Buy Local
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.
VEG BOX AND MILK DELIVERIES
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
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.
WHOLESALE AND CATERING
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
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