The Almanac

Here you’ll find seasonal recipes from our kitchens, stories from our kitchen gardens, updates from each of our hotel locations, and news about events, experiences and exclusive offers. Whether you’re planning your next stay, looking for foodie inspiration, or just love what we do, this is where you’ll find the latest from THE PIG.
04 August 2025

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…

01 August 2025

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.

24 July 2025

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!

01 January 0001

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!

18 July 2025

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.

11 July 2025

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.

07 July 2025

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.

02 July 2025

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.

30 June 2025

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...

15 May 2025

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!

09 May 2025

On your bike!

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

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