Local Produce in Dorset
Within the South of England Dorset has always competed strongly with Devon and Cornwall for the quality and availability of local produce. More recently TV Chefs like Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall of River Cottage fame, Mark Hix and Matt Follas winner of the 2008 Master Chef have raised the profile of Dorset?s local produce and brought the pleasure of dining to new heights. Dorset Coastal Cottages have also teamed up with ?The Green Table? led by TV Chef, Leslie Waters for the ultimate ready-to-eat-food delivered straight to your cottage door!
Thus a self-catering holiday with Dorset Coastal Cottages can be a delightful exploration of Farmers Markets, farm Shops and individual specialist producers such as those listed below. The result will require minimal preparation ? after all, you are on holiday! But the fun of buying and tasting will be what you remember long after you have gone home.
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The Green Table
A new ready-to-eat fresh food company 'The Green Table' created by TV Chef Lesley Waters, now offers doorstep deliveries to parts of WEST DORSET. Perfect for holidays and our customers receive a Free Gift with first orders simply by entering the code 'dcc09'. www.thegreentable.co.uk
Pampered Pigs
Pampered Pigs farm animals include traditional breeds of pigs, beef animals and Dorset sheep. Their free range reared animals produce the tastiest pork, lamb, beef and chicken meats. Animal welfare is the top priority of Pampered Pigs.
CHOCOCO The Purbeck Chocolate Co.
Fine, fresh award-winning chocolates, proudly made by hand, a husband & wife-led team in Dorset, with lashings of love & a dash of joy since 2002.
Olive Tree
Enjoy lazy days in the sunshine with a delicious fresh picnic prepared to order and delivered to your door. Hampers come packed with fabulous food, beautiful tiffin boxes, plates, cups and napkins. Bespoke hampers available for special occasions.
www.olivetreecookeryschool.com
Bridfish Smokery
Nearly 30 years ago they dragged and pulled the first smoking kiln into position at Bridport with the purpose of smoking a few trout reared in the heart of the West Dorset countryside. Over the years and after much trial and error, Mackerel, the Herring, the Eel, the Salmon, the Prawn and the Haddock have all taken their place in the smoke to emerge as smoked delicacies.
Farm Shops
Holme For Gardens - Nursery & Farm Shop - www.holmeforgardens.co.uk/farmshop
Washingpool Farm Shop - www.washingpool.co.uk
Eggardon Rare Breeds Farm Shop - www.eggardon.co.uk
Litton Lamb Farm Shop - www.crosstreefarm.co.uk
Dorset Farmer's Market Guide - www.dorsetforyou.com/markets
Holiday Hampers Dorset
We can help take some of the stress away from your self-catering holiday, by providing quality local produce direct to your holiday venue. We also have Dietary needs options available.
To find out more, visit www.holidayhampersdorset.com
The Dorset Food Directory: has a vast range of outlets in the area. www.dorsetfooddirectory.org.uk
