The Hive Beach Blog

Halibut is a truly enormous flat fish and can be found in great numbers off the Dorset coast during the autumnal months. This enables us to serve fresh, locally caught...

Potato crisps (patatas fritas) have a crunch that’s irresistibly delicious — a bit like scoffing a bag of pistachios. You know the feeling: once you start, you just can’t stop!...

Everyone has their own idea of what Boxing Day should look like. But after indulging in all the comforting classics Christmas has to offer, many of us start craving something...

The best thing about seafood dishes is that the ingredients speak for themselves. With a lot of fish based dishes, tossing fish in a pan or roasting it in the...

At the Hive, seasoning is never an afterthought — it’s where flavour begins. This ultimate sea salt blend is our quiet workhorse, used across fish, vegetables and meats to lift...

What’s even more special than a hamper? One where the contents have been carefully considered and tailored to the recipient. A thoughtfully curated hamper is a wonderful way to show...

1. John Torode’s Crab Linguine Pasta This vibrant crab linguine is light, fresh and full of seaside flavour. Sweet crab meat, lemon, chilli and herbs come together to make a...

Paella is a famous Spanish dish that fosters moments of togetherness. In Valencia (where this dish originates and is officially called Paella Valenciana), paella is found in abundance — often...

A cocktail is a beautiful way to add to the good cheer of Christmas and New Year’s. After all the careful planning, cooking and gift-buying, a well-made drink is a...

Halloween often gets a bad rap for being overly commercial and a bit naff, but with the right personal touches, it can become as meaningful and magical as Christmas traditions....

Having moved from Wiltshire to Dorset at the age of 13, I have discovered what a passion for fresh, local produce truly looks like. With farmers working in all directions,...

There’s something wonderfully secret about the coves and bays along Dorset’s coastline, from the mile-and-a-half stretch between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door to the dramatic cliffs and sandy beach walks...