Hawkshead Relish is a producer, distributor and exporter of speciality preserves, jam, sauces, marmalade, pickle and mustard. Based in the English Lake District, we make over 100 multi-award-winning Relishes. Pickles, Preserves and Sauces all by hand using traditional open pans and high-quality ingredients. All are free from Nuts and Gluten.
Company Description:
Started in 1999 husband and wife team Mark and Maria began making the relishes in their cafe in the tourist village of Hawkshead, they soon branched out and created a brand that now sells to markets worldwide. They operate from a 16thC barn on the edge of Esthwaite Lake, using the same traditional techniques and quality ingredients. They have built up a loyal following and both received MBE’s awarded by Her Majesty The Queen in 2011 in recognition of their services to the food industry in the region.
Artisan producers of award-winning preserves; established in 1999 the range has grown to over 100 innovative products holding over 60 ‘Great Taste’ awards and ‘Speciality Producer of the Year’ from the Guild of Fine Food. Supplying UK independent retailers as well as exporting globally the brand has become synonymous with the art of culinary excellence and gained recognition from food critics, celebrity chefs and members of the British Royal family. Based in the heart of the English Lake District, at the heart of Hawkshead Relish is the ethos of optimum quality and sustainability; all ingredients are selected through local suppliers as with all other raw materials, maintaining the rural economy and supporting the local community which in turn supports Hawkshead Relish. The range which consists of chutney, jam, sauces, mustards and vinegars is available to the retail, gift and foodservice sectors.
We believe the reason why our products are so successful and why people love them is because we care about the ingredients we use. Where other producers will sometimes use cheaper ingredients to bulk out their products, we only use quality ingredients that add to the flavour and you can really taste the difference in the quality.
Having started with a small range of 2-3 products, we found out Mark had the knack for coming up with great new recipe ideas. He would come up with recipes that work well but were not run of the mill. As our range was growing, we found we had 20, 30, 50… 100 products. Mark’s imaginative and great tasting products lead to Hawkshead Relish also winning over 60 Great Taste Awards.
All our products are still made by hand using traditional open pans and are free from Nuts, Gluten, Additives and Preservatives as well as all being suitable for vegetarians and most are vegan friendly.
