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Tickled Pig www.thetickledpig.co.uk 01202 886778 26 West Borough, Wimborne, BH21 1NF Best For Porky delights PIG OUT The deli stocks Dorset charcuterie, local cheeses, pickles, chutneys, oils, wines and chocolate. It’s a spin-off from the renowned restaurant that prides itself on sourcing fresh, local ingredients. The eponymous pigs are Oxford Sandy and Blacks, but meat also comes from P. Keating Butchers in Wimborne, noted for Red Ruby Devon beef and Canford Magna lamb. The restaurant offers the chance to hone culinary skills with courses throughout the year. Learn the hidden arts of fish, pastry, or bread. They can also cater for your event, wedding or gathering. Don't Miss A local deli truly worthy of a double thumbs-up! The home-cured pancetta, crackling, pork belly Olives et Al Charmouth Dragon www.olivesetal.co.uk 01258 474300 1 N Dorset Business Pk, Stur. Newton, DT10 2GA www.pepcrealfood.co.uk 07460 972683 c/o Fivepenny Farm, Bridport, DT6 6DF Best For Best For Olives Fresh, organic farm produce THE OLIVE BRANCH CHASE THE DRAGON Located at Olives Et Al HQ, visitors to the deli know they can rely on advice on everything from the best cheese and charcuterie to the finest locally produced wine and spirits. “A big part of what makes the deli special is the people” explains deli manager Simon Lewis. “Having such a loyal following means we’re on first name terms with most of our customers and are always happy to offer advice and recommendations." This mobile shop delivers produce from small scale farms in Dorset, Devon and Somerset. Find them anywhere from Bridport Market to River Cottage HQ in Axminster, for an always impressive range of delights. It could be Furleigh Estate wine, Fairlie blue cheese, hand-pressed sea buckthorn juice, or Tamarisk mutton sausages. In spring and summer you can grab mange tout, sugarsnaps, broad beans or wild garlic pesto. Don't Miss Don't Miss The self-serve olive bar It. Check the website for the Dragon's route Experience an education in olives Local food delivered locally www.menu-dorset.co.uk 37