Acorn Dairy is the name under which the Tweddle family sell the beautiful, organic milk, cream and butter produced by their dairy shorthorn herds. The name was chosen as it reflects all things natural. They are Soil Association Organic Certified. They also work closely with the North East Organic Programme. Acorn Dairy milk and cream is available throughout the North East.

Allendale Brewery is in Allendale, South West Northumberland. They brewed their first batch of beer on St. Valentine’s Day, 14th of February 2006 and have been going from strength to strength.

The Legendary Treasure of Northumberland has returned... after a 20 year absence. World renowned drinks critic Oz Clarke states "I like its dark heart and the viscous green edge to the meniscus - it looks proper stuff and so much more interesting than the likes of Captain Morgan Rum. Indeed, I’m a real supporter of Alnwick Rum; it’s an interesting product and it has an interesting story."

Bedou Kitchen [formerly Church's Cuisine] opened a small cafe & a cute bistro in the busy market town of Chester-le-Street eight years ago. Very quickly they realised they needed more space and therefore they also opened a Deli/Sandwich shop. They used this site to begin their Outside Catering: over the next few years, starting with private functions, their customer base started to grow stretching the existing kitchens to their limits.

In June 2004 they sold their smaller sites and moved to a specially designed kitchen for their ever expanding Outside Catering. Now the Outside Catering with the addition of their exquisite range of sweet and savoury pies, scones and delicious quiches has 100% of their attention, giving them the time; space to give to their clients fresh and delicious food prepared by their team of enthusiastic Food Designers.

All of their products are prepared fresh daily and none of their products knowingly contain GM Foods. Wherever possible they support their local suppliers. All their meat is brought to them by their neighbouring, friendly farmer and all their fresh fruit & vegetables are locally sourced.

In September 2009 they had a name change to Bedou Kitchen.

Big Lamp Brewery is the oldest micro brewery in the North East. It started off as a hobby and originally occupied a building in the West End of Newcastle City Centre, near the site where the Big Lamp was located, hence the name. The brewery has expanded significantly over the years and now brews many regular and seasonal ales.

Blagdon Home Farm supplies the shop with its fresh meat. Bladgon Farm Shop has an extensive range of wholesome fresh food, grown and produced to very high standards. Their aim is to fill the shelves with local Northumbrian produce and then go further afield to find other products of good, honest quality. Their philosophy is - what is good for you is good for the countryside.

The Cake Root is the name that sisters Fiona Woodcock and Jane Slater have given to their unique bakery business. From their farmhouse kitchens in Glanton and Longframlington they are producing luxury cakes based on root vegetables. "Jane and I are passionate about our recipes as well as using high quality locally sourced produce" says Fiona. "We really enjoy experimenting with flavours and our customers tell us they love the natural sweetness of our cakes, which are made from honest, healthy ingredients derived from farm businesses across the North East."

The Carroll family have farmed at Tiptoe, Cornhill-on-Tweed since the 1930. Carroll's Heritage Potatoes began before the start of the Millennium in their small kitchen garden! They enjoyed growing, cooking and eating these unusual varieties, so in 2002 they decided to grow different varieties on a 5 acre plot, and share their enthusiasm with the public.

Announcement from the Observer Food Monthly that Carroll's Heritage Potatoes have won the Best Producer Award 2009. The judges comments were" we were so impressed with the dedication, and enthusiasm in maintaining the traditional potato varieties and also the quality of the taste of the heritage potatoes.

Coquet Chocolates are handmade in Northumberland by artisan chocolatiers Roz and Karen using only the finest natural ingredients and highest quality cocoa products.

The Cotherstone Cheese Company are traditional cheese dealers. They hand make their cow's milk cheese on a Teesdale farm and have done for over 100 years using an age old family recipe. The cheese is delicate both in taste and texture. A popular alternative to Wensleydale cheese. Finished in cream wax.

We are a Quality Family Butchers based in Blyth originally as a shipping butcher. The business is currently run by third and fourth generation Atkinsons and was started by Harry Atkinson in 1923 who borrowed £50 from his brother in law, Thomas Crowe, hence the company name Crowe and Atkinson. The business was later passed to Harry's two sons, Ernie and Bobby, who worked hard to build up a thriving business before passing it on to Bobby's son Graham and his wife Christina in 2000. The business is now run by them with the help of their very dedicated son Mathew, not forgetting their experienced team of staff.

Luxury, high honey content, grainy and smooth mustards  without colours or artificial preservatives.

Cumberland Honey Mustard has been produced in Alston since 1983.

Our unique relishes are made from the finest quality ingredients; honey, freshly milled brown and yellow mustard seed, cider vinegar, spring water, sea salt and nutmeg. Cumberland Mustard contains no gluten, colourings or artificial preservatives. It is made in small batches to ensure freshness and the greatest care for quality.

Davenport’s Chocolates, established in 2007, aims to create a clientele of discerning chocolate lovers in the North East. Jane Williams, the founding chocolatier of the company, trained under swiss master chocolatier Philippe Burger over 7 years ago. She worked at a patisserie in Marlow, Buckinghamshire and also travelled throughout Europe in a quest to expand her chocolate experience. Her passion for the creative and innovative potential in chocolate to be realised has culminated in the creation of Davenport’s Chocolates. These chocolates bring a fusion of the old, celebrated traditions of chocolate with a fresh approach to taste, texture and style. Each chocolate is innovatively created to be an individual experience, whilst also cherishing the heritage of craftsmanship and skill from past generations.