Your local Great Taste Award Winners 2025

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are fast becoming leading food and drink destinations in the UK so we’re delighted so many locals feature in the Great Taste Awards, just announced.

Great Taste is the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme, run by The Guild of Fine Food, who work hard to find the very best producers and independent shops to feature in the scheme.

So, when the awards are announced, it’s an exciting time for us and members.This year we want to say a massive congratulations to those who have had their products recognised in the 2025 awards – so many of you!

If you’re a foodie, you’ll no doubt see these producers at shows, festivals and markets – please say hello and congratulations and more importantly, please support local by buying and tasting some of these delicious products!

Most of our members also sell their products online so head to their profiles below and work your way through the Great Taste Awards local winners!

Three star winners

Cold Smoked Trout from Church Paddock Fishery

Old Winchester from Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Rugged Peanut Butter from Butter Bike Co

Church Paddock Smokery

Church Paddock Fishery is a catch & release fishery with an on-site smokery producing hot & cold smoked trout.

Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Lyburn Farm offers a variety of handmade cheeses, all made on the farm using pasteurised milk from their own herd of pedigree cows.

Butter Bike Co

We produce natural, adventurously flavoured peanut butters which we sell via independent fine food retail, wholesale distribution, and online

Two star winners

820 Drop of Gin from 820 Spirit

820 Sloe Gin from 820 Spirits

Barkham Blue from Village Maid Cheese

Bramblewood Sap Mead from Arcane Alchemist Mead

Briddlesford Fetter Cheese from Briddlesford Farm

Briddlesford Double Cream from Briddlesford Farm

Briddlesford Whole Milk from Briddlesford Farm

Callaloo Spicy Pineapple BBQ Sauce from Calloloo Corner

English Hopped Pale Ale from Powder Monkey Brewing Company

Flat White Coffee  from Jude’s Ice Cream

Goat’s Cheese & Spinach Cheese from A Basing Bakes

Golden Flame BBQ from Hornet Chilli – it also won Best BBQ Sauce in this year’s UK National Chilli Awards!

Hot Smoked Trout Pate from Church Paddock Fishery

LUNAR from Moon Roast Coffee

Mermaid Gin from Isle of Wight Distillery

Stoney Cross from Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Stowaway from Book & Bucket Cheese Company

Summerdown Dark Chocolate Chocolate Peppermint Thins from Summerdown

Source from River Coffee Roasters

The Golden Drop from Powder Monkey Brewing Company

820 Spirits

Environmentally friendly high-quality spirits using locally sourced botanicals creating the very best of flavours.

A Basing Bakes

A Basing Bakes is a home-based business specialising in the production of gluten-free baked goods.

Arcane Alchemist Mead

A mead producer based in Havant. Using locally sourced ingredients to create unique and innovative mead..

Briddlesford Farm

Briddlesford Farm is home to a fourth-generation dairy herd and a passionate team crafting all things dairy — from fresh Guernsey milk and rich cream to handmade cheeses and their signature golden butter.

Callaloo Corner

Hampshire-made, award-winning Caribbean sauces inspired by Trinidadian family recipes. A flavourful range of five hot sauces and one BBQ sauce, all plant-based, gluten free and crafted from natural ingredients.

Church Paddock Smokery

Church Paddock Fishery is a catch & release fishery with an on-site smokery producing hot & cold smoked trout.

Hornet Chilli

We want to heat the world up, starting from a little village in Hampshire. We produce sauces, oils, pastes and rub from Hampshire grown chilli's.

Isle of Wight Distillery

Proud owners of the first and only distilling licence to be granted on the island, the IOW Distillery create a range of premium spirits that capture the essence and flavours of the island.

Judes Ice Cream

Jude’s uses natural, great tasting ingredients in all their lip-smacking ice creams.

Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Lyburn Farm offers a variety of handmade cheeses, all made on the farm using pasteurised milk from their own herd of pedigree cows.

Moon Roast Coffee

Moon Roast are an award-winning small batch coffee roastery based in the Candover Valley, Hampshire. Supplying speciality hand roasted coffee and equipment for wholesale and retail throughout Hampshire and across the UK.

Summerdown

Summerdown grows and harvests the rare but very traditional Black Mitcham peppermint on their farm in the foothills of the Hampshire Downs.

The Book and Bucket Cheese Company

Award winning Handmade Artisan Cheese, using traditional methods with innovative modern twists

Powder Monkey Brewing Co.

An historic gunpowder store converted to form a brewery, bar, shop and visitor centre.

River Coffee Roasters

River Coffee Roasters on a mission to source, roast and supply unique speciality coffee to wholesale and online partners.

Village Maid Cheese

Producers of award-winning artisan cheeses using only the highest quality milk from local farmers.

