Grub’s up for county show spectacular

A mouthwatering feast for the senses will be filling a 1,440sqft marquee at this year’s Dorset County Show. A huge new food hall will showcase the best of British food and drink producers, with a particular focus on those in Dorset.

From brownies to beer, pickles to pork, cider to sourdough, English wines, local gins, cheeses, olives and more, this massive marquee will offer a delicious experience for visitors with tasty samples available so you can try before you buy.

Show organiser James Cox said: “Our county is bursting with wonderful food and drink producers and now in one area, we’re delighted to bring over 100 together at the Dorset County Show ranging from small producers just starting out to more established names. Our aim is to put the consumer in contact with the producer and get to know more about local and artisan foods.” The food hall will sit alongside a new food and drink area.

James added: “This area has more of a festival vibe with colourful flags and live music to entertain visitors while they enjoy a pitstop for a cool local cider or a Dorset ploughman’s picnic. It also offers outside pitches for market traders wishing to sell foods to take home and use in the kitchen.

“This year’s Dorset County Show features many new attractions, from the world’s biggest Monster Trucks to Dorset Axemen in action –watching it all can be hungry work! Come along and try, buy and enjoy delicious treats.”

Two local independent businesses are sponsoring the Food & Drink Area and the Food Hall – B Curtis Family Butchers in Wareham (bcurtis.co.uk) and Dorchester Timber. (dorchestertimber.co.uk). Dorset County Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 2 and 3. Tickets are £19 in advance until August 26. Children free. dorsetcounty show.co.uk