Taste Lancashire Producers Showcase - The Producers

Thank You 

…for joining us for this Taste Lancashire Producers Showcase in partnership with Farm Yard Brewery. This event is part of a programme of activity aimed at highlighting Lancashire as a leading gourmet destination.

Our work to promote Lancashire restaurants, cafes, food and drink producers and retailers locally, nationally and on the international stage, is designed to help grow Lancashire’s food economy through collaboration, promotion and innovation.

Introducing our producers 

Atkinsons Coffee Roasters 

Established in Lancaster in 1837 Atkinsons is now one of the oldest speciality coffee roasters and tea merchants in the country. Though times have changed, one thing remains the same at Atkinsons, a passion for great coffee and tea. As a family business they take the long view, building long-lasting relationships with those along the value chain. That means working with producers at origin, paying a premium and buying from them year after year and providing the training and support needed to those serving Atkinsons coffee. 

For more information and opening times atkinsonscoffee.com 

Barton Brook Dairy 

This third-generation farming family keep an award-winning herd of 120 dairy cows happy and healthy, on their farm in Barton near Preston. In 2016 they had an idea to expand the farm and diversify into ice-cream. No standard ‘Dairy Farm ice-cream’ for them, they saw the opportunity to recreate the taste of Italian gelato using milk from their own ‘girls’. Their pure milk gelato is their signature flavour, without any additional flavouring, but don’t despair they now have around 30 delicious gelatos for you to enjoy – from classic Pistachio and Stracciatella, to familiar favourites including Raspberry Ripple and Rum & Raisin.  

For more information and opening times brooksgelato.co.uk 

Beurre Patisserie 

From Channel 4 Bake Off: The Professionals to the heart of St Annes. Beurre Patisserie is where authentic French techniques meet Lancashire warmth, creating extraordinary moments through the art of patisserie. From buttery croissants to intricate entremets cakes, they craft each piece with the precision that earned national television recognition. Try one of their signature Lemon & Yuzu tarts or Opera cakes, a light almond sponge soaked in marula liquor, layered with a balanced milk chocolate & hazelnut praline butter cream. Topped with a dark chocolate mirror glaze. Delicious!  Their daily creations also include a colourful array of macarons, scones, cruffins and signature cookies. 

For more information and opening times beurrepatisserie.co.uk 

Crave Marinades 

Founder Karen’s lifelong love of cooking, combined with a desire to make healthy and convenient meals accessible to everyone, led to the development of Crave Marinades. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a busy home cook, Crave Marinades make it easy to create restaurant-quality dishes in minutes. Their versatile marinades are perfect for any protein or vegetable, adding depth of flavour with minimal effort. Driven by her passion and encouraged by her sister, Karen entered her signature dish ‘Karen’s Spicy Chicken’ into ITV’s ‘Britain’s Best Dish’ in 2009, where it was met with rave reviews and crowned Regional Finalist for the North West. 

For more information cravemarinades.com 

Doughball Pizza Ltd 

Dedicated to the craft of dough-making, this family has refined recipes passed down through generations. What began as a small artisan tradition has grown into a company that remains true to its roots—honouring history while pioneering the future of frozen dough. The foundation of their dough is built on tradition—flour, water, salt, and yeast—yet it’s the knowledge behind it that makes it exceptional; allowing fermentation to develop naturally, unlocking deeper flavour and texture in every dough ball.  Trusted by top chefs and pizzerias, their award-winning frozen dough balls are a true innovation in the frozen dough industry. 

For more information doughballpizza.co.uk 

Elkmere 

Elkmere is an award-winning distillery located in the small town of Poulton-Le-Fylde. Taking its name from the well-loved Horrace the Elk, on display at The Harris in Preston, the company is proud of its roots and works with a number of local sports teams to support and sponsor them, including Blackpool FC for which the Tangerine Vodka and Tangecello range was created. With premium, classic vodkas, plus flavoured vodkas created using locally sourced botanicals and pure water, Elkmere prides itself on creating high-quality, small-batch spirits with clean, balanced flavours. 

