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Our Suppliers
Through hearsay, legend, field trips and some serious social media stalking we have formed our supplier list. There will be some you know and some you’ll be glad to meet.
Keeping it Local
Henley is surrounded by three bountiful counties leaving us spoilt for choice when it comes to wonderful small producers and farmers. We have kept our list local with just a few exceptions that will compliment and enhance the delectable offer.
“Let food be thy, medicine.”
Supplier List
It has been a great pleasure to get to meet and learn more about the suppliers we have chosen for the shop. Below are a selection of some of our lovely producers.
Real Organics
Real Organics is a family company based in Oxfordshire creating healthy organic sauces and conserves that, above all, taste fabulous.
Zoe has known and loved their curry sauces for a while but only recently tried the glorious conserves. The lemon & lime curd is simply dreamy.
Nettlebed Creamery
Farmhouse Producers of Organic, Artisan Cheese. What a couple of years it’s been for these guys. Already loved locally, they have hit nationwide appreciation after their turn on Countryfile & quite right too. The videos of their cows going out to pasture is pure joy – just like their cheese.
Cobble Lane Cured
Award winning British charcuterie. Zoe first discovered this amazing company doing pop up restaurants in London, she rekindled her love for their amazing charcuterie with a care package over lock down and the rest is history and your charcuterie board future.
Tempus
The Tempus charcuterie philosophy is “To make exceptional charcuterie you need exceptional pigs.” We agree! The quality of these meats combined with the passion of the two ex Masterchef winner owners shines through.
Marlow Cheese Company
Marlow’s Finest Artisanal Cheesemakers. Award winning and made from local Guernsey cows milk, this family run business knows their cheese.
Tcha
“We make chilled tea with purpose.”
We love that!
Rooted in the use of sustainable and ethical tea they have created a series of delicious, refreshing & health driven drinks. It will change your whole tea perspective.
Three Oaks Orchard
Henley produced Apple juice. A small, family-owned, orchard in Greys Road, Henley growing apples, pears, greengage and quince. They say, “We are too big for a garden, too small for a farm, but we labour for love and many have told us our fruit is delicious.”. We agree!
LA Brewery
Beautiful kombucha. Naturally effervescent living tea, brewed in Suffolk. For those days you want to give back to your body but still give your taste buds a treat.
Cranstons Pickles
In the business of pickling! Home-made pickled fresh vegetables, using local ingredients. A pickled radish is something to savour.
Boston Road Baker
Henley based baker of slow-proved, sourdough loaves. Delivered by bicycle this bread was a true slice of bread heaven during lockdown and onwards. We love the business philosophy “Do things properly, or don’t bother doing them at all.” It is done properly I can tell you that.
Jessica's Jars
Hand-made preserves home-made with love. Made by Jessica in nearby Wallingford, she has a wonderful approach to her ingredients. Got a glut of courgettes? Jessica knows just the chutney recipe for that. Sweet or savoury there’s something for all.
Mr Hobbs
Henley’s award winning ‘highly spirited’ gin. A gin created in honour of Mr Harry Hobbs, a Henley legend it now also marks the 150th anniversary of the family business Hobbs of Henley. Gin, boating and Henley really do feel like a perfect trio. Much like, gin, tonic & lime.
Chiltern Valley
Award winning Hambleden Valley Vineyard, Winery, Old Luxters Brewery & Liqueur Producer. Their first vines were planted in 1982 on the slopes of the Chiltern Hills. A beautiful place to visit or hold an event & the Blood Orange liqueur will knock your socks off.
Jim & Jules Big Adventure
High quality artisan preserves and condiments. Starting the business to help fund their wedding they began by using the apple tree in Jim’s parent’s farm yard for their products. Their delicious range has extended since then and the catchphrases are genius.
Secret Smokehouse
Incredible smoked fish from London Fields, Hackney. Founder Max, learnt his smoking skills growing up in West Scotland. Their products are now supplied to a variety of Michelin starred restaurants and we hope you’ll agree it’s quite spectacular.
Turner Hardy
A range of premium tomato juices squeezed from hand-picked Isle of Wight vine ripened tomatoes. Founded by childhood friends Hugo & Eddie they wanted the ‘best bloody tomato juice’ for all your bloody based cocktails. Fabulous on its own or as part of a cocktail.
Village Maid Cheese
Award winning cheesemakers based in the rural village of Riseley in Berkshire. I have been a fan of the delicious Spenwood – hard Ewes milk cheese for years and its been a pleasure to get to know and stock thier other delicious cheese.
