This weeks beer, Lord Nelson, is a very special one from Elusive Brewing, who only made their first beer as a proper brewery 2 months ago! Over the last few years Andy Parker, founder of Elusive Brewing, has been honing his homebrew skills, winning a few awards in the process, … Read More
It’s an inspired wood-fired menu this week as Gavin takes it up another level yet again. If you are coming for lunch, you may well see me tucking in as well – as reading this has made me a bit peckish… Flat Breads Curried aubergine flat bread, crispy chicken, quinoa, … Read More
This weeks craft beer of the week is Mainsail beer from Emsworth Brewhouse. Emsworth is a cracking town with a great community that loves to support local food and drink producers. Emsworth has quite a few pubs too and as of 7 months ago it now has a brewery, after … Read More
If you are thinking of a spectacular party venue with superb, locally sourced food and drink, then let us know and we can devise a menu and entertainment to suit your budget. Last Saturday we hosted one of our lovely customers 40th birthday party in the courtyard under the stars. … Read More
This weeks World Beer Award-winning American Pale Ale hails from Long Man Brewery in Litlington, just outside Eastbourne, East Sussex. The brewery, which started production in 2012, is based on a farm nestled in the last few hills (or the beginning, depends on your perspective!) of the South Downs. Long … Read More
You are cordially invited for a bit of Elderflower Foraging – visit your nearest hedgerow or wasteland plot and look for a large shrub with flat white blossoms during late May and June. They are fairly common and distinctive, but check the photos to ensure you have the right plant. … Read More
So what is craft beer? Good question! To which no one really knows the answer. You see it written outside most pubs and a lot of shops, including our own farm shop, but there is no definitive answer to “what is craft beer?”. My interpretation is that it is beer, … Read More
We had a great tasting of Hill Farm Juice at the Farm Shop party with a huge range of juices from dry to sweet depending on which type of apple was pressed. Not only is Hill Farm a local family run orchard (the other side of Hambledon), but they also … Read More
We were hugely grateful to Tom and his British Beverages Bar for some mighty Chilgrove Gin and Vodka tastings and cocktails – what a great set up, ideal for parties and weddings. While I probably should have had my lunch before the tasting, it was a fantastically smooth gin and … Read More