It's often thought that Organic food comes with a hefty price tag but as Piercebridge Organic Farm Shop produce all their meat themselves and buy vegetables direct from local farms, they are often cheaper than the supermarket for like-for-like products.

 Located on the 300 acre farm in Piercebridge, Darlington, the shop's meat counter is filled with home-reared Aberdeen angus beef, pork from a Landrace Duroc pig, famous for its tasty tender pork and lamb from their flock of mixed sheep including Scottish Black Face, Cheviots and home bred Mules. Their on-site butcher creates fresh burgers, sausages, ham, bacon and cooked meats as well as your classic joints and cuts of meat.

Just inside the M25, on the edge of London, lies the historic Forty Hall Estate - home to a certified organic farm, London’s only organic commercial vineyard, a market garden and a Farm Shop.

​You can expect to find all sorts of other treats at the Farm Shop which have come from local producers including honey, chutneys and pickles and some tasty ales and ciders.

If wine is more your tipple, then the shop has a plentiful supply straight from the Estate vineyard - ten acres of vines planted on the Farm which celebrated its first harvest in the autumn of 2013.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
​11am - 4pm

​Located on the site of a family-owned fresh produce nursery, Smallford Farm Shop has stemmed from traditional market style methods of selling produce to local customers from pallets. The foundations of Smallford Farm Shop and café have been built from the history of the site, offering fresh produce to the public but in a modern way, alongside a diverse range of products.
We work with a unique selection of brands and products made by passionate producers. We believe in celebrating good quality, small artisan producers, which is why our product offering has been carefully selected.
From fresh home-grown produce, a cheese counter serving a range of British cheese, deli counter with a selection of artisan cured meats, fresh cakes and bread, smoked fish, confectionery to craft beers and wine you are sure to find something that tickles your taste buds.
The cafe offers a delicious selection of coffee and teas, a seasonal menu with freshly prepared dishes and an array of cakes.

​Fresh home-grown produce, daily basics, store cupboard essentials and special occasion luxuries. Fresh fruit and vegetables, condiments, oils, cheese and deli counters fresh bread, milk, confectionery, wine and spirits, gifts, dog treats and much more inside a modern rustic glasshouse.

​We encourage you to get inspired by the vast range of mouth-watering recipes
​available on karimix's website

With their high quality ingredients, locally sourced where possible, ​Karimix don’t use artificial colours or preservatives, so you know your meal, whether with the family or with friends, is in safe hands.

Shop now on their website and get inspired
​​
Contact
Karimix.com
​karimix for the trade
sales@karimix.com
01227 733878

​In addition to an amazing selection of rare breed and game meat, we also sell fresh local fruit and vegetables, and farm fresh milk and butter.

There is always a selection of cakes and gluten free sweet treats available. ​

​Based on the outskirts of Bridport, Washingpool Farm Shop is a family-run business,
celebrating the current Farm Shop's 21st birthday and 50 years at the farm in 2021. 

Three generations of the Holland family live and work on the farm, which produces greengrocery and meat for the award-winning Farm Shop and Restaurant. ​

Washingpool is renowned for its range of fresh greengrocery as the family formally ran two greengrocery shops in Bridport High Street. ​

A huge range of other food is supplied by local producers which the friendly shop staff are happy to give advice on.  ​

​Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday 8-5
Sunday closed
washingpool.co.uk

It's so easy to shop with TTK Confectionery just visit our wholesale website and browse our product range. We offer stockists a guaranteed 40% minimum margin on all products, you can even place a pre-order for Christmas with no deposit required. Our bestselling gingerbread kits are exclusive to TTK Confectionery and make the perfect family gift at Christmas time. ​They come in a variety of designs that are so fun and easy to decorate.
​Our Christmas collection for 2021 is full of bestselling gifts, look out for our hot chocolate bombs, nine pack selection boxes, and quirky message bottles.

