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
You will be excited to know that we are starting our pizzas again in the courtyard. Simon will be running the courtyard food, serving pizza, ice creams, and hot and cold drinks. We will be gently rolling this out with our first cook being on Sunday May 1st. We are … Read More
Pico de gallo is easy to put together, is fantastic with a range of Isle of Wight tomatoes, and can be used as a dip (especially with Broad Bean Chips) or a fresh accompaniment to fish, BBQ meats, or spread over cheesy tortillas. Fresh pico de gallo (salsa) You’ll need: … Read More
We have put together a simple paella pack so that you can get cooking and enjoy all the Spanish flavours at home without having to worry about putting yourself into quarantine for two weeks. The most important ingredient is the paella rice that we get from Brindisa. After that, you … Read More
Autumn Mutton and lamb have superb flavour, and hold up well with the spice and fruit of the tagine. We have a load of quince in the shop at the moment, thanks to a glut from a customer’s tree. They are odd shaped and beautifully scented, and this is an … Read More
Pulled Pork is easy to prepare at home, it’s great if you have a BBQ that can slow cook, but it’s easy to do in your slow cooker or oven as well. The trick is good quality pork, (Scott’s Free Range from the South Downs) and ideally rare breed pork … Read More
We have just opened our new Ice Cream parlour, selling Gelato and Sorbet from the outstanding Mooka Gelato in Petersfield. With a range of 14 flavours, available in cones or tubs, with toppings and sauces – this is the perfect place to visit on a hot summer day. Mooka make … Read More
Gavin’s Sausage Rolls are starting to develop a fanatical following – and I can guarantee that you will never have tasted a sausage roll like it. They are about a foot long and utterly delicious. This weekend we have the following sausage rolls available: Beef and Truffle, BBQ Pork, Lamb … Read More
MezzeSoul will be offering tastings of their delicious pomegranate sauces and vinegar this Saturday 23rd June from 10am. Their products are a great way to dip into Middle Eastern Flavours, while using seasonal, local produce as the base. A salad of Isle of Wight Tomatoes, Sussex Lettuce and spring onions … Read More
We are celebrating the Hampshire Food Festival with a Stansted Pork BBQ lunch in the courtyard on 14th July at 12.30pm. This is a ticketed event costing £12.50 per person and you can book your place HERE. The Stansted Pork BBQ plate cooked on charcoal on the Big Green Egg … Read More
I have to admit that generally I’m not a big marshmallow fan, unless I’m sitting around a fire with a stick in my hand, trying to create the perfect marshmallow crust without blistering my fingers. However, we have some seriously tasty marshmallows that take this humble confectionery to a new … Read More
Flank steak is a renowned cut of beef in other countries, (Bavette steak in France, Sobrebarriga in Columbia) but relatively unknown over here. You do need to prepare it the right way, but the rewards are worth it as the flavour is fantastic. Over the weekend I cooked a dirty steak … Read More