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Valentine Hampers

12/1/2023

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Luxurious Valentines Dorset Cream Tea Hampers
Show your beloved just how much you love them with our brand new Valentines Dorset Cream Tea Hampers, completely unique and carefully baked and packed here in our Dorset farm kitchen.
Set the scene with our luxurious cream tea in your home or in that special romantic spot you share together.
Every box comes with our delicious heart shaped buttermilk sweet scones and our special edition Belgian chocolate chip scones. The handmade soft set jam we make traditionally here with New Forest strawberries and the wonderfully rich Dorset Clotted cream from Weymouth will have you swooning from the first bite!
Our decadent raspberry and Belgian white chocolate blondies will have your valentine singing to you of your inspirational gift to them.
The Dorset clotted cream heart shaped shortbread is deliciously short and crumbly perfect to melt your loved ones heart!
A sprinkling of rose petals in every hamper will set you ready for romance!
Imagine the true passion your loved one will feel when they receive one of our stunning boxes filled with our Dorset Cream tea?
Don't forget of course you can choose from our locally roasted Sumatra cafetiere coffee, swiss water decaffeinated coffee or English Breakfast tea which is included in your box. Or.........
Why not upgrade to a bottle of prosecco or locally made Gin and tonic?
We have included a free handwritten message card with all our valentines hampers.
Head over to our web site to reserve yours now!
https://thedorsethandmadefoodcompany.co.uk/shop/
Our prices include free delivery to mainland UK.
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An Evening with The Spice Girls

28/12/2022

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Thyme after Time Cafe presents "An Evening with The Spice Girls". Join 5 Spice, Mixed Spice and All Spice for an evening of classic curries! Margot, Eve and Liv will be serving up an exciting array of Indian delights for this special evening. Have a look at our menu for the evening then give us a call to pre-book and pay for your table on 01963 362 202
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Onion bhajis with Dorset yoghurt and mint dip
Spiced warm crab cakes topped with lime and garlic aioli and diced mango
Poppadums with our homemade mango chutney 
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Classic chicken korma, creamy with coconut, almonds and mild spices (gluten and dairy free)
Eve’s delicious slow cooked Beef Rogan Josh, rich in flavour, medium heat (gluten and dairy free)
Creamy coconut red lentil dhal with roasted peppers (vegetarian, dairy & gluten free) 

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Pilau rice (gluten and dairy free)  |  Sag Aloo potatoes (gluten and dairy free)
Lettuce, onion seed and red onion lemon dressed salad (gluten and dairy free)
Warm naan bread
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Indian style trifle with saffron and cardamon infused custard, layers of raspberries and whipped cream on top with toasted crushed pistachio nuts and toasted coconut
Red Plum and Bramley apple spiced oaty crumble with star anise, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Served with vanilla custard
Margot’s meringue mess with bananas, warm toffee sauce and chocolate chunks (gluten free)
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Freshly made coffee served at your table
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Friday, January, 13th @7pm. £30 per person. Payment upon booking is essential. You are welcome to return unlimited to our main course and dessert buffet until supplies run out!
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Pawtraits Dog Photo Competition

4/11/2022

 
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Thyme after time Cafe in association with David Rose Photography presents 'Pawtraits' -a Dog Photo Competition, on Saturday 26th November from 9.00am at Thyme after Time Cafe in Stalbridge.

​The competition is FREE to enter. All you have to do is book a 15 min time slot to come and have your pawfect pooch's pawtrait taken by professional photographer David Rose, by calling us on 01963 362 202 (Pre Booking is essential so we don't have a queue of impatient dogs waiting for their 15 minutes of fame!) And don't worry- there is no pressure or obligation to purchase anything! All the entries will then be placed in our competition gallery on our facebook page for 4 days and our followers will vote for the winning pawtrait.
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The Winner will receive -
A £200 prize bundle consisting of-
a 20 x 16 inch canvas print of your dog
Two Thornhill brunch breakfasts at Thyme after Time Cafe, with unlimited coffee/tea/ hot chocolates
One of our Doggie Full English breakfasts for your pawfect pooch to enjoy, with bacon, sausage and winalot shape biscuits along with either a bowl of milk or water.

