It's time to get out and about in Norfolk to discover the county's many artisan food and drink producers. Whether you're looking for a cheese maker in Wells, a chilli grower in Great Hockham, or a Battle of the Bangers-winning sausage producer in Swafield, there will be something for you, says reporter Victoria Leggett.
The Produced in Norfolk 'Taste the View' weekend is your chance to visit genuine Norfolk artisan producers and find out how, why and what goes into the production of our area's top-quality foodstuffs.
It is the third year the event, which includes businesses from right across the county, has taken place as part of the EDP Adnams Norfolk Food and Drink Festival, in association with Norfolk County Council.
Once again, the offering is varied and includes tasters, a farm tour, milking demonstrations and a host of discounts on PIN produce.
As well as a chance to try their food and drink, organiser Jane Miller, managing director of Produced in Norfolk, says her members will be keen to talk to visitors about what they do.
She says: 'Our producers are all genuine artisans, and this needs passion, hard work and commitment, and going the extra mile.
'While I doubt trade secrets will be revealed, asking a few questions will reveal the fascinating story behind the product, which will lead to an increased appreciation and under-standing and, hopefully, new customers further down the line.'
Producers taking part include this year's Battle of the Bangers winner Tavern Tasty Meat, based at Swafield near North Walsham.
Roger Human will be offering tasters of the Old English sausage which proved so popular with shoppers in Norwich earlier this month.
Also keen to get involved is Mrs Temples Cheese, at Wells, which will run a tour of the dairy farm that produces its milk, and Lakenham Creamery in Norwich, which will have free tasters for customers visiting its Trafalgar Street site.
Discounts of 10pc will also be available on a selection of PIN products at some venues using the vouchers in today's EDP.
Aldis and Sons
Church Farm, Framingham Earl, Norwich, NR14 7PE
01508 492293
10pc off Aldis and Sons home-grown vegetables and lamb, while stocks last, with EDP voucher.
Tomorrow, 9am to 4pm, and Sunday, 10am and 1pm.
The Holkham Gift Shop
Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AB.
01328 710227
10pc off all products by Ebenezer Cottage.
Tomorrow and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Pies, Puds and Tarts
Unit 6, Great Walsingham Barns, Hindringham Road, Great Walsingham, NR22 6DR
01328 822255
Home-made biscuit with every hot drink.
Tomorrow and Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Norfolk Heatwave
Kelling Heath Holiday Park Produce Market, Sandy Hill Lane, Holt, NR25 7HW
www.norfolkheatwave.com
Tasters and 10pc off Norfolk Heatwave produce at the Kelling producers' market with EDP voucher.
Sunday only, 10am to 2pm.
Mrs Temples Cheese
Copys Green Farm, Wighton, Wells, NR23 1NY
01328 820224
Tour of the dairy farm that produces milk for Mrs Temples Cheeses.
Sunday only, 11am and 2pm.
Mid Norfolk Smokehouse
Jubilee Hall Farm, Cranworth, near Hingham, IP25 7SH
01362 820702
Taster of mid Norfolk's smoked kiln roast salmon.
Tomorrow only, 9am to 4pm.
Lakenham Creamery
2 Trafalgar Street, Norwich, NR1 3HN
01603 620970
Tasters of the ice cream, including the jubilee year new flavour – apple and blackcurrant.
Tomorrow only, 10am to 2pm.
Ronaldo Ices
Billy's Sweet Shop, 14 The High Street, Sheringham, NR26 8JR
01603 633127
Try a taster of some of the 60 ice creams made by Ronaldos.
Tomorrow and Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
HFG Farmshops
North Walsham Road, Beeston St Andrew, Norwich, NR12 7BY
01603 424608
10pc off selected Produced In Norfolk members' artisan produce with the EDP voucher.
Tomorrow 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Denver Mills
Sluice Road, Denver, PE38 0EG
01366 384009 / enquiries@denvermill.plus.com
www.denvermill.co.uk
Tasters and 10pc off all foods made by members of Produced in Norfolk with the EDP voucher.
Tomorrow and Sunday, 11am to 4pm.
J&D Papworth Farms
16 Miller's Walk, Fakenham, NR21 9AP
01328 855039
or
34A Market Place, Swaffham
01760 724753
or
33 Market Place, North Walsham
01692 403 059
or
46 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RG
01263 823189
Tasters of sausages and other homemade goods.
Tomorrow only, 9am to 2pm
Norfolk Finest Foods
Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Road, Hoveton, NR12 8QU
01379 643713 / 01603 783762
Tasters of over 35 pickles and chutneys.
Tomorrow only, 10am to 4pm.
Philli Chillies
Lavenders, Harling Road, Great Hockham, IP24 1NT.
01953 498517
Tasters of chilli-based sauces, chutneys, relishes, oils and vinegars.
Tomorrow only, 1pm to 6pm.
The Real Ale Shop
Branthill Farm, Wells, NR23 1SB
01328 710810
Tasters of Norfolk ales, including Produced in Norfolk members' brews.
Tomorrow, 10am to 6pm, and Sunday noon to 4pm.
Tavern Tasty Meats
The Farm Shop, The Street, Swafield, near North Walsham, NR28 0RQ
01692 405444
Tasters of the Battle of the Bangers award-winning sausage, Old English.
Tomorrow only, 9.30am to 12.30pm.
16 Bircham Windmill Cheese
Bircham Windmill, Great Bircham, near King's Lynn, PE31 6SJ
01485 578393
Tasters ewes milk cheese as well as 10pc off the cheese price with the EDP voucher. Milking of the sheep at 2pm.
Tomorrow and Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Silver Fox Chocolates / Foodbizz Cookery School
Home Farm, Thetford Road, Riddlesworth, IP22 2TD
01953 681842
Cookery school and chocolate room tour, free cup of tea and cooking demonstrations at 11am and 2pm.
Tomorrow and Sunday, 10.30am to 3pm.
Algy's Norfolk Popcorn
Bintree Farm Shop, Bintree, Dereham, NR20 5NE
01362 683893
Tasters of Algy's famous Norfolk popcorn.
Tomorrow only, 10am to 5pm.
Yare Valley Oils
A J Ward, 2 High Bungay Road, Loddon, NR14 6JT
01508 538206
Tasters and 10pc off using the EDP voucher.
Tomorrow only, 7am to 1pm.
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