The Eight Tastiest Organic Food Shops and Suppliers on Exmoor
It’s an accepted tradition that you always eat well when on holiday. If you are planning a self-catering holiday, you will find that holiday cottage kitchens are fully equipped to cook, bake and create the finest of feasts. In South West England, Exmoor is known for its stunning natural beauty and is home to several organic food shops and suppliers that offer high-quality, locally-sourced produce. So – you can stay healthy with long moorland walks or days on the beach at Minehead or Combe Martin and eat healthily. Man suppliers not only offer the opportunity to book online ahead of your holiday, but they will deliver, too, so that your hamper of goodies will be awaiting your arrival. Here are some of the best Exmoor organic food shops and suppliers. We’ve included full contact details with sufficient information to whet your appetite!
1.The Exmoor Food Company
Based in Dulverton, this organic food supplier sources its produce from local farms and producers on Exmoor and offers a range of meat, dairy, vegetables, and other pantry staples. They specialise in delivering a choice of luxurious grazing boxes and platters
- Grazing boxes – tasty lightweight nibbles. The medium box feeds 2-4 guests, and the Large box feeds 4-6 guests. A Classic box contains:
- Brie, Manchego & Stilton cheeses
- Continental charcuterie selection
- Olives & antipasti
- Home-made Dips
- Nuts, dried fruits & nibbles
- Seasonal fruit, veggies & herbs
- Water biscuits & crackers
- Classical platters – delivered ready to serve to feed 6-8 guests. For example, their Garden Platter contains:
- Brie, Soft Goats Cheese & Stilton
- Quails Eggs & Pickles
- Marinated feta cubes
- Olives & antipasti
- Dip, chutney & honey
- Nuts dried fruits & nibbles
- Seasonal fruit, veggies & herbs
- Bag of water biscuits, oatcakes, baguette & crackers
Address Newland House, Withypool, Somerset, TA24 7QX
Website. https://www.exmoorfeasting.co.uk/
Email hello@exmoorfeasting.co.uk
Phone 07714 266575
2.Porlock Bay Oysters
Located in Porlock, this award-winning, independent oyster farm on Porlock Bay on the West Somerset coast is one of the UK's few 'Category A' waters. This organic food supplier offers sustainably harvested pacific oysters with a reputation amongst oyster lovers for their clean, fresh flavour. And other seafood, including crab and lobster, is sourced from Porlock Bay and the surrounding waters. Check out their website for advice on how to store and shuck oysters or for some tasty oyster recipes. Buy oysters by the box, or, for special occasions; they also sell gift boxes with lemons and shallots to accompany the oysters. If you want to push the (oyster) boat out: Upgrade to a Champagne and Oyster or Guinness and Oyster Gift Box.
Address Ship Stables, Porlock Weir, Porlock, Somerset, TA24 8PB
Website https://www.porlockbayoysters.co.uk
Email info@porlockbayoysters.co.uk
Phone 07435 652381
3.The Moorland Pantry
Based in Lynton, this organic food shop in North Devon is part butcher, part deli and part health food store. It sources its meat and dairy products from organic farms and offers a range of locally-sourced produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy, and other pantry staples.
Address 12 Lee Road, Lynton, Devon EX35 6HW
Website Facebook
Email emoorlandpantry@outlook.com
Phone 01598 753536
4. Bawdens the Bakers
A family business of passionate master bakers who have been baking bread and cakes on Exmoor since 1939. They are a great source for tarts, pasties, sweet and savoury pies, cream, cheeses and sandwiches, making it a popular stop for packing a hamper for an Exmoor picnic. Try their Exmoor Beast Cake, or for Christmas in your holiday cottage, a jar or two of pallet-tingling Boxing Day Chutney.
Address 1 Brook Street, Bampton, Devon, EX16 9LU
Website https://www.facebook.com/Lucylousbampton/?locale=en_GB
Email: bawdensthebakers@outlook.com
Tel: 01398 331426
5. Bake Me Crazy
If you are planning to book an Exmoor holiday cottage with friends and family to celebrate a birthday or special occasion, then say hello to Nicky, Exmoor’s self-styled bad-assed baker, a cake-maker extraordinaire who just loves to create and bake the most amazing cakes. Close your eyes and imagine you’ve got a light and fluffy slice of zesty
lemon cake with white chocolate shards, edible gold leaf and lemon curd on your plate and you’ll be some way towards understanding the joy her exquisitely decorated
cakes can bring to a party. You’ll need to pre-order, but Nicky does offer a delivery service, so have your holiday home postcode to hand when you order.
Address 4 Parks View, Porlock, Somerset, Postcode, TA24 8NG
Website https://www.bakemecrazy.co.uk
Email info@bakemecrazy.co.uk
Phone 07944 750712
6. West Ilkerton Farm
Come to Ilkerton Farm Shop to stock your holiday cottage larder with perhaps the best organic, sustainably-farmed lamb and beef on Exmoor. Bring the family and enjoy a farm tour, learning how they raise and care for Exmoor Long Horn sheep and Devon Ruby Red beef cows. Check their website for dates of beef and lamb sale days. The farm is also under a Higher Level Stewardship agreement which helps conserve wildlife, flora, fauna, and historical farm features. Their website holds superb recipes from Easy Peasy Roast Silverside to Thai Stir-fried minced beef with chilli and basil.
Address West Ilkerton Farm, Lynton Devon, EX356QA
Website https://www.westilkerton.co.uk/
Email eveleigh@westilkerton.co.uk
Phone 01598 752310
- West Country Cheese
West Country Cheese in South Molton goes miles further than selling individual cheeses (although their cheese selection is impressive). Their produce extends to Wedding cheesecakes, crackers and accompaniments. It also has a licenced deli section, allowing you to select the right wine to go with your choice of cheese. If you want to splash out, you can create your own cheese hamper with cheeses, chutneys, crackers, buttermilk fudge, figs, etc., delivered in a wicker basket hand-tied with a silk ribbon. Like so many of Exmoor’s specialist food shops, while you can order online in advance of your visit, we highly recommend you visit the shop - each of them a little Aladdin’s case of culinary delights overseen by an expert who will be a mine of advice and information on ways to cook and serve their produce.
Website https://www.westcountrycheese.co.uk/
Email enquiry@westcountrycheese.co.uk
Phone 01271 379944
- Grown Up Marshmallows
Not as wicked as you might believe, hand-cut Grown Up Marshmallows are entirely free from fat, egg, gluten and dairy products. Almost (should you ever need the excuse to indulge) healthy. They can contain fresh fruit or the best Fair Trade chocolate and come in many flavours (the Sicilian Lemon is particularly wonderful). Finally, as well as being good for mind, body and soul, they are also good for the planet as they are made using only natural ingredients and are packaged in recyclable, biodegradable packaging. What more excuses do you need to indulge in a box to sample while on holiday? They make the perfect ‘gift from Devon to take back home too.
Address 51 The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BB
Website https://www.grownupmarshmallows.co.uk
Email info@grownupmarshmallows.co.uk
Phone 07471 655022
If you are motivated by Exmoor's culinary offerings and would like to find a holiday cottage within easy reach of all the places listed, then view our collection of holiday cottages on Exmoor to find a property suitable in size and location for you and your family or friends.
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