The Runner up will receive 
a 10 x 8 photo of your dog
One Doggie Full English with bacon, sausage and Winalot shapes with either a bowl of milk or water
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An opportunity will be made available to purchase the picture of your dog portrait from David Rose Photograpy if you so desire.
If ordered by 16th December they are guaranteed in time for Christmas for you. If you wish to order a canvas print then the ordering deadline is the 9th December. What a fab present!!!

Prices are as follows-
10 x 8 print £15.00
Digital download picture of your dog £25 
Ordering is made directly with David Rose Photography.
"I love creating images. Images that freeze a moment in time that can never be repeated, that families can look back on with joy for years to come. Some say never work with children or animals, I do both. Often at the same time. So if you would like me to capture your cherished moments, contact me today!" - David Rose
Have a look at David's website by clicking on the image below
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Exemptions of entries
Thyme after time staff and families thereof, David Rose photography staff and families thereof...however you are welcome to come and have your pooch photographed with view to purchasing a photo! The sitting / photo taking of your dog will still be free. You simply just pay for any photos you order. No obligation to purchase.
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​Cafe Address- Thyme after time, Spire Hill Farm, Thornhill, Stalbridge, DT10 2SG. Landline number is 01963 362202

Autumn Grills Diner & DriveThru

12/10/2022

 
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Thyme after Time Cafe in Stalbridge presents Autumn Grills - a Dine in / Drive thru evening of fine grilled foodie specials on Friday 21st October. It's a 'Should I stay or should I go Night' - Dine in or Drive thru and Takeaway.....It's up to you! Have a look at the menu then give them a call to book your meal. See our menu below, or scroll down further for the easy to read version...
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Autumn Grills- ‘should I stay or should I go evening’
Dine in or drive through- you choose!

Pre ordering essential!
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Mains- £12.95
Shaved Sirloin Steak and garlic mushroom baguette with our delicious fries
Lamb and chorizo burger with salad with our minty mayo dirty fries
Foot long Pork Sausage hot dog in a baguette with slow cooked onions and chips
Halloumi and open cap garlic and herb mushroom burger with salad and chips
All the above served with our homemade sweet chilli slaw’

Optional extras-
Portion of our dirty fries-£4.75
Add dirty fry topping- £2.00

Desserts- £5.50 per portion
Warm chocolate brownie and vanilla gelato (available as a take out but with cream)
Peach melba Sundae with vanilla gelato, raspberry coulis, peaches, whipped cream and toasted almonds (not available as a take out)
Warm Dorset apple cake with clotted cream
Simply just gelato (individual pot)- choice of – vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, mint choc chip, salted caramel


Order 2 courses, dine in and get a free coffee or tea at the end of your meal
Order 2 courses, dine in for 4 people and receive a free bottle of chateau Margot (red or white)



Gelato Milkshakes (vanilla, strawberry, banana, chocolate, mint choc chip, espresso)- £4.50
Spire Hill Smoothie (strawberry, apple and banana) will be available on the evening to have in or take out- £4.50 each
Plus of course all our usual bottled wines, beers, ciders and soft drinks will be available.

Booking is essential so please call on 01963 362 202 to secure your table or order

Thyme after Time Cafe
6 Spire Hill Farm
Thornhill
Stalbridge

Viva Las Tapas !

19/6/2022

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It's nearly Thyme for a taste of Spain as Thyme after Time Café presents "Viva Las Tapas" at 7pm on Friday 29th July. Join us for our tempting tables of Tapas Treats!
Have a look at our menu below or the easy to read mobile version further down, then pick up the phone and book your table!
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Sharing Platter starter 
Slices of Serrano ham | Fresh melon |
Marinated Olives | Roasted peppers with balsamic vinegar and toasted pine nuts | Goats cheese with caramelised onion | Crusty bread

Main Course Buffet 
Classic, delicious Spanish Paella with chicken, mussels and prawns, cooked fresh in our kitchen on the night
Rustic pork stew with capers, green olives, garlic and herbs
Spring vegetable tortilla*
*(vegetarian option, please pre-book)
Potatoes Bravas - Patatas Bravas!
Rainbow tomato salad, fresh herbs and our smoky paprika dressing
Broad bean & mint salad with sour cream 
Dessert Buffet 
Spanish almond cake with a hint of orange 
Meringue mess with homemade meringues, New Forest strawberries, pomegranate and lashings of local whipped cream
Rich Spanish Chocolate cake, layers of biscuits surrounded with rich Belgian chocolate 
Vanilla Icecream

Coffee 
Fresh Coffee made at your table
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Sangria!
Why not pre-order a jug of sangria for your table on the night and we will have it all waiting for you on arrival?