TTK Confectionery are committed to being a responsible and sustainable company.
We have a carbon positive workforce, planting hundreds of trees every month
to offset the carbon usage of our team at work and at home.
Visit our page at www.ecologi.com/ttkconfectioneryltd to take a look at our growing forest. Where possible we use sustainable packaging and encourage our customers to recycle or upcycle our packaging, check out our social media, Facebook & Instagram for some great upcycle inspiration. We are a Real Living Wage employer recognising the contribution of our team members by paying a fair wage.​

Contact
​TTK Confectionery
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​​From small independents to major retailers, Martek can offer unique bespoke solutions. Manufacturing and stockholding is to the south of London, close to the M25.
​With nationwide delivery, often next day, our friendly team will be happy to help with all your zero package merchandising plans.

​Our parent company is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of bespoke joinery and installs beautiful interiors for Healthcare, Cinema, Residential and Commercial markets. Martek has been established for close to 40 years and all of our fixturing units are manufactured from sustainably sourced FSC® and/or PEFC grade wood by us, at our production facility, in the UK. Read more about our sustainability credentials here
Martek is accredited with the hugely sought-after Carbon Smart Gold Award, which demonstrates the practical actions we have taken to actively reduce our environmental impact.
We have been lucky enough to work with many farm shops recently, providing aesthetic, unique displays to cater for any shop size. Able to assist from project conception, right through to full post installation guidance, you can read what some of our previous clients have to say about our service here

Why buy from Martek Zero Waste?
With the most price competitive products in the UK and two decades of knowledge, Martek has more experience of sustainable merchandising and bulk food retailing than anyone else.  Experts in managing major national rollouts and working with independent start-ups – we take on projects and customers of all sizes. Working with Martek, you can expect: ​

​✓ Excellent quality
✓ UK stockholding
✓ Next day delivery available
✓ Fair & reasonable delivery prices
✓ Unmatched experience and knowledge
✓ Friendly & comprehensive customer service
✓ 2-year warranty
✓ Leasing options available
✓ No minimum order quantity
✓ Parts and accessories offered
✓ Our dispensers are fully recyclable

It's so important to try and reduce food waste but do we all succeed at it?
SYM Fresh bags are here to help you to achieve this.

Over the past year we have all been mindful of our food shelf life, trying to make it last that little bit longer, shopping less often and eating as healthy as possible for our body and minds. 
Keeping your money in your pocket too, has never been more important.
So, by using SYM Fresh bags to store your fruit & veggies in, allowing your fresh foods to last you up to 40% longer than normal, then it's got to be a good move, right?​

SYM Fresh bags are made with a d2p ethylene adsorber technology, developed to reduce spoilage of fresh fruit and vegetables (which continue to ripen after they have been picked).
​They have a microporous structure which will absorb and trap ethylene inside the film, effectively delaying ripening and regulating moisture, slowing down the drying out process and conserving the nutritional qualities, crispness and flavour of fresh fruit and vegetables. SYM Fresh bags are proven to extend the life of produce by up to 40%.​

The bags come in a brightly coloured box (which is obviously recyclable and each box contains 10 rather large bags. So plenty big enough for most purchases and they have a press 'n' seal top.
To the more organised members of the team they found these super handy to keep your fridge or freezer looking clean and organised and they have a strip to write and date your products. It's just those little things...

I must say we had our doubts at first, as from the untrained eye, they looked like normal plastic bags but being fully reusable and recyclable, we took on the challenge and were pleasantly surprised,
We tried these products over a period of a week with various different fruit & vegetables and found that the extended life was quite a surprise. The peppers had not gone slimy, after being cut and kept for a few days in the fridge.
The crispness of the lettuce and other salads remained crisp and the blueberries were as fresh every day, as they were when 1st bought.
The bags themselves have a long shelf life, as they are easy enough to rinse and reuse time and time again.