For more information visit elkmere.co.uk  

Farm Yard Brew Co 

Out in the sticks, down a little lane overlooking the Lancashire countryside, lies Farm Yard Brew Co. They brew a wide range of weird & wonderful beers right on the farm, with an eclectic taproom serving tank fresh pints alongside a host of locally made spirits and alcohol free options. Through a vast array of solar panels they generate over 100% of the electricity they need so you can be sure there’s a drop of sunshine in each & every pint! 

For more information and opening times farmyardbrew.co.uk 

Field and Fire Limited 

Field and Fire Ltd started with a brew and a walk through the Forest of Bowland. Somewhere between the muddy boots and the coffee in their flasks, Matt and Jen decided to build their business in the heart of it all. Together they have created real craft coffees roasted in small batches in Ribble Valley since November 2024 and have recently opened a brand new roastery and coffee shop in Longridge.  

Discover the range and find out more at fieldandfirecoffee.co.uk  

Freda’s Peanut Butter 

Freda’s Peanut Butter is celebrating 10 years in production this year, and what a journey it has been! The brainchild of Lisa and Andrew their business idea came to them on the trip of a lifetime in New Zealand, and the name comes from the beloved campervan that took them on a tour of the island. Since launching, the brand has gone from strength to strength. They’ve won Great Taste Award and last year Lisa and Andrew returned to Ribchester, to renovate an old mill building which is now home to Freda’s Peanut Butter. 

Discover more at fredas.co.uk  

Gorgeous Cheesecakes 

For over a decade, Gorgeous Cheesecakes has provided a port of call for retailers, restaurants, and food lovers who want cheesecake made the right way – handmade, consistent, and genuinely indulgent. This family bakery in Blackpool believes great desserts shouldn’t need shortcuts or industrial processes. Every cheesecake is crafted by hand, using quality ingredients and tried-and-tested recipes that deliver the perfect balance of texture, flavour, and finish. Suppliers to the likes of Selfridges, Booths and Bents Garden & Home for a number of years, you can’t go wrong with a Gorgeous Cheesecake. 

Find out more at gorgeouscheesecakes.co.uk/  

Hive and Honey 

What started as a garden hobby with two beehives in 2022 has quickly grown into a small-scale honey farming business, with hives across Lancashire. A passion for bees and honey has now become a full-time career with Hive and Honey producing and supplying raw single-origin honey as well as a small range of speciality craft-infused honey. Whether its Natural Raw, Creamed or Heather Honey, all their honey is pure Lancashire Honey, uncapped by hand, cold extracted, from hive to jar – honey that’s just as the bees intended.  

For more information hiveandhoney.co.uk 

Jimbrew Brewing Co 

Jimbrew is a 100% gluten free ale option brewed just outside of Preston. Unlike other gluten free options of beer, the Jimbrew brand doesn’t filter out barley and wheat from its processes, it doesn’t put any in to start with. The brewery is also committed to the environment as a zero-water waste facility, with all its spent grain used for animal feed. They’re a small, independently run microbrewery delivering quality craft beer to all. The taproom between Preston and Lytham is open Friday and Saturday evenings, and their ale can be supplied nationally. 

For more info and to purchase visit www.jimbrew.co.uk  

Lancaster Spirits Company 

The Lancaster Spirits Company journey is one of inspiration, dedication and a relentless pursuit of excellence.  In 2019 their long-held ambition to create a single malt whisky, drawing on their brewing expertise, equipment and knowledge started to come to life. They built a bespoke stillhouse and cask warehouse alongside the brewery, providing the space needed for distilling, maturing and bottling.  In 2024, they filled the first-ever casks of Lancastrian Single Malt. Following three years of maturation, the whisky will be ready for bottling. Samples of their Single Malt, Single Malt Cream Liqueur, Firecracker Gin and Triple Distilled Vodka are available at the Taste Lancashire showcase. 

