The Almanac

As we ease into a brand-new season, our Kitchen Gardeners are busy across THE PIGs clearing the last of the summer crops and waving goodbye to the warmer days, whilst welcoming in crisper days (plus a few more sprinkles)! We sat down with Zack, Head Kitchen Gardener, at THE PIG-near Bath over in Somerset to see what they're up to at this time of year...

Our team at THE PIG-at Bridge Place lift the lid on how their much-loved pickling wall helps preserve the fresh ingredients they harvest in the Kitchen Garden, to use all year round.

All of our kitchens love to make the most of wild seasonal produce. Over the years, we’ve built relationships with a network of foragers who bring us the best finds hiding on our doorstep. These picks are from Peter, our master forager at THE PIG in the New Forest.

Cheese straws are a classic nibble, aren’t they? These beauties, which blend the tang of the cheese with the smooth gorgeousness of squash make an excellent effect. We find they go particularly well with a glass of English sparkling wine.

Our PIG people across the hotels are taking part in Hospitality Action's Walk for Wellbeing. It’s going to be a great day of fun, fresh air, and supporting a fantastic cause we care so much about!

Our newest member of the litter, THE PIG-in the Cotswolds, is almost here and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you on inside. So you feel extra at home when you pop to see us, why not get to know some of the team working hard behind the scenes?

Our Wiltshire-based friends, Bramley, are renowned for natural, botanical and sustainable bath and body products – including our exclusive PIG products we’ve created together, inspired by our Kitchen Gardens. Founder, Chloë Luxton, shares the story behind the countryside-inspired brand...

We couldn’t more excited to share three brand-new wines with you: Alpaca Block Field Blend Rosé, Alpaca Block Chardonnay, and Where Eagles Fly!

This summery pud was created by our pastry wizard, Kelvin … because, for us, chocolate is always the perfect end to a meal.

Our PIG Group Bar Manager, Sam Vesey, sits down with the Cotswolds Distillery’s Global Whisky Brand Ambassador, Rob Patchett, to mull over the perks and particularities of building a whisky brand in the English countryside.