A weeklong celebration of all things mouth wateringly, sensually, irresistibly Dorset!  Now in its ninth year the celebrations will run from Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st   November 2009.

As for trying something new this year the Dorset Food week has a once in a life time competition to win a 3 night weekend break at the Clavell Tower in Kimmeridge with a special & exciting treat on the Friday night. Get a three course dinner for you and a loved one cooked for you not only using Dorset produce but also have a celebrity chef cook this for you in front of your own eyes.  

2009 Food week is inviting visitors and locals to join us in celebrating what Dorset has to offer. In Dorchester visit Eleanor and Come on a herb walk and experience a different way of seeing the wild plants around us. Discover their therapeutic and healing values, or visit the Fridge in Dorchester for a FREE TASTING EVENT – everyday of Dorset Food Week with traditional Dorset tasting's in the Tudor Arcade. In Bridport join the Highlands End holiday park To celebrate Dorset Food Week, they are holding a fireworks display (weather permitting) on Saturday 24th October with Hog Roast supplied by Downhouse Farm in Eype and a Disco. In Sherborne take the children and join in the fun with Puddings & Pies, Reads Coffee , The Dorset Sweet Co & the Toy Box who are inviting mothers and children into the TOY BOX to have a cup of coffee, taste a few biscuits and cakes, and sample some of the wide range of sweets on offer on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30am-12noon.
Join Home Farm Shop in Tarrant Gunville, Blandford, Dorset. For their Big Breakfast! Join Marlene at the Home Farm Tearoom for the best in Dorset homemade breakfasts available from 9:30am until 1pm £6.95 for adults and kids half price. Best to book as Marlene’s breakfasts are very popular.

To find out more on what’s happening just click on the What's on Where button and choose the area you wish to visit. alternatively you can pick up a guide at all of your Tourist information centres and check out what's happening in an area near you.

If you want to find out what's happening on a daily bases please down load the Dorset Food Week Diary of events from the What's on Where page.