The South Hams has business’s that can help make your holiday very special. Fine locally produced food, wine and flowers can be obtained from the South Hams area. (Above image from "The Well Hung Meat Company")
Food & Drink South Hams
Whether you are a visitor to the South Hams or live here, this website offers a gateway for the very best of the region's products and hospitality. Our varied member companies supply a diverse range of products and services from pure water to high-class restaurant cuisine. The association is a limited company with a reputation for quality. From coast to countryside our hospitality members use our superb primary products of meat, fish, shellfish, as well as our locally produced cream, ice-cream, cheese, smoked foods, pastries, fine wines, liqueurs, ciders and fruit juices. These give the South Hams its distinct culinary identity, which is waiting for you to discover."
Taste of Devon Food & Drink Trails
Welcome to a Taste of Devon Food & Drink, your guide to some of the finest food and drink grown, produced and sold in the region. The exceptional quality of the food and drink produced here means that Devon is becoming as famous for its food and drink as it is for its stunning countryside.
FISH
Dartmouth Smokehouse (6 min) 01803 833123
Traditional curing and smoking, using the finest local raw materials and time honoured methods. Ingredients include sea salt and marinades using spices, honey and herbs, fruit liqueurs, and Somerset apple brandy to enhance the flavours using blends of pure beech wood, oak, apple and cherry wood. These slow smouldering timbers are the perfume that adds the flavour to our food.
Gold award winning products include: smoked salmon, kiln roast salmon, smoked trout, smoked eel fillets, bacon, smoked goose, chicken, duck, guinea fowl, kippers and haddock. New this year include smoked cherry tomatoes, smoked vegetable medley and smoked shiitake mushrooms. We operate an exclusive mail order service and a highly acclaimed outside catering division with exclusive venues around the South West.
Mike’s Smokehouse Kingsbridge (30Min) 01548 843165
Salmon from The Shetland Islands are cured and hot smoked as sides, main course portions, starters, or a delicious pate. Also Manuka cured chicken breasts and duck breasts and new products from time to time. All our products are fully cooked and vacuum packed, for an easy to use, delicious, moist and unusually delicate smoked flavour. Products are available at Kingsbridge, Ivybridge, Tavistock, and Totnes Farmers Markets. No door sales, due to limited access, but do order by ‘phone for local or postal delivery.
Moby Nick Fishmongers Dartmouth 01803 770743
Britannia Shellfish Ltd. Kingsbridge (40 min) 01548 581186
Britannia Shellfish is a family run business based on the seafront at Beesands. Our own caught crab, lobster and scallops are held in large seawater tanks where you can "pick your own" shellfish, with the option of having it cooked for you. We also sell the freshest local wet fish and dressed "Start Bay" crab is a speciality, (ready to eat).
If you time it right you could be lucky enough to see the crab and fish being landed on the beach directly in front of our premises. Ice-creams, cold drinks and homemade crab sandwiches are also available during the summer. We will be happy to make up a seafood box (contents of your choice) of fresh vacuum packed fish and shellfish for your home freezer.
Mark Lobb 01803 770743
An old family firm specializing in the widest variety and highest quality fresh fish. We offer a service across the South Hams and you'll find us at Dartmouth Market every Tuesday & Friday.
Shellfish Southwest Ivybridge 01752 895089
Established 12 years ago, we specialise in providing quality crab and shellfish products for the discerning customer. Our product range includes our premium quality hand-picked chunky crab meat. Locally caught Lobsters and Scallops (South Devon Coast). We also provide our own specially presented Dressed Crab and a range of Prawns.
Delicasea Seafood Deli Modbury 01548 830115
Peter and Fay Lewis previously owned and built the “Oyster Shack” at Bigbury, South Devon. They have now taken on a new challenge by opening a seafood deli in the small town of Modbury, South Devon. They sell everything for seafood lovers, fresh, frozen, canned, smoked oysters, mussels and much more fishy things.
DELICATESSEN
Effings Gourmet Delicatessen & Restaurant Totnes 01803 863435
Effings is much more than a small delicatessen with room for just 14 covers at the back of the shop. It has become a food destination with little to rival it in the south west of England. We stock locally made jams, award winning fruit juices from our friends who farm nearby and glorious Devon mineral water, honey, chocolates etc. Tasting is encouraged on all possible products. We hope we have created somewhere special for people who are looking for more than just something to eat. We share a passionate commitment to excellent food and make it fun to discover, create and consume.
Manna From Devon Kingswear 01803 752943
Fab Food from our Kingswear Kitchen’ Home produced hummus, tapenade and other deli style products, bakery and puddings, freshly made without artificial preservatives or flavourings. Available at Dartmouth market and South Hams Farmers markets. and farm shops, delis and independent retailers throughout South Devon.
