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WEEKEND FOOD TOUR



 

Food and Drink in Salisbury





White Hart Hotel in Salisbury

 

Lovely pub garden

A chef

 

 

Lyburn Cheese logo

FJORDLING SMOKEHOUSE

Pigman - renowned for their sweet meat

Stonehenge lamb

a'Becketts Vineyard

Here in south Wiltshire we have an amazing array of local food and wine producers who have won awards or will soon do so! We have chosen what we believe to be five of the best food producers in the area and give you the opportunity to try them out. This tour takes place during Salisbury's annual Food & Drink Festival organised by Salisbury International Arts Festival.

Over the weekend of 18th-20th September 2009 you can;

  • stay in one of the best hotels in Salisbury on a dinner and bed & breakfast basistake an escorted tour to 5 local producers and hear how they prepare their food or wine and their philosophy behind itin the evening enjoy a 4 course meal at the hotel especially prepared by the head chef using food from the producers visited during the day
  • visit Salisbury's Fourth annual Food Fair in Salisbury's medieval market place

 ITINERARY

Friday 19th September;

  • Guests arrive and check in from 2pm onwards at the White Hart Hotel. To view the hotel facilities, please click on the image.
  • Dinner from the extensive hotel menu

Saturday 20th September;

After breakfast we leave at 8.45am on the tour to see;

  • Lyburn Cheese

  • Fjordling Smokehouse

  • Pigman
     

A light lunch will be provided at a village pub and in the afternoon we continue our tour visiting;

  • Stonehenge Lamb

  • a'Becketts vineyard

Return to hotel late afternoon for dinner prepared by Head Chef, Dru Davidson

Sunday 21st September;

After breakfast, stroll at your leisure around the many stalls of the food fair in the Market Square, taking the opportunity to sample locally produced meats, fish, cheese, cider, bread, chocolates and much more.

Guests depart

The number of guests is limited to 20.

THE PRODUCERS

LYBURN CHEESE. Mike and Judy Smales have been at Lyburn Farm since 1969 and have a herd of 180 cows. They diversified into cheese production some 7 years ago as a way of 'adding value' to their milk production. Since then they have steadily increased their output and range winning an increasing number of awards for their cheese. Click on their logo for further details

FJORDLING SMOKEHOUSE As its name would suggest Fjordling smokehouse is based on a traditional Norwegian style smoking process. Andrew Espir has been food smoking for over 25 years. Fjordling produces a wide range of smoked fish, poultry, meats and cheese. The aim is to naturally complement produce through the smoking process. This results in food which still retains more moisture and food which can only be described as exquisite in taste. Fjordling supply delicatessens and restaurants in the greater London area as well as their on site shop. A postal service is available. Click on their logo for further details.

PIGMAN Don & Emma Parsons rear British Saddleback pigs which are renowned for their sweet meat. A rare breed with its origins in Wiltshire the pigs are kept on Clarendon Park, a place which played a major role in English history.

STONEHENGE LAMB Hugh Morrison has been farming at Countess Farm all his life. With his business partner Chris King they rear their lambs within sight of Stonehenge on rolling chalk grassland. They will be supplying us with a specially reared hogget ( a lamb in its second year) which has a stronger flavour. Click on their logo for further details.

a'Beckett's VINEYARD Set in an idyllic location Paul & Lynn Langham established the vineyard over 7 years ago. Their vines cover an area of 6 acres and there is plenty of room for expansion. A new shop and winery are opening this year. With the vines growing over chalk they produce some superb sparkling wine and such is its popularity that we've had to purchase it very early in the year. Click on their logo for further details.

COST

The cost of the weekend will be £215 including accommodation, travel, and meals from Friday evening to breakfast on Sunday. There is no single supplement. Please Contact Us for further information.

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