Discover a taste of the estate this World Bee Day
On 20th May, World Bee Day offers a moment to celebrate the tiny pollinators that play such an essential role in our ecosystems, our gardens and, of course, the food we enjoy. At Boringdon Hall, it is also a chance to shine a light on something wonderfully close to home: our own resident bees, cared for in hives on the estate by our experienced beekeeper, Ash.
Harvested a few times throughout the year, Boringdon’s honey reflects the changing character of the surrounding landscape. Its flavour shifts with the seasons depending on what is in bloom, making each harvest slightly different. It is a small but meaningful expression of place, connecting the Boringdon Hall’s kitchens to the land just beyond its doors.
Sweet treats
Throughout May, Boringdon honey takes centre stage in our Honey Afternoon Tea. Served in the grandeur of the Great Hall or the intimate setting of the Mayflower Brasserie, it weaves honey from our own hives through a selection of sweet treats, bringing a sense of occasion to an ingredient with a story rooted in the estate itself.
For guests looking to experience the story behind the honey in even greater depth, Boringdon Hall’s beekeeping courses offer the chance to step closer to the hives. Led by Ash, guests are invited to suit up, explore a working hive and learn more about bee behaviour, colony life and the rhythms of the beekeeping season before returning to the Hall for a honey-inspired afternoon tea.
From hive to kitchen
Beyond afternoon tea, Boringdon’s honey is used throughout the hotel’s menus. At Àclèaf, Boringdon Hall’s MICHELIN-starred restaurant, it appears as part of carefully considered seasonal dishes across the signature and tasting menus. Bringing distinctive depth and character, and an ingredient that simply couldn’t be any more local, Boringdon honey offers a thread that runs from the gardens and hives directly to the kitchen of Àclèaf.
This World Bee Day, Boringdon Hall celebrates not only the beauty and importance of bees, but how the honey they produce provides a deep connection to place. It is a reminder that some of the most memorable ingredients begin with the smallest of workers.
