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.
27 October 2026

Roasted Squash Recipe with Toasted Walnuts

Make the most of seasonal squash with this roasted squash recipe, served with smooth squash purée and a toasted walnut, chilli and fresh herb dressing.

26 October 2026

Squash Risotto Recipe with Pumpkin Seeds at THE PIG

Make a creamy squash risotto with roasted seasonal squash, toasted pumpkin seeds and Old Winchester cheese. A warming autumn recipe from THE PIG.

15 October 2026

Winter squash soup

Incredibly easy to make, this soup is always an instant hit. It’s comforting and velvety smooth – and great with a generous hunk of freshly baked crusty bread.

29 September 2026

Pork & Cider Pie Recipe with Mustard at THE PIG

Make our comforting pork, cider and mustard pie at home. Packed with tender pork, seasonal veg and herbs, topped with golden shortcrust pastry and served with greens.

29 September 2026

Negroni Week: Three Twists from the Bar at THE PIG-in the South Downs

Celebrate Negroni Week at THE PIG-in the South Downs with three creative twists on the classic Negroni, from a White Negroni to a Rum and Raisin Negroni and Boulevardier.

03 September 2026

Meet Fielden Whisky - English Rye Whisky at THE PIG

Say hello to our new pour behind the bar, Fielden Whisky! To celebrate, we've got a tasty End of Summer Spritz for you to try at home (or at your favourite PIG!) - this is a drink made for making the most of those last golden evenings.

12 August 2026

Brock Eggs: THE PIG’s Take on a Scotch Egg Recipe

Make Brock Eggs at home with THE PIG’s recipe for crispy quail eggs wrapped in tender ham hock and pork, served with a punchy homemade mustard dressing.

12 August 2026

Lex’s Garden Mint Mousse Recipe at THE PIG

This is one of THE PIG classics that we have had on numerous menus since we started!

12 August 2026

Beetroot & Blue Vinny Salad

A classic PIG recipe, our Beetroot & Blue Vinny Salad is perfect for the changing season!

27 March 2026

Three Toppings to Jazz Up Your Pizzas

An all-round crowd-pleaser – you can’t go wrong with a pizza in the warmer months. But what really sets these bad boys apart is the toppings. They are the champions of the plate! If you’re getting on the wood-fired bites this spring, we’ve got a few toppings you’ve got to try… (you can thanks us later).

11 September 2025

Rotisserie Chicken & Chorizo Kebab with Chilli Yoghurt

We’ve teamed up with Big Green Egg to create exclusive recipes for an end of summer send-off using their brand-new Rotisserie 2.0 – starting with a smoky Chicken & Chorizo Kebab with Chilli Yoghurt.

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.