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Celebrating Local Flavours: Our Favourite Artisan Food & Drink Producers
When it comes to curating the very best local produce, nothing beats showcasing the passionate small‑scale producers and traditional suppliers right here in the West Country. These artisans pour generations of knowledge, heritage, and love into their craft — giving you flavours that are seasonal, unique, and unmistakably rooted in place.
🌼 Honey & Beekeepers
Hall’s Honey
Nestled in the rolling fields and hedgerows of North Devon, Hall’s Honey has been producing artisan honey since 1999. Founder Toby Hall began beekeeping as a teenager, and today the business continues to thrive with honey sourced from local wildflower meadows. Their runny honey boasts a delicate floral sweetness, perfect drizzled over yogurt, stirred into tea, or used to balance rich cheeses — with variations from soft‑set to heather honey that capture the season’s unique pollen profile.
North Devon Queens
A family‑run honey producer based near South Molton, North Devon Queens are best known for breeding Buckfast queens — bees prized for calm temperaments and prolific honey production. Alongside their respected breeding programme, they produce small‑batch, award‑winning honey including classic spring and summer varieties as well as distinctive single‑source nectars like hawthorn. Their honey has earned recognition at the Taste of the West awards, underscoring the quality and local character of their produce.
Quince Honey Farm
One of Britain’s most established honey producers, Quince Honey Farm was founded in 1949 and has become synonymous with Devon’s honey heritage. Still family‑run, they produce a broad range of seasonal honeys — from clear Devon wildflower honeys to rich Heather and Ivy honeys — each reflecting the countryside from which the bees forage. The farm doubles as a visitor attraction, offering tours, honey tastings, beekeeping experiences, and even beeswax candle rolling.
🥩 Butchers & Charcuterie
W F Chinns
For more than four decades, W F Chinns has been crafting traditional sausages and quality meat products loved across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and beyond. Based in Crediton, they combine time‑honoured recipes with locally sourced English meat — whether you’re looking for classic pork sausages, speciality bangers, or hearty meat packs for family feasts.
Ivan Clarke Catering Butchers Ltd
This family‑run butchery has been a stalwart of North Devon since Ivan Clarke first opened his shop in 1986. Today, Ivan and his sons continue the tradition in Ilfracombe, offering a wide range of premium British farm‑sourced meats — from lamb and pork to fillet steaks and bespoke sausages — all prepared on‑site using traditional methods. Their commitment to local sourcing and quality means you get meats you can trust for flavour and provenance.
Cornish Charcuterie
Situated in the Norton Barton Artisan Food Village on the North Cornwall coast, Cornish Charcuterie celebrates British‑style cured meats made the artisan way. Whether you’re pairing ribbons of cured ham with crisp crackers or building a generous grazing board, their cured products bring depth and savoury richness that pairs beautifully with local cheeses and accompaniments.
🍓 Fruit, Vegetables & Seasonal Produce
Boddington’s Berries
Boddington’s Berries, located in Devon, specialise in seasonal soft fruits — strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries grown with sustainable practices. Their berries are prized for exceptional flavour and juiciness, perfect for desserts, jams, or even simple breakfasts. With pick-your-own sessions in summer, Boddington’s offers a real farm-to-table experience that connects people with the land.
Hartnoll Asparagus
Based in Braunton, Hartnoll Asparagus produces tender, flavourful British asparagus that is hand-harvested during its short but prized season. Known for its sweet, crisp stalks and vibrant green tips, Hartnoll’s asparagus is a local favourite for spring menus, pairing beautifully with hollandaise, fresh herbs, or simply drizzled with olive oil. Their commitment to traditional farming techniques ensures consistent quality and peak freshness.
🍸 Drinks, Snacks & Sweet Treats
Wicked Wolf Gin
This Devon-based craft gin embodies character and creativity. Inspired by local folklore and West Country botanicals, Wicked Wolf distils expressive, flavour-forward gins that celebrate botanical complexity — perfect neat, over ice, or in a signature West Country-themed cocktail.
Devon Rum
Devon distillers have been gaining national acclaim for producing high-quality rums that reflect the character of our coastal landscape. From smooth white rums to richly spiced expressions, each bottle offers a taste of seaside sunshine and artisan distilling expertise.
Popti Crackers
Hand-baked in Cornwall, Popti savoury crackers are made with simple, high-quality ingredients — rich butter, wheat flour, and classic seasonings — and no artificial additives. Perfectly crispy and packed with Cornish character, these crackers are the ideal partner to cheese boards, pâtés, and charcuterie.
Cream of the West Country
This artisan confectionery company captures the sweet side of the West Country with fudge, biscuits, sweets, and souvenirs inspired by the region. Their beautifully packaged treats make for perfect gifts or indulgent treats with a cup of local tea.
