BOYCIE - Our Café

The much-fabled and notorious Boycie the Bus has long been an attraction in its own right. Peering through the beech trees and standing proudly at The Dell, Boycie has found a happy new lease of life. Once the playground of many a child staying at Cedar Valley, and with echoes of his earlier days dropping children at school in the Hampshire countryside, Boycie now sits firmly at the heart of The Dell.

Lovingly converted some years ago, the old school bus has become a familiar and much-loved stop for walkers, campers and visitors alike. Boycie greets early risers and afternoon wanderers with the comforting promise of great coffee, something delicious to eat and, of course, the chance for any budding young bus drivers to climb into the top seat.

Inside you’ll find excellent coffee from Winchester Coffee Roasters, a range of teas and soft drinks, and a tempting selection of cakes and pastries with options to suit a variety of dietary requirements. Alongside the sweet treats are plenty of savoury favourites too, including our popular sausage rolls in a range of flavours and delicious cheese and bacon turnovers – all the comforting café staples you might hope for when pausing to enjoy the views.

Come and grab your morning coffee and enjoy it in some of Hampshire’s most idyllic surroundings.

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TIPI - Our Pizza Restaurant

Our Nordic tipi – shaped like a pointed hat – and artisan wood-fired pizza oven sit at the heart of our food offering at The Dell.

From here we serve delicious Neapolitan-style pizzas, made with carefully selected ingredients chosen for their quality and flavour. Our menu changes regularly, featuring pizzas topped with seasonal vegetables, and thoughtfully sourced meats and charcuterie.

With the glow of the wood-fired oven and the atmosphere of the tipi, The Dell offers a dining experience like no other. Throughout the year the space provides a wonderful setting for gatherings and celebrations, and as the seasons turn it becomes an especially cosy spot for autumn and winter events, including Christmas parties. If you’re interested in hosting something special at The Dell, we would love to hear from you, so please do get in touch.

THE BEECH BAR – Our Bar

Crafted from reclaimed pallets and scaffold boards, The Beech Bar stands proudly within our tipi, ready to welcome guests with a well-earned tipple. Reuse and sustainability are central to life at The Dell, and this spirit runs through much of what we do – from repurposed materials to compostable cups and packaging, and a careful approach to minimising waste across our offerings.

With tables and barrels adding to its relaxed, shabby-chic charm, the bar is well stocked with chilled drinks and a freshly poured Peroni on tap. Behind the bar you’ll also find a range of fine ales from our local friends at Bowman’s and The Flower Pots breweries, with favourites such as Swift One and Pots Bitter regularly making an appearance.

Alongside the beers we offer a full range of spirits, soft drinks and the occasional cocktail, so there’s plenty to enjoy as you relax beneath the canvas of our atmospheric tipi or out in the sunshine beyond – in what we like to think might just be the biggest beer gardens in Hampshire.

MENU

To Start

OLIVES £4.50

SOURDOUGH GARLIC BREAD £7.50

GARLIC DOUGH BALLS WITH GARLIC BUTTER £8.50

Woodfired Sourdough Pizza

Please note: Gluten free pizza bases and vegan cheese are available upon request, but we regret that we are unable to cater for Coeliac’s due to the possibility of cross-contamination in the ovens

MARGHERITA (V and VE on request) £12.00 – San Marzano tomato on a sourdough base, with mozzarella garnished with freshly grown basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

MARIANA (VE on request) £14.50 – San Marzano tomato on a crisp sourdough base with mozzarella, fire roasted peppers, spinach and olives. 

PEPPERONI £14.00 – San Marzano tomato on a sourdough base with mozzarella and Pepperoni Valerio.

HAM, MUSHROOM & TRUFFLE OIL £15.00 – San Marzano tomato on a sourdough base with mozzarella, Prosciutto Cotto, mushrooms, fresh rocket and truffle oil.

THE CAPRA £15.00 – San Marzano tomato on a sourdough base with mozzarella, goats cheese, rocket, caramelised onions with balsamic drizzle.

THE NDUJA £16.00 – San Marzano tomato on a sourdough base with mozzarella, Nduja Montagne, Pepperoni Valerio and chilli jam.

THE PULLED PORK £16.00 – San Marzano tomato on a sourdough base with mozzarella, pulled pork, caramelised onions with a garlic aioli drizzle.

THE FLORENCE £15.50 – Sourdough base with Prosciutto Cotto, Mozzarella, shaved Parmesan, rocket, cherry tomatoes and pesto drizzle (no tomato sauce).

Extra toppings £1.00 – pineapple, fire roasted peppers, jalapenos, fresh chilli, roasted garlic, mushrooms, fresh rocket, olives, Proscuitto Cotto, Pepperoni.

Roast Garlic Aioli £2.00

Garlic Butter £2.00

Paninis

Mozzarella and Ham £7.50

Mozzarella, Sundried Tomato and Pesto £7.50

Panini Meal: Panini of your choice served with tortilla crisps and a pot of Dell slaw £11.00

To Finish

JUDES ICE CREAM – Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Chocolate, Strawberry

ALLERGY DISCLAIMER
We offer a range of options made with gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients. However, these items are not suitable for guests with severe allergies or coeliac disease, as our kitchen and ovens are shared and we cannot guarantee the absence of traces of gluten, dairy, nuts or other allergens.

Due to the nature of our preparation areas, cross-contamination may occur. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please speak to a member of our friendly team who will be happy to advise you on the ingredients used in our food.

Suppliers

bereleigh estate
Black-BABBuckinghams-Artisan-Butchery-West-Meon
brothers bakehouse
carnevale
cawston press
durleigh marsh
flower pots brewery
hill farm juice
honey bee happy
Judes ice cream
meon valley cider
Moon-Roast-Coffee
percival and co
bowman ales
south downs mineral water
the garlic farm
turner hardy
the tomato stall