Whether you live in and around Bath and come to the area regularly, or you’re just visiting for the day, Milsom Place is right in the heart of things, providing a bustling and cosmopolitan public space which hosts a variety of local activities such as festivals, outdoor film screenings, jazz and fashion shows. Check back regularly to see what’s new.
Flavours of the West - 2nd & 3rd July 2011
Save the date, 2nd and 3rd July 2011 for Flavours of the West at Milsom Place in Bath This friendly foodie gathering has the atmosphere of an artisan farmer’s market with demonstrations by A-list chefs in the Octagon, formerly a Georgian chapel.
Local celebrity baker, and Food Champion of the BBC Food & Farming Awards 2010 Richard Bertinet will be taking centre stage. The line up for the Aga Range Master Cookery Theatre also includes Daily Telegraph Cookery Writer, Xanthe Clay and Rachel Demuth whose restaurant was named Best Vegetarian Restaurant in 2010 by Gourmet
West Country suppliers will be on hand for tastings and tutorials. The stalls include a good range of beers and ciders with Bath Ales, Bridge Farm Cider and Red Rock Brewery as well as wines from the Field Wine Bar, Quoins and Avalon Vineyards. Cotswold Country Liqueurs will be sampling their knock out digestifs flavoured with fruits and flowers.
Golden Cenarth, Winner of the 2010 Supreme Champion at the British Cheese Awards, the Oscar Winner of all cheeses will be on sale at the Caws Cenarth stand
Prizewinning preserves are made by Gratton & Oldridge from Devon and for a sweet tooth, Raspberry Mud Cakes by
Located in the heart of
Confirmed Producers (so far)
Avalon Vineyard, Shepton Mallett
www.pennardorganicwines.co.uk
Dr. Hugh Tripp is the owner and winemaker at Avalon Vineyard. He originally trained in biological research, but then changed direction to pursue the "good life" in the country. His products are unusual and distinctive. They are hand-produced on a small scale and are only available in their vineyard shop and a few outlets local to them. Their products include organic fruit Wines, Cider which is made in a traditional way along with Mead for which they are the only producers of in the South West.
Bath Ales, Warmley, Bristol
www.bathales.com
We like to say that our ales are “brewed for those who know... and those who don’t.” So, whether you’re a real ale connoisseur or a recent convert, our hope is that you’ll find our beer, our family of pubs and everything to do with Bath Ales very much to your taste.
Bath Soft Cheese Co, Bath, Avon
www.parkfarm.co.uk
Park Farm in Kelston is home to an array of award-winning organic cheeses, including the famous Bath Soft Cheese and Wyfe of Bath Cheese. As well as our original Bath Soft Cheese we produce a variety of other cheeses: soft, hard and blue. All of them made with old fashioned manual methods which gives the cheeses more flavour. Wyfe of Bath won Gold awards this year at the British Cheese Awards in Cardiff, at the International Cheese Awards Nantwich and the National Cheese Awards, Royal Bath & West Show.
Bridge Farm Cider, Yeovil, Somerset
Bridge Farm Cider stall can be found at every big and small event in the south west, from the Dorset Steam Fair to many weekly and monthly farmers markets. Nigel Stewart sources his cider apples from his own orchard at Bridge Farm, East Chinnock, and from orchards near by. He makes traditional sweet, medium and dry ciders and a bottle-fermented sparkling cider and a range of single variety apple juices. Bridge Farm shop also sells a range of cakes, chutneys and jams.
Bridport Gourmet Pies, Bridport
www.dorset-pies.co.uk
Founded in 2000 by Martin and Janet Aldridge using experience and expertise gained in the butchery and catering industry. Martin has been producing award winning sausages and pies since the early 1960s. Using the wealth of local produce in Dorset, these compliment their ideals of producing the highest quality, truly local product. 2009 saw them proudly win the Taste of Dorset Harmsworth Award for the most outstanding contribution to food in Dorset & also saw their Dorset Pork Pie range coming up trumps again, winning Taste of the West awards.
Crumpet Cakes, Bristol
www.crumpetcakes.co.uk
At Crumpet! They are passionate about creating wonderfully indulgent cakes that are full of delicious flavours and character. Take our sumptuous Raspberry Mud Cakes – made from a delicious fusion of rich dark chocolate, fresh raspberries and a delicate splash of liquor. So why not find a nice quiet moment - sit back, relax,indulge and enjoy,from Crumpet! with love!
Cotswold Country Liqueurs, Arlington, Gloucester
www.cotswoldcountryliqueurs.com
Cotswold Country Liqueurs was established November 2006 as a part time venture by Esther Chapman. Her Parents, Aunties and Grandparents had been making liqueurs from wild fruits for many years.
Esther and her family pick seasonal fruit and flowers by hand from Gloucestershire pasture fields that are far away from the pollutants found near roads and some crop fields, this ensures the fruit is untainted and in its true natural state when blended and infused with the fairly traded sugar and spirit base.
Caws Cenarth Cheese, Boncath, West Wales
www.cawscenarth.co.uk
Welsh speaking Gwynfor and Thelma Adams have been farming for over 42 years making them one of the oldest established producers of Welsh Farmhouse Caerffili. They were all absolutely delighted as their latest creation Golden Cenarth picked up the Supreme Champion at the 2010 British cheese Awards along with Best Semi Soft cheese and Best Welsh Cheese. It was a memorable night and completely unexpected.
Field Bar Wine, Gloucester
www.fieldbarwine.co.uk
Field Bar Wine produce and sell a range of wines made from delicious, locally picked and grown fruits. They have developed a range of wines made from all manner of fruit and flowers.In July 2010 Field Bar Wine, won the Cotswold Life Award for "Newcomer Of The Year".
