Our Marquee

Is nick named Beard II, because it is the second one we have had made to order.
Our marquee measures 20 x 40 ft and made from natural creamy canvas. It was hand made by local canvas maker Nick Minkley from Emsworth Canvas. The poles are natural pine and made by local marquee builders Trimms, in Cerne Abbas, Dorset.
It provides a beautiful, light airy space for all the fun and eating at Henry’s Beard. The café is colourful, kid friendly environment and normally spills out on to the grass. We like to bring a piano with us to encourage some low key, organic happenings and this often provides a focus for wandering musicians and entertainers. There’s nothing like a good bit of Mozart with your breakfast, a bit of jazz with your supper and 24 renditions of “Summer Time” everyday.

The Environment

Henry’s Beard is committed to the environment. We operate a LA21 initiative by using local producers wherever possible, as well as our organic and fair-trade policy. In 2007 we hope to running our diesel vehicles (including our hire van ) on Bio-Diesel from local producers Bridport TLC located in Bridport. Whilst working we operate a rigorous recycling policy. We tidy up after ourselves properly and apart from a patch on the grass you shouldn’t even know we’ve been there! Also in 2007 we are introducing a new system of permanent plates and cutlery sourced from the UK. We also hope to sell Bleu mineral water in corn bottles (made from corn starch), these are bio-degradable and we want to support this company.

Insurance, Health and Safety

We have a full public and employment liability insurance, are registered with our local authority and fulfil all health and safety requirements. All documentation is available.