Celebrating Yorkshire Produce with EAT YORKSHIRE
EAT Yorkshire was designed to help you discover new Yorkshire food and drink producers whilst offering you the opportunity to shop online with our EATYORKSHIRE discount code, and save with all the selected producers for the whole of March each year!
Launched back in 2021 to promote everything we love about Yorkshire food and drink, listed below are the 25 producers who participated in 2024.
Watch this space and keep an eye on our social feeds to get involved as we are looking forward to coming back in March 2025. You too can save and discover something new whilst supporting the local food scene.
Anna’s Happy Trotters
Farmers with a huge passion for all aspects of British Farming, in particular our free range pigs and making sure they enjoy the best standards of welfare. Did you know that only 1% pigs produced in the UK are free range and our pigs fall into this elite 1%? Shop here
Derwent Honey
Situated in the natural beauty of the Vale of York, Derwent Honey is one of the areas leading suppliers of small scale award-winning honey and locally adapted bees.
Our family run small business bases our apiaries of honey bees nestled in the unspoilt countryside where the huge variety of native flora and fauna provide amazing forage for our bees. It's this natural product that we jar and sell to our loyal customer base providing an almost unique taste of Yorkshire. Shop here
Lottie Shaw’s
Our story begins over a hundred years ago, in the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines. It has a humble start, Lottie's Great Aunts; Mary and Edith Harrison, setting out to bake and sell their original recipes of regional specialities. Little did they know, it was the beginning of a legacy, a journey of a family’s passion for baking, handed down through three generations and the very start of the Lottie Shaw’s story.
Lottie Shaw's bake Yorkshire specialities including their award winning Yorkshire Parkin and biscuits. They have 7 Great Taste Awards and create a range of Yorkshire gifts and hampers that can be sent nationwide. Shop here
Mr Stanley's
With a twizzle of his moustache and a secret recipe or two tucked under his top hat. Say Hello to Mr Stanley…
Mr Stanley's Confectionery can be traced back to 1843, where a small, family-owned factory became known and loved for producing high-quality, traditional fudge made with the best ingredients. Fast forward to today and we continue to handcraft all of our delicious treats the traditional way using copper pots to boil and stirring to perfection by hand, using only the finest ingredients.
The Mr Stanley’s range has expanded over the years with a collection of confectionery that will delight the whole family. Shop here
Puckett’s Pickles
At Puckett's we are passionate about using as much British and local produce as we can. We use the freshest ingredients so that they are picked and pickled in the shortest time possible, locking in their delicious flavour. We only use British organic cyder vinegar, British sugar from sugar beet and beautiful whole rich spices. Even our jars are British!
All our pickles, chutneys, condiments, jams and gifts are 24 calories or less*, gluten free and vegan, naturally...
*per tablespoon (15ml) serving
Raisthorpe Manor
Nestled in a beautiful dale within the Yorkshire Wolds you'll find our farm, Raisthorpe Manor. We are blessed to be surrounded by the finest natural water springs and wild ingredients, inspiring the creation of our gins, spirits and food. Shop here
Sawley Kitchen
An artisan, family run Yorkshire bakery producing a selection of the finest award winning products. Specialising in handcrafted delights, baked in the traditional way using our vintage family recipes. We never compromise on the quality of our ingredients and lovingly bake every product by hand. Our range consists of flavoured shortbread, our take on classic biscuits, moreish savoury crackers and delicious giant meringues. Shop here
Side Oven Bakery
Our on-farm bakery makes an award-winning range of organic toasted breakfast cereals, porridge, fruit loaves, artisan breads, croissants and much more. We also farm organic soft fruit orchards including apple, blackcurrant and elderflower. These are used to produce our award-winning range of Apple Juice and Fruit Cordials which are all handpicked and pressed/infused on the farm in our juicery. You can stock up online with our award-winning cereals, or porridge, and fill your cupboards with delicious baked goodies and organic cordials. We also stock an exclusive range of handmade gifts, treats & hampers – ideal for any foodie lover.