Honeys of Henley
Honeys of Henley is the product of husband and wife team: Nigel & Jo Eddon – both based in Henley-on-Thames and both completely passionate about their bees. Beautiful notable differences dependent on the hive the honey is from.
Johnny Hotstuff
A creator of award-winning fine fiery foods and drinks in Henley on Thames (H.O.T). Whether you like a mild kick or a super punchy one there’s options for all. The ‘Mangonero’ is especially amazing.
Tonder & Tonder
Bed Linen Specialist and Homeware Designer. We are so lucky so have a range of this simply beautiful homeware on offer. Made locally in Dunsden it’s the perfect gift or a treat to take home.
Gorvett & Stone
Makers of fine chocolate in Henley-on-Thames since 2004. The creators worked hard to find the perfect chocolate to use both ethically and of course taste wise. A selection of gifts and chocolate treats for a day that you need chocolate – those days exist.
Bottle Brush Ferments
High-quality raw fermented foods made with fresh ingredients and a lot of love. Their ferments are full of flavour and contain nothing but real ingredients: raw vegetables, the odd fruit, herbs, spices and high quality salt. So delicious for something so good for you.
Wild Frog Bakehouse
Artisan French Baker in nearby Stoke Row. This husband and wife team met while working at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir and have channeled their immense baking skills into this venture.
Beautiful artisan bread & baked goods. The hazelnut & chocolate cookie is just delightful!
Rachael's Larder
High-quality food and sweet treats using organic produce, no additives and preservatives, all wrapped in 100% recyclable packaging. Made in Henley whether you fancy fudge, crave cake or want to try a traybake they are all delicious.
Imma Bakery
Imma is a micro-bakery based in Stoke Row, Oxfordshire making long-fermented artisan bread and pastries
Their commitment to the art of baking shines through in the quality of their products. I’ve got a small obsession with the Marmite & cheese swirl and the baguettes are to die for.
Blackwoods Cheese
Creator of the most wonderful soft cheese, using raw milk from their herd in Commonwork Organic farm in Kent. Based in South London their Graceburn cheese has gained a huge following and is a real favourite.
Fosse Maedows
It’s a fourth generation farm producing Traditional free-range and very slow-grown poultry using traditional and compassionate methods, to produce the very best bird using the highest welfare.
Zoe used thier excellent chicken in her pop up restaurant days and having a free range chicken liver pate makes her happy.
Lacey's Creamery
Based just up the road in Wycombe their dairy products use the pasteurised milk from their pedigree herd of Guernsey cows which is bottled on site. You can really taste the difference.
Dublicious
A great sausage roll is a joy. 2 Gold star winner for thier sausage roll and also make a cracking scotch egg. Now they also have vege versions.
Everyone is happy.
The Henley Distillery
New distillers on the scene based in an 18th century threshing barn just outside Henley-on-Thames,
Master Distiller Jacob cares so deeply about the process and it shows through these delightful gins. Awards just keep on coming to these guys and its no surprise!
Oriental Spice is my favourite.
Kinda Co.
Plant-based cheese for those that have ditched dairy and those that haven’t. A variety of styles available and a firm favourite amongst vegans.
Rebellion Beer Co.
A beloved selection of beers produced in nearby Marlow. Using premium ingredients, traditional methods and embracing modern technology, Rebellion will continue to develop and produce a wide range of fantastic tasting, quality beers.
Fishers Gin
Discovered by Zoe while on holiday in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, this gin has quickly become a favourite. Distilled between the sea and the salt marshes, Fishers infuses foraged local herbs and coastal botanicals, capturing wild and forgotten flavours of the English coastline.
Cross Stream Distillery
Delicious gin created by husband and wife team, distilling premium spirits in small batches, in Marlow. With two gins on offer (both quite different) you’ll have to try both to be sure which is your favourite.
Lovibonds
Henley brewery making award-winning American style craft beer since 2005. Has a big following in the area, for good reason. Fantastic beers with real depth and flavour, and a style to suit all tastes.
H.O.T ACorns
Beautiful woodwork homeware made in Henley from locally sourced oak. Think cheese boards and then think beyond. You can even have them personalised!
Stokes Farm
Supplier of fabulously fresh, free range, locally-laid and deliciously tasty eggs. A hugely important element to many people’s kitchen stock and these are mighty fine ones.
Urban Cordial
They make a range of low sugar cordials from the best British ingredients. All the fruit is surplus helping to fight food waste. The flavour range is yum. Blackberry & Lavender anyone?
Fairmile Vineyard
Vineyard and wine producer located in the foothills of the Chiltern Hills , just outside of Henley. Just a stones throw from the shop we love their sparkling wine and know you will two. A great gift or as a treat for you.