Mange Tout Kingsbridge, 01548 852133
Welcome to Mangetout. Located in the South Devon market town of Kingsbridge. Come in and browse around at your leisure. Our plentiful stocked shelves of local, regional, English and continental produce. Lodiswell chesses, Langage Farm, Riverford, Miles Teas, Devon Honey, Burts Chips, Salcombe Chocolate, Italian Olives, French Salamis and much more. Come and enjoy our freshly made sandwiches, cakes and delicatessen.
Red Earth Kitchen Kingsbridge, 01548 856100
1 Duke Street, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 1HU. 01548 856100 The Red Earth Deli, which is situated in the market town of Kingsbridge. In the deli we sell a large selection of local cheeses, gourmet meals, puddings, dips, pates, antipasti and olives along with lots of other delicious things to nibble. We can’t forget to mention that we also do great hampers and picnics. If you’re after a gift or a lunch box for the beach, boat or deli lunch in the garden we can rustle up something impressive. Be it olive oils, chutneys and chocs wrapped in a red bow to a box of tasty treats for a lunch of cured meats, olives, cheese, pickles and puds we can help. Walking through to the back of the deli we have a coffee shop and cafe. You can relax down on the comfy sofa where you can enjoy a delicous fair trade coffee and choose from the menu of baguettes, paninis, fresh salads and soups or indulge in one of our thick chocolate brownies or a Devon Cream Tea.
Tideford Organic Foods Totnes (26 min) 01803 840555
We don’t really wear watches in Tideford. They just seem to make you either late for things, or put you in a hurry. We take the same approach to our food – it takes as long as it needs to. That said our range of handmade award winning pesto; soups, sauces and puddings are made to the highest standard here in our Tideford kitchens. We only use organic ingredients and lots of its grown right here in Devon. Give them a ring to enquire about availability.
A LITTLE BIT OF WHAT YOU FANCY
Dartmouth Ice Cream Company Dartmouth (7 min) 01803 832157
Situated on Lower Street, opposite the lower ferry in Dartmouth, The Good Intent is the flagship of the Dartmouth Ice Cream Company and has been making and serving ice cream since 1928. We still make all our own ice-cream here on-site using local dairy products. Our shop offers a range of 22 mouth-watering flavours together with home-made fudge, hand-made chocolates and a wide selection of West Country gifts. You can also send your clotted cream by post from here or take away a delicious Devon cream tea.
Salcombe Dairy Salcombe, (45 min) 01548 843228
Salcombe Dairy has been producing Premium Dairy Ice creams and sorbets for over 25 years. Our quality is famous and unsurpassed. Starting out with the finest ingredients from the ultimate dairy County in England, Devon, we use full cream fresh local milk, butter, raw cane sugar and as much Jersey Double Cream as we can get into it! Nothing has changed since the secret recipe was created. To maintain our reputation, we have to use only the finest ingredients and absolutely no artificial flavours or colourings. So the colour of our ice cream and sorbet is entirely natural.
Cocoa Tree Chocolate House Chillington (24 min) 01548 580009
The Cocoa Tree Chocolate House first came to prominence in 1657. Based in London, it soon became one of the most fashionable meeting places for society's beau-monde and praised for the quality of its new drink chocolate. Today, The Cocoa Tree captures the excitement of those early pioneering days of chocolate, combining the finest and freshest cocoa from selected estates with the skills of the artisan chocolatier. Following the success of our bar range we have added a selection of boxed chocolates, these feature chocolate gingers, a marzipan selection, and a variety of fondant centres. All of our current ranges are suitable for those customers needing dairy free and vegan ranges.
Cottage Kitchen Cakes Churchstow (25 min) 01548 857565
The Cottage Kitchen prides itself in making a large selection of handmade cakes, desserts and quiches using only fresh ingredients and no artificial additives or preservatives.
Burts Hand Fried Potato Chips 0800 023 7404
A big hello from Jonty, Nick and all the fryers at Burt’s! Our story began in 1997 when we were unable to find a crisp that was not industrialised and lacking flavour, so we decided to make our own! We decided our chips would be entirely natural and made in the traditional way, the way crisps used to be; crunchy and full of flavour! Our first batch came off the line on April Fools Day (!) 1997, although we did not start full production until the autumn - it took that long to perfect the chips! We are still here in deepest Devon making our chips with the best and freshest raw ingredients and we hope you will enjoy with us the Best from the West.
BAKERY
The French Bread Shop The Market Square, Dartmouth (8 min) 01803 839377
We’re a family run business with a passion for food. We pride ourselves on outstanding quality products, supplying customers with the ‘very best’ in local food and homemade produce. Our range includes: olives, local cheese, sweet tarts, gourmet savouries, fresh bread, croissants and French patisserie. Come and meet us at “The Old Market”, Dartmouth.
