Hampshire Fare

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Grown. Produced. Made.

Supporting your business

Championing local

At Hampshire Fare we showcase and champion local food, drink and artisan talent.

Our objective is to support your business, tell foodies about it and encourage consumers to support local first, and always.

We inspire consumers on and off our patch to support our Hampshire and Isle of Wight producers, farmers food businesses, pubs, restaurants, eateries, distilleries, breweries, bakeries, cafes, tea and coffee houses.

Why local? Because it’s the best quality, fresher, healthier and more sustainable. Buying local supports the region’s producers and small businesses.

So, this website is a celebration our local larder –and our location on the stunning south coast.

Supporting our members

Together, Hampshire Fare and our members are a close network. We’re a vibrant community of like-minded individuals and businesses, including producers, retailers, hospitality owners and trade services who all share the same passion for local.

Through Hampshire Fair, members also have access to a host of of benefits, including opportunities, events, collaborations, publicity, marketing, and industry insight and information.

If you’re a local business growing, using or selling local produce, and based in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, or within 10 miles of the county border, Hampshire Fare can add value to your business.

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Membership benefits

Increased visibility and promotion

  • Feature on Hampshire Fare’s website with a dedicated profile, linking to your business
  • Promotion through Hampshire Fare’s social media channels and monthly consumer newsletter (sent to 22,000 with an open rate of 28%)
  • Chef and producer demonstration opportunities at consumer events across the county
  • Free text listing in the annual Local Produce Guide (circulation 20,000 with the opportunity to upgrade to a paid advertisement)

Collaborative marketing campaigns

  • Be part of county-wide marketing campaigns promoting Hampshire produce
  • Use of the Hampshire Fare brand and the logo representing quality, sustainability and provenance on your marketing, menus, produce and signage to take to events or display in your establishment
  • Collaboration on themed campaigns around key events like Easter, Christmas, summer, and local food weeks.
  • Run competitions to increase your brand profile and capture our audiences

Event participation

  • Promotion of member events on our website & social media platforms including the monthly consumer newsletter (subject to availability)
  • The chance to showcase your products to consumers, members, retailers, and media at key events
  • Discounted entry to some of these events
  • Annual Trade Expo

Corporate partnerships

  • Opportunities to partner with corporate partners for cross-promotion and collaboration
  • Access to Hampshire Fare’s corporate network for potential B2B opportunities

Networking opportunities

  • Access to a strong community and network of local producers, retailers, hospitality and trade businesses
  • Facilitated introductions between members and producers, suppliers, retailers and industry experts resulting in collaborations and business opportunities
  • Invitations to monthly member-exclusive network events

Business support

  • Assistance with discovering new routes to market
  • Updates on grants, funding, and other opportunities relevant to food and drink businesses
  • Quarterly Retail forum to share insight and seek advice and support
  • Bi-annual hospitality roundtable

Recognition and awards

  • Recognition of your business achievements and milestones in Hampshire Fare’s communications
  • Opportunities to be entered for local and regional food and drink awards

Membership

Which membership works for you?

Some of our members are farmers, involved in growing and rearing. Some are producers using local ingredients to make and craft.

Others are independent retailers selling local: among them box schemes, hamper services, delis, farm shops and village stores.

More are chefs, caterers and hospitality venues, such as cafes, pubs, restaurants, hotels and holiday accommodation, all using local, whether as ingredients in dishes, serving local spirits and wines, or stocking natural toiletries (made using local ingredients such as honey and lavender).

Last, but not least, some members are trader businesses, providing essential services to the local food, drink and craft industries to facilitate their business growth.

So which membership is best for your business? Take a look at the membership details below and if you need advice, please call us on 02380 733830 or email louise.harrington@hampshirefare.co.uk.

The Hampshire Fare team looks forward to welcoming you on board.

Producer membership

Producer Membership applies to farmers and businesses that produce food, drink and crafts from ingredients, or raw materials grown or reared in Hampshire or in close proximity to the county boundary. Where a business makes a range of products and not all of them include Hampshire ingredients, it must be made clear in the business’s own marketing where Hampshire produce is used.

