Entry to the Alnwick Food Festival is FREE. Unlike many food festivals you will not have to part with any cash just to gain access to the food stalls. The first money you spend will be with the high quality food producers invited to sell their produce.

Names, addresses and links to websites (left) of exhibitors at the Alnwick Food Festival 2008 will appear here as they are confirmed. Please revisit the site as it will be regularly updated.

Most exhibitors will have stalls in the Market Place but some will be inside the Northumberland Hall where the cookery demonstrations will be held.

The market will be open from 9am until 4pm this year.

FOOD AND DRINK STALLS (Market Place)

Burtree House Farm, Darlington, Co Durham DL3 0UY
t: +44 (0)1325 463521
e: enquires@burtreehousefarm.co.uk
w: www.burtreehousefarm.co.uk
Produce: Magnificent range of home baking and free-range chickens and eggs.

Cabosse Ltd, PO Box 96, Alnwick, NE66 2SD
t: +44 (0)1665 830836
e: cabossechocolates@btinternet.com
w: www.cabossechocolates.co.uk
Produce: French-trained Cordon Bleu chocolatiere Louise Frederique has created a stunning assortment of handmade chocolates and figurines especially for the beautiful county of Northumberland where she lives. Among her favourites are the hand-dipped caramelised hazlenut milk chocolate rocher, the cherry truffle, buttery fudge dipped in finest chocolate and candied orangettes in thick rich dark chocolate. And to celebrate the coastal heritage of Northumberland, Louise has created a range of milk, white and dark chocolate fish, lobsters and scallops, filled with chocolate shells, winkles and fish. A feast for the eyes and for the appetite!

Cake Perfect, Morpeth, Northumberland
t: +44 (0)1670 511 513
e: lynn@cakeperfect.co.uk
w: www.cakeperfect.co.uk
Produce: Cake Perfect designs original handmade and hand decorated custom designer wedding cakes and favours, corporate cakes, special occasions, celebration cakes and specialist chocolates.

The Cake Root, The Red Barn Bakery, Longframlington, Northumberland NE65 8ED
t: +44 (0)1665 570223; m: 07814390411
e: fionajane@thecakeroot.co.uk
w: www.theredbarn.uk.com/cakes/cakes.index.htm
Produce: Cakes

Castello Food Company, Unit 20, Blaydon Business Centre, Blaydon, Tyne & Wear NE21 5TW
t: +44 (0)191 414 4447
e: info@castellofoodcompany.com
w: www.castellofoodcompany.com
NEW VISITOR TO ALNWICK FOOD FESTIVAL
Produce:Castello Food Company is a specialist retailer of fine Italian food and wines. It sources only the highest quality, most authentic produce from local suppliers in Italy and most of its products cannot be found through any other retailer in the UK. Its suppliers are all small, independent producers, mainly in Northern Italy, who dedicate a huge amount of personal attention and tender loving care to their produce – this is the direct opposite of agri-business and the mass-produced ranges you will find on your local supermarket shelves.

The Cheese Shop, 6 Oldgate, Morpeth, NE61 1LX
t: +44 (0)1670 504434 (Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm)
e: enquiries@thecheeseshopmorpeth.co.uk
w: www.thecheeseshopmorpeth.co.uk
Produce: The Cheese Shop in Morpeth was established in 1990. It is now one of the largest cheese retailers in the North East, selling more than 150 different types of cheeses, British and continental. The shop sells as many local products as possible: The famous Northumberland cheeses from Blagdon, and the world-recognised unpasteurised cheeses from Doddington, as well as Colston and Basset Blue Stilton, and six different strong Cheddars, 15 goats cheeses, lots of ewes milk cheeses, and even buffalo milk cheese, plus lots more in a selection that really is hard to beat.

Coquet Valley Preserves, 3 Eshottheugh Workshops, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 9QH
t: +44 (0)1670 787600; m: 07766857680
e: sandy@coquetvalleypreserves.co.uk
w: www.coquetvalleyproducts.com
Produce: Preserves, relishes, chutneys, marmalades.

Coquet Whisky, The Haven, Back Crofts, Rothbury, Northumberland NE65 7YA
t: +44 (0)1669 620577; m: 07711806170
e: info@coquetwhisky.co.uk
w: www.coquetwhisky.co.uk
Produce: The creation of an expert master blender - Black Rory recalls the bygone days of illicit stills and daring smugglers of the rugged Coquet Valley in Northumberland. This unique blend is produced exclusively for Coquet Whisky and recaptures the authentic taste of this historic Borders region. The high malt content provides a rich amber glow and ultra smooth texture which, along with subtle undertones of peat, makes this an exceptional whisky for the connoisseur.