Fussels Fine Foods, Rode, Somerset
www.fusselsfinefoods.co.uk
Andy believes that for too long Rapeseed and its wholesome properties has been a well kept secret prized for its gentle and versatile properties. He’s a passionate hand’s on farmer, who believes in the value of good food, which is why he created the Fussels Fine Foods company at Rode nr Frome. He creates everything with his Rapeseed on his farm from sowing to cold pressing & bottling.
Andy also creates a range of fantastic Mayonnaise, Salad & Herb Dressings, Quince & Cider Vinegar Dressings to compliment his oils.
Goulds Cheddar, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
www.gouldscheddar.co.uk
Batch Farm is situated on the picturesque Pennard ridge with views of the Glastonbury Tor and the Mendips. The Gould's have farmed here for 70 years and the cheesemaking has been a family concern for the last 40. We bring the milk from our 260 Friesian cows about ¾ of a mile to the dairy each day. Alongside the traditional Cheddar we now make Cheddar cheese with added flavourings such as Chilli’s, Garlics and a variety of herbs.
Gratton & Oldridge, Chulmleigh, Devon
www.grattonandoldridge.co.uk
Gratton & Oldridge Preserves started in 1999 with Blackberry and Pear Jelly made from Conference Pears from their own tree and wild blackberries from around the farm. All of their preserves are made and cooked in the traditional way. Their high fruit jams and jellies are handmade in small batches. Taste of the West Food Awards winners. Silver for their Raspberry Jam in 2005 and for their Caramelized Onions in Red Wine, Lemon Curd and Strawberry & Gooseberry Jam in 2009.
Honey Pot Farm, South Petherton, Somerset
Colin Comben has been at Honey Pot Farm since 2006 & sells his range of seasonal produce at local markets. As well as livestock he has around 5 acres of orchards that he uses to produce Cider, Cider Vinegar as well as Apple Juice & Cordials. Colin also has Bee Hives dotted around which he collects & sells the Honey. He also produces a small range of preserves.
Marsdens Confectionery, Newbury
www.marsdensconfectionery.co.uk
Marsden's Confectionery was set up in 2001 by Alex Marsden-Smedley, and is based in Berkshire on the edge of the Downs. Marsden's Confectionery is a family run business and the award winning fudge and chocolate truffles are handmade following very traditional recipes. Alex uses only the simplest and finest ingredients without any artificial flavourings or additives. All of her fudge and truffles are made in small batches therefore maintaining the highest quality. Their award winning Vanilla Fudge was described by Vogue Magazine as "second to none".
Premier Pastries, Yeovil, Somerset
www.premierpastries.co.uk
A husband & Wife team baking delicious homemade pies since 1995. Their range of products also include Quiches, Sausage rolls & Pasties all made with local ingredients & with a wide variety of fillings.
Quoins & Avonleigh Organic Vineyards, Bradford On Avon
www.quoinsvineyard.co.uk
Quoins Organic Vineyardis planted on the southern limits of the Cotswold limestone and is located near to the Saxon town of Bradford-on-Avon. The vineyard was planted in 2002 and the first crop of grapes was harvested in October 2005 with the first bottles of wine available being sold from August 2006. Our own wine is sold as single varieties of Madeleine Angevine, Orion, and Rondo.
Red Rock Brewery, Teignmouth, Devon
www.redrockbrewery.co.uk
Red Rock is a family run 4 barrel brewery based in a renovated barn
in South Devon. They produce distinctively flavoured real ales
using only spring water, finest malt, whole hops and wet yeast. The brewery was started in 2006 by two teachers who shared an overwhelming interest in beer. Luckily one of them had a lifelong fascination with home brewing and (more importantly) a son, Lewis, who has had lots of brewing experience!
Serious Treats, Clevedon, Bristol
www.serioustreats.co.uk
Award winning Chocolate Brownies picking up Gold in the 2010 “Great taste awards” & Silver at the “Taste of the West” awards in 2009. There are no additives or preservatives used giving them a truly homemade taste using Montezumas 73% cocoa solids Chocolate.
Somerset Ducks, Bridgewater, Somerset
www.somersetducks.co.uk
Somerset Ducks is a family business established in 1982, offering a wonderful range of cooked duck products by post. Our specialist range of duck products have won four gold awards at the Great Taste Awards in London and we attend many food events across the country. We believe that our products are unique to the food market and not available anywhere else. Our speciality foods include boned ducks, smoked, stuffed and cooked duck.
The Bath Pig, Bath
www.thebathpig.com
The company was born out of a mutual passion for fine foods amongst two good friends, They wanted to produce a Chorizo (and later Salami, Pepperoni and specialist Bacons) using free range British pork. They have based their Chorizo on traditional Spanish recipes and have produced a high quality, British product with very stylish branding and web presence.
The Thoughtful Bread Company, Farrington Gurney, Bath
www.thethoughtfulbreadcompany.com
Bread-making at The Thoughtful Bread Company is a labour of love. An eco-artisan bakery based in Bath, South West England producing hand-crafted bread from local, seasonal ingredients for Bath's restaurants, delis, and the general public.
At The Thoughtful Bread Company we believe that it’s not just our bread that will put a smile on your face; it’s the people, the ethics and the environmentally-friendly approach to business that we adhere to at all times every single day.
Woodchester Fine Foods, Bristol
www.woodchesterfinefoods.co.uk
A new range of tasty, award-winning chocolate, sweet and savoury sauces, dressings, jams and chutneys. All handmade in England using quality natural ingredients. Stylish bottles with contemporary labelling create a visual impact and allow the quality of the product to shine through.
Timings: 2nd July 10-6
3rd July 10-5
