Blog (Food) - Visit Wiltshire

When it’s a warm day, what’s better than to sit outside over a lazy lunch with a glass of something chilled? If the weather’s looking promising then why not check out some of the following spots where you can enjoy some alfresco dining in and around Salisbury.

Vaughan’s Cookery School in Devizes is well known for the high quality, varied cookery courses that they run, and I have been lucky enough to have enjoyed many of these, but last Friday I visited for a very different experience, their first ever Chef’s Table, and, as it was Burn’s Night, I am sure you can guess the theme!

Valentine’s Day can take us a little bit by surprise. Fortunately, Wiltshire is full of inspiration to ensure you’re not scrambling around for that last minute for a bunch of flowers.

Wiltshire has some true hidden gems tucked away for ambitious foodies. Whether it’s food festivals, Michelin star restaurants, quaint tea rooms or cookery schools, Wiltshire has the WOW factor when it comes to food and drink. It’s worth taking time to allow your taste buds to tingle and be infused with wonderful flavours that are sitting right on our doorstep. Here is an insight to some of the must-go foodie places in Wiltshire.

Inspired by Wiltshire’s new food and drink map, the Good Hotel Guide has selected six of its favourite gastronomic experiences in the county and paired them with hotels that foodies will love.

Learn how to cook like a professional at Waitrose Cookery School in Salisbury!

We are extremely fortunate in Wiltshire to have some fantastic places to eat and drink. As well as enjoying locally sourced produce you can allow your palate to be infused with flavours from Mediterranean, Italy, the Middle East and more.

Who doesn’t love a dessert? After watching far too much MasterChef over the past few months, it’s got us inspired to find out more about some of the tantalising desserts that are on offer around the county. Take a look at these beauties…

When the weather’s fine, there’s nothing better than sitting outside with a glass of wine in your hand and enjoying the fresh air over some food.

Here’s a handy guide giving you some of the top spots to enjoy alfresco dining in Wiltshire and reasons why you should book a table now!

It’s claimed to be the most important meal of the day so we asked some of our local bed and breakfast providers here in Wiltshire what they think makes the perfect breakfast. Warning – reading on might make you hungry!

I have enjoyed several courses at Vaughan’s Cookery School in the past and have always come away having had a great time and learnt some new skills, so when I had the opportunity to join the Perfect Pastry course Mr H decided it was time he broadened his culinary skills, and join me. Vaughan’s Cookery School is located in the lovely town of Devizes, and we took the opportunity to stop off in town first, as the range of independent shops there offer some lovely different gifts, and I had a few birthday presents to get. Mr H used the opportunity to call into Wadworth Visitor Centre Shop and pick up a few souvenirs for himself!

With just over a month until St George’s Day (23 April), we’ve put together a handy guide to 8 quintessentially English things you can do here in Wiltshire.