The Almanac

Pickle Juice – the PIG way

We love a good pickling at THE PIG. All you need to get started is the perfect pickle liquid. Here’s how to make ours…
Hand-picked crab & garden basil on toast

Crab sandwiches are a British summer favourite, and this is our nod to that tradition! Lovely for lunch outside on a summer's day - maybe with a few freshly picked garden leaves.
Braised Lamb Neck with Asparagus, Peas & Wild Garlic

In this chapter of PIG Tales: in the Kitchen, Head Chef Andy from THE PIG-at Bridge Place gets stuck into one of those slow-cooked dishes that delivers big comfort with very little fuss - Braised Lamb Neck!
Make every minute count at THE PIGs this summer

Our top things to do at each PIG if you only have 3 minutes, 30 minutes, or 3 hours, this summer!
Rhubarb Fool Recipe

In this episode of PIG Tales: in the Kitchen, Head Chef Andy serves up a nostalgic British pud with a seasonal spin – silky whipped cream, sweet-tart rhubarb, and a splash of rosewater.
Seared Scallops with Leeks, Coppa and Pickled Fennel | PIG Tales: in the Kitchen

There’s something special about scallops. They’re a paradox - delicate but rich, meaty but sweet, and when they’re fresh, they need very little doing to them.
Wood-Fired Purple Sprouted Broccoli Recipe | PIG Tales: in the Kitchen

This seasonal dish brings out the best in Purple Sprouting Broccoli. We grow ours just a few steps from the kitchen door, but you can pick up a bunch from a good grocer or farmers’ market.
Chalk Stream Trout with Garden Peas, Broad Beans & Radishes | PIG Tales: in the Kitchen

For this episode, we’re once again joining Head Chef Andy over at THE PIG-at Bridge Place, and this time he’s landed something rather special… a whole, line-caught Chalk Stream Trout, fresh from nearby waters.
Asparagus, Poached Eggs & Hollandaise | PIG Tales: in the Kitchen

Welcome to the very first recipe from our brand-new PIG Tales: in the Kitchen series! Filmed over at THE PIG-at Bridge Place, Head Chef Andy is kicking things off with one of our all-time favourite dishes...
A Local’s Guide to the South Downs

We sat down with our Apprentice Chef Gabriel at THE PIG-in the South Downs to chat all about his love of the South Downs – and some of his tried-and-tested places to make the most of the area!
On your bike!

Pedal Power through the New Forest this June for Hospitality Action’s Summer Cycle Challenge 2025!