Contact
info@plastismart.com
Trade information
Buy SYM Fresh bags direct here: ​symfresh

Samosa Wallah, the Artisan Samosa company, have been based at the farmers market in Melton Mowbray since 2017 - their mission? "to make Melton Mowbray as famous for Samosas as it is for pork pies".
​
We were lucky enough to receive a ready to eat selection of their chicken, lamb, and vegetable (vegan) samosas.
Our verdict? YUM! (or TASTEE, as they would say!) Their light pastry and fresh ingredients, make them a fabulous accompaniment to dinner, or satisfying snack to help you through a long day.

​

You can really taste the quality in Samosa Wallah's samosas, making them a sure fan favourite and artisan delight. 

Can't wait to stock these little beauties? then get in touch with them NOW!

Contact
gurusahib@samosa-wallah.com
​Trade information
​Order direct to your door - www.samosa-wallah.com​

Healthy body, healthy mind!
When you think of this saying, you might think about what you eat or drink but, what about your skin? This is just as important to help your body feel comfortable and happy.
We love products that make us feel good, and Goats of the Gorge are here to help with just that. 

In the world we live in today, cleaning your hands has never been more important so, after all we're putting them through, that extra level of care to keep your hands moisturised is the least they deserve.
Goat's milk contains the nourishing vitamin A, which helps break down dead skin cells allowing the skin to be rejuvenated. 
Goats of the Gorge use the finest quality milk, from the award winning Chew Valley  Kerborne dairy herd in Somerset in their products. See the full range here.

​Goats of the Gorge products have beneficial ingredients with no harsh chemicals, just natural ingredients that have helped numerous customers with conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The natural scent of the products brings a sense of relaxation by making you feel at one with the beautiful world we live in.

​Retailers can benefit from great margins, display stands, samples and after care; everything you need to help keep your customers happy, relaxed and coming back for more.

Find your nearest stockist or buy direct here: ​https://goatsofthegorge.com/

Goats Milk Skin Care Goats of the Gorge Ltd is a Somerset family run business who use the milk from the award winning Kerborne herd of goats and manufacture all their own products using natural oils.

​Read the Facebook customer reviews how it's helped ECZEMA, PSORIASIS.

​Visit the online shop www.goatsofthegorge.com
And take advantage of Fabulous farmshop offer
10% discount using the code THFYO10

​With over 50 outlets in farm shops and Garden centres throughout England, Wales and Scotland, offering their customers this beneficial handmade product and receiving great feedback, they are obviously doing something right. 

​
Healthy eating has become a big trend in recent years.
56% of consumers have said that they are willing to pay more for a truly healthy product. One of the most popular ways to consume fresh, nutritious snacks,
has been through juicing;
Did you know in fact, every year the demand for freshly squeezed juice increases by 5% and orange juice remains the favourite with 46% of world consumption?

In the UK, Zumex juice machines can be obtained through OJ Fresh, who have been recognized as a leading player in the UK juicing industry for over 20 years supplying juicing machines to squeeze & press almost any type of fruit or vegetable. Through OJ Fresh, Zumex presents new design possibilities for juice services - possibilities to suit each space and maximize profits. 

​The best juicers give consumers a healthy 100% fresh drink and give businesses the opportunity to multiply their profits. The needs of each business vary depending on the volume of users and the daily demand for juice, or the integration of juicing technology among other factors. 
OJ Fresh can advise on all your needs to meet your demands.

​We have been speaking to many of our recent farm shop customers and, with the introduction of the latest Zumex Self Service juicer, sales have really taken off, without affecting the rest of their business.

Smiths Farm Shop in Northamptonshire says:
​ " Just 28 days in and it has tripled sales of fresh orange. The kids love to watch"

The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Café in Cheshire says:
"The new juice machine has been such a hit with customers, people keep coming back for more, what a fab addition."
So impressed, they even named the orange juice machine Orla, as she is always working her juicy magic!

Further information:
 
Please give us a call to have a chat or visit our website to get full details of our
Zumex equipment range.
 
