Food and drink

Meet the Chef

Tom Hamblet outside Lainston House

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The Masterchef: The Professionals winner relaunching Hampshire hotel restaurant

Southampton has a few spots which are highly commended for their hot chocolate offerings

Southampton has a few spots which are highly commended for their hot chocolate offerings

Best spots for a warming hot chocolate in Southampton according to readers

The That Little Tea Shop team support causes close to their customers hearts with sales of their delicious food and drinks

The That Little Tea Shop team support causes close to their customers hearts with sales of their delicious food and drinks

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The tucked away tea shop with a top TripAdvisor rating and family fundraising

Father and daughter sharing a joyful moment during Christmas dinner.

Father and daughter sharing a joyful moment during Christmas dinner.

Luxury hotel reports that Christmas Day lunches are 75 per cent booked

The Big Eat food festival

The Big Eat food festival

Popular food festival with 425 vendors set to return

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre

Southampton City Council

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Viking-inspired mead business approved for back garden

Abbotswood Junior School cookery lessons at Lime Wood

Abbotswood Junior School cookery lessons at Lime Wood

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Budding young chefs cook up a storm at luxury New Forest hotel

The Pizza Express 'Pod' at Tesco Extra in Southampton

The Pizza Express 'Pod' at Tesco Extra in Southampton

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PizzaExpress opens up a takeaway pod outside Tesco Extra

The use of the end slice of bread on a Full English caused some debate on Reddit

The use of the end slice of bread on a Full English caused some debate on Reddit

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'Can this be prosecuted?' - Full English breakfast alteration sparks debate

Lazzeez owner, Ravi Rao, was presented with the award

Lazzeez owner, Ravi Rao, was presented with the award

Asian Curry Awards

Indian restaurant which opened last year wins at 'curry Oscars'

Homemade plant based burger made from sweet potato, black beans and brown rice on a whole wheat brioche bun; copy space

Homemade plant based burger made from sweet potato, black beans and brown rice on a whole wheat brioche bun; copy space

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From Wimpy to 7bone, the best burgers in Southampton through the years

A new Five Guys restaurant is set to open in Winchester.

A new Five Guys restaurant is set to open in Winchester.

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Five Guys announces opening of new Hampshire branch

The bollard outside Parklife Community Cafe

The bollard outside Parklife Community Cafe

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Anger as council installs bollard causing chaos for cafe

Inside The Wool House. Picture by @abbjonesss

Inside The Wool House. Picture by @abbjonesss

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Meet the chef delighting diners with perfect pies at the historic Wool House

Clockwise from left: the Seville Cathedral, fondant fancy making, a marinera tapas from Murcia, and the Sky Princess ship

Clockwise from left: the Seville Cathedral, fondant fancy making, a marinera tapas from Murcia, and the Sky Princess ship

I went to the first Good Food Show at Sea on board a cruise ship

A Christmas hamper from Carabella Gifts

A Christmas hamper from Carabella Gifts

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The luxury bespoke hamper specialist gearing up for Christmas in Romsey

From left to right Ellie Harris, Krystal Harris, Sienna Harris, Lenny Harris, Scarlett Harris

From left to right Ellie Harris, Krystal Harris, Sienna Harris, Lenny Harris, Scarlett Harris

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Chippy that sells more than 850 sausages a week wins award

KFC on Leigh Road, Eastleigh

KFC on Leigh Road, Eastleigh

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You can have KFC for breakfast as store changes opening hours

Clockwise from left: a selection of starters, the apple Jalebi and the dosa

Clockwise from left: a selection of starters, the apple Jalebi and the dosa

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I tried the UK's best new Indian restaurant in Southampton

See how expensive each of the food stalls, rides and drinks are at this year's Christmas market in Southampton.

See how expensive each of the food stalls, rides and drinks are at this year's Christmas market in Southampton.

Christmas Markets

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Christmas market full price list: from rides to food stalls

Both Hampshire farm shops were praised for their quality produce

Both Hampshire farm shops were praised for their quality produce

Hampshire farm shops with 'the area’s best produce' named among best in the UK

The sign is already up at Tulum Tacos and Tequila.

The sign is already up at Tulum Tacos and Tequila.

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Experienced restaurateur could bring tacos and tequila to Oxford Street

The Moose Bar is back this year serving alcoholic drinks -shoppers have reacted to the prices.

The Moose Bar is back this year serving alcoholic drinks -shoppers have reacted to the prices.

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'Does it come with a brewery?': shoppers react to Christmas market prices

Lewis Hodder is head chef at The White Horse Otterbourne

Lewis Hodder is head chef at The White Horse Otterbourne

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Meet the chef cooking up a storm at an award-winning village gastropub

Savannah Padfield and Braden Maunder

Savannah Padfield and Braden Maunder

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Couple 'horrified' after finding flies inside Morrisons food packaging

Abhishek Singh, a store manager from Crawley who is temporarily managing Cake Box Shirley.

