New Forest Venues and Producers Unite for Breakfast Celebration

‘Great New Forest Marque Breakfast’ success!

This April, the ‘Great New Forest Marque Breakfast‘ brought together local venues, producers and diners to celebrate the fantastic food produced across the New Forest.

Over the two-week campaign, participating hosts including Hockey’s Farm Shop, Countryside Education Trust, Balmer Lawn Hotel and New Park Manor served breakfasts showcasing ingredients from New Forest Marque producers, helping shine a light on the people and produce at the heart of our local landscape.

The campaign reached more than 22,000 people across social media, with strong engagement from hosts, supporters and the wider community. Guests enjoyed everything from locally sourced full English breakfasts to New Forest-inspired specials, while also learning more about where their food comes from.

At the Countryside Education Trust breakfast, around 40 guests enjoyed a sell-out morning surrounded by spring lambs and local produce. Charlie Marchant, Centre Assistant at the Trust, said:

“Talking to diners about local produce and where it comes from was great. It really added value and helped spread awareness of the New Forest Marque.”

A huge thank you goes to all the hosts, producers and diners who supported the initiative and helped celebrate local food, rural livelihoods and the unique character of the New Forest. We hope to bring you more collaborative dining events later in the year so watch this space!