For more information lancasterspirits.co.uk/ 

Loom Kitchen 

Preston-based Loom Kitchen is a small independent producer specialising in sourdough crackers made with real ingredients and traditional methods. Using natural fermentation and careful baking, the focus is on depth of flavour, texture and balance. Sweet bakes are created seasonally as complementary additions, but savoury sourdough crackers remain at the heart of the brand.  Their sourdough cheddar crackers won a 2026 Great Taste award. 

Find them on Instagram and DM your order @loomkitchen 

Lucela’s 

Poulton Le Fylde based Lucela’s, can confidently say it produces the world’s best Chocolate & Rum having won Gold at the 2026 World Liqueur Awards.  Their exquisite, hand-blended Premium Chocolate & Rum Spirit Drink is a rhapsody of rich, warming rum and silky, decadent chocolate notes that elegantly waltzes on the palate and lingers in the memory. At the heart of Lucela’s is a promise to deliver an exquisite, hand-blended Premium Chocolate & Rum Spirit Drink. Dairy-free it is suitable for vegans, and coeliacs. 

For more information lucelas.co.uk 

Marcella’s 

Marcella’s premium, handcrafted Limoncello is made in Lytham from the finest Amalfi lemons, following a handwritten recipe handed down the generations.  The recipe uses no additives, preservatives or colourings and its natural ingredients are given the respect deserving of its heritage. Zesty, colourful and warming it is best served ice-cold on its own and for that reason, keep it in the fridge!  They have also produced limited edition Fragolacello (Strawberry) and Meloncello. 

For more information and to order marcellas.co.uk 

Midland Fish Company  

Midland Fish Company are wholesale fish merchants, processors and boat handlers operating from Fleetwood’s modern Neptune Food and Fish Processing Park, where approximately 50 tonnes of fish enters the port daily. Established by the Hayton family in 2006, together with their team they have more than 75 years’ experience in the catching, processing and marketing of fresh fish and seafood throughout the UK and Europe.  

For orders call them on 01253 778121 follow@midlandfishco  

Mio Gelato 

Handmade by the seaside in Morecambe, Miogelato has been serving award-winning ice cream since 2016 and has flagship cafes on Morecambe promenade and New Street in Lancaster.  In 2018 they won the national Best Newcomer Award at the Ice Cream Alliance’s National Ice Cream Competition.  Their range of more than flavours now goes from authentically Italian Pistachio and Cherry with Amaretti to traditional English favourites like Raspberry Ripple. They also provide vegan and dairy-free options. 

For more information and opening times miogelato.co.uk 

Morris Quality Bakers 

Morris Quality Bakers traces its roots back to 1912, when Walter Morris opened a butcher’s shop in Coppull. Three generations later, grandson Henry Morris transformed the family business from butchery into baking, building a regional bakery renowned for quality, innovation and service, now supplying thousands of customers across the North West.  They’ve come a long way over the last 100 years, but their commitment to quality and innovation has never changed. They are proud of their company and you can taste this pride in everything they bake. 

For more information morrisqualitybakers.co.uk 

Oato 

Oato has grown from humble beginnings and founder Carl Hopwood’s kitchen where, with his background in Chemistry, he began experimenting with the creation of a barista-grade oat milk. His fridge space soon ran out and with the creation of a rudimentary logo and website, Oato was born – by simply adding an extra ‘o’ to ‘oat’.   In the midst of lockdown some disused beer stills were repurposed so Oato could finally be upscaled, to provide thousands needing doorstep deliveries. Modern Milkman became their first major distributor, and other milk rounds soon followed. 

By July 2021 over 1million pints had been sold and in 2022 they moved to their new site in Preston, powered by solar energy, from their roof.  Their oat milk is now available in supermarkets across the UK and a barista favourite.  

