Hampshire producers

Hampshire’s fertile countryside, rich forest pastures, and pristine chalk streams yield some of the finest produce in the UK. Discover our curated directory of the county’s exceptional independent makers, family-run farm shops, and artisan craftsmen keeping our traditional regional flavours alive.

🍷 Vineyards & Wineries

Hampshire is the historic birthplace of the modern English wine revival, producing world-class still and sparkling vintages.

• Black Chalk Wine (Andover): Exceptional still and sparkling wines grown on the chalk soils of the Black Chalk Estate. Explore the latest vintages directly on the Black Chalk Wine website.
• Danebury Vineyards (near Stockbridge): A family-owned boutique wine estate crafting award-winning still and sparkling wines. Discover the collection via Danebury Vineyards.
• Exton Park Vineyard (Southampton): Premium single-estate English sparkling wines. View the terroir and cellar releases on the Exton Park Vineyard shop.
• Goodworth Clatford Vineyard (Goodworth Clatford): Boutique, small-batch sparkling wine production. Check seasonal availability via Goodworth Clatford Vineyard.
• Hambledon Vineyard (Southampton): The oldest commercial vineyard in England, renowned for its heritage sparkling wines. Book a tour or purchase online at Hambledon Vineyard.
• Hattingley Valley Wines (Alresford): Award-winning eco-friendly English sparkling wines. Browse the full range at Hattingley Valley Wines.
• Louis Pommery England (Alresford): Prestigious Champagne house Louis Pommery’s brilliant English sparkling wine venture, launched from their Hampshire vineyard in 2018. Explore the project at Louis Pommery England.
• Quob Park Estate (Winchester): Premium exceptional sparkling wines. Discover tasting packages through Quob Park Estate.
• Raimes English Sparkling Wine (Alresford): Sparkling wines made elegantly in the traditional champagne method on a family-run farm. Buy directly from Raimes English Sparkling Wine.

🧀 Dairies & Cheesemakers

Highlighting Hampshire’s world-class milk and cheese producers, from ethical micro-dairies to award-winning unpasteurised specialties.

• Dandy’s Ford Dairy (East Wellow): A brilliant micro-dairy where cows keep their calves with them, producing fresh milk, milkshakes, and artisanal gelato. Taste the range at Dandy’s Ford Dairy.
• Hampshire Cheeses (Herriard, Basingstoke): Makers of Tunworth, a soft, white-rind cheese handmade from unpasteurised cow’s milk that was judged Supreme Champion at the British Cheese Awards. Order directly from Hampshire Cheeses.
• Rosary Goats Cheese (Landford, New Forest): Acclaimed, fresh, and creamy goats cheese handmade on the border of the New Forest. View stockists on the Rosary Goats Cheese website.

🍸 Distilleries & Liqueurs

Boutique craft gins, rums, and fruit infusions crafted using local botanicals and pristine Hampshire spring water.

• Bombay Sapphire (Laverstoke): The world-renowned gin distillery housed inside the spectacular, historic Laverstoke Mill. Book a distillery experience at Bombay Sapphire.
• Dampney’s Remarkable Drinks (Petersfield): Handcrafted small-batch fruit liqueurs, craft rum, and artisanal gin. Explore the collections at Dampney’s Remarkable Drinks.
• Hogmoor Distillery (Bordon): Small-batch, characterful gin distilled using local botanicals. Find unique bottles at Hogmoor Distillery.
• New Forest Spirits (Hangersley): High-end botanical vodkas and gins crafted in the New Forest canopy. Order online from New Forest Spirits.
• The Portsmouth Distillery Company (Portsmouth): Handcrafted premium rum and gin distilled inside the historic walls of Fort Cumberland. Shop the range at The Portsmouth Distillery Company.
• The River Test Distillery (Longparish): Award-winning gin distilled directly on the scenic banks of the world-famous River Test. Buy a bottle from The River Test Distillery.
• Winchester Distillery (Winchester): Home of the acclaimed Twisted Nose gin, crafted using fresh local watercress. Shop the collection at Winchester Distillery.

🍺 Breweries & Cider Mills

Historic brewhouses, farm-based microbreweries, traditional cask ales, and sparkling South Downs ciders.

• Bowman Ales (Droxford): A celebrated, independent microbrewery producing a fantastic range of award-winning traditional ales. Order barrels or bottles via Bowman Ales.
• Chalkdown (Andover): Premium sparkling cider masterfully crafted in the traditional champagne method using apples grown in the South Downs. Discover the range at Chalkdown Cider and Wine.
• Dummer Down Brewery (Dummer): Fine craft beers brewed out of a family-run farm-based microbrewery. Check what’s on tap at the Dummer Down Brewery taproom.
• Flack Manor Brewery (Romsey): Keeping traditional brewing alive in Romsey with premium cask-conditioned ales. Purchase directly from Flack Manor Brewery.
• Gilbert White’s Brewery (Selborne): Historic, small-batch beer brewed directly inside Gilbert White’s beautifully preserved 1765 brewhouse. Plan a visit via Gilbert White’s House.
• Hydes Cyder (Basingstoke): Boutique, crisp country ciders crafted using traditional regional methods. Learn more at Hydes Cyder.
• Longdog Brewery (Basingstoke): Handcrafted cask and bottle-conditioned traditional ales. Support independent brewing via Longdog Brewery.
• Mr Whitehead’s Cider Company (Selborne): Exceptional ciders produced using local apples and pears grown on the sun-drenched slopes of the Hampshire Downs. Explore the range at Mr Whitehead’s Cider Company.
• Pig Beer (Brockenhurst): An innovative microbrewery on a former New Forest pig farm producing crisp beers brewed using their own on-site hops. Buy a case from Pig Beer.
• Powder Monkey Brewing Co (Portsmouth): An exciting craft brewery based out of a masterfully converted historic naval gunpowder store. Shop the styles at Powder Monkey Brewing Co.
• The Flower Pots Brewery (Cheriton): A legendary Hampshire country microbrewery producing highly acclaimed, classic cask ales. Order directly from The Flower Pots Brewery.