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Linkedin to get updates on what we're doing.
email: info@ojfresh.com
 ​www.ojfresh.com
01276 25220
​

Want to stock a product with a proven sale record and an Eighteen month shelf Life ?
Chapman's have been supplying independent retailers for over thirty years and whilst we understand the need to be constantly re-inventing products and their presentation to appeal to an ever changing customer driven marketplace, we like to think good old fashioned product quality and service will always be appreciated.
The Chapman family have been involved in the Seafish industry for several generations. Based in Grimsby in North-East Lincolnshire, our knowledge and experience is invaluable in all aspects of our business.
Central to the Chapman’s success story has been the late Mavis Chapman and her closely guarded recipes for her inspirational Fish Cakes. Like many Grimsby housewives she had her own special recipes for making traditional Fish Cakes from the fish that her husband Terry would bring from work. Mavis understood the principle of only ever using the finest ingredients and this is very much the cornerstone on which the Chapman business still operates.

​Today her sons Kevin and Paul continue with this philosophy using some of Mavis’s very own recipes and some new ones developed and added along the way, that she would have being very proud of. We still have the pick of fish from local suppliers, and we aim to source our ingredients from local producers.
Chapmans continue to build on our heritage today and develop exciting and inspirational Fish and Seafood products. Having recently invested heavily in our kitchens and production facilities and obtained SALSA accreditation we none the less still retain the artisan practices that make our handmade products totally unique.

We now have a wide range of quality products to suit all customer groups, but our Fish Wellingtons are one of our best sellers. Chapman’s Wellingtons are sensational. Think portions of fish with mouth watering sauces encased in a light puff pastry. Truly Delicious! Your customers will love them. Perfect for impressing friends and family or just for a heart- warming meal. Our Fish Wellingtons are irresistible.
Simply place on a lightly greased baking tray and put into an oven pre-heated to 200°c (Gas mark 6) and cook for 30-35 minutes until pastry is crisp and fish cooked through. (In a non- fan assisted oven, cooking time may take longer).
All our products are delivered frozen and have shelf life’s of up to eighteen months making them a great product for farm shops. We take great care with our packaging as not only does it have to appeal to today's ever demanding customer, but in Covid times we feel customers want to know each product is safely wrapped giving the highest levels of hygiene and protection.

If you want to give our products a try we do a first introductory order of just 25 units and if you want to really work with us and become one of our Stockists we can offer a great support package:

• Margin of 33% plus on all products
• Fast delivery and re-stocking
• Online Stockist’s Portal with online ordering
• POS Materials and Digital marketing support
• Recipe Cards and seasonal promotions
• Great support from friendly staff with a family business approach
• Branded Freezers available

 

What a wonderful way to say hello to spring with these beautiful, premium, botanical
liqueurs with fresh flavours, offered by The Whimsical Forager. 

The Whimsical Forager use nature in its purest form to allow its unique flavour to be
enjoyed through drinks, cocktails and even in recipes and deserts whilst the inviting and
elegant branding show the pure craftsmanship that's happening in Cornwall.

Whimsical Forager take their inspiration from the Cornish countryside. You can see the
vision and inspiration of their surroundings shine through within their range of artisan,
botanical liqueurs, all created using high quality fresh fruit and
Cornish Spring water.

From when we opened Whimsical's Lemon and Basil liqueur, we were met with a beautiful strong citrus scent and upon tasting, the fresh tangy lemon flavour comes right on through. 
Two and a half lemons are used when creating this sophisticated tipple and with its
wonderfully refreshing zing it's simply delicious served either on its own, over ice, as a
spritz or the perfect refreshing liqueur between meals. 

Upon taking a sip of the Orange and Tarragon liqueur we were instantly met with the herby fresh tarragon quickly followed by the fresh sweetness of orange.
This really is a beautifully balanced, hand-crafted liqueur which would work really well in a
cocktail.
Truly delicious was our overall thought. This delectable tipple went down well... too well,
even on a school night!