The Dartmouth Bakery & Sloping Deck 01803 832758
Seeds Bakery & Health Store 01803 833200
Baking Organic Bread, Healthy Cakes and Savouries Daily. Imagine fresh crusty bread, savouries and cakes baked with organic flour. Continue dreaming of succulent local ham, cheese and dry cured bacon. Add organic vegetables, health foods and deli products and you have arrived at Seeds.
Buckfast Organic Bakery Buckfastleigh (35 min) 01364 642279
We are a small organic bakery on the edge of Dartmoor, specialising in vegetarian savoury products and gluten free luxury cakes, under the ‘Clive’s’ brand. Established nearly 20 years ago, ‘Clive’s Pies’ are available in quality health food shops across the country and the recipes have a unique and international flavour, e.g. Arabian Chickpea, Hungarian Goulash, Greek Olive and Lentil.
Recent additions to the range include Gluten Free pies, to compliment the gluten free cakes that include Choco Mocha and Almond Bliss (available by post). All our products are certified by the Soil Association and are made with the finest local organic ingredients, where possible.
Portlemouth Pastries Kingsbridge (26 min) ( 01548 854073
Portlemouth Pastries, the best of taste, catering for you since 1981,our unique and genuinely delicious products include Devon cider apple cake, the renowned Portlemouth treacle tart, best of taste ready meals, pasties, Pavlov as, puddings, pies and celebration cakes, all handmade, available from our premises at 15 Church Street, Kingsbridge or at various outlets throughout the South Hams. Plus Sandra Solutions which is our specialist outside catering division, offering superb catering full stop, for wedding receptions, corporate events, picnic hampers, funeral buffets, dinner and cocktail parties.
DAIRY PRODUCE
Salcombe Dairy Salcombe, (45 min) 01548 843228
Salcombe Dairy has been producing Premium Dairy Ice creams and sorbets for over 25 years. Our quality is famous and unsurpassed. Starting out with the finest ingredients from the ultimate dairy County in England, Devon, we use full cream fresh local milk, butter, raw cane sugar and as much Jersey Double Cream as we can get into it! Nothing has changed since the secret recipe was created. To maintain our reputation, we have to use only the finest ingredients and absolutely no artificial flavours or colourings. So the colour of our ice cream and sorbet is entirely natural.
Riverford Farm Dairies Staverton, Totnes (29 min) 01803 762131
Local Dairy providing a full range of Organic Milk Products in both 1 Litre cartons and per gals. In addition we provide our own award winning full and low fat Yoghurt in ½ Litre pots as well as in bulk for catering use. We also provide our award winning traditionally made clotted and double cream in both retail pots and for catering use.
Ticklemore Cheese Totnes (26 min) 01803 865926
In our small dairy outside Totnes we have been making cheese for some 25 years. Using local milk we make three blue cheeses; Devon Blue, Beenleigh and Harbourne and Ticklemore Goat, a semi-hard goats milk cheese and Boyton, a semi-hard ewes milk cheese. We distribute these nationally via specialist wholesalers and locally through our shop in Totnes.
Loddiswell Cheese Loddiswell, Kingsbridge (30 min) 01548 550261
Loddiswell cheese is a small family –run concern making handmade farmhouse cheeses. We started up nearly 3 years ago making cow cheeses with locally sourced organic milk and then added goat cheeses after about a year. The cheeses are semi-hard to hard in texture and most are loosely based on Alpine cheeses. We sell them at local farmers markets (Kingsbridge, Totnes & Exeter) and also in delicatessens and farm shops throughout the South Hams. Later this year we hope to introduce sheep’s milk cheese
Sharpham Wine & Cheese Ashprington, Totnes (23 min) 01803 732203
Quality, Taste, Excellence. A range of fine English red and white wines, and specialty cheese, which is produced from a beautiful 200 acre Estate on the bank of the River Dart. A range of tours are available which all include a wine tasting (£3.50/£7.50/£35). (Large groups by arrangement only). The vineyard shop sells wine and cheese (styles as available). Sharpham is open from March 1st – Christmas Eve, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm. (Open 7 days a week during June, July and August).
LOCAL BEVERAGES
Red & White Wine Merchants Hillfield Wine Proposal
Hillfield has teamed up with
Red & White Wine Merchants to offer you a selection of wines that can be made ready for you on your arrival to your holiday property. Selected by
Master of Wine Liam Steevenson, the mixed cases offer an excellent balanced selection from quality producers. Bespoke cases can be made to suit your own requirements. An additional service offered exclusively to Hillfield is the opportunity to hire Liam Steevenson Master of Wine for a tutored wine tasting.
Mixed Case of Wine (Six bottles) for £30.00
White Wine
• La Vigeneaux Chardonnay, Les Vignerons de la Vicomte, South France
• Porter Mill Station Sauvignon Blanc, Porterville, South Africa.