Abhishek Singh, a store manager from Crawley who is temporarily managing Cake Box Shirley.

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Residents raving about 'impressive' new high street cake shop

Trying out the new winter menu from Luke Holder and team at Lime Wood

Trying out the new winter menu from Luke Holder and team at Lime Wood

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I tried the new winter menu at Lime Wood - and it was utterly spectacular

Dan Rogan is to host an exclusive dining experience at The Bugle

Dan Rogan is to host an exclusive dining experience at The Bugle

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Top chef to host exclusive dining events at landmark waterfront building

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre

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New shop gets alcohol licence on shorter hours

Plans to turn the Malt and Hops pub in Hythe into a nursery have sparked more than 200 objections

Plans to turn the Malt and Hops pub in Hythe into a nursery have sparked more than 200 objections

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Plan to turn much-loved pub into nursery sparks more than 200 objections

A 10-course tasting experience with executive chef Matt Whitfield will take place this festive season

A 10-course tasting experience with executive chef Matt Whitfield will take place this festive season

Venue gearing up for 'biggest festive period yet' after recording-breaking year

Aldi shoppers in Hampshire can donate items via the community donation points in stores

Aldi shoppers in Hampshire can donate items via the community donation points in stores

Aldi reveals top items shoppers in Hampshire can donate to help foodbanks

Pub told 'major improvement' needed by official inspectors

Pub told 'major improvement' needed by official inspectors

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Pub told 'major improvement' needed by official inspectors

The Best Fry in Anns Hill Road, Gosport, is set to become part of a three-bedroom house

The Best Fry in Anns Hill Road, Gosport, is set to become part of a three-bedroom house

Chippie set to become house after being battered by rising costs

Clockwise from left: The ackee and saltfish, trini doubles and fish tacos

Clockwise from left: The ackee and saltfish, trini doubles and fish tacos

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I tried the new autumn menu at Turtle Bay and this is what I thought

Car dealership becomes official partner of Hampshire Fare

Chef Simon Hartnett

Chef Simon Hartnett

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Meet the chef at the helm of the new restaurant at a 17th Century country hotel

Ankit and Dharti of Popado Indian Pizza

Ankit and Dharti of Popado Indian Pizza

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Vegan curry house launches new 'Southampton-first' Indian-style pizza delivery

The Westlands Farm Shop team

The Westlands Farm Shop team

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The family-run farm shop bringing fresh local produce to a Hampshire High Street

Plans to turn Gosport Conservative Club into a pub have been submitted by Amber Taverns

Plans to turn Gosport Conservative Club into a pub have been submitted by Amber Taverns

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'Passionate' operator plans to open pub at disused building

The Suan Thai team after their Good Food Award win last year.

The Suan Thai team after their Good Food Award win last year.

Romsey Thai restaurant wins yet more awards

The signage is already up for the Cake Box store on Shirley High Street.

The signage is already up for the Cake Box store on Shirley High Street.

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Shirley residents excited as popular cake chain set to open store

If successful, Miss Millie's will be able to stay open until 4am every night.

If successful, Miss Millie's will be able to stay open until 4am every night.

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Popular fast food chain on Above Bar applies to stay open until 4am

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Mars releases new Milky Way chocolate as fans cry 'I might die if I don't have this'

Here's how you can get a free dessert at a Hampshire pub next week

Here's how you can get a free dessert at a Hampshire pub next week

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Here's how you can get a free dessert at a Hampshire pub next week

Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts in the UK as part of World Kindness Day.

Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts in the UK as part of World Kindness Day.

Krispy Kreme giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts this week

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

The Victory Inn, The Cricketers and The Dancing Man Brewery were among the best Sunday roast spots in the Southampton area according to readers

The Victory Inn, The Cricketers and The Dancing Man Brewery were among the best Sunday roast spots in the Southampton area according to readers

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Best spots for a roast dinner in the Southampton area according to our readers

Kimbridge Barn Head Chef Harry Nowell and some of his sweet delights

Kimbridge Barn Head Chef Harry Nowell and some of his sweet delights

Meet the pastry chef serving exceptional afternoon teas at a tea rooms

Louise Martin and Annaliese Hughes are behind the relaunch of Orange Grove Hotel and Gardens

Louise Martin and Annaliese Hughes are behind the relaunch of Orange Grove Hotel and Gardens

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

Two tenacious businesswomen launch renovation of historic hotel

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

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JD Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning to customers

The car park to McDonalds and KFC was temporary closed due to a vehicle fire.

The car park to McDonalds and KFC was temporary closed due to a vehicle fire.

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Vehicle fire forces closure of car park at fast food chains

The team at Mike's Traditional Fish & Chips in Eastleigh

The team at Mike's Traditional Fish & Chips in Eastleigh

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Mike's Traditional Fish & Chips wins accreditation for quality

Lorelei Reddin fly fishing

Lorelei Reddin fly fishing

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I tried fly fishing on the famous River Test during a staycation - and loved it!