From the landscapes and seas around Purbeck, Corfe Castle, and Studland Bay to your table…

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The Salt Pig tells the story of Purbeck through food

The Salt Pig began with a simple idea: to create a business where people could easily find honest, locally produced food from Purbeck farmers, fishermen, and growers.

Locations

Camping at Salt Pig Farm / Putlake

The Salt Pig Farm at Putlake offers relaxed, family-friendly camping just minutes from Swanage and on the Jurassic Coast. Connect with nature and rural life on this small working farm in Purbeck.

Book camping

Whats going on locally in Purbeck

From festivals and live music to fireworks, family days and traditional village fêtes, August and September are packed with things to do!

Events list

Over the past decade, that idea has grown into seven locations across Dorset, alongside our butchery, meat boxes, cafés, outdoor catering and campsite at Putlake near Swanage.

Cafe/Farm Shops

Each location reflects our values: local sourcing, generous portions, friendly service, and honest value.

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Dinner/Restaurant

Our cafés and restaurants showcase the very best of Purbeck food, cooked fresh on site using produce from our own butchery and local suppliers.

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Conservation Farming

We work directly with farmers who share our commitment to welfare, conservation, sustainability and traditional methods.

Our Farmers

The Farm & Activities

We offer year-round admissions to our family farm, along with farm-based activities designed to connect people with the land, animals and local food.

Farm Activities

Outdoor Catering

From festivals and weddings to private parties and corporate events, The Salt Pig delivers local, crowd-pleasing food with flavour and provenance.

Outdoor Catering

Our unique corner of Dorset

Our cafés, farm shops and delicatessens serve as community hubs where customers can enjoy freshly cooked food or take home high-quality local meat and produce.

Exceptional food

To make exceptional, sustainably produced local food accessible and affordable, while celebrating the diverse farming community found right on our doorstep. The Salt Pig connects customers with the flavours, stories, and traditions that define our unique corner of Dorset.