Spirits, fudge, woolly coats – Hampshire Fare set to host 19 local producers at Winchester Xmas market

Hampshire Fare’s ever-popular ‘Shop Local’ Chalet makes its return this December at Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market. They’ll be hosting a rotating cast... READ MORE »

Trial success for biotech veteran Martyn whose ozone-based device delivers pure, clean ice cubes

After more than 50 years in the industry, Hampshire man Martyn Jutsum is looking to revolutionise the world of catering with his new technology, HygienICETM. The device... READ MORE »

Natasha hopes to deliver a ‘bright new vision’ as Hampshire Fare’s new Commercial Manager

Hampshire Fare, the not-for-profit CIC supporting the food, drink and hospitality industry, has appointed Natasha Dochniak as its new Commercial Manager. Natasha... READ MORE »

Richard launches his Winchester ‘troutlet’ serving up pates and fillets straight from the smokery

There’s something fishy going on in Winchester as local farmers’ market favourites Butler Country Estates open up their new Troutlet on Easton Lane. Starting this... READ MORE »

Walk this way! Winchester businesses to unite for first ever Kings Walk Festival following renovations

Indie businesses from Winchester’s Kings Walk have got together to organise the inaugural Kings Walk Festival, promising live music, food and drink, makes and takes... READ MORE »

Solent hotel installs £200k open-plan grill kitchen after the model proves a big hit at sister property

Solent Hotel and Spa is now home to its own FYR Restaurant – a theatre style kitchen on the outdoor terrace where diners can watch chefs cook on an open fire grill. Run... READ MORE »

Biz Bites: Jet ski stuntman kicks off boat show; Mermaid launches new T-shirts; Trethowans' triple win in Legal 500 Future Lawyers

Britain’s biggest boating festival opens with Jack the Jet Ski stuntman Friday saw the return of Southampton International Boat Show, Britain’s biggest boat show, for... READ MORE »

Winchester venues set the bar high with 11 pubs and restaurants celebrated at local awards

Food and drink venues from across Winchester came together last week for the city’s seventh annual Best Bar None Awards. Held on Wednesday 6th September at Winchester... READ MORE »

Luck of the Irish or business savvy? Iain’s Southsea bar is staying afloat amid challenging times

Back in 2008, Iain Kirby left his role as Warfare Officer in the Royal Navy to take on a very different project. It would all revolve around a derelict estate agent on... READ MORE »

What a haul! Portsmouth academics net £500k to make UK fishing more sustainable and productive

Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are working to develop sustainable solutions for the country’s fishing industry – which could also prove more productive... READ MORE »