We run regular Farm & Bakery Open Days where we bake a wide selection of organic artisan breads. You’ll also find mouth-watering handmade Mediterranean breads, focaccia, savouries, croissants, pain au chocolat, flapjack, macaroons and fruit cakes. Shop here
Sloemotion Distillery
Sloemotion Distillery is an established artisan spirits business creating great tasting spirits and liqueurs. The brand has its roots firmly in the Yorkshire countryside and this is a huge influence on the business, providing not only a source of hedgerow botanicals but also inspiration on their doorstep. A strong philosophy of respect for the environment runs through the heart of the business and has done from day one, over 20 years ago.
The business began after carrying out a wildlife conservation project resulting in a proliferation of sloes growing in the farm hedgerows; for Joff Curtoys, Sloemotion Founder, who had grown up sipping Sloe Gin in the countryside, this was the seed of an idea and from there the business has flourished. Shop here
Soanes Poultry
‘As seen on TV’
With roots going back to 1892 when Charles Soanes was trading poultry, Soanes Poultry was founded by Tom Soanes, run by Clive Soanes for 40 years and is still family-owned. All of our chicken is reared on our own farms and those of specially selected contractors, within a 20-mile radius of our factory at Church House Farm in Middleton on the Wolds.
Soanes Poultry has been delighting customers with chicken that is reared for flavour on Yorkshire farms for 75 years. Available exclusively online, our Great Taste award winning Higher Welfare chickens live in light, airy barns with natural light and ventilation and have 20% more room than our standard chickens and lots of enrichment items to stimulate their natural behaviours. These higher welfare conditions and animal husbandry standards deliver an outstandingly tasty chicken that tastes like chicken used to.
As seen on ‘Saturday Morning with James Martin’ when chef guests Tony Singh and Michael Caines praised the ‘amazing flavour’ and ‘beautiful texture’ of our chicken in the Chicken with Vermouth and Picada dish that James created. Shop here
Staal Smokehouse
Staal Smokehouse is a small artisan smokehouse located just outside the beautiful market town of Beverley, in the heart of the East Riding of Yorkshire. A family run affair, where Justin and Georgina Staal take great pride and care in producing mouth-watering smoked products.
At the heart of the business is the belief that they should buy the very best raw products possible; use traditional curing and smoking methods using modern technology and that the smoke should compliment the product rather than mask it. All of which culminates in a wonderful award winning smoked fish and poultry products that are found in farm shops and delis, small eateries and Michelin Star restaurants. Shop here
The Chilli Jam Man
Simon AKA The Chilli Jam Man started making chilli jams to spice up his food after living in Australia for a few years, where he fell in love with South-East Asian flavours. When he returned to the UK he couldn’t find anything to hit the spot, so he decided to make his own. He made small batches which were soon in high demand from his friends. He turned up to his first market in 2009 with 40 jars and sold out by lunchtime, so decided to make some more – and soon ran out of space! Making everything in-house in his commercial kitchen in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds, Simon now runs a small team and still prides himself in using the best ingredients.
Spicing up everything from sandwiches to stir-fries, pasta to pizza and curries to chilli con carne, most of the range is now vegan-friendly and gluten-free, which has seen sales soar. The range has picked up many National Awards along the way, including so many Great Taste Awards he’s now classed as a Great Taste Producer. Shop here
The Gourmet Scotch Egg Company
Our philosophy is to take the best quality products and ingredients to make a truly outstanding product in this case a class leading range of Gourmet Scotch Eggs from free range eggs and free range pork.
Every single Gourmet Scotch Egg is handmade, selecting the best free range hen eggs, to poaching them for just the right amount of time to get that soft juicy yolk that we all love. Even when it comes to preparing the meat this is done meticulously to ensure the best taste and texture that all results in some of the country’s best Gourmet Scotch Eggs. Through our family ethos of passion and pride in all that we do to achieve total excellence ensures that the care and attention given to our Yorkshire Scotch Eggs really does speak for itself once tasted. Shop here
The Honest Bean Co.
