The Almanac

Here you’ll find seasonal recipes from our kitchens, stories from our kitchen gardens, updates from each of our hotel locations, and news about events, experiences and exclusive offers. Whether you’re planning your next stay, looking for foodie inspiration, or just love what we do, this is where you’ll find the latest from THE PIG.
15 September 2025

Autumn treasure

Isle of Purbeck local Sasha Dorey and her three trusty dogs have become expert truffle hunters, sourcing the prized fungi found on the menu at THE PIG-on the beach!

12 September 2025

Heat seekers

Brits are increasingly warming up to the joys of sauna – and what better place to indulge than the beautiful Cornish coast?

11 September 2025

Rotisserie Chicken & Chorizo Kebab with Chilli Yoghurt

We’ve teamed up with Big Green Egg to create exclusive recipes for an end of summer send-off using their brand-new Rotisserie 2.0 – starting with a smoky Chicken & Chorizo Kebab with Chilli Yoghurt.

08 September 2025

Core values

Discover the traditional cider methods of the Temperley family’s farm, just down the road from our Somerset patch, THE PIG-near Bath!

04 August 2025

Pickle Juice – the PIG way

We love a good pickling at THE PIG. All you need to get started is the perfect pickle liquid. Here’s how to make ours…

01 August 2025

Hand-picked crab & garden basil on toast

Crab sandwiches are a British summer favourite, and this is our nod to that tradition! Lovely for lunch outside on a summer's day - maybe with a few freshly picked garden leaves.

24 July 2025

Braised Lamb Neck with Asparagus, Peas & Wild Garlic

In this chapter of PIG Tales: in the Kitchen, Head Chef Andy from THE PIG-at Bridge Place gets stuck into one of those slow-cooked dishes that delivers big comfort with very little fuss - Braised Lamb Neck!

18 July 2025

Rhubarb Fool Recipe

In this episode of PIG Tales: in the Kitchen, Head Chef Andy serves up a nostalgic British pud with a seasonal spin – silky whipped cream, sweet-tart rhubarb, and a splash of rosewater.

11 July 2025

Seared Scallops with Leeks, Coppa and Pickled Fennel | PIG Tales: in the Kitchen

There’s something special about scallops. They’re a paradox - delicate but rich, meaty but sweet, and when they’re fresh, they need very little doing to them.

07 July 2025

Wood-Fired Purple Sprouted Broccoli Recipe | PIG Tales: in the Kitchen

This seasonal dish brings out the best in Purple Sprouting Broccoli. We grow ours just a few steps from the kitchen door, but you can pick up a bunch from a good grocer or farmers’ market.

02 July 2025

Chalk Stream Trout with Garden Peas, Broad Beans & Radishes | PIG Tales: in the Kitchen

For this episode, we’re once again joining Head Chef Andy over at THE PIG-at Bridge Place, and this time he’s landed something rather special… a whole, line-caught Chalk Stream Trout, fresh from nearby waters.

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