Hampshire Charcuterie :: Hampshire Fare

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Preserving Hampshire's heritage
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Welcome to Hampshire Charcuterie - Supporting Our Local Farmers & producers

For many centuries the art of charcuterie making has been used as a way of preserving meat. Traditionally autumn or winter is the preferred time to slaughter pigs so producing charcuterie enabled the meat to be enjoyed all year round.

Unfortunately, despite the popularity and fame of the ‘Hampshire Hog’, Hampshire Fare recognised the challenges being faced by pig farmers. Increasing feed prices and no European or state funding meant that making money from pig farming was proving impossible for many Hampshire Farmers. In fact most were losing more than £20 per pig. It was clear to Hampshire Fare that something needed to be done to help these farmers and to save the Hampshire Hog.

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Upcoming Events

FEB 20 2020

Half-term Cookery with Children at Season Cookery School

Looking for fun and exciting things to do with your child this half-term? Then why not teach then the art of cooking with this hands on workshop.

FEB 27 2020

Afternoon Tea and Live Jazz

Indulge in a mouth-watering afternoon tea overlooking the beautiful Walled Garden at The Pavilion Tearoom, while listening to The FB Pocket Orchestra playing hot jazz, blues, ragtime and popular…

FEB 28 2020

Salami Making Course

A ‘hands on’ day covering all aspects of meat curing and salami making, curing a pig 'nose to tail' in a day.

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Latest News & Features

The Return of the Great Hampshire Sausage & Pie Competition

Hampshire Fare is on the hunt for the county's talented butchers and producers to enter this prestigious competition that helps to celebrate the county's farming heritage

Hampshire Fare Holds First Pig Den

Local producers pitched to Southern Co-op buyers in a new Dragons Den-style event

London's Borough Market to showcase Hampshire Fare

Hampshire Fare is proud to be taking a dose of the countryside to London’s iconic Borough Market for a two-day Hampshire showcase.

Be part of the Hampshire Food Festival 2019

Do you make, grow, rear, serve or sell local food or drink? Be part of the county's biggest celebration of food and farming and get involved in July's Hampshire Food Festival.

Countryside Awards 2019 Launched

CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity, are calling for applicants to take part in their Countryside Awards 2019.

Meet the Supreme Champions 2019

Meet the Supreme Champions of the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition 2019.

From ties to pies

To mark British Pie Week, meet Jon from Jake's Artisan and enter to win six of his delicious pies.

Top of the pies

Pie makers from across the county entered their finest creations into the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition. Ahead of British Pie Week (4th-10th March), here's a round up of the best of the best.

Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition - The Results are In!

Local butchers and producers gathered at the Holiday Inn near Winchester on Wednesday 20th February for the much-anticipated results of the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition 2019, organised by Hampshire Fare.

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Do you grow, rear, make, sell or serve local food, drink or craft?

Hampshire Fare is here to support your business with event opportunities, marketing and PR support, routes to market and much more.