The Happy Farmers, Makers, Growers

Beals Farm

Eridge, East Sussex

A British charcuterie producer crafting award-winning cured ham, coppa, chorizo, and salami from their own herd of free-range Mangalitsa pigs in East Sussex.

At Eridge Park Estate, these distinctive pigs are raised in a true sanctuary, roaming across acres of woodland where they naturally forage for acorns, roots, mushrooms, and berries. With just five pigs per acre, they enjoy a low-density, social lifestyle that mirrors their natural behaviour.

Blue House Honey

Todd and Rachel are local beekeepers who have been caring for bees in their garden for over three years. What began as a hobby has grown into a small venture.

Penshurst, Kent

Broadwater Forest Honey

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Honey from a small apiary set within private woodland beside the Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve, between Groombridge and Tunbridge Wells. The bees gather nectar from a diverse range of woodland and heathland blossoms, including hawthorn, blackberry, sweet chestnut, and heather.

The flavour and texture of the honey naturally change with the seasons, reflecting the flowers in bloom at the time. It is raw and unprocessed before being jarred, preserving its natural character.

Chiddingstone Dairy

Chiddingstone Dairy is the passion project by local farmers Paul Vicary and Alistair Laing, who together bring over 40 years of dairy farming experience. Based in Edenbridge, Kent, their free-range cows spend as much of the year as possible grazing in open fields.

Chiddingstone, Kent

Floribunda Honey

Pure raw honey produced by Kent-based beekeeper Quinton Wood, a dedicated hobbyist and passionate enthusiast. His main apiary is nestled within a cherry and apple orchard in the Kent countryside.

Surrounded by blossoming fruit trees, the bees forage on a rich variety of seasonal nectar, contributing to a naturally distinctive flavour. The honey is left raw and unprocessed.

Pembury, Kent

Goodtrees Farm

Goodtrees Farm raises native breed beef cattle, sheep, pigs, and goats, all sustainably reared in the High Weald. In 2022, they invested in a purpose-built on-site butchery, enabling them to prepare their own meat to the highest standards using traditional methods.

Now officially organic, Goodtrees Farm is certified by the Soil Association to butcher, pack, and label organic meat, responding to the growing demand for high-quality organic produce.

Edenbridge, Kent

Hugh Lowe Farms

A fifth-generation, family-run farm with over 125 years of experience in growing exceptional strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Their crops thrive both in open fields and carefully managed glasshouses.

The farm captures natural sunlight and rainfall to sustainably nurture and irrigate their plants. They actively support biodiversity by encouraging wild bees and other pollinators, while also fostering beneficial insects that naturally protect crops from pests.

They proudly supply strawberries to The Wimbledon Championships.

Mereworth, Kent

Kent Crisps

Staple, Kent

Founded in 2011, Kent Crisps produce an award-winning range of hand-cooked crisps inspired by local flavours, using Red Tractor assured, British-grown potatoes.

As one of the few independently owned snack brands in the UK, they remain committed to quality and sustainability at every stage. Their potatoes are planted by hand each spring, nourished with natural digestate created on-site from maize and rye, and irrigated using rainwater collected in a local reservoir.

By working closely with local partners, they help reduce food miles, minimise waste, and create crisps that celebrate the best of the region.

Kingcott Dairy Farm

Award-winning farmhouse cheesemakers, based in Staplehurst, Tonbridge. They proudly managing every stage of production, from milking their cows to crafting their blue cheese. Working with raw milk from their grass-fed, free-range cows, they produce cheese full of character and depth of flavour.

Every step of the process is carried out by hand, from gently stirring the curds to forming the characteristic veins and openings that define a traditional blue cheese. 

Tonbridge, Kent

Loaf Story

Helene is a local baker and founder of Loaf Story, an artisan microbakery based in Tonbridge. Specialising in handmade sourdough loaves, focaccias, and a selection of traditional French pastries, her baking is inspired by the flavours and techniques of her French childhood.

Wanting to pass on these traditions to her own daughter, Helene began baking at home. What started as a personal project soon grew into a true passion, and in February 2025, Helene took the leap, leaving her corporate career behind to pursue her dream full-time and officially launch Loaf Story as a thriving microbakery.