• Pinot Grigio La Casada, Botter, Veneto 2004
Red Wine
• La Vigneaux Merlot, Les Vignerons de la Vicomte, South France
• Sabina Tempranillo Cabernet merlot, Navarra, Spain, 2004
• Paddock Shiraz, Austrailia, 2003
Mixed Case of Wine (6 Bottles) for £50.00
White Wine
• Marcon Prissee Les Clochettes, Cave Co-op de Prisse, Burgandy, 2004
• Chablis, Domaine Billaud – Simon, Burgandy, 2004
• Quando Sauvignon Blanc, Robertson, South Africa, 2004
Red Wine
• De Loach Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, USA, 2001
• Fincher Shiraz, South Austrailia, 2003
• Vacqueyras, Domaine de Couroulu, Southern Rhone, 2001
Tutored Wine Tastings
Hosted by Liam Steevenson Master of Wine, the wine tasted are presented in an informal yet informative manner within your holiday property. Providing excellent entertainment they can be organized in either tutored or blind tasting format. The cost of tasting varies depending the prices of the wine chosen to be tasted plus a standard fee of £80.00. Examples of previous successful tasting are shown below:
• Grape Expectations tasting for eight people £145.00 inclusive
• Blind Wine Tasting (New World vs. Old World) for eight people £150.00 inclusive
• Tutored Fine Burgundy tasting for eight people £200.00 inclusive
• Tutored Champagne tasting for eight people £280.00 inclusive
For further information please call Red & White Wine on 01548 854473
Bramley and Gage South Brent, 01364 737224
Makers of Sloe Gin, Damson Gin and the famous Dittisham Plum Liqueur. We also make liqueurs from Quinces, Raspberries, Blackberries and other fruits. Our Sloe Gin was the Champion product for the whole of the West Country in the 2004 Taste of the West Food Awards. We specialize in making fruit gins and fruit liqueurs using whole fruit that grows outdoors in the UK. Our only ingredients are fruit, gin/alcohol, sugar and water.
Sharpham Wine & Cheese Ashprington, Totnes (23 min) 01803 732203
Quality, Taste, Excellence. A range of fine English red and white wines, and specialty cheese, which is produced from a beautiful 200 acre Estate on the bank of the River Dart. A range of tours are available which all include a wine tasting (£3.50/£7.50/£35). (Large groups by arrangement only). The vineyard shop sells wine and cheese (styles as available). Sharpham is open from March 1st – Christmas Eve, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm. (Open 7 days a week during June, July and August).
The Wine Company (63 min) 01647 252394
Nobody Inn, Doddiscombsleigh, EX6 7PS
The Wine Company is a natural extension of our family business at The Nobody Inn where we have been selling wines by mail-order for over 20 years. Quite simply we have at last admitted that size really is a problem and that we have finally run out of space.
Our aim is to provide you with a list of wines available by the case that we believe offer both extremely good quality and excellent value for money – wines with that extra dimension of fruit and concentration that make them real “finds”. In addition to full and mixed cases we look forward to offering you an ever-evolving list of Fine Wine bin-ends that will excite even the most ardent wine buff amongst you.
Heron Valley Juices Kingsbridge 01548 550256 steve@heronvalley.co.uk
Excellent juices pressed from hand selected organic fruit. No water, concentrate or sugar used. Gold Winner Nationally at the great Taste Awards and the West Country Food Awards. Highly Commended at Soil Association Organic Food Awards. Apple juice, apple & pear, apple & orange, apple & grapefruit, apple & root ginger. Organic orange juice, organic lime & ginger cordial and fizzer. Our cider is made from old varieties of cider apples, naturally fermented and matured in oak. Contact Steve, Shirley or Natasha Bradley.
Totnes Wine Company Totnes, (23 min) 01803 866357
Not only has Totnes Wine Company the largest wine range in the area but we also in two ways are pleased to be able to promote the superb quality local produce. Firstly, our forte is matching wine with food and we hold regular tasting and tutorials at the best local hostelries in order to “spread the word”. We also work in conjunction with local fine food retailers so that you can receive all your orders on the same delivery. Contact us for more information.
South Hams Brewery Ltd Stokenham. Kingsbridge (26 min) 01548 581151
We are a small brewery based just outside Torcross, near Kingsbridge producing traditionally brewed, quality real ales. The business was formed when the Sutton brewery moved its premises to the converted dairy at Stokeley Barton farm. This has combined the expertise from this well-established brewery with the additional space for expansion, to meet increasing demand. We produce a range of regular and seasonal ales including Devon Pride, XSB, Wild Blonde, Sutton Comfort, Eddystone, Pandamonium and Porter largely for supply to local pubs. Our future plans include bottling selected ales for sale at Stokeley Farm Shop and other off licence premises.
Ashridge Cider Staverton, Totnes (32 min) 01803 840483
Ashridge Cider specialise in producing a high quality vintage sparkling cider. Using the traditional method we elevate West Country cider to a new dimension.