For more information oato.co.uk 

Sandgrown Spirits 

Sandgrown Spirits is an independent, family-owned distillery producing premium small-batch spirits from Lancashire’s Fylde Coast. Combining expertise in chemistry, food manufacturing and brand development, the business is built on a commitment to quality, consistency and innovation. 

Founded by chemistry graduate Sara, whose specialist knowledge of botanicals and flavour development underpins every recipe. Supported by Paul’s extensive experience in food and beverage manufacturing and their son Ben’s creative leadership of the brand. Every spirit is distilled, bottled and packed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring exceptional character and quality in every batch. Continuous refinement and a passion for creating distinctive flavours drive the business, with a focus on authenticity rather than mass production. 

For more information sandgrownspirits.co.uk 

Silent Mill Brew Co Ltd 

Husband and wife team Paul and Adele returned from their travels around the West Coast of America, Japan and New Zealand, with the aim of bringing their passion for beer and brewing to their home town of Lytham, the Fylde coast and beyond.  Established in 2020 Silent Mill Brew Company specialises in lagers, pilsners and pale ales. All their beers are brewed using traditional methods on modern equipment. They do not filter any of their beers, they allow time, patience and the best ingredients to create amazing beers. 

For more information silentmillbrew.co 

Squawk Brewing 

Since their early days Squawk has been brewing progressive, hop-forward beers with traditional roots. They have a passion for quality, experimentation and ingredients. Their principles were created around shared ideas of ethical business, sustainability and community.  They’re proud to call Lancashire home calling it a hot pot of collaboration and co-operation, full of artists, makers and shakers brimming with an uncontainable independent spirit – Just like Squawk. 

For more information squawkbrewingco.com 

The Lancashire Mead Company 

Real mead producers are few and far between and The Lancashire Mead Company is proud to be one of the largest producers of real mead in the UK and is certified by the European Mead Makers Association.  Real mead is produced by combining honey with water and then fermenting those ingredients with or without added yeast. Some natural flavourings could be added to the process to add a variety of different flavours but that is it.  The Lancashire Mead Company produces a traditional product in the traditional manner and only use honey in their fermentation process – they do not use base alcohol, white wine or sugar syrup and do not back-sweeten.  Their production method results in a far superior final product. 

For more information lancashiremeadcompany.co.uk 

The Pie Hole 

This small multi-award-winning bakery has only been baking and creating delicious pies in Darwen since April 2023.  With a menu celebrating the art of pie-making, their customers travel from far and wide to sample their mouth-watering creations including The Shredded Oink, The Boozy Hoof, The Minty Sheep and the Lancashire Triple Cheese & Onion which were amongst their 14 award-winners at the British Pie Awards 2026.  Their Hog Roast sausage rolls are ‘literally bursting at the seams’ and for those with a sweet tooth, their home-baked sweet treats are another great reason to visit.  

For more information and opening times follow on Facebook @thepieholedarwen or call Tel:01254 493054 

Wallings Ice Cream 

Rooted in a Lancashire dairy farm acquired by the Walling family in 1948, the farm diversified into producing ice cream in 1986, making this year its 40th anniversary of ‘scoops and smiles’. A distinguished, multi-generational family business, Wallings is now best known for its premium real dairy ice cream, crafted on the farm using milk from the family’s own herd; each batch reflecting the family’s commitment to quality, provenance and exceptional taste.  Their ice-cream parlour and eatery is open from Thursday – Sunday and is a favourite destination for anyone who loves irresistible treats and an authentic-farm-to-table experience. 

For more information and opening times wallings.co.uk 

Well Good Bread 

Born from a weekly market stall in Lancaster, Well Good Bread is an independent artisan bakery that has grown into a wholesale bakery and is now venturing into retail. Founders Abi and Mic specialise in the production of handcrafted focaccia, their signature product, and their mission “is to get our focaccia into every gob in the North West and beyond.”  

For more information wellgoodbread.co.uk