They also cater for corporate events, private functions and weddings. Their farm shop has meat cuts, mince, burgers and freerange eggs for sale. They also offer a hogget roast as an alternative take on a spit roast.

WASHINGPOOL FARM (SHOP) T: Shop 01308 459549 / Restaurant 01308 458958 E. info@washingpool.co.uk www.washingpool.co.uk Family run farm shop and cafe specialising in own, local and regional produce alongside an extensive range of green grocery.

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BROWN GOOSE CATERING T: 07470 096652 www.brown-goose.co.uk A family-run catering business we specialise in private dinners and bespoke events. With a wealth of international experience and a passion for local produce, we can offer a personal and friendly experience. From a dinner for two through to a wedding buffet for 120. Brown Goose can tailor any event to your requirements.

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DORSET MARKET KITCHEN CO

SARAH ALI CHOUDHURY

T: 01305 851758 www.dorsetmarketkitchen.co.uk

T: 07967 409191 E. sarah@sarahalichoudhury.com www.sarahalichoudhury.com

Dorset-based event and street food catering company specialising in wholesome, seasonal cooking and offering both indoor and outdoor catering. A Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards 2016 winner, their delicious menus are inspired by thoughtfully-sourced local seasonal ingredients gathered from respected small producers across Dorset.

Sarah is an Indian food expert and through her cookery demonstrations, articles, videos, podcast and classes, Sarah teaches you hope to cook authentic Indian food.

ROBERTS FOOD SERVICE MANNA KITCHEN T: 01305 851551 / 07777 80012 www.mannakitchen.co.uk Manna Kitchen have been making award winning, free-range, frozen ready-meals and desserts from their production kitchen since 2004. Others services include a ‘Food to Go’ outlet at Crossways HQ, contract catering outlets in Poole and a hospitality and event catering service across Dorchester and Poole. You will also find Manna at festivals selling quiche, salads and gorgeous cakes!

T: 01305 267275 www.robertsfoodservice.co.uk Established more than 35 years ago, we are still a Dorset family owned business. We have the knowledge to source and deliver an extensive range of fabulously high quality products to local caterers and care homes.

MERCATO ITALIANO LTD T: 07827 524602 www.MercatoItaliano.uk Mercato Italiano’s range includes many fine Italian cheeses, cured meats, salami and olives. Owner Ilario Padovani has over in years of experience in the Italian food industry and directly sources the very best and hard-tofind delicacies directly from Italy. Through an established loyal customer base in the south west, they supply a growing number of award-winning restaurants, with both ingredients and knowledge.

TOTALLY WONDERFUEL T: 07736 625052 E. mel@totallywonderfuel.co.uk www.totallywonderfuel.co.uk Totally Wonderfuel is transforming the world of mobile catering by providing delicious, nutritious food and ethically–sourced barista coffee from our eye-catching trailer at sports- and any other event you can think ofacross the South West. Book us for your next event and try our award-winning energy balls online.

ROBERTS FOODSERVICE WITH A SMILE www.robertsfoodservice.co.uk

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THE FODDER SHED T: 01305 812015 E. casey@thefoddershed.co.uk www.thefoddershed.co.uk Catering events is our passion at The Fodder Shed, creating a delicious dining experience is our delight, so whatever your event and whatever you need, whether that is a casual bowl of food to a five course formal dinner, The Fodder Shed can provide a perfectly tailored meal for you.

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CHERRY PICKED HAMPERS T: 01305 307107 / 07773166661 www.cherrypickedhampers.co.uk

DORSET HAMPER www.dorsethamper.co.uk Our mission is to provide the gift of great Dorset food. For anyone who wants a taste of this beautiful county, Dorset Hampers give you the best quality local produce, packaged in gorgeous baskets.

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The award-winning Cherry Picked Hampers headed up by Laurie and Hayley, who create wonderful hampers which are 100% sourced from Dorset for all occasions including gift, corporate and holiday hampers. They also own and manage The Cherry Bars, including a vintage mobile trailer bar suitable for private and public events, serving locally sourced drinks. They are the sole wholesaler and retailer of Dorset Cherries.