Before our lips even tasted the simple, pure flavours of the three ingredients within the
Nettle, Honey and Ginger liqueur, we savoured the deliciously sweet aroma of honey and
ginger. This soft, warming, earthy and incredibly versatile liqueur has the most
delightful ginger finish.
There's a place in everyone's drinks cabinet for this botanical beauty or perhaps  with a
generous splash, you could give your cooking the edge that is needed!

​If you don't fancy taking the plunge and simply want to sample or experiment, all of
Whimsical Forager's botanical liqueurs are available in not just 70cl bottles but 20cl too! 

Before we end our review, it would be mad of us not to mention the gift box!
Now, this is a gift your recipient won't forget in a hurry.
Arriving in a smart branded box, our 3 handsome bottles were nestled in a well thought out inner case and nicely padded with natural straw.
A lot of thought has gone into this design and we absolutely love it!
Everything about Whimsical Forager says, NATURAL and QUALITY. 
​
Whimsical Forager's goal is to create surprising & progressive liqueurs that capture the
essence of good taste. 
Fabulous Farm Shops feel they have already accomplished this and have hit the nail on the head with their completely natural and quite exceptional, handcrafted liqueurs. 

If you have a farm shop product and fancy a review, get in touch with THE TEAM

​
​After 18 months of intensive planning and a brand-new barn conversion,
Spotty Dog Farm Shop opened on Saturday 21st March....
and closed again 3 days later as the Country went into Lockdown

​
​Our lovely Farm Shop is based at Lower Farm, Rowde, already home to the Rowdey Cow Café and Ice Cream Parlour.
​We knew we could serve our community by offering home delivery of essential food items, but we also needed to keep our staff safe, so we decided to keep our doors shut to the public. We shifted the shop around so we could fit in additional food, chilled food storage, and everything we would need to be able to change from being a traditional shop to a busy food distribution centre.

​​We also set up a Safe Zone outside the shop for customers who wanted to shop as part of their daily exercise and collect their orders from us. We risk assessed our potential new operation, rewrote all our policies and procedures in conjunction with our staff, so they were happy they would be safe coming in to work every day. Everything happened so quickly – it amazes me now when I look back at what we managed to achieve. Within the first couple of weeks we built an online ordering system so people could choose what they wanted to have delivered and we added in some treats including our legendary doughnuts and cakes.

Our customers were amazing, and given it was so difficult to get slots with the big supermarkets, we were able to offer same day delivery to our local customers in Calne and Devizes and got such lovely, supportive messages too.
We had people contacting us from all over the country (and even one from Texas) looking for help to provide food deliveries to elderly parents living in our area because they couldn’t get delivery slots with any of the big supermarkets.
We didn’t turn anybody away – we were able to deliver to anyone that needed a delivery on the day they wanted it.
It wasn’t easy – food supply chains nationally were struggling. Fresh produce prices became volatile and expensive, and the quality was often hit and miss as other countries struggled to continue to get their products out and into the UK. But, being a Farm Shop, we already had many local suppliers so we were able to keep much of our range in stock for the most part.
Spring is often a difficult time for local fruit & vegetables anyway and as we transitioned from last year’s stored stock to the new, freshly dug seasonal produce and after a soggy winter and then a very dry Spring, meant last year’s local produce was slow to grow and later arriving.

​Our award-winning farm shop has a butchery with much of our produce reared on the
farm, a deli where most of our offerings are hand made in house, and we sell an
unparalleled selection of locally sourced produce including artisan breads from our baker
David and Flower Farm free range eggs.

​Our aim is to reconnect people with where their food comes from, providing quality local
produce, that places the kitchen at the heart of the home, and our online shop offers
delivery and collection within 48 hours, delivering locally and nationwide.

Every weekend, our fishmonger Stefan sets up his stall outside the shop selling fresh fish
caught on his boat La Belhara in Eastbourne Harbour.
We also sell beautiful hand-made bouquets of fresh flowers.

At Christmas you can order our farm reared Supreme Wirral turkeys which are reared
right here at Flower Farm.

