OUR Produce
We are proud to stock lots of lovely local produce some of which is so local it’s on our doorstep!
Trout
Our rainbow trout only travel a couple of miles up the River Itchen to us at West Lea. We supply mainly fillets, which Rachel prepares herself and are sold frozen. Whole trout are available at times, depending on supply. We also sell a range of different trout produce, most of which are handmade by other local suppliers, using the very same trout.
watercress
Sadly our watercress farmer, Merv, retired this year and our watercress is now supplied by Will Allam (an amazing 5th generation watercress grower from Alresford). We are creating a wetland out of one watercress bed and will continue to grow fresh watercress in the future on the other side, as a showcase. The watercress bed is being cleaned out in readiness for new planting and we hope to create a watercress information hub.
hampers
We supply a number of local businesses, holiday rentals and gorgeous Airbnb’s with bespoke hampers, which are filled to the brim with locally made and seasonally grown produce.
We also create hampers to order, which can be made to any size and any price point. Starting from £10, we are happy to make up a hamper to suit any occasion, from a teacher’s present to something for the most discerning relation at Christmas!
OUR Producers
Most of our produce comes from suppliers close by and some from a little further afield.
We are always on the lookout for new producers and exciting new ideas for stock. If you are interested in supplying us, please do get in touch.
Made by chef Olly Briggs in Winchester (Forte), Ceason sauces include Hampshire Hot Honey, Chilli Maple Glaze and Charred Chilli Jam. Drizzle, glaze, spoon, spread or stir through. From cheese boards and roast meats to sandwiches, salads, veg, eggs and late-night picky bits.
Delicious ice-cream made by hand by Scott on his family's Michelmersh Manor Farm. The farm was set up in 1983 just north of Romsey and currently has 300 cows and these are the ladies who produce all the milk that goes into these incredible ice-cream tubs!
Meg's cottage fudge has been in production since 2007. All the fabulous flavours are made in their Wiltshire cottage kitchen using only real ingredients. They have 16 flavours which we have narrowed down to 5 and the best bit is there is no artificial flavourings or gluten in their recipes.
Bon & Rose is a small family business making simple authentic gelato and sorbets in a variety of flavours. Based at Chilton Manor Farm, in Preston Candover, Anna and Hester are still experimenting with flavours and work with other local suppliers in the creation of these delicious tubs!
Simon's journey into beekeeping started when he stumbled upon a fallen beech tree in the New Forest in 2014. Within the hollow of that tree resided a thriving wild colony of bees, sparking the beginning of his remarkable journey and the story of The Noble Bee unfolded
Lovely Georgie in Tichborne makes 6 of her ever favourite sourdough loaves every day and they sell out very quickly! She has recently won a Great Taste Award.
This granola is lovingly made by Debs and is a firm favourite with our customers. It is totally gluten free and comes in a range of really tasty flavours. We were one of Debs' first suppliers!
Pepperpot Herbs is our lovely local grower of potted herbs, both the day to day types and the more unusual. Always excellent quality, we are really excited to start supplying these herbs to our customers.
Our asparagus is grown by Slade Farm in Rogate and is delivered daily so it is as fresh as can be and so tasty! The season runs from St George's Day to around about the Summer Solstice so only a 6 week period to enjoy this incredible treat..
Our famous Durley strawberries, grown by Gabe and Gosia, taste exactly as strawberries should taste, sweet and juicy. They are picked and in our shop within hours and have a following of their own!
A small Hampshire soap company making natural goat milk soap using the raw milk from their own small herd of happy goats, who live on a New Forest smallholding in Hampshire.
These little bottles of organic herbs offer all the benefits of regular herbs, but without the washing, chopping, and food waste involved. They have a shelf life of two years, even once opened, and will instantly infuse your dips, dressings, and marinades with flavour and colour.
Emily McInnes runs her business locally in Bramdean, having trained in Alresford at Soles Butchers. She has 25 years experience and sources her produce locally, providing us with regular drops of delicious local meat and chicken.
This incredible fresh hollandaise sauce is made by Ouse Valley Foods in West Sussex, in small batches from local free range eggs, Sussex butter, spiced wine vinegar and lemon juice. A must with our local asparagus!
Delicious olive oil grown in Spain and produced by an Anglo-Spanish family from Cheriton, Hampshire, right on our doorstep! Their heritage, passion and dedication can be felt in every drop.
The Tomlinson family have grown forced rhubarb inside Yorkshire's Rhubarb Triangle for decades. They harvest by candlelight and deliver to us throughout the season. It really is as sweet as it looks!
