If we only had a day in Dorking as a food lover, this is what we’d do. 
Because there’s plenty to get your taste buds going in our town – from a brilliant brunch to locally sourced produce, specialist food shops and a great selection of drinks.
So here’s your foodie itinerary – let’s go!
First stop is West Street’s Willow Café for a delicious brunch! Choose a table, sit back and relax with something tasty and enjoy a leisurely start to the day. We’re planning a day around food, so we might as well start by eating some!
Next, it’s a visit to Dorking Butchery so dinner is underway. The counter is always full of delicious cuts of meat, family favourites, their creatively flavoured Sausage of the Week, and their speciality dry-aged beef. And the best bit – they love to talk food so make sure you get their recipe recommendations!
Now let’s add some fresh, local produce to the menu. Head along the High Street to Food Float on Friday and Saturday mornings for seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread, cheese and plenty more. It’s a great place to see what’s available from local growers and producers, and they’ve always got something interesting you didn’t know you needed.
We’re not finished with the food shopping yet! Pop into M&S, Waitrose or Sainsburys for a few extras – and by that of course we mean picky bits! Olives, parma ham, hummus, cheese and more – grab a few bits to enjoy as a pre-dinner treat!
And definitely don’t go home without visiting The Vineyard on South Street for drinks. They have an incredible selection of wines and spirits and the knowledge to match – ask the team for their tips whether you know what you like or want to try something different.
And there you have it – brunch enjoyed, dinner planned and some fantastic Dorking businesses visited along the way.
Who knew food shopping could be such a good day out?!
And that’s another Dorking day done! But we’ve got lots more ideas and will be sharing more next week so make sure you’re following along for more!
