As you may expect, The County of Good Taste provides a variety of local produce for sale in our markets, farm shops and cottage-run enterprises, alongside retailers specialising in sourcing the best produce from all over the world.
If you are looking to enjoy a nice tipple with your local food, pop into Oakham Wines or French Cellar in Oakham, and Bat & Bottle at Oakham Enterprise Park, who will be able to help you select the perfect choice.
Don’t miss Otters Fine Foods with their array of cheeses, meats and more, plus a visit to one of the Hambleton Bakery shops is a must. You will need some refreshment after all that shopping, so head to Grainstore Brewery to sample their famous brews.
In Oakham, the Farmers’ Market takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month, so if you want to reduce your food miles and be assured of the origins of your meat this is the place to shop. In between the Farmers Markets, regular markets still provide top quality local fruit, vegetables and other goods. Oakham has a weekly market on Wednesdays and Saturdays plus Uppingham and Stamford’s market days are Friday
A small building on the yard providing big flavours from their farm reared meats, farmhouse pies, artisan burgers, craft sausages, award-winning cheeses, fresh produce and more.
Located on the same site as their popular garden centre, the extensive farm shop aims to provide a true foodie shopping experience with a butchery, dairy and deli counter, confectionary, small bath frozen meal options and extensive refill station full of pantry essentials.
New Lodge Farm Shop & Restaurant
More than local honey, eggs and meat, peruse the extensive larder selection with freshly baked goods and some local homeware, gifts and alcohol.
Traditional artisan Butchery with a passion for supporting the rearing of rare and traditional breeds. With award- winning meat available, from burgers to their own cured and cooked salt-beef and dry cure bacon alongside cheese, food cupboard goodies and more.
Start Date: 01/01/2018
Supplying wines, beers and spirits to the local area and also to our online community. We pride ourselves in the quality of fine French wines, and only source from the very best suppliers in Europe, the US, Australia and beyond.
Start Date: 01/01/2016
Tucked away just off the main road of the South Shore of Rutland Water is a real find. This extremely well stocked family owed shop has been serving the pretty village of Edith Weston for the last 3 years, and saves the drive into Uppingham or Oakham. All the essentials are good quality, at affordable prices, and most importantly, the staff are friendly and helpful.
