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Food Tourism Ambassador Announced

Visit Hampshire has created a new Food Tourism Ambassador role to highlight the region as a top foodie destination.

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British Cheese Awards Success

Hampshire Fare members shone at this year's British Cheese Awards.

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Hampshire Young Cooks Battle It Out With Locally Inspired Menus

The Hampshire cookery competition final was fought between eight young cooks aged 12-14 years at Basingstoke College of Technology (Thurs 21 May).

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Chef talk: Jean Christophe Novelli

Jean Christophe Novelli will be taking part in this year's Hampshire Food Festival.

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Chef talk: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Speaking from experience, Hugh shares his opinion about the Hampshire Food Festival and shopping locally.

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The Wine Lover's Guide to the Hampshire Food Festival

The Hampshire Food Festival provides a rare opportunity to discover some of the 42 vineyards in Hampshire and taste local wine.

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Chef talk: Raymond Blanc OBE

To celebrate 15th anniversary of the Hampshire Food Festival, Raymond Blanc OBE reflects on English cuisine and Hampshire’s role in its development.

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Family Festival Fun

The Hampshire Food Festival is for food lovers of all ages. Here is our pick of some of the best family friendly events taking place this July and August.

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It's Time to Sizzle with National BBQ Week (25th-31st May)

National BBQ Week is a perfect excuse to light the coals and cook some delicious local meat and fish to get you in the mood for summer.

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Gardener's Notebook: Spring Beauty

Head Gardener of Chewton Glen, Darren Venables reflects on the beautiful spring flowers.

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Hampshire Pig Farmers Diversify to Survive

In order to survive UK pig farmers have resorted to clever diversification to increase income.

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Raising Glasses to Flack’s Beer Sommelier Evening

Nine winners of Flack’s Beer Sommelier competition and their partners enjoyed an informative and entertaining evening with Annabel Smith, one of the UK’s first accredited Beer Sommeliers.

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