Recent awards include 1st prize at both the Royal Bath & West Show and the Devon County Show, and 2nd prize at the Hereford International Cider and Perry competition.
The traditional ‘méthode champenoise’ is an 18 month process. Organic production standards are used throughout the process and we will be fully certificated by November 2005. New for 2005 is ‘Devon Blush’ a pink (blackberry and apple) version of our standard sparkler.
Luscombe Organic Drinks Buckfastleigh (35 min) 01364 643036
Luscombe Organic Drinks is a family owned business making fruit juices, traditional soft drinks and cider. The drinks are made in small batches on the farm with particular attention to outstanding taste and quality. Our soft drinks include Ginger Beer made with Fresh Root Ginger. Sicilian Lemonade, Wild Elderflower Bubbly; St. Clements and a crisp fresh Raspberry Lemonade. Luscombe organic cider contains no preservatives or chemicals often used in Cider production. Our range of 100% fruit juices are also all organic. Pure Devon Apple Juice made from freshly pressed apples grown in local orchards, Apple and Pear Juice and many other delicious varieties.
Real Drink Ltd Stoke Gabriel (35 min) 01803 782461
Real Drink Ltd offer a range of premium quality natural drinks made from fresh produce harvested from orchards and countryside in South Devon. Our Aims are to use produce from traditional Devon orchards that are organic equivalent or better (without the use of any sprays or chemical fertilisers), to use only 100% fresh fruit from Devon, to use no additives (unless essential to product), to label all drink products with orchard of origin, to promote real drink-making to consumers and producers and to work together to conserve and plant traditional orchards The Product Range: Real Apple Juice, Real Elderflower Cordial, Real Cider, Real Naturally Sparkling Cider (French-style bouclé) Our methods take more time and care, but we believe this results in a drink of a superior quality which is completely natural, delicious and unique every time.
Devonia Natural Spring Water , East Allington, Totnes (18 min) 01548 521506
Devonia water is described as having a soft and refreshing taste. It is bottled in both still and lightly carbonated varieties, in 330ml and 1litre bottles. The bottles are a beautiful translucent blue. At Devonia water we pride ourselves on our recycling policies. We presently recycle 80% of all our bottles. Every time a delivery is made, the used bottles are collected, saving our customers the time and cost of discarding the empty bottles. The recycling of Devonia bottles also helps our customers achieve their recycling targets and allows them to promote their establishment as being environmentally friendly.
ORGANIC FOOD
Organic Farmers Markets
Our personal selection of the highest quality, seasonal organic food from the Westcountry combines the attractions of a traditional farmers market with the latest internet shopping experience. All in one convenient
Riverford Organic Farm Shop Staverton, Totnes (25 min) 01803 762 523
The Farmers Market in a shop. Butchers, bakers, dairy, wine, vegetables, delicatessen & whole foods. 60% certified organic, 75% from the West Country. Also shop & cafe at Riverford at Kitley, Yealmpton (01752) 880925 & now Riverford Goes to Town, Totnes (01803) 863959. The Watson Family has now been farming at Riverford for nearly 50 years. Out of five children, four, Louise (Farm), Ben (Shop), Oliver (Farm and Dairy) and Guy (Organic Vegetable Boxes) are actively involved in the farm or its associated businesses. The great patriarch, John Watson, though supposedly retired, is still actively involved in the farm and farm shop.
Riverford Organic Vegetables Buckfastleigh (44 min) 01803 762720
Riverford Organic vegetables, situated along the valley of the River Dart have been farming organically for over 18 years. Delivering organic vegetable boxes direct to people’s homes throughout the South of the UK. Vegboxes start from £7 including delivery. Riverford Organic Vegetables is situated in the heart of the Devon countryside along the valley of the River Dart.
One of the aims of Riverford Organic Vegetables is to reconnect people with the farm and to understand how the food is grown, picked and packed on our farm. At Riverford you can come to the farm for a guided tour or take a walk around the self guided trail and have a freshly prepared, seasonal lunch in our Field Kitchen. We can also host visits from schools, interest groups and other parties.
South Devon Chilli Farm Loddiswell, Kingsbridge (25 min) 01548 854368
We are growers of over 80 varieties of fresh chilli and supply them direct to the consumer by internet order and through local Farmers Markets. We also produce chilli sauces, preserves and chocolate available by internet order, from Farmers Markets and from farm shops and delicatessens throughout Devon and beyond. Our farm will be open for visitors from mid summer, see our website for further details.
West Country Curry Company
We produce fine quality Organic curry pastes and sauces, made with care from the finest ingredients.
Quality and authenticity have always been our top priorities in creating and producing our range.
Now our products are certified organic by the Soil Association.