One star winners

Beef Pie with Mushrooms and Red Wine from A Basing Bakes

820 London Dry Gin from 820 Spritis

820 Vodka from 820 Spritis

Black Garlic Balsamic Vinegar from The Garlic Farm

Bravo Zulu – Pilsner from Powder Monkey Brewing Company

Briddlesford Halloumi Style Cheese from Briddlesford Farm

Callaloo Papa Yo! Hot Sauce from Calloloo Corner

Crunchy Chilli Oil – Plot 34a Chillis

Crunchy Cucumber Pickle from the Real Jam and Chutney Company

Drift from River Coffee Roasters

Dry Cured Smoked Back Bacon from The Farmers Butchers

Grapefruit & Elder Marmalade from the Real Jam and Chutney Company

Ginger Spice from Jude’s Ice Cream

Forest Edge Blend from Forest Edge Roasting

Georgie’s Sourdough from Fine Fettle

Great Bustard Gin from Downton Distillery

Nacino from Downton Distillery

HALF CAFF from Moon Roast Coffee

MOONSHOT from Moon Roast Coffee

Hot Jalepeno Peanut Butter from Butter Bike Co

Maida Vale from Village Maid Cheese

Mermaid Spiced Rum from Isle of Wight Distillery

New Forest Wild Flower Honey from Noble Bee

New Forest Heather Honey from Noble Bee

PB Miso Caramel from Jude’s Ice Cream

Tomato and Butternut Squash Sauce from Tomato Stall

Shakshuka Tomato Sauce from Tomato Stall

Smoked Huxley from the Book and Bucket Cheese Company

Strawberries and Cream from Jude’s Ice Cream

Vanilla Clotted Cream from Jude’s Ice Cream

Summerdown Peppermint Milk Bar from Summerdown

Sway Chutney Green Allotments from Ewelina’s Pantry

Triple Chocolate Brownie from the Homemade Brownie Company

Wagyu Ribeye from Cobbs Farmshops

Yuzu Marmalade from Wasabi Company

820 Spirits

Environmentally friendly high-quality spirits using locally sourced botanicals creating the very best of flavours.

A Basing Bakes

A Basing Bakes is a home-based business specialising in the production of gluten-free baked goods.

Butter Bike Co

We produce natural, adventurously flavoured peanut butters which we sell via independent fine food retail, wholesale distribution, and online

Briddlesford Farm

Briddlesford Farm is home to a fourth-generation dairy herd and a passionate team crafting all things dairy — from fresh Guernsey milk and rich cream to handmade cheeses and their signature golden butter.

Callaloo Corner

Hampshire-made, award-winning Caribbean sauces inspired by Trinidadian family recipes. A flavourful range of five hot sauces and one BBQ sauce, all plant-based, gluten free and crafted from natural ingredients.

COBBS at Winchester Farm Shop and Café

Cobbs Farm Shop & Kitchen, at Headbourne Worthy, boasts a huge range of locally produced goods and a delicious delicatessen.

Downton Distillery

Downton Distillery creates exceptional small-batch spirits in Wiltshire, using local botanicals and sustainable methods. Their bold, refined gins, like Explorer’s and Great Bustard, offer premium craftsmanship with a unique, ethically driven edge.

Ewelina’s Home Pantry

Homemade preserves, pickles and condiments made with love in the New Forest, using high-quality local ingredients to create unforgettable tastes!

Fine Fettle

Local producer of sourdough, elderberry syrup and hand blended herbal teas.

Forest Edge Roasting Co.

Forest Edge Roasting is based in Lyndhurst, the New Forest and seeks to bring exceptional coffee to the South Coast.

Isle of Wight Distillery

Proud owners of the first and only distilling licence to be granted on the island, the IOW Distillery create a range of premium spirits that capture the essence and flavours of the island.

Judes Ice Cream

Jude’s uses natural, great tasting ingredients in all their lip-smacking ice creams.

Moon Roast Coffee

Moon Roast are an award-winning small batch coffee roastery based in the Candover Valley, Hampshire. Supplying speciality hand roasted coffee and equipment for wholesale and retail throughout Hampshire and across the UK.

Plot 34A Chillis

Grower and producer of chilli products, hot sauce, rubs and salts.

Powder Monkey Brewing Co.

An historic gunpowder store converted to form a brewery, bar, shop and visitor centre.

The Garlic Farm

Visit The Garlic Farm shop for traditional, innovative and some downright offbeat garlic inspired products or pop into the café.

The Real Jam and Chutney Company

Based in the New Forest, Real Jam & Chutney Company is forging a new way for social enterprises to be run: with and by people with learning disabilities. Traditional methods, delicious preserves, life changing opportunities.

The Homemade Brownie Company

The Homemade Brownie Company is an award-winning Basingstoke-based bakery specialising in gluten-free, handcrafted chocolate brownies, offering direct sales, wholesale services and corporate gifting solutions.

The Noble Bee

We produce exceptional quality, award winning, delicious single origin New Forest Honey, from hives specially located in Wild areas.

Summerdown

Summerdown grows and harvests the rare but very traditional Black Mitcham peppermint on their farm in the foothills of the Hampshire Downs.

Village Maid Cheese

Producers of award-winning artisan cheeses using only the highest quality milk from local farmers.

The Wasabi Company

Native to the Japanese mountains and famous for its aromatic pungency, fresh wasabi is thriving in Alresford, Hampshire.