Grasmere goes local
GRASMERE
Born out of the pandemic, Grasmere Farm opened a new Deli in the former greeting card shop in Market Gate late last year. Fresh fruit and vegetables outside the shop, Hambleton Bakery Bread, artisan cheese, Grasmere Farm Pies and cooked meats, artisan chocolates and extensive range of ‘larder fillers’ inside; this quaint, yet modern shop is literally bursting with quality, local produce! Will Bowell, retail manager at Grasmere Farm, explains: ‘There is no shortage of quality, artisan food in our area. We are blessed to have such gems as Deeping Fudge and Deeping Honey, made on our doorstep, but only just a little further afield there are the likes of Saints and Sinners of Pode Hole and Jenny’s Jam of Lincoln or Hawkens Gingerbread of Grantham – Britain’s oldest biscuit. And don’t forget, of course, cooked products made on our farm, less than three miles from the shop.
All great Lincolnshire food and it doesn’t stop there; Cote Hill Blue cheese and Lincolnshire Poacher both from middle Lincolnshire, and with our recent alcohol licence being granted, we now also stock Bowlers and Hopshackle Beer – both brewed less than a mile from the Deli! We also sell Grainstore ales and cider which is from Oakham and the ale is also in our steak and ale pies! We even support local talent, selling cards and products made by local people.’
growers and as the season advances, bedding plants and hanging baskets.’
The other big draw to the Deli is our fresh fruit and vegetables which are sourced mostly from a network of farmers in the Woodall, Holbeach, Boston and Spalding area. We even now sell plants and cut flowers from local
The Market Gate Deli by Grasmere Farm is open Mon- Fri 8am-5pm and 8am-4pm on Saturday. To avoid disappointment, orders can be made on 01778 380517.
Our intention is try and support local as much as possible and it’s been amazing to see that the customers’ intentions are the same. The support has been overwhelming and I’m sure customers have no idea what it means not just to us at Grasmere, but our suppliers as well. It’s so great to see local money going back into the local economy!’
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