Food and Drink

New cafe committed to serving up healthy and affordable dishes

A NEW cafe dedicated to serving up healthy and affordable meals using only the freshest ingredients has opened in Lymington.

Forest ice cream firm scoops Great Taste Award

New Forest Ice Cream has been awarded a Great Taste Award for its passions fruit sorbet.

Food review: Stanwell House – an elegant setting for royal afternoon tea

Housed in a beautiful Georgian property, Stanwell House is an enchanting setting for any dining experience; but for afternoon tea it’s pretty perfect.

Trio of Forest food producers win big at Great Taste Awards

Three New Forest firms have starred in the prestigious nationwide Great Taste Awards.

Summer vibes at Forest pub with live music and traditional ice cream kiosk

THERE’S not much you can buy for under a £1 these days, so anyone paying a visit to The Drift Inn will be surprised to see the 99p Whippy on the menu

Chef at village care home wins top award

A Bransgore care home head chef has won a top title in the Hampshire Care Association awards.

Forest pub hosts special family-friendly evenings throughout summer

A Beaulieu pub has launched special family-friendly events combining great food, lively entertainment and the 99p Whippy ice cream.

The new country shop run by fourth-generation young farmer

Growing up on a farm, teenager Ellie Carter knows the true value of fresh food.

Delectable delights made the old fashioned way at new patisserie

Highcliffe has a new patisseries on the high street serving up a stunning array of French pastries.

Camp Bestival jam-packed with activities and entertainment

Tens of thousands of festival loving families descended on the transformed grounds of Lulworth Castle in Dorset for three days of epic adventures.

Young baristas put new-found skills to good use

Trainee baristas at a specialist Christchurch school have been putting their skills to good use by serving the community from a converted horsebox.

The remote Forest sailing club restaurant with panoramic river views

Offering panoramic views of Beaulieu River and across to the Isle of Wight, Gin’s bar and restaurant is the perfect summertime dining setting.

Food review: Neigh Bar, Careys Manor – the perfect summer spot for those who love to feast alfresco

As outdoor dining season slowly, but surely, heats up, Careys Manor Hotel has wheeled out its beautifully converted horsebox bar and kitchen.

Cookery school launches at Christchurch restaurant

A renowned New Forest chef has launched a cookery school at his Christchurch restaurant.

Food festival will ‘cater to every taste’

A festival promising food and drink for every taste as well as crafts and a dedicated ‘kids’ zone’ will be held in Christchurch next month.

Shortbread producer launches snack packs

New Forest Shortbread has launched snack packs for biscuit lovers on the go.

Forest brewery opens tap room on village high street

A New Forest brewery has opened a tap room in Lyndhurst selling its own range of craft ales.

Places at seafood festival cookery school still up for grabs

There is still time to book onto Lymington Seafood Festival’s first ever cookery school next weekend.

Food review: The Noisy Lobster Deli, Shop & Bakery, Mudeford

Avon beach, with its expanse of fine white sand and colourful beach huts lining the shoreline, is the perfect setting for a picnic.

Lymington pub unveils free three-day summer festival

A LYMINGTON pub is hosting a summer festival promising a weekend of beers, barbecue food and live music.

Stop eating processed muck and get cooking – TV chef Lesley Waters

TV chef Lesley Waters has urged people to stop using “processed muck” and learn how to cook healthy meals from scratch.