​All year round we have a tearoom with indoor and outdoor seating that sells coffee, tea,
homemade cakes and light lunches, and we have a taproom–where we brew and sell our
own beer on site.

​


​As a performance and events venue, we are
home to Godstoneberry music festival,
Oktoberryfest–the biggest Oktoberfest event
outside London, Jingleberry Christmas party
nights and many smaller live music events
that run throughout the year.

Introducing Zero Waste Refill Hub​

Zero Waste Refill Hub recognises the urgent climate impacts of waste and has been designed to assist retailers of all sizes to dramatically reduce food waste and help eliminate single use packaging.

To date, we have collaborated with many major retailers including Heart of England Co-op,
Budgens and Filco.
Receiving positive comments from both the retailers and their customers.
Could you benefit from this exciting initiative to deliver sustainable shopping in
your business and for your community?

Please contact us for a friendly chat to discuss your requirements of how we may be able to
help you.
More information is available through our website and you can also follow us via our social
media pages (LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook) to receive updates on what we do.​

With the encouragement of her farmer husband and budding entrepreneurs (2 young
daughters) founder, Tory McLarens' dream of launching her own business has recently
become a reality.
With the focus on delicious treats and foods that have a healthier twist and with their ethos
being all about cooking from scratch, using good quality ingredients, McLaren's Kitchen
was born.

McLaren's Kitchen has certainly worked tirelessly on creating ways for us to enjoy our food
whilst encouraging good gut health. This is achieved by McLaren's creative ways of
implementing alternative flours. Today, McLaren's grow their own Spelt Wheat which is
processed locally and gives a wonderfully natural and nutty taste to their range of cakes.

The team received McLaren's NEW bake at home, Chocolate Brownie mix in a rather
smart, glass Kilner jar and immediately thought, what a great way to store your homemade
cookies, once made - if they make it that far! 
Eggs and butter are all you need to add as everything else you require to bake gorgeous
gooey chocolate brownies are already measured, weighed and packed neatly in this jar and
that includes Wheat Spelt Flour and a generous amount of Dark Belgian Chocolate chunks! 
​
If you're unaware, Spelt Flour is a fabulous and healthy alternative. Ground from an easily
digestible ancient grain, it's high in fibre and gives you a lighter texture in baked goods. 

And that makes these healthy chocolate brownies... right? 

With just having Mother’s Day, the team thought that this easy-peasy bake at home kit,
would make a lovely baking project for mothers to do with their children. The little people
can follow the simple and straight forward instructions without much measuring (as long
as they don’t eat all the mix before you bake it) and there's very little mess to have to
deal with afterwards. Big bonus!

It’s safe to say after baking McLaren's Gorgeous Gooey Chocolate Brownie mix, the team
were MORE than keen to sample our creation.
The mouth-watering chocolate smell filled our kitchen and it was clearly very difficult for
some of our team members to restrain themselves.
Suffice to say, upon our first bite, WOW!!
These incredibly delicious brownies offer quite a delectable and moreish mix of a firm
crisp texture paired with the gorgeous gooey chocolate chunks within. So good, that the
cute Kilner jar will not be required for storage. 

What a brilliant gift for any chocolate lover to enjoy and if by chance they can refrain from
devouring them all at once, they can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

This is a company with a heart and with family at its core. The team are excited to see
what McLaren's continue to create!

If you have a farm shop product and fancy a review, get in touch with the TEAM

Inspired by their surroundings of the North Cornish coast, its sunnier climes and its lush
green grass pastures ensures Davidstow's high-quality Cheddar cheese is naturally rich in
buttermilk.
With a loyal team of expert cheesemakers, Davidstow Cheddar have been meticulously
crafting their cheddar for over 70 years, never rushing the process as 'Taste Takes Time'. 
Davidstow allow their cheese to slowly mature and develop into the rich & flavoursome,
award-winning cheddar they're rightly famous for.