The Well Hung Meat Company Buckfastleigh (32 min) 0845 230 3131
Well Hung Meat won the Soil Association Food Awards outright, for lamb in 2001 and 2002. In 2004 the beef was highly commended again an outright award was won, for the pork this time. Well Hung Meat source the best quality Organic animals locally, in Devon and Cornwall. Meat can be collected and from their base in Buckfastleigh, ordered online, or by phone to be delivered anywhere in the country.
Gara Barton Organic Meats Hutcherleigh Totnes 01548 521335
Wonderful flavours, remembered tastes of old-fashioned rare breed meats and quality venison. Carefully presented and wrapped for freshness from our farm. Fantastic hampers of locally produced food for your temptation or perhaps an elegant sausage made without artificial ingredients or additives. Farmhouse breakfast with sausages, bacon and fresh eggs can be supplied or hassle free picnic hampers full of home produced goodies. Fresh meats delivered to your door a special cut for everyday of the week including venison, game (in season), pork, beef, lamb and chicken. Find us at the local farmers markets. Delivery or collection can be arranged.
Deer Force 10 Staverton, Totnes 01803 762717
Deer Force 10 is a small organic farm producing tender and delicious venison and is certified organic. Our main outlet is Riverford farm Shop. Contact: Philippa Arding
Luscombe Organic Drinks Buckfastleigh 01364 643036
Luscombe Organic Drinks is a family owned business making fruit juices, traditional soft drinks and cider. The drinks are made in small batches on the farm with particular attention to outstanding taste and quality. Our soft drinks include Ginger Beer made with Fresh Root Ginger. Sicilian Lemonade, Wild Elderflower Bubbly; St. Clements and a crisp fresh Raspberry Lemonade., Luscombe organic cider contains no preservatives or chemicals often used in Cider production. Our range of 100% fruit juices are also all organic. Pure Devon Apple Juice made from freshly pressed apples grown in local orchards, Apple and Pear Juice and many other delicious varieties.
Real Drink Ltd Stoke Gabriel 01803 782461/217
Real Drink Ltd offer a range of premium quality natural drinks made from fresh produce harvested from orchards and countryside in South Devon. Our Aims are to use produce from traditional Devon orchards that are organic equivalent or better (without the use of any sprays or chemical fertilisers), to use only 100% fresh fruit from Devon, to use no additives (unless essential to product), to label all drink products with orchard of origin, to promote real drink-making to consumers and producers and to work together to conserve and plant traditional orchards
The Product Range: Real Apple Juice, Real Elderflower Cordial, Real Cider, Real Naturally Sparkling Cider (French-style bouclé) Our methods take more time and care, but we believe this results in a drink of a superior quality which is completely natural, delicious and unique every time.
Heron Valley Juices Kingsbridge, 01548 550256 steve@heronvalley.co.uk
Excellent juices pressed from hand selected organic fruit. No water, concentrate or sugar used. Gold Winner Nationally at the great Taste Awards and the West Country Food Awards. Highly Commended at Soil Association Organic Food Awards. Apple juice, apple & pear, apple & orange, apple & grapefruit, apple & root ginger. Organic orange juice, organic lime & ginger cordial and fizzer. Our cider is made from old varieties of cider apples, naturally fermented and matured in oak. Contact Steve, Shirley or Natasha Bradley.
Suzanne’s Fruit Vinegar Essence Buckfastleigh 01364 644079 info@suzannesvinegars.co.uk
Inspired by a favourite family recipe, Suzanne has developed a product with a viscosity and intense fruitiness not found in traditional fruit vinegars they offer a deliciously unique, sweet and sour, fine quality product for all cooks and food to enjoy. Using delicious soft summer fruits
prepared with 35g fruit per 100g and sourced locally wherever possible these lovely fruity essences serve oriental and stir fry recipes particularly well; enhance and add piquancy to sauces; are excellent in marinades or glazes and as condiments especially for meat, fish and pates.
Buckfast Organic Bakery Buckfastleigh, 01364 642279 sally@clivespies.co.uk
We are a small organic bakery on the edge of Dartmoor, specialising in vegetarian savoury products and gluten free luxury cakes, under the ‘Clive’s’ brand. Established nearly 20 years ago, ‘Clive’s Pies’ are available in quality health food shops across the country and the recipes have a unique and international flavour, e.g. Arabian Chickpea, Hungarian Goulash, Greek Olive and Lentil. Recent additions to the range include Gluten Free pies, to compliment the gluten free cakes that include Choco Mocha and Almond Bliss (available by post). All our products are certified by the Soil Association and are made with the finest local organic ingredients, where possible.