Farmer membership criteria

  • Must farm within Hampshire or the Isle of Wight or within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.
  • Livestock must have spent at least 50% of their life in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight or within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.
  • The business itself must be based in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight or within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.

Food and drink producer membership

  • 30% of each product’s ingredients must have been grown or reared in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight or within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.
  • Where Hampshire ingredients are not used in all products, there must be a ‘Hampshire range’ adhering to the above criterion, with clear marketing to set it apart. In this case it is this range alone that will be eligible for Hampshire Fare membership benefits.
  • The business itself must be based in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight or within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.

Craft producers

  • Crafts must be produced from raw materials of Hampshire origin or from the Isle of Wight or within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.
  • Where Hampshire materials are not used in all crafts, there must be a ‘Hampshire range’ adhering to the above criterion, with clear marketing to set it apart. In this case it is this range alone that will be eligible for Hampshire Fare membership benefits.
  • The business itself must be based in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight, or within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.

Annual Membership

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Start-up year 1 trading £139
1-3 Employees £161
4-10 Employees £194
11-15 Employees £256
Number of employees is based on those employed on a full time basis (including business owners/directors and contractors)
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Hospitality and retail membership

Hospitality & Retail Membership applies to businesses that sell, serve or promote Hampshire produce that are located within the county or close to the Hampshire boarder.

Retail membership criteria

Farm shops, delicatessens, butchers, fishmongers, off-licences, box schemes, hamper providers, e-commerce sites, village stores, corner shops and attractions with a shop.

  • Retail outlets must sell products or raw ingredients from at least five Hampshire producers.
  • Fishmongers must offer at least three species caught off the coast or from within the rivers/lakes of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or within 10 miles of the county boarder.
  • Butchers must be sourcing at least four out of eight of the following meats from Hampshire producers or within 10 miles of the Hampshire boundary:
    – Lamb  – Beef  – Pork  – Chicken  – Other Poultry  – Game Birds  – Venison  – Rabbit
  • The business itself must be based in Hampshire of within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.

Hospitality membership criteria

Pubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, caterers and attractions with a cafe.

  • Atleast two products from each of the following products must be sourced from Hampshire producers and on the menu at all times
    – Meat, Fish & Game  – Fruit & Vegetables  – Eggs & Dairy  – Drinks & Condiments
  • The business itself must be based in Hampshire or within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.

Annual Membership

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1-3 employees £184
4-10 employees £194
11-15 employees £245
16+ employees £272
Number of employees is based on those employed on a full time basis (including business owners/directors and contractors)
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Trade Producer membership

This membership is designed for food, drink and craft producers who are not using enough Hampshire produce to meet the criteria for Producer Membership.

Membership criteria

  • Must be a food, drink or craft producer who could be nurtured into using more local produce, or who can not use enough local produce due to geographic location (for example coffee, tea, chocolate).
  • Membership is at the discretion of Hampshire Fare and who they deem appropriate to be a member within the category.
  • The business itself must be based in Hampshire or within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.

Annual Membership

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1-5 employees £289
6+ employees £390
Number of employees is based on those employed on a full time basis (including business owners/directors and contractors)
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Trade services membership

Trade services membership applies to businesses that offer goods and services to the local food industry.

Membership criteria

Food service and distribution, shopping and commercial centres, printers, packaging and labelling suppliers, accounting, insurance and legal services.

  • Food service and distribution businesses must have links with local producers.
  • The business itself must be based in Hampshire or within 10 miles of the Hampshire county boundary.

Annual Membership

(shown exc VAT)

1-2 employees £390
3+ employees £550
Number of employees is based on those employed on a full time basis (including business owners/directors and contractors)
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Investing in the future

Education and learning support

Hampshire Fare is committed to supporting education around food, drink, hospitality and artisan talent acoss Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Colleges, home economists, instructors, colleges and universities are entitled to free membership of Hampshire Fare and we’d be delighted to speak with you about how we might be able to collaborate and work together.

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