This company not only cares about their customers taste experience but also their local
rural & farming communities, through its partnership with the Prince's Countryside Fund. ​

We received Davidstow's new range of six exciting cheeses to review, specifically for farm shops, with maturities ranging from 12 to 60 months...

We started with Davidstow's 12 Month Classic with it delighting our senses with a full
flavoured, creamy cheddar. This we felt would be our 'go to' cheddar, perfect for your
everyday bubbling cheese on toast topper or in a simple sandwich. 

The team were genuinely surprised at how, even by moving onto Davidstow's 24 Month 
Crackler, the noticeable difference in this mature Cheddar. 
This firm textured cheese is strong and tangy in taste and will definitely add some va va
voom to your Ploughman's. 

By this time, we were all pretty keen to sample Davidstow's 36 Month Reserve Cheddar!
Now THIS packs a punch and really gets our taste buds going.
This is a mighty strong, robust cheese and with its punchy, full flavour and deliciously
crunchy texture, you really don't need to be a genius to figure out why this has won multi
awards!

We began with Davidstow's 20 Month Crackler.
Made with exacting care, using 100% Cornish milk, this extra mature ingot, delivers a
smooth flavour with a fabulous texture. We found this a perfect all-rounder and with its
slight crunch, this cheese would perform well at any cheese night!
 
The 40 Month Reserve waxed ingot is simply divine and hit us with its distinctively rich
flavour, intense creaminess and superb crunchy texture.
Unsurprisingly, yet another multi award-winner!

Which then lead us on to Davidstow's 60 Month Special Vintage Reserve. 
And wow! 
Where are the awards for this one we asked ourselves?
The gritty texture of this special, SPECIAL cheese is nothing but excellent and its intense
flavour offered us a long-lasting after-taste and left us wanting more... much more.
Yes, we nibbled through this entire block in one sitting!


Every one of Davidstow's cheeses are beautifully matured and well presented and our
review was not only a wonderful experience AND an education but a privilege too and we whole heartily recommend Davidstow's scrumptious range of Cheddars for any cheese
board.

If you're a farm shop looking for something special, why not enquire HERE?

​

If you have a farm shop product and fancy a review, get in touch with
theteam@fabulousfarmshops.co.uk

The idea of Gattertop's beautiful craft vodka products came from growing up in and
around nature, where childhood days were spent fruit picking from their historic,
Herefordshire family farm.
Gemma Standeven​ the founder of these inviting drinks has experimented for many years,
with various spirits until she finally found her award-winning recipes.
Gattertop isn’t just about making wonderful drinks, the importance of sustainability is
clear to see.
Being environmentally responsible, Gattertop hold a Soil Association certified organic
license and implement organic methods within their organic orchard. Even Gattertop's
labels and marketing material are thoughtfully created using recycled paper. 

​The team began their review with Gattertop's Botanic No7 and we were all really impressed
with its simple, yet elegant design.
Gattertop have clearly worked hard to get this drink just right.
This 100% British made grain spirit is balanced perfectly; infused with seasonal damson
blossom, apple blossom, elderflower, basil, lemon, rosemary all foraged throughout the
year from Gattertop's ancient orchards, hedgerows, fields, woodlands and gardens.
Traditionally distilled in small batches in copper pot stills, this earthy & crisp, yet
completely natural vodka was a real treat for the team when paired with soda water.

The team were intrigued by the dark colouring of Gattertop's Damson No12  craft Vodka.
We served simply over ice and this didn't disappoint!
Home-grown damsons are steeped in quality British Vodka for an entire year to develop its
incredibly deep and nutty, yet fruity character... a perfect after-dinner drink.

With its delicious fragrant aroma and sweet smooth taste, it comes as no surprise to the
team that Damson No 12 has won multiple awards AND is an award winning Great Taste
champion!

​Arriving in a handsome box and beautifully packaged, there's no doubt that Gattertop's gift
boxes would make a brilliant​​ present...

