Westlands Farm Shop to bring fresh produce to Winchester high street

Westlands Farm Shop, a family-owned business from Meon Valley, has submitted plans to open its second store in Winchester. The shop, which would bring a range of fresh... READ MORE »

Geeta's spices up success story with innovative growth at Chineham Park

Geeta’s, the chutney brand founded by Geeta Samtani and her husband in the early 90s, has grown into a market leader in the UK, transforming the way people experience... READ MORE »

Tasty addition as Thai restaurant group Giggling Squid opens new branch at Gunwharf Quays

Giggling Squid, the Thai restaurant group known for its vibrant flavours and relaxed dining atmosphere, has opened its latest branch in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. The... READ MORE »

Great Taste awards celebrate Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s finest food and drink

The Guild of Fine Food has announced the winners of the Great Taste 2024 awards, highlighting the best food and drink from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. A total of 106... READ MORE »

Let him cook! Portsmouth chef wins big at National Restaurant Talent Show

Portsmouth’s own Faz Ahmed, co-owner and chef at The Akash in Southsea, has been crowned 'Creative Chef of the Year' at the National Restaurant Talent Show 2024. Faz's... READ MORE »

Isle of Wight Distillery partners with The Garden Cowes at new summer venue for the first time

It's the perfect location to catch the action during Cowes Week with a cocktail in hand and, hopefully, the sun beating down! The Mermaid Garden, which opened in May... READ MORE »

Winchester foodies prepare for a tasty week ahead

Foodies in and around Winchester are in for a treat this week with a full seven days of tasty events. Between Monday, 8th and Saturday, 13th Hampshire Fare and Winchester... READ MORE »

‘Prepare your taste buds!’ American-style eatery Slim Chickens to create 50 jobs in Basingstoke

American restaurant brand Slim Chickens is set to open its doors at Festival Place in Basingstoke on Thursday 18 July. With capacity for at least 85 diners, the new... READ MORE »

Primerdesign’s new kit tests for norovirus in oysters, keeping farms open & consumers safe

Primerdesign, an Eastleigh-based supplier of real-time PCR kits and reagents, has launched the genesig Easy_oys Detection Kit for norovirus in oysters. The kit enables... READ MORE »

Eat the Island has found the recipe for success as 40+ local food and drink businesses chip in

Dozens of local and regional food and drink businesses came together this week for Eat the Island, a food industry networking event organised by Portsmouth City Council... READ MORE »