About Local Food & Drink
Worcestershire has a number of food and drink producers based in
the county including many farms growing an array of fresh produce
as well food and drink manufacturers located across the
county.
Worcestershire is a county full of flavour and is renowned for
its variety of fresh food and drink produce as well as award
winning wines, sausages and cheese. Worcestershire is famous
for the Queen's favourite tipple "Malvern Water" and of course
Worcestershire Sauce which is still produced in the city of
Worcester using the original recipe created by John Lea and William
Perrins in the 1800's.
Apples, pears, plums and asparagus are grown in a variety of
locations particularly in the Vale of Evesham, the home to the
British Asparagus Festival and the Pershore Plum
Festival.
You can also source a variety of other food and drink
produce made in Worcestershire including cakes and puddings,
ice-cream, chutneys, cider and honey.
Why Buy Locally?
- Food will be fresher and healthier
- You will strengthen your local economy by supporting local
producers and businesses.
- You will reduce your impact on the environment by reducing your
food miles by the amount of fuel used to transport your food
- You can meet the producers and better understand - Where, When
and How your food was produced.