Here is Paul, our New Forest turkey farmer, who absolutely loves his turkeys. When he isn't in the middle of the turkey season he returns to his landscaping business.
Test Valley Venison supply us with their own sausages as well as burgers, steaks and diced meat. The meat is all harvested sustainably on local farms and estates.
Nearly all our pumpkins and gourds are grown 3 miles away from the shop and supplied to us by Newhouse Farm, who also supply us with their own pork and lamb.
Incredible sourdough made by Georgie in Tichborne in her kitchen - very local!
The spooky little chocolate lollies are made in Alresford by Pippa at Chocolate Craft, a couple of miles down the road.
Summerdown chocolates taste divine thanks to the Black Mitcham peppermint grown on their family farm in the Hampshire countryside. A really special treat.
Michelle’s recipe for our best selling watercress and cheese scones is a closely guarded secret! She makes and delivers her freshly baked scones several days a week.
Smoked trout pates made in Winchester by Richard Butler in several flavours including my favourite, beetroot and horseradish, a Christmas special but we persuaded Richard to produce it all year round.
Gorgeous kitchen posy made by Claudia&B, our "in-house" florists. A mother and daughter team who live very close to the shop, Jane and Meg supply us with pretty bunches of flowers daily.
Rachel is Honey Bee Happy in the Meon Valley. She is passionate about bees, wildlife and conservation, supporting Hart Wildlife Rescue with every sale.
Leesa makes delicious homemade soups for us in Alresford. She also makes dahl and curry, in addition to watercress loaves and sourdough.
Like their chocolates, Summerdown products smell divine thanks to the Black Mitcham peppermint grown on their family farm in the Hampshire countryside.
Chocolate Craft chocolates are made in Alresford by Pippa and her team. We are so lucky to have such a fine chocolatier so close by.
We are lucky to have a monthly visit from Les Johnnies de Roscoff from Normandy bringing us amazing purple garlic on strings.
Made from Spanish olives, the quality of Mark's olive oil speaks for itself - the tin is gorgeous and the taste of the contents even better!
Dampney's Remarkable Drinks is very much a local, family business. Every bottle is steeped, pressed, filtered and bottled at Jonti Dampney's home a few miles from here.
These are a luxury crisps once tasted never forgotten and I am speaking from experience!
We are so lucky to have Paul, a legendary and wonderful veg supplier on our doorstep. Who knew purple cauliflowers even existed?
The immune boosting health benefits of elderberry syrup are well known and Georgie makes it by hand just a mile up the road in Tichborne.
Hayley's fishcakes are a firm favourite in the shop. Made from sustainable fish supplies, we stock Catch wightcakes and crabcakes in addition to regular seasonal specials, including Autumnal game galettes.
Leesa makes her homemade watercress pesto in Alresford using watercress grown here. No food miles involved!
River Test gins are distilled in small batches and crafted using pure chalk-filtered water, which comes from the aquifer that feeds into the Test, creating an exceptionally smooth gin. Mini bottles are available!
Most of our vegetables are locally grown wherever possible, including customers' allotments and other small suppliers.
The Isle of Wight Tomato Stall delivers tomatoes weekly, in addition to padron peppers, long peppers, aubergines and other speciality tomatoes when in season.
We look forward to our monthly visits from Les Johnnies de Roscoff from Normandy, who supply us with amazing white and red onions..
Recently taken over by a great friend, Pott's bottled beers have become really popular in the shop due to the distinctive flavours and choice of brew.
Turner Hardy's tomato juices are the result of a passion for Bloody Marys by childhood friends Ed and Hugo - choose your own strength and punch!
Cheese Nibbles have a delicious melt in your mouth flavour and come in a simple pot which can be devoured in one sitting if not careful!
Our sustainable lumpwood charcoal is produced in Hampshire by Three Copse Woodland Products, a family business which owns the 3 copses they work and maintain..
The grapes used to make the Grange Estate's sparkling wines are grown and produced under 2 miles away from the shop. We sell the classic version and the pink alternative.
Raimes English Sparkling produce elegant, well-balanced award-winning sparkling wines from grapes grown on their family farm on the chalk hills in Tichborne.
Jeanette is our secret gardener. She grows all her own flowers and plants from seed and delivers to us every Monday, all through the year.
Hampshire Bee honey is produced by rescued honeybee colonies in and around Old Alresford. Taking only the surplus honey leaves more than enough to see them through the longest of winters.
The Tomlinsons grow forced rhubarb inside Yorkshire's Rhubarb Triangle. They harvest by candlelight and deliver to us throughout the season.