Fava beans have been grown in the UK since the Iron Age, but mostly exported far and wide. Now from our family farm in Yorkshire, we’re on a mission to get more people eating this humble British bean.
Low in food miles and loaded in nutritional goodness, we roast our beans to perfection, then season generously. No bags of blandness here.
Soon to be your fava-rite snack, these beans have bags of crunch. Sprinkle over a salad, serve with a cold beer, or grab a handful for a high- fibre, high-protein post-workout snack. Shop here
The Yorkshire Pasta Company
This small family business launched their British pasta in May 2020. Kathryn and the team create delicious pasta using locally milled British wheat flour and traditional artisan techniques. A sustainable approach to a classic product, their range of five delectable pastas are all packed in striking, bespoke, plastic free paper bags (100% recyclable). The family even use Solar power to run Yorkshire Pasta HQ.
The bronze drawn method and careful slow drying overnight delivers a superior pasta. It is wholesome tasting and robust in texture compared to the mass manufactured pastas typically found on supermarket shelves. It is also vegan. The company is going from strength to strength, changing the way consumers view pasta and delighting families up and down the UK with their premium British products which can even be found in Harrods and on the menu of Michelin Recommended establishments! Shop here
The Yummy Yank
Lisa Gair, The Yummy Yank, originally from the US, has been baking her award winning, authentic American desserts in Yorkshire for nearly 20 years. Lisa's bakes reflect her culture and are also a tribute to her father (nicknamed Yummy) and her uncle (nicknamed Yankee).
The Yummy Yank has gone from home baking to being baked in a BRC AA rated facility. As well as an extensive range of brownies and loaf cakes, seasonal specials are always available as well as their award winning Brownie Snaps - sweet, snappy biscuits unlike any other! Shop here
Warrendale Wagyu
Warrendale Wagyu is a Yorkshire based British Wagyu Beef business. We work with over 750 farmer partners within our unique supply chain to produce our delicious Wagyu Beef, in-line with the highest welfare standards and in a sustainable manner. We use our own fullblood genetics crossed with a dairy breed to produce a Wagyu Cross, known as an F1 Wagyu.
We have been lucky enough to be awarded two-star Great Taste Award for our Ribeye and Short Ribs, as well as the ‘Best Fresh Meat’ category at the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards 2023. Shop here
Waves Coffee
At Waves Coffee Co. we're all about making your coffee experience as smooth as the brews we serve. Our secret is freshly roasted beans that we make here in Filey, ensuring every cup is bursting with flavour. For those in search of something truly special, our Great Taste Award Winning of 2022 espresso blend is a must-try!
But we're more than just beans. We also supply top-notch coffee gear and provide speedy service repairs for your machines. Whether you're serving coffee in a busy cafe or savouring a brew at home, we're here with you every step of the way. Shop here
Wold Top Brewery
Welcome to Wold Top Brewery where our vision is simple; we want to make great tasting beer, using home grown, and sustainably sourced ingredients for the rest of Yorkshire and the world to enjoy! To create this, we’ve spent the last few decades working hard to refine and improve our craft to bring you a range of beers that are full of character and taste.
We have won many awards for our beers over the years and are proud of our range of all year round and special edition cask, keg and bottled beers that include Wold Top Bitter, gluten free beer Against the Grain and best-selling favourite Scarborough Fair IPA. Shop here
Yockenthwaite Farm
From the small hamlet of Yockenthwaite in the Yorkshire Dales, Yockenthwaite Farm have big plans to make Britain's breakfasts better, bowl by bowl...
