The Almanac

Pork & Cider pie
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.
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.
The Last Drop of Summer
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.
Brock Eggs
Back when we were coming up with the idea of little nibbles to eat with a drink before dinner - which we now call Piggy Bits - we had a crack at making the ultimate Scotch egg!
Lex's Garden Mint Mousse
This is one of THE PIG classics that we have had on numerous menus since we started!
Beetroot & Blue Vinny Salad
A classic PIG recipe, our Beetroot & Blue Vinny Salad is perfect for the changing season!
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).
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.
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.
New Forest Strawberry Cheesecake
This is cheesecake – but not as you know it. We grow a few different types of strawberry at THE PIG, including the small but flavoursome white Alpine and wild varieties, which make this pud extra special.
Summer recipe: garden pea salad
It’s a lovely, colourful salad that’s light, zesty, and perfect for enjoying in the sun with a glass of wine.











