| Surrey has a wealth of local produce that may take you by
surprise. From succulent Aberdeen Angus beef, fresh vegetables,
award winning marmalade, traditional English ales and wine
produced from the same kind of terrain that you find in the
Champagne region of France!
Think Food and Farming
The year of food and farming continues with the legacy
"Think Food and Farming". This nationwide initiative
aims to give school children direct experience of growing, cooking and eating, healthy local food.
For full details of what is happening in Surrey and free
resources for schools go to www.yoffse.co.uk
New Organic Box Scheme in Surrey: Somerfield-Smith
If you are looking for an organic vegetable box scheme
that sources fresh, local produce then why not try
Somerfield-Smith based near Guildford. You can choose what
goes into your box, with lots more than just fruit and
vegetables sourced locally. Plus there won't be any weird or
unusual items. They take great pride in giving their customers
excellent service, caring for the environment and supporting
local community causes. So all in all a good deal for
everyone. See organic section for more details.
Food Emporium: Jolly Farmers at Betchworth
Passionate local foodies, Jon and Paula Briscoe will give
you a warm welcome at The Jolly Farmers deli-pub and
restaurant just outside Reigate. It's the perfect stop
off point for some convenient local food shopping on the way
home as its open until 11pm and while you're there book into
the restaurant to sample the menu which features the best that
the region has to offer.
Have you discovered the Parrot Inn at Forest Green?
The Parrot Inn, at Forest Green in the Surrey Hills, is a
traditional English pub with a difference. It is a pub,
restaurant, butchers and farm shop combined. All the meat is
reared on their nearby farm to the highest standards and is
available to buy or pre-order. Try out the range of best
British cheeses together with a wonderful range of jams and
chutneys made on the premises and hand made bread baked every
morning by their chefs.
See Farm
Shops in Surrey for contact details of The Jolly Farmers
Food Emporium, The Parrot Inn and
other farm shops in Surrey.
Use this web site to check out what is happening with
Farmers' Markets and local food and drink events.
If you have any information or news regarding your business
or event and would like to publicise it on this site, please
contact Wendy Neal-Smith 07968 832340
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