Colchester Oyster Fishery - Dine like you’re at The Ritz

When I decided to set up this blog, I really wanted to bring you a variety of different produce. Really prove to you how fantastic our local produce is. Colchester Oyster Fishery is definitely a good find.

I was pleasantly suprised by the top names that they provide to. Names such as Gordon Ramsay's restaurants and The Ritz. They supply wholesale markets 5 days a week including the famous Billingsgate Fish Market of London.


I dont think I need to emphasise the quality of Colchester Fishery's produce, such well respected names speak for themselves. So, instead I will tell you about the variety of shellfish on offer.

The fishery itself is located on Mersea Island,Essex. It is on the island that they grow, grade and store their shellfish. These include oysters, crabs, scallops and lobster.

If you fancy treating yourself to some shellfish, Colchester Oyster Fishery sells their products online and promises to put their undivided attention into preparing your order.

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Colchester Oyster Fishery - Dine like you’re at The Ritz

Earl Stonham Farms - Taking Care of Our Countryside

I love the idea behind Earl Stonham Farms ethos. Not only are they dedicated to producing top quality meat produce, but they also feel that taking care of the countryside is a top priority too.

The farm is situated on 300 kilometers of rolling countryside in Suffolk and is home to the largest full blood heard of Wagyu cattle in England.


Earl Stonham Farm believes that content cattle produce the best beef. I definitely agree with them. In the summer months the cattle are free to roam outdoors and when it gets cold they are bought indoors and housed in straw yards. The farm aims to meet the same standard as Japanese Kobe beef. However, they do not believe alcohol is appropriate to give to an animal. This farm takes a lot of pride in their live stock and as a result produces meat to an exceptionally high standard.

The farm also takes a lot of time to maintain the beautiful Suffolk countryside. The farm has planted over 600 trees and 2 kilometers of hedgerows. This helps supplement the clover-rich pastures for the animals.

Overall, I think Earl Stonham Farm is a farm to be proud of. It's nice to know that the animal's welfare really is at the heart of this farm and consequently produces wonderfully marbled beef.

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Earl Stonham Farms - Taking Care of Our Countryside

Primrose Pork - Making Bacon Even Better

Pork, I had to really think hard for something interesting I can say about pork. After a bit of research, I have found some information to make you feel a little less guilty about eating bacon. Not only that, I've also found a great new farm to get your bacon from!

Contrary to popular belief, pork can be incredibly lean – as low as 4% fat. And with its high protein, vitamin and mineral content, it can play a key part in a healthy balanced diet. Pork is definitely better when its free range, something which Farmer Robert Moss specialises in.



Primrose Pork setup business in 2004, and ever since then has been producing top quality pork.

The pigs farmed are completely free range, they are born outdoors in the Essex countryside and remain outside. Although, they do have warm straw huts for shelter in the winter, and a lovely muddy wallow for the summer.

The pigs are fed on a high quality traditional ration, no hormones or anti-biotics. I love the idea that these pigs happily spend their time growing naturally on the farm, I believe this contributes to tender, succulent and delicious pork.

Primrose Pork has a farm shop located in Great Bromley, Colchester - It's certainly worth a stop by sometime.

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Primrose Pork - Making Bacon Even Better