Delicious Catering, Alnwick, Northumberland
t: +44 (0)1665 606 283; m: 07971 045 076
e: sarah@delicious-occasions.co.uk
w: www.delicious-occasions.co.uk
NEW VISITOR TO ALNWICK FOOD FESTIVAL
Produce: Delicious is a bespoke catering company based in Alnwick, Northumberland. Menus are tailored to suit your taste and style, from a relaxed summer BBQ, Tapas party for friends to a buffet for private or corporate event you will be assured of an individual service.

Frere Quenelle, Prior House, Stoney Rigg, Haltwhistle NE49 9JJ
t: +44 (0)1434 321974
e: frerequenelle@btinternet.com
w: www.getintothehabit.org
Produce: Fruit liqueurs.

G&S Organics, Rock Midstead Farm, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2TH
t: 01665 660044; m: 07894 622256
e: info@gandsorganics.com
w: www.gandsorganics.com
Produce: A box scheme delivery service with meat, vegetables, bread, egg and milk. All meat eggs and bread are produced on the farm as are some of the vegetables in season. Also supply organic beef, lamb, pork, chicken and hampers via the website.

Gilchesters Organics, Gilchesters Organic Farm, Hawkwell, Northumberland NE18 0QL
t: 01661 886 119
e: info@gilchesters.com
w: www.gilchesters.com
Produce: Organic produce from the heart of Northumberland. Nestling two miles north of Hadrian’s Wall, among rolling hillsides the farm rears the finest organic traditional English and Scottish beef cattle and black face ewes. They also grow and mill their own grain and make homemade bread and cakes with the flour.

green brae, Newton Farm, Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7DP
t: +44 (0)1669 650012; f: +44 (0)1669 650399
e: info@greenbrae.co.uk
w: www.greenbrae.co.uk
NEW VISITOR TO ALNWICK FOOD FESTIVAL
Produce: Located in the heart of the Coquet Valley, green brae produce traditionally reared pork and lamb, where the animals are born on the farm and reared using age-old techniques. It supplies directly to the consumer. All meat is fresh but can be supplied frozen if required. green brae meat is direct from a local farmer and carries a full traceability guarantee.

Hadrian Sweets
t: +44 (0)1434 321580
m: 07895 262456
e: hadriansweets@hotmail.co.uk
w: www.hadriansweets.co.uk
Produce: Wide range of traditional sweets, all sugar and gluten free, suitable for diabetics and coeliacs. All individually wrapped and with the ingredients and nutitional information clearly labelled on the packaging.

The Lamb Man, East Wingates Farm, Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 8RW
t: 01670 788511
e: jimmy@thelambman.com
w: www.thelambman.com
NEW VISITOR TO ALNWICK FOOD FESTIVAL
Produce: Jimmy Bell is known locally as The Lamb Man because he rears, butchers and sells traditional Northumbrian Hill Lamb from his family farm at East Wingates near Longhorsley in Northumberland. You can purchase his hill lamb online and have it delivered by mail, visit our butchery at East Wingates Farm where he can cut lamb to order, or find him at the Northumbrian Farmers' Markets. Wherever you buy lamb from The Lamb Man you receive top quality fresh lamb direct from his farm.

Little Green Men, Chorley, Lancashire
t: +44(0)1257 482998
w: www.littlegreenmen.co.uk
SPECIAL GUEST AT THE 2008 ALNWICK FOOD FESTIVAL
The Chilli Man, one of the Little Green Men, has been growing chillies for over a decade just outside Chorley, near Preston, in Lancashire. Chilli Rich couldn’t find the chillies he wanted to cook with in the 1990s so he grew some from seeds he found, and never looked back. This year Little Green Men Chillies has become the country’s biggest commercial hydroponic chilli grower. Recently he's been experimenting adding chillies to a whole range of foods, some with local specialist producers, and has created a range including beer, chocolate, jam and cheese!

Moorhouse Farm Shop, Stannington, Northumberland NE20 0RG
t: +44 (0)1670 789016
e: enquire@moorhousefarmshop.co.uk
w: www.moorhousefarmshop.co.uk
Produce: Moorhouse Farm Shop sells a wide range of fresh pork and lamb products, all from its own stock and all prepared in its own butchery. Its speciality sausage, dry-cured bacon and gammons are especially popular. Freezer packs of pork and lamb are also available.

Mr BBQ, 37 Glebe Mews, Bedlington, Northumberland NE22 6LJ
Contact: Linda and Brian Bradley
t: +44 (0)845 226 9363
e: sales@britishbeefjerky.co.uk
w: www.mr-bbq.co.uk
Produce: Beef Jerky, smoked cooked meats, pates, barbecue sauce and ranch–style beans.

