Food & Drink

‘Pour a brew and talk it through’: Dorset Tea backs local mental health charity with £5k donation

Local mental health charity Dorset Mind has received a boost for 2025 thanks to a £5,000 donation from Dorset Tea. The partnership aims to create a community where... READ MORE »

Something smells fishy… it’s Seafood & Sounds! Poole festival from local business owners is back

One of Poole’s newest festivals is back for another year, promising a lineup of great food and talented musical performances. Seafood & Sounds was launched in 2023... READ MORE »

Family brewers Badger ‘sett’ for success after vibrant relaunch drives 50 per cent sales growth

Independent family brewer Badger Brewery has seen sales for its premium bottled ales (PBAs) grow by 50 per cent since relaunching the line in September 2023. The feat is... READ MORE »

Christmas in the bag! The Friendly Food Club teams up with council to deliver 1000 festive cook kits

The Friendly Food Club has partnered with Dorset Council and local organisations to put together festive cooking kits for families this Christmas. Together with Colehill... READ MORE »

Hall & Woodhouse to deliver over 300 free meals for local communities on Christmas Day

Dorset independent family brewer, Hall & Woodhouse (H&W), is providing a complimentary three-course meal for locals who are spending Christmas alone this year... READ MORE »

Husband and wife team launch online food delivery platform selling food sourced only from Bournemouth

A new online ordering platform that only includes independent businesses is launching. Bournemouth Eats is a new platform which will work similarly to Just Eat and Uber... READ MORE »

Every dog has its day! Baboo Gelato’s popular ice cream for pooches scoops award for Best Pet Treat

Baboo Gelato, an artisan ice cream maker based near Rampisham, took home a top award last month for its Doggy Doggy Yum Yum frozen dog treat. The business won Best Pet... READ MORE »

Sweet taste of success as Walker Agency set to lead social media efforts for Fruit-tella & Chupa Chups

The team at Bournemouth creative agency Walker say they’re “brimming with ideas” after being chosen to lead social media campaigns for a pair of popular sweets... READ MORE »

TV chef Jack teams up with Celebrity MasterChef 2022 champion Lisa to craft a six-course feast

Seafood fans are being advised to mark their calendars for what's billed as an unforgettable evening in Sandbanks next month. TV chef Jack Stein is teaming up with... READ MORE »

Dorset Tea wins coveted award as judges hail ‘wonderfully refreshing’ Wild About Mint blend

Dorset Tea has been awarded three stars at the 2024 Nourish Awards, topping the table for its ‘Wild About Mint’ blend. The awards are recognised as one of the most... READ MORE »