MEAT
Farmer Phil Bonds Finest Lambs Blackawton 01803 712636 lamb@farmerphilbond.co.uk
Farmer Phil’s sheep farm is set deep in the heart of the South Hams district of South Devon. Green rolling countryside and a warm sunny climate, the area is ideally suited for sheep grazing. We use traditional family farming methods, modern and efficient when it comes to animal welfare, but small enough to treat each lamb individually. This attention to detail and concern for excellent animal husbandry produces tender meat consistent in quality and flavour throughout the year. Find us at Kingsbridge, Totnes and Ivybridge farmers markets for a full range of lamb products. See our website for more details.
Cutmores Butchers Dartmouth 01803 832631
When it comes to freshly cut meat there's nothing better than heading down to your local butchers and choosing from a range of carefully cut bacon, pork, beef, sausages and mince. Independent and family-owned butchers are fantastic places to pick up the odd bargain too so visit the local butchers in Dartmouth and you'll be spoilt for choice.
A.W. Luscombe Family Butchers Totnes, 01803 862119
Traditional family butchers since 1788. Purveyors of locally reared naturally bred, naturally fed beef, pork, lamb and poultry with a full selection of seasonal game. Full trace ability. Selection of homemade sausages including gluten free. All our beef is hung for minimum of 21 days. Luscombe’s is known as the old fashioned shop with old-fashioned service. Local daily delivery service to our private customers. Also rest homes, schools, hotels, pubs and restaurants catered for. Please contact Bob Ward,
C.M. McCabe, Butchers Totnes 01803 865846
Where possible, our beef and lamb is sourced from the South Hams .Our sausages are home made by our butchers. We also cure our own bacon. Kid, wild boar and venison also stocked.
Deer Force 10 Staverton, Totnes 01803 762717
Deer Force 10 is a small organic farm producing tender and delicious venison and is certified organic. Our main outlet is Riverford farm Shop. Contact: Philippa Arding
Poole Farm Pork Torbryan, Ipplepen 01803 812719 / 07909 748878 poolefarm@ukonline.co.uk
The Thomas family has been rearing pigs for 40 years. We produce a fine range of pork products- the renowned Torbryan oak smoked ham, Dry cured bacon, supplemented by a full range of delicious hand made sausages, made with real skins. Come and see us at the following Farmers Markets: Totnes, Ivybridge, Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey, Teignmouth and Dawlish starting May 2005. (for dates see our website) We also provide a full Hog Roasting and Barbeque service for functions and private parties. Sally having many years of experience in catering is happy to offer, help and advice.
Proper Pork Buckfastleigh, 01364 643836
Exclusively and carefully raised by Helen Wakeham in the heart of the South Hams countryside. You just won't find this sort of freshness and great flavour in mass-produced meat. Helen has been farming animals for many years in South Devon, after training in animal husbandry at Seale Hayne Agricultural College. She is completely committed to the health and well-being of her animals, allowing them to grow naturally and happily in the Devon countryside.
The Well Hung Meat Company Buckfastleigh (32 min) 0845 230 3131
Well Hung Meat won the Soil Association Food Awards outright, for lamb in 2001 and 2002. In 2004 the beef was highly commended again an outright award was won, for the pork this time. Well Hung Meat source the best quality Organic animals locally, in Devon and Cornwall. Meat can be collected and from their base in Buckfastleigh, ordered online, or by phone to be delivered anywhere in the country.
Gara Barton Organic Meats Hutcherleigh Totnes 01548 521335
Wonderful flavours, remembered tastes of old-fashioned rare breed meats and quality venison. Carefully presented and wrapped for freshness from our farm. Fantastic hampers of locally produced food for your temptation or perhaps an elegant sausage made without artificial ingredients or additives. Farmhouse breakfast with sausages, bacon and fresh eggs can be supplied or hassle free picnic hampers full of home produced goodies. Fresh meats delivered to your door a special cut for everyday of the week including venison, game (in season), pork, beef, lamb and chicken. Find us at the local farmers markets. Delivery or collection can be arranged.
The Devon Meat Company Lupridge, Diptford, Totnes 01548 821034
The business sells award winning and very high quality Devon meat direct to homes and restaurants in Devon and the south of England. All the meat comes from animals of our own farms - so we know exactly how each animal was looked after. The animals are raised traditionally on flower rich pastures and run on the fields at low density. After slaughter at a local abattoir, we carry-on managing the process by using our own premises and butcher to produce meat that is well hung, expertly butchered and packed before delivery to your home, restaurant or hotel. No added preservatives, no colour, no E numbers and absolutely no hormones! The acid test is the taste and texture and what our customer think of it. Meat you can trust
Jilly’s Farm Fresh Meats Lower Norton Dartmouth 01803 835458 / 07798 817278
Jilly’s lamb, beef and pork is home-reared in the South Hams. All meats are slaughtered and packed locally at Lang’s; Ashburton Jilly’s meats are sold at Kingsbridge, Ivybridge and Totnes farmer’s markets & Dartmouth pannier market.
