Business Details
Your Mediterranean Dining Experience in Beaminster
Brassica Dorset UK Dorset UK is a family-run restaurant and food & wine store located in Beaminster, West Dorset, near the Jurassic Coast. Established to bring exceptional dining experiences and quality ingredients to our community, we combine Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Our restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and seasonal suppers, while our adjacent shop offers organic wines, daily bread from our bakery, and handmade meals. We prioritise attention to detail in both our cooking and hospitality, ensuring every guest feels the warmth of our carefully curated environment. With a focus on simplicity and quality, we source the finest ingredients to create dishes that celebrate local produce and international flavours.Our team, led by chef Cass Titcombe and wine expert Graham Chidgey, is dedicated to providing memorable experiences through food, service, and thoughtful design. We operate a small but vibrant destination restaurant, balancing intimate dining with flexible seating options to accommodate our guests' needs. Our commitment to excellence extends to our evening food & wine store, open alongside supper services. As a rural independent business, we value the trust our customers place in us and strive to maintain the highest standards of hospitality and culinary craftsmanship.
Services
Breakfast
Lunch
Afternoon Tea
Supper
Wine & Food Shop
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with deep local connections
- Our Mediterranean-inspired cuisine uses the finest local ingredients
- We offer a unique combination of restaurant and food & wine store
- Our flexible dining areas cater to different guest preferences
- We require credit card details to secure all bookings
What people say
Triumphant homecoming
Simple, deft cooking
Gently beautiful restaurant
Attention to detail
Warm welcome
Services
Breakfast Service
Our breakfast service offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from 9am to 11:45am Tuesday to Saturday. Guests can enjoy locally sourced ingredients and homemade specialties in a relaxed setting. The menu features both traditional and Mediterranean-inspired options to suit various tastes.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea is served daily from 2:30pm to 3:30pm with a selection of fine teas and artisanal pastries. Our menu includes both classic and contemporary interpretations of this British tradition, presented with attention to detail. The experience combines quality ingredients with our signature Mediterranean influences.
Supper Service
Friday and Saturday evenings feature our seasonal supper service from 6pm to 8:30pm. The menu showcases Mediterranean-inspired dishes using the best local produce, with wine pairings available. Our intimate setting and attentive service create an ideal atmosphere for special occasions.
Wine & Food Shop
Our integrated food and wine store offers organic wines personally selected by our expert, along with daily bread from our bakery and handmade meals. The shop provides quality ingredients and tableware, reflecting our commitment to bringing exceptional food experiences beyond the restaurant setting to customers' homes.
Private Bookings
We accommodate private bookings for tables up to six people with credit card reservation, and larger groups by special arrangement. Our small but flexible space offers two distinct dining areas with different atmospheres. Advance booking is essential to ensure availability during our limited service hours.
People
Cass Titcombe
Chef & Director
Cass Titcombe is the award-winning chef behind Brassica Dorset UK Dorset UK's Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. With extensive experience in fine dining, she creates dishes that combine local Dorset produce with international flavors. Her culinary vision drives both the restaurant's menu and the selection of handmade meals available in our shop.
Graham Chidgey
Wine Expert
Graham Chidgey curates our wine list to perfectly complement Cass Titcombe's seasonal menus. His expertise ensures a carefully selected range of organic and artisanal wines that enhance the dining experience. His knowledge extends to pairing wines with both restaurant dishes and take-home meals.
Questions
What are Brassica Dorset UK Dorset UK Dorset UK's opening hours?
We're open Tuesday to Saturday 9am-3:30pm for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea, plus Friday & Saturday evenings 6pm-8:30pm for supper. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Can I book a table at Brassica Dorset UK Dorset UK Dorset UK?
Yes, all bookings must be made online with credit card details. We accept tables up to six people, with larger groups requiring email arrangements.
Does Brassica Dorset UK Dorset UK Dorset UK offer takeaway options?
Our food & wine store sells handmade meals, organic wines, and artisanal products for takeaway. The shop operates alongside our restaurant service hours.
What dining options are available at Brassica Dorset UK Dorset UK Dorset UK?
We offer breakfast, elevenses, lunch, afternoon tea, and seasonal suppers. Our menu features Mediterranean-inspired dishes using locally sourced ingredients in a relaxed setting.
Are dogs allowed at Brassica Dorset UK Dorset UK Dorset UK?
We don't accept dogs inside the restaurant but provide an outdoor table for fine weather dining with pets.
