FOOD & RETAIL
From festival fine dining to cafés, bars and street food – there is something for everyone.
You can also indulge in retail therapy, with a selection of outlets including Waterstones books, art, jewellery, vintage clothing and more!
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Victoria’s Food | Monday – Thursday 
We are thrilled to welcome back Victoria’s Food, headed up by the renowned cook Victoria Blashford-Snell. Known for her passion for fine dining and commitment to quality, Victoria and her team craft a delicious new menu each day, using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Join us Monday to Thursday for an exceptional culinary experience at the heart of the Festival.
Sample Menu
Main: Slow-cooked porchetta with rosemary, fennel and garlic, with watercress salsa verde, spiced roast new potatoes.
OR Spiced tomato, date and roasted nut filo pie with mint and lemon yogurt, spiced roast new potatoes.
Dessert: Tunisian orange and almond cake with Greek yogurt.
BOOKING NOW CLOSED
From The Woods | Friday – Sunday
Celebrate your Festival weekend in style and join From the Woods for a joyful and nourishing dining experience. With a deep focus on care, attention, and flavour, their menus celebrate the best of British seasonal produce, thoughtfully prepared to delight every guest.
Sample Menu
Main: Herby Lemon Chicken, Rosemary Crispy Potatoes, Green Beans with Confit Tomatoes and Flatbreads
OR Veggie: Roasted Cabbage Heart, Rosemary Crispy Potatoes, Green Beans with Confit Tomatoes and Flatbreads
Dessert: Lemon Drizzle Cake
BOOKING NOW CLOSED
REFUEL AND RELAX
CAFÉS AND PICNICS
Take a break and enjoy a selection of tea, coffee, delicious cakes, and light snacks available throughout the day in our Tea Tent, which we are thrilled to announce is going to be run by Salt Deli Kitchen this year.
Looking for a shaded spot to relax? Head to the Picnic Tent — the perfect place to enjoy your food in comfort, whether you’ve brought your own or picked up something tasty from one of our many food stalls.
Available daily | Prices vary
BAR AND DRINKS
Join us at the Chalke Valley Tap, the heart of the festival’s refreshment scene, open all day and into the evening. A second, smaller bar near the outdoor stages ensures you’re never far from a cool drink.
We’re proud to be serving beer from Butcombe Brewery, with a carefully selected wine list from Gardner & Beedle. Soft drinks are also available. Want to plan ahead? You can pre-order wine and soft drinks from the bar when you arrive.
Available daily | Prices vary
For emporium traders wishing to attend the 2025 festival, please download and complete the application form here. For enquiries by food vendors please email kirsty.barratt@chalkefestival.com
FOOD STALLS AND RETAIL
The Retail Emporium
Beckford’s Rum
Award winning range of flavoured and aged rums & whisky
Cozi
Ladies clothing and accessories
Cyser Company
Refreshing cider produced with a blend of bittersweet apples and blossom honey.
Debussie Boutique
www.instagram.com/debussieboutique/
Ladies clothing and accessories – fantastic French & Italian clothes.
Elly Harvey Silver
Handmade sterling silver and solid yellow gold jewellery inspired by the beauty of Dorset.
History Today
www.historytoday.com @historytoday.mag
Magazine subscription
JHL Beattie Art
Traditional oil painter, illustrator and futurist specialising in portraits, landscapes and a wide range of figurative work.
Katherine Partis
www.katherinepartis.com @katherinepartis
Nordic and British, eco-responsible, technical outdoor clothing, footwear and accessories …for your adventures!
Love from Kate
Liberty print ties, bow ties, hankies, bibs and more.
Love Your Rocks
Hand crafted freshwater pearls, semi precious stones, and crystal jewellery.
Me Encanta Jewellery
Handcrafted and mixed metal gemstone jewellery.
Mette Hoj Jewellery
Handmade, limited edition jewellery – crafted from unusual natural stones and materials sourced from around the world.
Miggles
Marseille Soaps, ethically produced baskets and Moroccan ceramics.
Nidhoggr Mead
www.nidhoggrmead.com @nidhoggrmeadofficial
A diverse range of meads, catering to both traditionalists and newcomers to the drink.
P & G Hats
Quality ladies & gent’s hats from around the world.
Pink Avocet
Ladies and Gents cashmere, linen and sheepskin clothing
Ripe Cheese
A taste of the best & a choice of the finest, most interesting cheese in the U.K.
Shroton Fair Gin
Hand-crafted Dorset gin.
Stone Carving Somerset
www.stone-carving.co.uk @stonecarvingsomerset
Unique stone carvings. Pieces both great and small for gardens and indoors
Textura
Ethical, ethnic and earthy sustainable clothing.
Twizzell England
Unique and beautiful clothing and accessories.
Weymouth 51
Handcrafted artisan vegan hot chilli sauces & condiments made with love in Dorset.
Witchmark Distillery
Gin and Vodka from the heart of southwest Wiltshire in the historic village of Fonthill Bishop.
Zooniverse
Unique gifts, jewellery and homeware.
Food Stalls
Big Bang Pizza
Delicious wood-fired pizza.
Charter 1227
Traditional Authentic Greek Street food, marinated chicken, pork & halloumi served with pita, fried onion, tomato, oregano & homemade tzatziki.
Cheesy Toastie Company
Melted. Cheesy. Goodness. Gourmet cheese toasties made with local ingredients.
The Curry Man
Traditional, authentic homemade Indian cuisine.
www.facebook.com/TheCurryManUK
The Game Truck
Instagram: the.gametruck
Various dishes using game sourced from the Chalke Valley: hoisin pheasant skewers, venison steak sandwich, buttermilk fried partridge and more.
Grounded Coffee
www.grounded-coffee.com
twitter.com/grounded_dorset
https://www.facebook.com/GroundedDorset
Provides freshly ground coffee served from a 1976 Land Rover.
Off Grid Espresso
Solar powered coffee trailer serving up delicious organic coffee.
Oink
Fun, seasonal, street food showcase the best of Cotswold meats and produce – true farm-to-fork catering.
Purbeck Ice Cream
Award winning, real dairy ice creams and sorbets made in Dorset, with love.
www.purbeckicecream.co.uk
Saveurs des Crepes
www.saveurdescrepes.co.uk
twitter.com/saveurdescrepes
Create fresh pancakes and galettes made to order with sweet and savoury fillings. Delicious homemade smoothies. Gluten free, lactose free and vegan options.
The Tasty Kitchen
WATERSTONES BOOK TENT
Embark on literary adventures that span the globe and the ages… you might even be lucky enough to meet your favourite author as they sign books.
