The Country VictuallerWinkburn Hall, Nottinghamshire

Dedicated to the best of home cooking freshness and taste

The Country Victualler, was founded in 1973 by Richard and Jane Craven-Smith-Milnes.  The company's offices are in the stunningly imposing Winkburn Hall near Newark where the Craven-Smith-Milnes family has lived since the house was built in 1695. The family has invested in a 4000 sq ft modern production unit, which they proudly describe as a kitchen, three miles away at Hockerton Manor, Southwell.

We take great pride in the quality of our finished goods.  Alderton Ham, of which we are the sole producer, is steamed then roasted with a marmalade glaze,  giving it a succulent slighlty sweet taste.  With the exception of our hams (prepared with traditional curing preservatives) none of our foods contain any artifical preservatives or colouring.

Awards

The company has won a number of awards including Millennium Speciality Food Tasting Award for 'Best Ham' and Supreme Champion beating over 1100 varied products from around the world.