Northumbria Fudgery, 2 Hallimond Road, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, DL14 7SS
t: +44 (0)1388 664003
e: hallimond@talktalk.net
w: www.northumbria-larder.co.uk
Produce: Quality fudge, 42 flavours including vanilla, chocolate, maple and walnut, rum and raisin.

Northumbria Muffins, Howick Villa, Lynemouth Road, Ellington, Northumberland NE61 5HN
t: 01670 860562
e: northumbriamuffins@fsmail.net
w: www.northumbria-larder.co.uk
WINNER OF THE 2007 BEST STALL
Produce: A recently-established business producing luxury muffin-based products for sale at weekly and farmers markets.

Oleifera Rapeseed Oil, Coldstream Mains, Coldstream, Berwickshire, TD12 4ES
t: 01890 885 010
e: sales@borderfields.co.uk
w: www.borderfields.co.uk/oleifera/index.php
Produce: Oleifera, rapeseed oil, is the first product made by Borderfields, a group of Northumbrian and Scottish farmers, bringing high quality products direct from the farm to the consumer. There are twelve farmers in the group, farming land from Alnwick in Northumberland to Coldstream in Berwickshire, a total distance of 35 miles. The press house is situated near Belford in Northumberland. Rapeseed oil is now recognised as one of the healthiest culinary oils available.

The Olive Store, 12 Church View, Matfen, Northumberland NE20 0RP
t: +44 (0)1661 886 755
e: enquiries@theolivestore.co.uk
w: www.theolivestore.co.uk
NEW VISITOR TO ALNWICK FOOD FESTIVAL
Produce: The Olive Store is a specialist importer of the finest Olives and Olive Oils from Andalucia, the heart of the Spannish Olive Oil industry. The Olive Store selects the best olives and oils from the region, recognised as one of the best olive regions in the world. The Olive Store is the sole UK distributor for Oleocampo S.C.A., a cooperative based in Torredelcampo, in Andalucia.

Proof of the Pudding, Heckley High House, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2LQ
t: +44 (0)1665 602505; f: +44 (0)1665 606945
e: enquiry@theproofofthepudding.co.uk
w: www.theproofofthepudding.co.uk
Produce: Sticky toffee, ginger and chocolate puddings and dessert sauces.

L Robson & Sons Ltd, Craster, Northumberland NE66 3TR
t: +44 (0)1665 576223; f: +44 (0)1665 576044
e: enquiry@kipper.co.uk
w: www.kipper.co.uk
Produce: Robson's is a fourth generation family business specialising in the traditional method of oak smoking kippers and salmon. Situated in Craster, a small fishing village on the Northumberland coast near Alnwick, the company still cures the fish in the original smokehouses which are over 130 years old. Craster kippers have earned a reputation as one of the finest in Britain. Also on sale: Fresh fish, shellfish, lobsters, crabs.

Rugley Meat, Rugley Farm, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2JE
t: +44 (0)1665 602528
e: alan@rugley.co.uk
w: www.northumbria-larder.co.uk/members_rugleymeats.html
Produce: Farm-produced beef and lamb.

Sloe Crafts, Lorbottle West Steads, Lorbottle, Thropton, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7JT
t: +44 (0)1665 574672
e: info@sloecrafts.com
w: www.sloecrafts.com
Produce: From sloe gin to fruit vodka, candles and gift baskets. Sloe gin is Sloe Crafts’ signature product and has been made for generations by the Farr family using sloes gathered from local hedgerows.

Spicymonkey, 318 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE8 4TQ
t: 07877 691099
e: ian@spicymonkey.co.uk
w: www.spicymonkey.co.uk
NEW VISITOR TO ALNWICK FOOD FESTIVAL
Product: Authentic, homemade, curry pastes, curry mixes, spice blends and spicy marinades.

Wildon Grange, Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 9EW
t: +44 (0)1833 650587
e: enquiries@wildongrange.co.uk
w: www.wildongrange.co.uk
Produce: Delicious home-made salad dressings and hand-made chopping and cheese boards.

Yellow Fields, Selby House Farm, Stanton, Northumberland NE65 8PR
t: +44 (0)1670 772235
m: 07773 446065
e: rapeseed@btinternet.com
w: www.rapeseedoil.co.uk
Produce: Cold-pressed rapeseed oil.

Anyone interested in having a stall at the 2008 food festival should contact don@alnwickfoodfestival.co.uk or paul@alnwickfoodfestival.co.uk

For a flavour of previous years' exhibitors at the Alnwick Food Festival, click on the years below:
2007
2006
2005