🍫 Confectioners & Artisans

Bespoke bean-to-bar chocolates, carbon-neutral ice creams, and high-end pantry confections.

• Beaulieu Chocolate Studio (Beaulieu): Exquisite, handcrafted chocolates made fresh in the heart of the New Forest. Browse sweet treats on the Beaulieu Chocolate Studio shop.
• Judes Ice Cream (Twyford): A pioneering, carbon-negative B-Corp making seasonal ice creams using ingredients sourced from local Hampshire farms. Explore their flavours at Judes Ice Cream.
• Moody Cow Gelato (Fordingbridge): Rich, small-batch artisan Italian gelato produced locally in the Avon Valley. Find details through Moody Cow Gelato.
• New Forest Ice Cream (Lymington): A beloved family-run brand producing an extensive, premium range of dairy ice creams. Explore the collection at New Forest Ice Cream.
• New Forest Shortbread (Burley): Traditional, melt-in-the-mouth shortbread made using classic recipes in the heart of the forest. Order gifts from New Forest Shortbread.
• The Fantastic Fudge Company (Portsmouth): Luxury handmade fudge, coconut ice, and specialty traditional confectionery. Discover the range at The Fantastic Fudge Company.
• Winchester Cocoa Company (Winchester): High-end luxury filled chocolates and confections made using real fruits and fresh spices. Shop the seasonal boxes via Winchester Cocoa Company.

🌾 Farms, Honey & Fine Foods

Gourmet pantry items, vertical micro-herbs, wild venison, fresh local wasabi, and farm shops.

• Becky’s Beezzzs (Andover): Pure, unprocessed local raw honey collected directly from Hampshire hives. Order a jar from Becky’s Beezzzs.
• Blackmoor Estate (Liss): A family-run fruit farm specializing in heritage apples, cherries, pears, fresh juices, and traditional ciders. Shop the seasonal harvest via Blackmoor Estate.
• Heckfield Home Farm (Hook): A fully operational, forward-thinking biodynamic market garden and organic farm supplying premium sustainable goods. Learn more at Heckfield Home Farm.
• Honey Bee Happy Bee Farm (Winchester): Sustainably produced, independent local honey. Purchase directly from Honey Bee Happy Bee Farm.
• Hornet Chilli (Tadley): Fierce craft sauces, oils, pastes, and rubs produced entirely from Hampshire-grown chillies. Shop the heat at Hornet Chilli.
• Lavender Fields (Alton): A beautiful local estate producing premium lavender teas, raw honey, artisanal jams, and gourmet mustards. Discover the apothecary range at The Lavender Fields.
• Lusso Leaf Microgreens (Stockbridge): An indoor vertical farm producing highly nutrient-dense microgreens, culinary micro-herbs, and beautiful edible flowers. View details at Lusso Leaf.
• New Forest Wild & Exotic Mushrooms: Expert foragers and cultivators supplying premium local truffles and rare exotic mushrooms. Shop the harvest via New Forest Mushrooms.
• Plot 34A Chillis (Tadley): Boutique small-batch grower producing complex chilli sauces, rubs, and artisanal salts. Shop online at Plot 34A Chillis.
• Pookles Farm (Alton): Specialized local growers of premium, organic edible flowers for culinary use. Learn more through Pookles Farm Flowers.
• Summerdown (Basingstoke): Acclaimed Black Mitcham peppermint teas, pantry items, and chocolates grown on the Hampshire Downs. Shop the plantation collection at Summerdown.
• Sunnyfields (Southampton): A fantastic independent farm shop showcasing fresh local fruit, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and a premier butchery counter. Plan a trip via Sunnyfields.
• Test Valley Venison (Southampton): Premium, sustainably sourced wild venison from the heart of the Test Valley countryside. Shop the cuts at Test Valley Venison.
• The Wasabi Company (Alresford): The pioneering team behind the first successful commercial wasabi farm in Europe, grown inside traditional chalk streams. Buy fresh wasabi from The Wasabi Company.
• Unordinary Oats (Winchester): Modern, independent, and eco-friendly oat milk drinks produced locally in Winchester. Shop the batches via Unordinary Oats.
• Vitacress Salads Ltd (Andover): One of Europe’s leading growers of fresh watercress and salad crops based in St Mary Bourne. Learn about their sourcing on the Vitacress website.
• Winding Wood Apiary: Dedicated small-scale keepers providing premium, locally sourced honey. Find stockists via Winding Wood Apiary.
• Yarty (Portsmouth): Elite, small-batch artisan cordials and distinct fruit vinegars crafted using traditional processes. Shop the range at Yarty.

🚰 Soft Drinks & Spring Waters

Pristine mineral waters and historic soft drink brands bottled directly at source in the county.

• Hartridges (Southampton): Proudly operating as the UK’s oldest independent soft drinks company, crafting premium juices and sodas since 1882. Browse the range at Hartridges.
• Hildon Ltd (Broughton): World-class natural mineral water, renowned for its purity and bottled directly at source on a private countryside estate. Purchase directly from Hildon.
• New Forest Spring Water (Fordingbridge): Crisp, refreshing spring water drawn directly from the deep subterranean aquifers beneath the heart of the forest. View the source at New Forest Spring Water.
• Northney Ice Cream (Hayling Island): Exceptional dairy ice cream made using rich milk from their own pedigree Ayrshire cattle herd. Learn more about the farm via Northney Dairy.