Dorset’s best picnic spots One you’ve filled your bags with the very best produce available in Dorset, why not head out to one of these picturesque places to enjoy your snacks surrounded by beautiful scenery? Check out these premium picnic spots from around the county.

STUDLAND BAY Long stretches of golden sand? Check. Shallow water perfect for soaking your feet and letting the kids play? Check. Glorious views? Check. For a sunny, family day out, Studland Bay is the ideal spot for a picnic.

BROWNSEA ISLAND This lovely little island just off the coast in Poole is managed by the National Trust and is the place to go for wildlife watching, you’ll find everything from red squirrels to rare bird species. Plus, it’s a great place to take a picnic for refreshments after a gentle stroll around.

TOWNSEND NATURE RESERVE Not only is this a lovely place for a walk and is full of beautiful creatures and plants but there are fabulous views of Swanage Bay and is a tranquil place to stop for lunch.

BLUE POOL This secluded spot near Wareham is tucked away in a hidden spot near the Purbeck Hills and is a must see place for visitors.

The pool has an almost magical atmosphere about it, the water changes colour from blue to green and back again and there are several benches around the pools edge so you can sit back and enjoy the sights with your picnic.

KIMMERIDGE BAY Located in Purbeck in the heart of the Jurassic Park Kimmeridge Bay is one of the top areas for rock pooling in the county – perfect for visiting with the kids! The open grassy areas overlooking the bay also give you wonderful views over Gad Cliff and the Isle of Portland.

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THINGS TO DO There are loads of things to do in Dorset to keep you entertained between sampling all the amazing food!

ABBOTSBURY SUBTROPICAL GARDENS T: 01305 871387 www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/gardens Available DT3 4JT A glorious subtropical coastal garden created by plant hunters. The 1st Countess of Ilchester, Elizabeth Fox Strangways established the gardens in 1765 as a kitchen garden for the nearby castle. Famous for its vibrant colour the garden is a very popular wedding and events venue.

The Colonial restaurant offers excellent locally sourced food, and the shop and plant centre are of high quality.

KINGSTON MAURWARD GARDENS AND ANIMAL PARK T: 01305 215003 E. events@kmc.ac.uk Even wet weather cannot detract from the beautiful grounds and lake at Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park. This family friendly day out is ideal for little ones and it won’t break the bank either!

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DORSET COUNTY MUSEUM D I S C O V E R | E AT | S H O P | S T AY | C E L E B R AT E

symondsburyestate.co.uk | 01308 424116 Symondsbury Estate, Bridport DT6 6HG

SYMONDSBURY ESTATE (STORE & KITCHEN) T: 01308 424116 www.symondsburyestate.co.uk

T: 01305 262735 www.dorsetcountymuseum.org Museum dedicated to Dorset’s Natural History, opening this summer.

ASHLEY CHASE ESTATE LTD (FORD FARM) T: 01308 482580 E. sales@fordfarm.com We have been perfecting the art of traditional cheese making for over forty years though the recipes and methods go back much further – over 600 years in fact. We believe it’s the dedication to these time-honoured traditions that make Ford Farm Cheddars some of the finest in the world.

Symondsbury Estate is set in the beautiful Dorset countryside but within a few miles of the Jurassic Coast, a world heritage site with unspoilt beaches and fabulous coastal walks. Discover, eat, stay, shop, celebrate.

MELBURY VALE VINEYARD, WINERY & DISTILLERY T: 01747 854206 / 07730 955593 E. info@mvwinery.co.uk www.mvwinery.co.uk Top girl team Clare and Corinne, invite you to our eco friendly winery, set in the rolling hills of North Dorset, using only Dorset grown grapes to create a distinct range of artisan wines, aromatised wines, fruit liqueurs and brandy.

ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE T: 01305 848363 E. enquiry@athelhampton.co.uk www.athelhampton.co.uk Situated around five miles east of the town of Dorchester, Athelhampton House and Gardens provides an excellent historical experience and is a great day out for all the family. The country house sits in a very picturesque area of Dorset, making it perfect for special occasions, in particular as a wedding venue.

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SCULPTURE BY THE LAKES T: 07720 637808 E. office@sculpturebythelakes.co.uk www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk Sculpture by the Lakes provides a unique opportunity to experience the best that both nature and art have to offer.

Described as one of the most beautiful sculpture parks in the UK, these 26 glorious acres are a haven for art aficionados and nature lovers alike.

But there’s a lot more to Sculpture by the Lakes than just the tranquil setting and the beautiful artwork. We also offer a range of services and facilities all the year round.

MAPPERTON HOUSE & GARDENS T: 01308 862645 E. office@mapperton.com www.Mapperton.com Voted ‘Nation’s Finest Manor House’ by Country Life, Mapperton is a glorious Tudor/Jacobean sandstone manor containing The Sandwich Collection and overlooking 15 acre valley gardens famous for their romantic setting, varied planting and sense of tranquillity. The Coach House café on site offers a delicious selection of lunches, teas, coffee, scones and cakes, as well as wines, craft beer and soft drinks, and also serves gourmet sandwiches developed with the Earl of Sandwich himself. With outstanding views of Dorset hills and woodlands throughout, visitors and their children will also enjoy watching the resident cockerels, bantams, runner ducks and Percy the giant African tortoise.

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Sculpture Park, Art Gallery, Gallery Cafe, Courses & Workshops Events and much more.

T: 07720 637808 E: office@sculpturebythelakes.co.uk W: www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk

5 Dorset dishes you have to try!

Dorset is home to some of the very best high quality produce and some of the tastiest traditional dishes in the UK. Take a look at five traditional Dorset dishes that you absolutely have to try!

DORSET APPLE CAKE As if anyone is coming to Dorset and not grabbing a delicious slice of apple cake from the first café they come to! Dorset apples are well known for being sweet and tangy, that’s where we get all that amazing cider from after all. You’ll find a whole host of varieties of Dorset Apple Cake all across the county but one thing remains the same – they all feature locally grown apples and they are all delicious. Make sure to order a slice and add a hearty dollop of local clotted cream!

DORSET HORN If you’re a lover of lamb, you won’t want to miss out on Dorset Horn. This lamb dish is so tender it literally melts in your mouth. You’ll find versions in restaurants and eateries all over or if you fancy making your own version at home, you can buy cuts from local butches, farmers’ markets and food events.

PORTLAND PUDDING A pudding fit for a King! That’s not a lie, this is also known as Royal Pudding and was a firm favourite of King George III who would regularly visit Dorset and stay at the Portland Arms where he would always order their house special, the Portland Pudding. Simply put, this is a rich pudding made with dried fruit and candied peel similar to a steamed pudding and is served with a sweet sauce.

DORSET BLUE VINNEY WITH DORSET KNOB This very special cheese has been awarded Protected Geographical Status so only cheese made in Dorset can use the name. It’s a crumbly, firm cheese that goes brilliantly a top a Dorset Knob.

These crispy, savoury biscuits are made from bread dough and have been produced by the same producer for over 100 years. There is a regular Dorset Knob Throwing Festival to celebrate it where you can take part in a range of knob themed activities! The next one takes place in 2021.

LOCAL SEAFOOD Is it cheating to lump all the region’s seafood in together? Probably, but there are so many tantalising dishes on menus all over the county and with the abundance of coastline offering some of the freshest seafood and fish in the UK, we couldn’t not mention it. You’ll find seafood and fish dishes at restaurants, pop ups and of course, dedicated food festivals all year around or why not visit one of the region’s local fishmongers and create your own fish dish?

Want to find out more about the local food and drink scene in Dorset? Head to our website, www.dorsetfoodanddrink.org for recipes, suppliers and more.