Tonbridge, Kent

Mousehall Estate

Mousehall is a family-run, sustainable distillery and winery. Owners Gary and Kathy Jordan, of Jordan Wine Estate in South Africa, discovered the once-neglected and overgrown property and lovingly restored Mousehall Country Estate to its former beauty.

Tidebrook is the Sussex wine range produced at Mousehall, Nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the estate lies in a peaceful valley where the brook that gives Tidebrook its name rises and flows through the grounds, adding to the unique sense of place that defines their wines and spirits.

Wadhurst, Kent

Mr Ames

Back in 1909, Reginald Ames began sourcing and blending fine teas for the Great British public.

Today, every blend is carefully crafted and hand-packed in Kent, ensuring each tea bag is filled with flavour, expertise, and a touch of tradition.

Mr. Ames teas are presented in 100% compostable pyramid bags, with fully recyclable packaging, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability. Above all, they take pride in ethically sourcing their ingredients from responsible growers around the world, ensuring quality, care, and respect for the environment in every cup.

Tonbridge, Kent

Pizza Dough UK

Pizza Dough UK specialises in artisan, slow-fermented Neapolitan and sourdough doughs, crafted to deliver authentic flavour and texture. Their premium dough balls and pizza bases are used by Rascal’s Events & Catering, known for their popular wood-fired pizza nights in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Roughway Farm

Roughway Farm is a family-run business operated by the Cannon family, with a proud history dating back to the 1960s when it was established by John Cannon.

Over the years, the farm has grown significantly and now produces a wide range of fruit and nuts, including raspberries, apples, plums, cherries, greengages, and the renowned Kent cobnuts.

Roughway Farm is committed to high standards of sustainability and quality, holding certification under both the Assured Produce scheme and the LEAF Marque.

Hadlow, Kent

Sam Smith, known as The Bread Smith, is a local artisan micro-baker based in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Since starting in 2020, he has specialised in handmade sourdough and focaccia, using organic flour from Shipton Mill and his trusty sourdough starter, Stan.

Operating across West Kent, Sam bakes fresh to order. What began as baking his very first loaf during the 2020 lockdown soon grew into a true passion and has since developed into a thriving business.

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Bread-Smith

The Artisan Forest Kitchen

This small-batch producer is led by founder Joanna Lewars. She creates a range of handcrafted, organic fermented foods and condiments. Raw and unpasteurised, these ferments are rich in live cultures unlike many shelf-stable alternatives that lose their beneficial properties during pasteurisation.

Using only the finest organic ingredients, each jar is designed to support digestion, strengthen immunity, and promote overall gut health, delivering truly nourishing, gut-loving goodness.

Forest Row, East Sussex

Tonbridge Brewery

Established in 2010, Tonbridge Brewery has developed a diverse range of both traditional and contemporary ales and lagers, supplying pubs, clubs, bars, and retailers across Kent, East Sussex, and South East London.

They use only high-quality barley, grown and malted in the UK, to ensure consistency and flavour in every brew. All of their beers are certified gluten-free by an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory, with no wheat used in the brewing process.

Tonbridge, Kent

Wildwood Vineyard

Wildwood Vineyard is a family-owned, off-grid vineyard located just south of the village of Eridge in East Sussex, producing premium, award-winning English wines. Proud winners of the 2025 Tunbridge Wells Business Awards for Food & Drink, they are recognised for both quality and innovation.

Planted in 2016, with their first harvest in 2018, the vineyard grows Bacchus, Pinot Noir, and Regent grapes using a range of sustainable practices. Each vine is carefully tended by hand, allowing them to craft exceptional still and sparkling wines that reflect the character of the local landscape.

Eridge, East Sussex

Winterdale Dairy Farm

Winterdale Dairy is a family-run farm in Kent, proud to produce the UK’s first carbon-neutral cheese, both in production and delivery. With farming roots dating back generations, the dairy sits on the North Downs overlooking the village of Wrotham.

Using milk from their herd of around 100 Friesian Holstein cows, taken fresh and warm straight from the milking parlour, they preserve the natural character of the milk to create distinctive, high-quality cheese.

Sevenoaks, Kent