Gattertop's 'Entertaining at Home' with Botanic No7 Vodka gift box includes a 70cl botanic
No7 Vodka, French rosemary almonds, natural light tonic water, soda water, lemon and
thyme olives as well as a timeline classic game.
The team were delighted with the innovative gift selection. Gattertop have certainly
thought this through and we feel this gift box is a 'fun night in' winner!


As the team continue to enjoy the flavours and delights in this gift box, all that is left to say
is cheers, bottoms up, we hope you enjoy Gattertop's award-winning drinks as much as
we have!

If you have a farm shop product and fancy a review, get in touch with 
theteam@fabulousfarmshops.co.uk

Bottlebrush Ferments co-founders Ben Payne & Hesh Daud have 30 years of experience in
their fields of personal trainer/health coach & chef and their passion is clear - HEALTHY
LIVING - which they feel, starts with the live products they create. 
​ The name of the brand Bottlebrush is taken from is a flower which was grown in both their back gardens when growing up in Australia and even when miles apart, this flower was able to show its adaptability and resilience just like this amazingly talented pair!

​When opening this jar of Kimchi, we were hit with the most wonderful aromas of garlic
and chilly.
When they say 'bursting with flavour' then this is IT!
Bottlebrush's jar of Kimchi is packed with super fresh Chinese cabbage, spring onions,
garlic, a pop of chilli and a zing of ginger. It's delicious, different, crunchy & definitely
moreish so it wasn't too long before this jar was devoured. 

The Yellow One's aroma was beautifully sweet with a scent of ginger and turmeric.
This live, raw and unpasteurised Sauerkraut is zesty and fruity, reminiscent of a summers day and would be a pretty perfect and, let's not forget, HEALTHY topping to your burger this BBQ season.

The White One is Bottlebrush's 'plain and simple' Sauerkraut.
We don't feel that way though!
The distinct flavours of the Horseradish and dill within this healthy jar of goodness brings it to life and will add a zing and a crunch to any dish you wish.

​​There's a reason why Bottlebrush have bagged so many Great Taste awards. 
Their 100% natural Sauerkraut and Kimchi range tastes amazing & will love you from the inside out, helping us all to eat well & look after our gut!

​If you have a farm shop product and fancy a review, get in touch with THE TEAM

​The handicrafts and household items we provide present style and functionality to any
room in the house and our range of gifts and health & beauty products offer luxury to
tempt and indulge.

Shop and Café opening hours
Daily:  9:00am to 3:00pm
Times correct as of 12/04/21
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If you fancy a farm shop feature, get in touch with the TEAM!

TASTE TAKES TIME​

I think the only thing the team can say when receiving this package was WOW!
What a lovely range of products to review with high quality & well thought out items. 

​Lochs & Fens brings you the best of both worlds when it comes to country homeware.​

Lochs and Fens inspiration came from not only the beauty of the flora and fauna of Argyll
and Lincolnshire but by mother and daughter wanting to spend more time together. 
Their incredible talent is clear to see as their original artwork features across Lochs and
Fens high quality range of tea towels, aprons, toiletries, range-top pads and stationery.

Even Lochs and Fens packaging is environmentally friendly, and their special boxes result in 30% saved in co2 emissions. Upon opening our package, we were met with a selection
of beautifully presented products all wrapped in sumptuous, royal blue, acid free tissue
 paper.

​Lochs and Fens greetings cards are incredibly thick, which certainly gives you the sense of
quality. 
​Of course, you could send a little note to a friend using this fully recyclable card but
we felt, looking at the fabulous designs and original artwork, this would look even better
framed and hung on our walls... such is the quality!

There's nothing better than the thought of a relaxing evening and a bubble bath to soak
away your day. 
All of the team are rather partial to good quality candles, knowing that scent, design and
longevity are key, so you'll be pleased to hear that Lochs and Fens candles hit all these areas
with flying colours, with the added environmental bonus that Lochs candles are made in
recycled glass jars and created with 100% soy!
With the simple yet elegant design(s) on the jar and the long lasting aromatic lavender, this  will help you along your way to feeling relaxed and well centred.