Supporting local food enterprise to build a thriving Good Food economy
Why SHOP LOCAL?
Horticultural production represents an important opportunity for sustainable local development, creating rewarding jobs, and generating significant social and economic returns on investment to build community wealth. With significant proportions of UK veg imports coming from “climate vulnerable” geographical regions, Eastbourne could capitalise on the growth of the domestic horticultural sector, creating a resilient local veg-based economy, insulated from the supply chain failures and price spikes of the industrialised global food system.
With 95% of the market share dominated by the top nine multiples in the UK, increasing the share of smaller independent retailers and buying direct from producers is key to creating a more vibrant and resilient local food culture.
Weekly Veg Boxes from Murph’s market garden, also available from Hailsham farmer’s market.
VEG BOX AND MILK DELIVERIES: get fresh produce delivered direct to your door and help support local producers
A SHARE OF THE CROP
The “farm on your doorstep”, A Share of the Crop connects Sussex farmers with customers through their eco-friendly veg box delivered direct to you, as well as extras like local fish, pulses and eggs. To find out more and order your first veg box, visit www.ashareofthecrop.com
HANKHAM ORGANICS
Located just north of Eastbourne, Hankham Organics is one of a handful of organic glasshouses supplying East Sussex with organic fruit & veg boxes and eggs. The team at Hankham value the conversations they have with their customers to get things just right, so you can find out more and place your order by calling Miles at 07815 019902. For more information and prices, visit www.hankhamorganics.co.uk
JCS MEATS AND PROVISIONS
Awarded Retailer of the year at the 2022 Eastbourne Business Awards for their exceptional customer service, JCS Meats and Provisions focusses on delivering plastic-free and locally-sourced meat, fish, dairy, eggs, bread and veg as well as store-cupboard staples. from Pevensey Bay to Saltdean. John is a keen believer in Good Food for All, and aims to make great produce as affordable as possible with his Bargain Box. Call 01323573284 or email orders.jcsmeats@btinternet.com to order, and visit www.jcsmeats.co.uk to find out more.
MURPH’S MARKET GARDEN AT SPRINGHAM FARM
Up and running in time for the 2023 season, Rachel Murphy’s market garden at Springham Farm is a fabulous new addition to the local regenerative farming scene, providing beautiful organically grown veg. Register your interest by emailing food.springham@gmail.com and support this brilliant new local venture.
HOOK AND SON MILK DELIVERY
Hook and Son deliver organic raw milk to your door in reusable glass pint bottles, for £1 per pint. The milk comes direct from their grass fed organic herd at Longleys Farm. Other produce such as raw cream, butter and ghee are also available. You can also add free range eggs from Dunstars Farm, organic smoothies and yoghurt from neighbouring Court Lodge Farm. Deliveries on Monday and Fridays, email sales@hookandson.co.uk or call 01323 449494. Visit www.hookandson.co.uk/ to find out more.
Weekly veg boxes from Murph’s Market Garden
Heritage tomatoes from Murph’s Market Garden
Murph’s Market Garden produce at Hailsham Farmers Market
WHOLESALE AND CATERING: from restaurants to HAF programmes to public & private catering, you can choose local
JCS MEATS AND PROVISIONS
JCS Meats and Provisions also offer local catering services. Call 01323573284 or email orders.jcsmeats@btinternet.com to order, and visit www.jcsmeats.co.uk to find out more.
ALLWOOD FARM
The team at Allwood farm grow over 100 varieties of unique, standard and heirloom varieties of vegetables available in wholesale volumes across East Sussex. By marrying veg production with trees through their agroforestry method, buying from Allwood not only reduces food miles but helps to regenerate local soils. Email contact@allwoodfarm.com, phone +447951 766291 or visit https://www.allwoodfarm.com/ to find out more
LOCAL RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS: discover the local food businesses signed up to our Good Food Charter
JCS MEATS AND PROVISIONS, Glennys Estate
As well as offering deliveries, you can find a range of locally sourced fresh produce from JCS Meats and Provisions at Unit 1, Glennys Estate, 158 Latimer Rd, Eastbourne BN22 7ET. Call 01323573284, email orders.jcsmeats@btinternet.com, or visit www.jcsmeats.co.uk to find out more.
Open 9am-2pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 11am-2pm Wednesday
TO THE RISE BAKERY, Terminus Road
Founded by a team of three sisters passionate about Real Bread, To the Rise Bakery brings European-style 100% sourdough breads and pastry to England’s South East coast with carefully sourced, organic and local ingredients. Visit their café/bakery at 236 Terminus Road. Visit www.totherisebakery.com/ to find out more.
Open 7am-3pm, Thursday to Sunday.
SKYLARK, Grange Road
The team at Skylark are dedicated to supporting local food and drink suppliers. From brunch to Sunday Roasts to sophisticated dining, Skylark are committed to working with the best of the best when it comes to local butchers, fishmongers, bakers, coffee roasters, wine makers and more! Visit https://www.skylarkeastbourne.co.uk/ to book your table.
Wednesdays: 9am – 4pm
Thursdays: 9am – 11pm
Fridays: 9am – 11pm
Saturdays: 9am – 11pm
Sundays: 10am – 4pm