FOOD & RETAIL
Picnic Tent
Buy from the food stalls and shelter from the sun in our dedicated picnic area.
Delight your taste buds with top-quality local fare from our diverse food outlets. Whether you crave fine dining, cozy cafes, lively bars, or mouthwatering street food, we have it all. Plus, we cater to everyone’s dietary needs, offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
Indulge in retail therapy at our festival’s Emporium – come and explore a treasure trove of vintage clothing, handmade jewellery, stylish hats, unique gifts, paintings, fine spirits and so much more.
Don’t forget to explore the incredible Waterstones book tent, where literary treasures await. From bestsellers to hidden gems, peruse a diverse selection of history books curated to satisfy every curiosity.
TRETHOWANS DINING TENT
Delicious lunches and suppers are provided by Provenance: Field to Fork Food
Based locally in Tisbury, Provenance makes seasonal and beautiful food celebrating the produce of South West England.
Book your seat on the programme page under Trethowans Dining Tent, where you book your talks.
HISTORIC BANQUET
Sunday 12.30pm
Join food historian Dr Annie Gray and Alex Compiani of the Time Travellers Kitchen for a culinary journey through time. Enjoy a specially curated menu of dishes taking you from the Dark Ages up to the Georgian Era, peppered with historical insights and stories.
Book your seat on the programme page under Trethowans Dining Tent, where you book your talks.
FOOD AND DRINK
CAFÉS AND PICNICS
Enjoy tea, coffee, delicious cakes and snacks available in the Tea Tent. We also have the Picnic Tent offering shelter from the sun should you wish to buy from the food stalls.
Various options all week | £ prices vary
BAR AND DRINKS
The Wilsons Big Top Bar is our central bar and will be serving drinks throughout the day and evening. There is also a smaller bar close to the outdoor stages. Butcombe Brewery is sponsoring the beer at the two bars. Wine will be provided by Gardner & Beedle. You can pre-order wine and soft drinks from the bar when you arrive.
Various options all week | £ prices vary
Food Stalls
Alix Fauvel Cakesmith
www.alixfauvel.co.uk
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Vintage style cafe serving lunches, afternoon tea and the most delicious cakes.
Charter 1227
Traditional Authentic Greek Street food, marinated chicken, pork & halloumi served with pita, fried onion, tomato, oregano & homemade tzatziki.
The Curry Man
Traditional, authentic homemade Indian cuisine.
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Dorset Hog ‘n Sausage
https://www.hogroastdorset.co.uk
Pork sausages handmade by Keating’s Butchers of Wimborne, and barbecued over charcoal fires. Served in fresh, soft rolls. A range of sauces & chutneys.
Dorset Lamb
https://www.addtoevent.co.uk/dorset-lamb
Sustainable home produced food from a Dorset farm – barbecued lamb & mint burgers and lamb koftas.
Fergus Gray
Delicious cheese toasties and mac and cheese using Dorset cave aged cheddar.
Flaming Peaches
Superior street food – meat and plant-based burgers and Korean fried chicken.
The Game Truck
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Various dishes using game sourced from the Chalke Valley: hoisin pheasant skewers, venison steak sandwich, buttermilk fried partridge and more.
Grounded Coffee
www.grounded-coffee.com
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Provides freshly ground coffee served from a 1976 Land Rover.
Off Grid Espresso
Award winning coffee, tea and hot chocolate, milk shakes and cookies.
Instagram: offgridespresso
Purbeck Ice Cream
Award winning, real dairy ice creams and sorbets made in Dorset, with love.
www.purbeckicecream.co.uk
Sally Fish Camp
Crab sandwiches and tacos, dressed crab and lobster rolls, prawn cocktail, pots of cockles, mussels and crayfish tails.
Sam and the Frying Machine
www.samandthefryingmachine.co.uk
Quality Fish and Chips.
Saveurs des Crepes
www.saveurdescrepes.co.uk
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Create fresh pancakes and galettes made to order with sweet and savoury fillings. Delicious homemade smoothies. Gluten free, lactose free and vegan options.
Sol Bakery
Local organic bakery serving slow cooked beef and delicious fresh salads, with a south American twist.
RETAIL
The Emporium
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Limited edition spirits and sculptures of WW2.
Barrie Pictures
Reproduction Victorian and Edwardian prints of towns and villages in the south west.
Bee Wrap
Beeswax wraps, candles and handmade eco products.
Bull Mill Studio
Chalk stream paintings and mixed media drawings by Nick Andrew. Wildlife paintings on reclaimed wood by Tanya Hinton.
www.nickandrew.co.uk
www.tanyahinton.co.uk
Cozi
Stylish women’s clothing.
Debussie Boutique
Ladies clothing and accessories.
Downton Distillery
Locally made Explorers Gin and Vodka.
ebo
100% natural British made aromatherapy products.
Elly Harvey Silver
Handmade sterling silver and solid gold for men and women.
Fireside Events
Toys, swords, shields and armour.
George Blonde
Handpainted personalised framed books.
Guillotine England
British luxury brand, specialising in designing and creating gilets for men and women.
Hogger Mead
As seen on dragons den.
Full flavoured, sweet and smooth mead.
Lighthearted
Recycled metal garden sculptures.
Little Plum
Handmade luxury notice boards and picture frames.
Love from Kate
Liberty print ties, bow ties, hankies, bibs and more.
Love Your Rocks
Hand crafted freshwater pearls, semi precious stones, and crystal jewellery.
Meencanta
Handcrafted and mixed metal gemstone jewellery.
Miggles
Marseille Soaps, ethically produced baskets and Moroccan ceramics.
Oystera
Hand painted oyster and scallop shells, trinket dishes, salt and pepper holders and photo frames.
P and G Hats
Ladies and gentlemen’s hats to suit all budgets and occasions.
Past Adventures
Leather goods and historical living replicas.
Ponder and Purchase
Vintage goods and Antiques.
Eclectic mix to suite all budgets and taste.
Push Punjali
Handcrafted collection of homewares from around the world.
Stanley Biggs
British made and vintage inspired clothing
Tim Scott Bolton
Local artist painting exhibition.
Twizzell
As seen in Tatler gift guide.
Cards, linens, candles, dressing gowns and rugs.
WATERSTONES BOOK TENT
Embark on literary adventures that span the globe and the ages… you might even be lucky enough to meet your favourite author as they sign books.
