Food & Drink

Connecting over food: Hampshire’s 21st food festival highlights some of the region’s best producers

Building connections between Hampshire’s rich tapestry of food and drink producers. That’s what it’s all about for Tracy Nash, Commercial Manager of Hampshire Fare... READ MORE »

Fordingbridge farm shop finds new family through Vail Williams

Fordingbridge farm shop, a family-run shop on the western edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, is being opened with new occupiers.  The shop is being taken over by... READ MORE »

Watercress Line's coronation celebration is a royal success

A crowd of over 650 people descended on the Watercress Line's coronation celebration at Alresford Station last Sunday.  Attendees ranging from newborn babies to elderly... READ MORE »

Life & Soul of the community! The Lugger Inn joins THE BIG HELP OUT initiative

As part of their celebration of the King's coronation The Lugger Inn, Chickerell, has decided to join THE BIG HELP OUT initiative on the 8th of May through the launch of... READ MORE »

Hot in Hampshire! Your events round up for the summer season

The coronation of King Charles marks the beginning of a vibrant summer season pack to the brim with activities and events in Hampshire. This week we're rounding up all of... READ MORE »

Raise a glass to the Pringleston winery plans greenlit for Vranken-Pommery

Winchester City Council has greenlit the plans for the construction of a Vranken-Pommery winery at the Pinglestone estate in Alresford. This new winery will produce over... READ MORE »

Fit for a King! Kate teams up with local tea and bee businesses to concoct her Coronation Gin

With the Coronation of King Charles fast approaching, self-styled ‘Gin Queen’ Kate Griffin decided to reach out to local gin lovers and collect ideas for a royal... READ MORE »

Friends in high places: Hampshire Fare cultivates new partnerships with strong local ties

Fresh off the back of its new guide to the county’s finest food, drink and craft, Hampshire Fare is forging connections with local businesses. The group recently... READ MORE »

Love local with Hampshire Fare’s mouth-watering guide to the county’s finest food, drink and craft

Fruit and veg, dairy and eggs, meat, fish, and game: Hampshire Fare’s annual guide is stuffed with all the finest produce the county has to offer. Discover Local... READ MORE »

Can stand the heat: Portable kitchen labelling fights unnecessary food wastage and may save lives

Commercial kitchens are pressurised places, but a Southampton firm has taken away some of the heat by creating an automatic print labelling tool. The hospitality and... READ MORE »