Real Food Essex

We have listed here the best local food producers, retailers and markets that Essex has to offer. Essex has always produced great food and it is now firmly involved in the real food revolution sweeping the country.

So if your just passing through or if your lucky enough to live in this marvellous part of the world please remember to support these local food heroes. If you’re a real food lover then Essex will not disappoint.


The Food Company

The Food Company

Essex - Speciality Food Hall offering Butchery, Chef's Counter, Artisan Bakery, Fresh Fish Counter, Delicatessan, Cafe, Fine Groceries, Homewares & Gifts, Flowers, Greengrocery, Restaurant...

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H Gunton Ltd

H Gunton Ltd

Essex - Founded in 1936 we have been providing Colchester with hand roasted coffee, hand packed teas, well over 100 different cheeses, our 'Home cooked gammon' and a plethora of other goods that are not easy to come by. We also sell basketware ...

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D and H Gladwell Oyster Growers

D and H Gladwell Oyster Growers

Essex - At D and H Gladwell, we cultivate both Colchester Native and Rock Oysters in the fertile creeks around West Mersea. We are continually pursuing new ideas and techniques of cultivation to produce top quality Oysters for which Colchester ...

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