Food & Drink
Ideas for eating and drinking across our patch
Why not ‘eat out to help out’ again this August?
28 August, 2023
Café at Zero 5
Have you ever been to an airport café? Well, did you know you can?
24 August, 2023
Come with us to Banana Wharf at Warsash
Beautifully located at Warsash on the east bank of the Hamble River offering idyllic views from Universal Marina.
13 July, 2023
Braised pannage pork shoulder roast
An Easter treat - a recipe using Pannage Pork from The Considerate Carnivore in Locks Heath.
31 March, 2023
Tides Coffee Shop in Fareham Marina
Tides Coffee Shop serves up tasty food – and stunning views
23 February, 2023
We’re sharing the love this Valentine’s Day
Our fabulous local traders have got lots of love to give this Valentine’s Day.
27 January, 2023
Veganuary is here!
The best spots around our patch that are offering vegan alternatives.
10 January, 2023
A Titchfield Thai
Autumn is in full swing so it's the perfect time to make this delicious, hearty soup...
26 October, 2022
Eat the Seasons October
October brings with it thoughts of hearty stews, bubbling crumbles, satisfying...
06 October, 2022
Sweet talk
Got a sweet tooth? You’re in luck – we have plenty to satisfy those sweet cravings across our patch...
29 September, 2022
A sparkling mocktail recipe
It’s always five o’clock somewhere – but sometimes all we want is a refreshing tipple without...
12 September, 2022
Eateries for all occasions
We are lucky enough to have lots of fantastic restaurants, cafés and bakeries across our patch...
09 September, 2022
Sowing the seeds…
There’s nothing quite like home-grown produce – fresh, seasonal ingredients taste even better when you’ve grown them yourself...
05 September, 2022
Pooches on patch
There are plenty of options for dog friendly days out across our patch, whether you want to chase...
24 August, 2022
Going, going, scone!
Jam or cream first? Fruit or plain? Scon or scoan? Whatever your preference...
08 August, 2022
The Portcullis Taphouse
A family-friendly taphouse in Portchester is on a mission to support its community...
05 August, 2022
Eat the Seasons August
August’s hot days and balmy evenings make it the perfect month for eating alfresco...
02 August, 2022
Jam out this summer
Whether you’ve visited a local pick your own or grown a batch in your garden, jams are a simple and tasty...
25 July, 2022
Ice cream recipe
There’s nothing quite as irresistible as ice cream in summer...
17 July, 2022
Eat the Seasons July
Summer is in full swing, and keen gardeners are reaping the rewards of their allotments and...
01 July, 2022
Delivering something unique at Alexander Hadleigh
Del Taylor knows you have to stay ahead of the game to offer the very best – and that’s why...
23 May, 2022
Tasty treats for a right royal knees up!
Whether you’re joining a street party for the Big Jubilee Lunch on June 5 or...
19 May, 2022
Grape things await at Fareham Wine Cellar
Fareham Wine Cellar sits in the town’s attractive Georgian high street, and since opening its doors...
04 April, 2022
The Nook and Cranny
Tucked away in the country lanes of the hamlet of Hook near Warsash, the Nook and Cranny is a...
11 March, 2022
Spicy Shepherd’s Pie
If you’re looking for a wholesome dish with a kick, how about Spicy Shepherd’s Pie?
26 February, 2022
Sunday lunch at The Mansion at Coldeast
The Mansion at Coldeast is a hotel and restaurant, on nine acres of landscaped grounds and woodland, perfectly located near the Hamble River...
14 February, 2022
The Dovecote Eatery
The Dovecote Eatery is a fabulous, relaxed café set over two floors in a historic building, serving...
28 January, 2022
Walking Warsash to Hill Head
Walk your way from Warsash to Hill Head
27 December, 2021
An Italian menu in a stunning 18th century building
For many of our more mature locals, Villa Romana in Fareham’s historic High Street will be fondly remembered as...
16 December, 2021
Alternative to Turkey
Christmas Day usually revolves around the turkey and all its festive trimmings - crisp roast potatoes, heaps of...
12 December, 2021
Boxxfresh
If you’re determined to Live Love Local this Christmas, then take a look at Titchfield-based Boxxfresh...
09 December, 2021
Win a £150 luxury hamper full of local goodies
Win a hamper full of local goodies from our Live Love Local retailers
04 December, 2021
A child-friendly coffee and cake catch-up
For most parents and grandparents, the chance for a child-friendly café catch-up with coffee and...
25 November, 2021
Chocoholic heaven at Kards and Keepsakes
Christmas and chocolate are inextricably linked – the perfect chance to indulge in the very best. Kards and Keepsakes...
25 November, 2021
Hilbornes… Fareham’s own Willy Wonka!
Who doesn’t love to treat themselves just that little bit extra at Christmas time? From advent calendars to candy...
08 November, 2021
Winter Warmers at Cackleberrys
Everyone loves a hot drink with a mince pie at Christmas, and no one knows that better than Edwina Wain - the owner of Fareham-based coffee...
02 November, 2021
Create a box of delights this Christmas
Our live love local shops go the extra mile to stock items that are different to the usual high street and online...
21 October, 2021
Christmas Café Culture
Whether it's coffee, cake, lunch, afternoon tea or supper, make sure you drop in to one of our region’s great cafés...
16 October, 2021
Sweet dreams are made of this…
If your idea of heaven is an old-fashioned sweet shop straight out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, with walls lined with glass...
15 October, 2021
Tempting tipples and tasty titbits
If you're a foodie, then you’ll always be on the look-out for great ingredients – both tasty and unusual. Shopping local is a great way...
15 October, 2021
Butchers with a twist on the classics…
Fancy a change from your usual pork and leek bangers? Then head to your local butchers where all manner of tasty treats can be found...
14 October, 2021
5 reasons to love local this Christmas
The Christmas rush seems to start earlier every year and, whether you get it done first or leave it to the last minute...
13 October, 2021
