We have a lovely selection of Dorset charcuterie from Capreolus at the deli counter. They use locally sourced free-range meat from traditional breeds to get a fabulous range of air-dried or smoked meats, chorizo and salami. They all come sliced and beautifully packaged, ready to enjoy. We will be working … Read More
We have put together a seasonal menu fit for this mighty Royal occasion: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. There are a range of options to inspire you as you celebrate with friends and family over the extended weekend. With sunshine and half term, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the best … Read More
Wild garlic pesto is our new seasonal product. Made using foraged wild garlic, it has a deliciously punchy flavour that keeps you going back for one more spoonful! Fab with everything! Try it while the garlic grows wild! Purely Pesto has won a Great Taste Award Gold Star for their … Read More
We have a lovely range of new cheeses from the Bath Soft Cheese company on the counter this week. These multi-award-winning cheeses are all made on the Padfield Family Farm, 50 yards from where their small herd of 160 mainly Holstein Friesian cows is milked. They are grazed on organic, … Read More
I think Hodmedod’s is the future of our food: UK grown, organic, veg-based, heritage crops that are backed up with care for the soil and the environment, with inspiring recipes and innovative products. We should all be eating less meat, but also less processed food. My worry is that the … Read More
Nothing beats a couple of rashers of top quality bacon to improve your meal, the flavour compounds are truly irresistible, with that unique combination of sweet, smoke, meat and nutty crunch, starting with the smell and finishing with a satisfying mouthful. It’s known as a Gateway to Meat for wavering … Read More
Valentine’s Day is a chance to express your love to your better half, and this year, it’s worth spreading that love to your local producers as well. Why buy roses flown in fridges from Africa when we have our own beautiful Alstroemeria grown in West Sussex by Ben at Crossland … Read More
Ben has been delivering his fantastic Alstroemeria to the shop for the last three and a half years, providing colour all year round. He has just been nominated as the BFA (British Florist Association) GROWER OF THE YEAR!! Now he needs our Vote to make sure he wins. As Ben … Read More
This week is Love Lamb Week – a chance to celebrate local lamb that has helped shape the South Downs National Park as we know it. At this time of year, lamb is at it’s most delicious, especially when it has been enjoying a natural diet on grass fed pastures. … Read More
British Rose Veal We are now stocking a regular supply of British Rose Veal. There are a number of reasons for this: The first being that veal is a delicacy, hugely popular on the continent with specialities such as the Italian dishes Ossobuco (from Milan) or Saltimbocca (from Rome), or … Read More
We have a great selection of Anila’s award-winning curry sauces and chutneys that we think are among the best on the market. Seriously tasty, great quality and incredibly simple to use. With 5 different curry sauces, varying in heat and flavour, you can make a delicious curry with no hassle … Read More
Our neighbours at Watergate have been making an incredible array of sauces, dressings and marinades at the Sussex Condiment Company for years. Their mayonnaise and hollandaise sauces are the closest you can get to homemade, with the hollandaise sauce making the perfect accompaniement to the new season’s asparagus. It’s also … Read More