MNS Ostriches Holsworthy 01409 253401
To place an order, you can either telephone (01409) 253401, you can fax (01409) 254555, email sales@westcountryostrich.co.uk . We are able to dispatch any of products to mainland UK via an 'overnight' courier service.
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The Local Food Company 01392 24 84 85
The Local Food Company delivers fresh, local and organic food direct to your door. Our food is healthy, natural and honest. Much of it is organically produced or grown in Devon. Devon growers, farmers and producers, work hard to ensure that their award winning products are healthy, delicious and of the highest quality. The Local Food Company believe in providing a fair deal for these local suppliers, and to offer you the discerning customer a truly local, ethical and convenient alternative to the large supermarkets. The Local Food Company has spent hours testing and sampling the best of this Devon food and it is now available to buy online. We offer a local and national food delivery service, including the supply of free-range meat boxes and vegetable boxes from both organic and non-organic sources (organic meat available shortly). Our wide range, great service and fantastic produce makes us a great choice as your favourite, local, organic food supplier.
Kate's Cuisine 01548 521 753 or Mobile 07734 694 967
Using the freshest of local produce, Kate’s Cuisine offers the ultimate experience in the comfort of your holiday accommodation. Choose from a wide selection of dishes to create your unique menu and sit back and relax as your meal is prepared, served and cleared. Arrive and be welcomed by your chosen selection of local produce and freshly prepared meals to start your holiday. Enjoy your holiday in South Devon to the full by having freshly made meals delivered to your freezer ready at your convenience. Relax and enjoy a summer BBQ freshly prepared by Kate’s Cuisine. You will be provided with all the food needed for a great BBQ. Kate’s Cuisine also offers cakes for any occasion. A Sponge or Fruit Cake decorated for that special celebration. Phone for an Information Pack or to place an order ready for your arrival.
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Claire’s Kitchen West Alvington, Kingsbridge 01548 560191
Outside Caterers plus Party Planners. Specialising in Wedding Receptions and Corporate Functions. Freshly Prepared exquisite Flavours beautifully presented in Any Location
Foodie Feasts 01803 770814 or 07813 128457 camilla@dartmouth200561.wanadoo.co.uk
The best Holidays are always those where you can completely chill out, put away the lap top and enjoytime that is hassle free as possible. We have put together a tailor made catering sevice to make that possible. Foodie feasts are homemade Gourmet meals delivered direct to your holiday accommodation. Using fresh local produce, all you have to do is heat them up. In addition we can supply you with a selection of hampers tailor made to your requirements for your arrival, or for a picnic, barbeque or more special occasion.
Red Earth Kitchen 01548 854550
We make an exclusive range of best selling gourmet meals delivered to your door. We use local free range meat and the finest local ingredients with no added preservatives. It's our labour of love & passion and we make them by hand using simple traditional cooking methods without compromising on quality, creating meals that are simple, wholesome and full of goodness.
All you have to do is pop them in the oven. We offer delivery of the meals direct to your holiday cottage or they are available from Red Earth Deli, Kingsbridge where you can relax on the sofa and enjoy a delicious lunch & fair-trade coffee in our café and pick up the meals on your way out. Please contact us for our current seasonal menu.
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Devon’s Finest Hampers Malborough, Kingsbridge
Picture the scene, you arrive at your holiday home, the weather is great, the views are superb and the cottage you have booked is just perfect. Now you have to find the nearest supermarket and queue with the other tired and hungry Devon visitors and buy the same products that you buy the rest of the year, rather spoils the moment doesn’t it? With Devon’s Finest Hampers it doesn’t have to be that way.
Portlemouth Pastries Kingsbridge, 01548 854073 sandra@portlemouthpastries.com
Portlemouth Pastries, the best of taste, catering for you since 1981,our unique and genuinely delicious products include Devon cider apple cake, the renowned Portlemouth treacle tart, best of taste ready meals, pasties, Pavlov as, puddings, pies and celebration cakes, all handmade, available from our premises at 15 Church Street, Kingsbridge or at various outlets throughout the South Hams. Plus Sandra Solutions which is our specialist outside catering division, offering superb catering full stop, for wedding receptions, corporate events, picnic hampers, funeral buffets, dinner and cocktail parties.
Flowers for all Occasions 01548 852541 or 01548 853888
We offer same day delivery of flowers, champagne, chocolates, balloons, cuddly toys and stock wines and hampers of local produce. Delivering throughout Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and surrounding areas. We are an Inteflora
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Goodstuff Hampers 01548 854662
Goodstuff are suppliers of holiday hampers and essential arrival packs. Full English or continental Breakfast, dinner, essentials and refreshments made up of the finest local produce already on the table when you arrive. The process couldn't be more simple, make an order with us and we liase directly with the home owner or letting agent to arrange delivery. No concern over missing the delivery just arrive, relax and enjoy. Also if you have more specific requirements, picnics or events then contact us we might be able to help.
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