Spring’s here, and the South East is bursting with local flavour. From vineyards and pick-your-own farms to artisan cheeses and small-batch spirits, these are the must-visit producers this season.
This spring, explore the region’s best artisan delights – wander blossoming vineyards, pick fresh seasonal produce, savour award-winning cheeses and taste honey, crisps and small-batch spirits straight from the source.
Round & About highlights some of the best across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Hampshire.
Stanlake Park Wine Estate, Berkshire
Open for spring tours and tasting experiences, Stanlake Park Wine Estate invites visitors to explore scenic vineyard walks and enjoy the sights and scents of spring in full bloom, while sampling their award-winning English wines, including crisp whites and sparkling favourites from their seasonal collection.
Fan favourites include crisp white, Madeleine; barrel-aged Chardonnay, King’s Fumé; Pinot Noir Rosé; and Stanlake Brut – perfect for sipping on sunny afternoons.
The Marlow Cheese Co, Buckinghamshire
A family‑run artisan cheesemaker, The Marlow Cheese Co crafts small‑batch cheeses from locally sourced milk, ranging from soft lactic styles to blues and hard varieties.
Many of their cheeses have won national awards, and you can find them at farmers’ markets in Marlow, Henley and Reading — ideal for tasting or taking home a slice of Buckinghamshire.
Rectory Farm, Oxfordshire
A flagship pick-your-own farm and shop, Rectory Farm in Stanton St John starts spring with fresh asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, and seasonal veg. Visitors can pick produce themselves or grab it from the farm shop.
The on-site café serves home-baked treats, seasonal soups and coffee with countryside views. The farm expects to welcome visitors from April 2026.
Honest Honey, Buckinghamshire
Nestled in the Chilterns AONB, Honest Honey produces pure, natural honey straight from hives in Amersham, Beaconsfield, Chenies and Latimer.
Their bees forage on gardens and fields across the Buckinghamshire countryside, and the honey is simply extracted, filtered lightly, settled and jarred. Each jar is labelled with its local source, giving a real taste of spring blossoms and summer blooms from the Chilterns.
North Aston Dairy, Oxfordshire
Step onto this family-run organic farm just north of Oxford and discover fresh spring flavours straight from the pasture. Their herd produces organic milk, thick natural yoghurt, kefir and creamy ice cream, all available in reusable bottles and jars.
You can also pick up pasture-fed lamb, beef and rose veal, sausages and burgers, either from their honesty shop or at local farmers’ markets. Spring is the perfect time to wander the farm, grab a veg box or taste the fresh dairy delights while enjoying the Oxfordshire countryside.
Beechwood Farm Free Range Eggs, Berkshire
Family-run for over 60 years, Beechwood Farm produces free-range eggs from hens roaming pastures and woodland in Hampstead Norreys.
Their rich, golden-yolked eggs are sold at local farmers’ markets, farm shops and direct from the farm, making them a true taste of Berkshire this spring.
Chiltern Charcuterie, Buckinghamshire
Discover Chiltern Charcuterie, making hand-crafted salami, bresaola, pancetta, coppa and more from free-range pork, grass-fed beef, lamb and seasonal venison. Their meats are available at farmers’ markets across the Chilterns, local farm shops and via direct order.
Make the most of the season by sampling the flavours of the Chilterns, exploring the markets, and picking up small-batch cured meats made with care and locally sourced ingredients.
Fungi Farmer, Berkshire
Based in Swallowfield near Reading, Fungi Farmer is a locally grown mushroom producer bringing both edible and medicinal mushrooms to markets across the region – including Reading and Henley.
They offer artisan mushrooms and mushroom products (fresh and dried) at farmers’ markets and local food events — a great spring stop for seasonal fungi and mushroom snacks.
Brown Bag Crisps, Surrey
A true Surrey family‑run crisps maker, Brown Bag has been perfecting its hand‑cooked potato crisps since 2010.
Still independent and never stocked in big supermarkets, their small‑batch crisps come in award‑winning flavours like lightly salted, rosemary & sea salt, and oak smoked chilli — all made with British potatoes and seasoned by hand.
Cold Pressed Oil Co., Hampshire
Located on Clare Park Farm in the Hampshire countryside near Crondall, this family‑run producer crafts multi‑award‑winning extra virgin cold‑pressed rapeseed oil from seeds grown on the farm itself.
The range includes pure rapeseed oils alongside infused dressings and mayonnaises, all made with care and designed to showcase the region’s vibrant spring harvest.
The Henley Distillery
Tucked into an 18th‑century threshing barn on the edge of Henley, this award‑winning craft distillery specialises in hand‑made gins and rums with bold character and rich botanical profiles.
Visitors can join distillery tours and tasting experiences that show how their spirits are made, sampling Henley Classic Dry Gin, Henley Pink Gin and Henley Rum, while soaking up the historic barn setting — ideal for a spring outing with a local twist.
The Oxford Cow, Oxfordshire
A true farm‑to‑cone producer, The Oxford Cow offers luxury ice cream made right on the farm at Kingston Hill, near Kingston Bagpuize.
The Christensens milk their own free‑range herd and turn that fresh milk into small‑batch ice cream on site, with staple flavours such as creamy fior di latte, mint stracciatella, salted caramel, chocolate, raspberry ripple and more. You’ll find their artisan tubs available locally and can even order direct for home delivery — a truly local scoop that celebrates the Oxfordshire countryside.
Bee Friends Honey, Surrey Hills
From apiaries around Guildford and the Surrey Hills, Bee Friends produces raw local honey, along with beeswax candles, wraps and more.
Their Surrey honey reflects spring blossom flavours, and the bee farm runs guided tours April–October to learn about beekeeping and pollinators.
The Real Jam & Chutney Company, Hampshire
Based in the heart of the New Forest, this inclusive social enterprise crafts handmade jams, chutneys and marmalades using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from their walled garden and local growers.
Every jar — from zingy chutneys to classic jams — is made the traditional way and supports people with learning disabilities to gain real work skills and confidence in a purpose‑built kitchen. Look for their vibrant preserves at local farm shops and markets this spring.