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BCR Associates is a long-established, multi award-winning cost management consultancy that works with SMEs and larger corporate companies to streamline costs and increase business efficiency.

We are experienced in working with a wide variety of company types across a range of industry sectors and appreciate that each business situation is unique with a specific set of requirements.

BEESON & BEESON 5 The Street, Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset 01747 838212 www.beesonandbeeson.com We help brands grow and thrive across Dorset, the South West and beyond by creating engaging solutions to a wide variety of design challenges; from brand strategy, positioning and naming through to artwork and production we offer a complete solution. We believe a collaborative approach is key to building successful solutions. We work in partnership with our clients to really understand who they are and what they are trying to achieve.

DC STUDIO Frome Business Park, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 4FN 01373 832288 / www.dc-studio.co.uk DC Studio have got the ingredients to nourish your branding, design and marketing success! Like a fine wine or aged Cheddar, we’ve crafted the perfect 360 blend of creativity, experience and focus throughout our simple 3 step process.

So, whatever your branding, design or marketing needs, we ensure you get the support you need, the best value for money and drive your business forward.

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At Dorset Growth Hub we are passionate about providing the right type of support for businesses putting them at the focus of our tailored services.

We aim to help businesses grow and develop through knowledge share, guidance, events, face to face consultations and helping business owners to connect the dots.

GREY BEAR BAR COMPANY Downes Street, Bridport, Dorset 07710 485274 / www.greybearbarcompany.com Brainchild of Lloyd Brown, Grey Bear is a bar consultancy and training company operating in the South West of England. Having worked in pubs and bars for decades, we have gathered a range of experience and knowledge in how bartending and mixology works and now, we want to pass that knowledge to you.

KINGSTON MAURWARD Kingston Maurward, Dorchester DT2 8PY 01305 215003 / www.kmc.ac.uk Kingston Maurwood is home to a well-established dairy, butchery, farm and college, providing students with the future knowledge to support Dorset’s rural industries and local food production. The team also offer great venue hire for a range of events. It is the perfect location, conveniently situated close to the town of Dorchester while also having beautiful grounds and the feel of somewhere rural and otherworldly.

NFU MUTUAL WESSEX 10 &12 Leanne Business Centre, Sandford Lane, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4DX 01929 448744 / www.nfumutual.co.uk We understand and appreciate the issues in food & drink manufacturing such as production efficiency, security of supply, distribution, perishability and rising costs. Not only do we have a wealth of knowledge and experience in these industries and understand your sector, but we are on your doorstep to provide a local personal service through our specialist agencies. The right insurance starts with the right conversation.

PORTER DODSON 53 High W St, Dorchester DT1 1UX 01305 262525 / www.porterdodson.co.uk

OLD MILL Maltravers House, Petters Way, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1SH 01935 426181 www.om.uk/sectors/food-drink Specialist food & drink advice in the heart of the South West. Old Mill’s Food & Drink team comprises of specialist accountants and advisers focused on supporting businesses across the West Country.

Their industry specific knowledge and understanding of the issues that your food and drink business may face puts them in a strong position to help identify ways of adding value; to come up with the ideas which can boost your profitability and help secure your long term financial stability.

Porter Dodson is a top 200 UK law firm with its roots firmly in the community which it serves. From our offices across Dorset and Somerset, we work with the business and people who make this area such a great place to live and work. Our people live in the local area and support the communities in which they live.

SIMPLY SAFER St Aubin’s Ave, Sholing, Southampton SO10 8NW 07941421809 / www.simply-safer.co.uk Simply Safer provides food safety advice to businesses across the UK with many of them being located along the south coast. We are a registered training centre and accredited/approved to deliver a range of qualifications in Food Safety and Health & Safety with Highfield Qualification. Our ethos is to build relationships with you to make your food safety systems as simple as possible.

We have the ingredients to nourish your branding, design & marketing success!

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