Traditional Red Wine Sangria
Made with Spanish wine, brandy, orange and then lots of lovely pieces of fruit.
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Pitcher/jug £15
serves 4 glasses

Or 

White Grape Sangria
with Summer Berries

Our fabulous non-alcoholic Sangria made with white grapes, blueberries and raspberries.

Pitcher/jug £14
serves 4 glasses 
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We are open for Outdoor & Indoor Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Dining inside our café or outside in the courtyard ​under our two heated marquees
PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK A TABLE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
We also offer Takeaway Breakfasts, Brunches and Lunches
| We are open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm |
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Cafe Address- Thyme after time, Spire Hill Farm, Thornhill, Stalbridge, DT10 2SG. Landline number is 01963 362202
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The Cooks Lane Pudding Club

11/2/2022

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TIGER THYME

19/1/2022

 
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THIS YEAR WILL BE THE CHINESE YEAR OF THE TIGER, SO WHY NOT JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF BEAUTIFUL CHINESE FOOD, COOKED FROM SCRATCH BY THYME after TIME! "We are celebrating The Year of the Tiger by dishing up some delicious Chinese food for you to enjoy. This is always one of our most popular evening events in the year and normally sells out pretty quickly…. and why not when we make all the dishes fresh in our kitchen here with fresh, tasty ingredients and meat from our local butcher- you know what you are getting from us and that does not involve bottled, pre-made sauces! So without further ado please check out our delicious, vibrant menu below, then make sure you get your paws on some by booking a table for Tiger Thyme on Friday 18th February at 7pm"- Margot
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Vegetable spring rolls
served with our sweet chilli sauce

Oriental chicken breast skewers
served with a hoi sin dip

Our homemade prawn and sesame toasts
made with delicious prawns which we then smash up and flavour with ginger, soy sauce and garlic and then spread it over Taylors bakery bread and then top with sesame seeds. So delicious !

Prawn crackers 
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Slow cooked oriental beef with black beans
delicious pieces of beef, cooked low and slow with all those fab oriental flavours, ginger, star anise, garlic, chilli along with the black turtle beans all adds to this intensely flavoured dish. (Gluten free)

Sweet and Sour Chicken
chunky pieces of succulent breast of chicken in our tangy sweet and sour sauce with root ginger, spring onion and peppers
(Gluten Free)

Roasted Cauliflower with satay sauce (vegetarian)
we roast our florets in some of the satay sauce we make. you then get extra satay sauce to pour over. Topped with spring onion, roasted peanuts and toasted shaved coconut.
(Gluten free)

Chow mein noodles
with stir fried vegetables and soy sauce  (Vegetarian)

Egg fried rice
homemade with free range eggs from next door and peas plus of course those special egg fried rice flavours! (Gluten free) (Vegetarian)
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Orange sorbet
Vanilla and chocolate cheesecake
Fresh fruit salad
Mango and coconut sponge pudding with orange liqueur flavoured custard
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Freshly made Americano coffee (or tea) served at your table
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01963 362 202

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Delta Blues Diner

6/1/2022

 
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Thyme after Time Café presents our next monthly evening event on Friday 21st January 2022. We are going American Diner style! Check out our delicious menu below and please note that if you book with us, we will be taking timed bookings for your arrival.
You can either pre-order your food if you wish to be 100% sure of what you would like to eat or simply order on the night.
PS- If we happen to be thrust into another lockdown then we will simply run this event as a drive-through diner, where you can book your chosen food and collect at a pre-arranged time.
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We are open for Outdoor & Indoor Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Dining inside our café or outside in the courtyard ​under our two heated marquees
PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK A TABLE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
We also offer Takeaway Breakfasts, Brunches and Lunches
| We are open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm |
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Cafe Address- Thyme after time, Spire Hill Farm, Thornhill, Stalbridge, DT10 2SG. Landline number is 01963 362202