Our family has farmed Yockenthwaite farm since 1842 and as fifth generation hill-sheep farmers, we know a thing or two about a hard day's work and just what's needed to fuel it. We started making our own recipe granola in 2004 for guests staying at our farmhouse B&B and what started as a diversification to support the farm has become a great passion for us. Still a small family business (and still happily farming here), we are committed as ever to creating naturally delicious food, full of flavour and texture for which our award-winning range is renowned Shop here
Yorkshire Dama Cheese
www.yorkshiredamacheeses.co.uk
Yorkshire Dama Cheese started in 2014 after moving to Yorkshire from Syria, and just four months later, much to our surprise and delight, we won the World Cheese Award Bronze Prize. This has since been followed by many more awards and recognition, plus TV appearances with the likes of The Hairy Bikers, Nadiya Hussain, James Martin, Countryfile to name a few. All this success led to a move to new premises in early 2017 and we were honoured that HRH The Princess Royal came along to open our new factory.
Our “Squeaky Cheese” is now produced in 7 different varieties from locally sourced cow’s milk and we also have recently added goat and sheep milk versions. We also make a range of other diary products such as ricotta, yogurt and butter as well as our squeaky cheese and supply many local farm shops, delis and restaurants, as well as further afield through nationwide distributors. You can find us most weekends at local farmers markets and food festivals, or you can visit our online shop if you can’t get to see us in person. Shop here
Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil
www.yorkshirerapeseedoil.co.uk
Adam Palmer first took over the farm at Breckenholme in 2000, following in his grandfather’s footsteps. In 2008 we sold our first bottle of cold pressed rapeseed oil. Since then our story has grown to see us producing a wide number of products, dressings, oils, mayos, but one thing remains the same. Everything is still 100% made by us here on our farm on the Yorkshire Wolds and everything is made with the base ingredient of our award-winning Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil.
Our team may have grown since the early days, but we are still passionate about low food miles and making the most of the wonderful produce Yorkshire and the UK have to offer. We love working collaboratively and are particularly proud of our products created together with other local producers. Shop here
Yorkshire Sea Salt
Yorkshire Sea Salt Co. are the first salt house to produce sea salt in Yorkshire since the Neolithic era. Richard & Rebecca started the business in 2021 with the aim to reinstate the long-lost local tradition to the area using modern methods of production that have a low environmental impact. They care deeply about protecting the rich eco-systems in our seas, pledging never to use plastics in their packaging and to make every step possible to avoid it throughout the business. Their aim is to reduce their environmental footprint at every stage of production from sea to store.
They triple filter local sea waters in the production process to produce the purest, 100% natural, mineral rich Yorkshire sea salt that has its own unique flavour, different from anything you’ve had before, try it and you won’t use your ordinary salt again. Perfect for using in all areas of cooking on veggies, meats, in sauces or anything that needs a bit of added flavour! Shop here
Yorkshire Tonic
Yorkshire Tonics are produced by Raisthorpe Distillery based on the Yorkshire Wolds. The inspiration behind the tonics was to produce a mixer that was Yorkshire, natural and flavoursome for tonic and lemonade drinkers. The tonics are made with Yorkshire water and contain a game-changing ingredient Quassia, which makes Yorkshire tonics dry and crisp but less-bitter, allowing the natural flavours to come to the fore. Shop here
Yorkshire Wolds Apple Juice
www.yorkshirewoldsapplejuice.co.uk
Yorkshire Wolds Apple Juice Co prides itself on pressing 100% English fruit, in small batches using traditional methods, to produce a range of multi award winning, naturally delicious, artisan juices, mouth-watering syrups and cordial.
Produced seasonally when each fruit is at its most delicious, fruits are picked & foraged locally or bought from local Yorkshire farmers alongside traditional varieties of apples and pears from English growers that would otherwise go to waste. Inspired by seasonal flavours it’s the English fruit that makes our juices burst with flavours and fruit goodness and our range juices means there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We also offer a fruit pressing service in the autumn for people to have their own apples and pears juiced in to their own unique juices. Shop here