THE BEST MARGOT HOTEL

7/10/2021

 
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Thyme after Time Café presents "The Best Margot Hotel"- An evening of Indian Cuisine from Margot and Eve on Friday 12th November 2021 from 7pm. 3 delicious courses for £30. Have a look at our menu below or scroll down for the easy to read version....then call us to book your table!
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​ Soft but crispy Onion Bhajis (GF & DF) 
 Succulent Samosas 
 Curried mango Quail Scotch eggs 
 with a Dorset sour cream, coriander and lime dip 
 Perfectly Pukka Poppadums 
 Margot’s fresh mango and lime chutney with black Nigella seeds (GF & DF) 
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 Chicken Korma 
  made properly with fresh ginger, chilli, garlic, coconut milk, almonds. 
 The mildest curry of the night! (Gluten and dairy free)
 
 Eve's Beef Rogan Josh 
 Eve built herself quite a reputation for her medium heat Rogan Josh during our lockdown takeaway thyme, so it would be just wrong not to let you get your tastebuds back on to this superb Indian Classic! (Gluten and dairy free)

 Sweet potato, chick pea and spinach satay curry 
 with that delicious creamy peanut flavour, it maybe veggie but it is not to be ignored!  Gluten and Dairy free) 
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 Pilau rice (GF & DF)

Naan Bread 

 Lentil Dhal -Our special, delicious roasted vegetable lentil dhal. 
 Its dairy and gluten free and packs flavour! (GF & DF) 

 Dorset minty yoghurt (GF) 
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 Lettuce and red onion salad (GF & DF) 
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 Mango Sorbet

Fresh fruit salad
 
 Cardamon & saffron flavoured Greek style Dorset Yoghurt
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 Sticky ginger caramel pudding with custard 
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​ Americano filter coffee or tea served at your table 
Payment for your tickets for our curry evening is collected at time of booking.
 We can hold provisional tables for 24 hours so you can contact your friends to see if they would like to join you. 

01963 362202

our drinks menu
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WE DID IT !!!!!

16/8/2021

 
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We have some amazing, incredible and exciting information!!

Our crowdfunding campaign has been a success! so we will be beavering away over the next few months to get a swanky new, fit for purpose cooker installed and then also in the background setting up a new e commerce web site that will enable us to launch a mail order business from our cafe kitchen offering quality Dorset cream teas made in our kitchen and delivered in environmentally friendly packaging.

We will of course keep you fully updated with progress as we go along so you can see what’s happening!
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I am so excited to get our creative heads on for this to knuckle down and produce a fairly unique and special offering from our new website when we launch! I have just today made a call to ‘Rational’ whom we plan to purchase the oven from to touch base and start the cogs turning!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of the 70 of you who took the time and effort to pledge or donate to our campaign. Your comments were so touching and encouraging, I have felt very overwhelmed and emotional reading them! I truly had no idea our little, humble cafe meant so much to so many!

Presently I am just waiting to hear from Crowdfunder as to when funds will be available but also if they provide me with a list of all the lovely names who made pledges so that I can then transfer them to a book which will be made available in our cafe so you can claim your pledges. That way we can keep tabs on it all and make sure no one is missed!

If you can just bear with me until I hear back from Crowdfunder, then I can get organised here and be ready for you all. I know some of you are very excited to start claiming your pledges!

Thankyou somehow does not seem adjective enough to show my appreciation to all of your help but it really is appreciated so, so much!!

I have always felt in business that you should keep driving forward and reinventing yourself and this past year certainly had us reinventing ourselves in the name of survival- but hey…. we are still here and about to drive forward hard once again!! 


Just you all watch this space!!!
Speak soon 
Margot and gang!!


Ps- Our Eve is very excited about the prospect of a brand new self cleaning, ultra efficient oven to play on!!!!
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We are open for Outdoor & Indoor Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Dining inside our café or outside in the courtyard ​under our two heated marquees
PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK A TABLE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
We will also be offering Takeaway Breakfasts, Brunches and Lunches
| We are open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm |
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Cafe Address- Thyme after time, Spire Hill Farm, Thornhill, Stalbridge, DT10 2SG. Landline number is 01963 362202
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We are open for Outdoor & Indoor Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Dining inside our café or outside in the courtyard ​under our two heated marquees
PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK A TABLE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
We also offer Takeaway Breakfasts, Brunches and Lunches
| We are open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm |
​Cafe Address- Thyme after time, Spire Hill Farm, Thornhill, Stalbridge, DT10 2SG. Landline number is 01963 362202

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