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This guide continues a centuries’ old tradition by celebrating food that’s bought, sold and consumed in and around the market town of Newton Abbot.
Today there’s the sad fact that the tables of local residents rarely see any of the produce from the rolling farmlands that surround the town. Instead much of the local produce is sucked into a far-off economy where the links in the food chain – from producer to retailer to consumer – are increasingly anonymous and distant.
This guide is part of a movement that aims to reverse this trend. We know that you can find great tasting food that is produced close to the town. This guide will help you to find it, or where you can sell it locally.
The guide has a three-fold purpose. It will give consumers the information they need to make local choices. It will help businesses to source their ingredients and products from local farmers, growers and processors. And it’ll make it easier for local producers to identify where they can sell their products – to shops, to cafés, restaurants and B&Bs, as well as directly to the public.
We believe that Newton Abbot has a bright future as the centre for south Devon, in which food has a central place. By buying “local”, you’ll find great tasting food transported with tiny food miles. You’ll also help to support those producers who’ve staked their livelihood to our beautiful countryside. And by selling locally you’ll be meeting a growing demand for high quality food that makes a minimal impact on the environment and pays a fair price for it.
This guide starts a journey. It marks the first part of the road to a more self-sufficient local economy that delivers high-quality products that everyone can access. But in the meantime enjoy the food!
A version is now available on-line which will always be kept up to date with new information and new entries. We are dependent largely on you, our readers, to pro-vide us with new information to add to our lists.
Important note: the listings information is solely for locally produced food. Most of the businesses listed also sell food produced outside our area, but these non-local products are not mentioned.
Web: www.newtonabbotlocalfood.org.uk Email: [email protected]
Welcome to our food and drink
Most of the entries are followed by symbols to provide a quick reference to the products and services offered. Note that the bakery symbol refers to in-house bakeries only.
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Introduction - Welcome to our food Key to symbolsMap - Newton Abbot and surrounding areaMap - Newton Abbot townDirectory - Food Producers
Directory - Retails Outlets Directory - Home Deliveries & Box SchemesDirectory - Cafes, Pubs & RestaurantsDirectory - AccommodationA note on the Guide
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Directory Index (alphabetical)
Key to symbols
Bakery
Beveridges
Eggs
Dairy
Farm Shop
Fruit
Plants
Preserves
Pick-Your-Own
Farm
Deliveries
Vegetables
Food & Drink
Meat Soil Association
All Around Chocolate - Map ref 1 - Page 6Ashfords - Map ref 15N - Page 9Brimblecombes Cider and Farm Shop - Map ref 2 - Page 6Bulleigh Elms Farm Shop - Map ref 16 - Page 9Churchills - Map ref 17N - Page 9The Clock Tower Coffee Shop - Map ref 31n - Page 13Colston Farm - Map ref 3 - Page 6C.W. Hayter - Map ref 4 - Page 6 & 13Dartmoor Chilli Farm - Map ref 5 - Page 6The Dartmouth Inn - Map ref 37N - Page 14Devon Deli - Map ref 18N - Page 9 & 13Edwin Tuckers & Sons Ltd - Map ref 26N - Page 12Fermoy’s - Map ref 19 - Page 9Hunters Brewery - Map ref 6 - Page 7Jacksons Fishmongers, Smokers and Fish & Chip Shop - Map ref 20N - Page 9Lemon Jelli - Map ref 32N - Page 13Luscombe Farm Shop - Map ref 21 - Page 10Market Health Foods - Map ref 22N - Page 10Mole Valley Farmers - Map ref 23 - Page 10Newton Abbot Produce Market - Map ref 24N - Page 10Oakdown Farm - Map ref 8 - Page 7
Occombe Farm - Map ref 7 - Page 7 & 10Olive - Map ref 33N - Page 13Orchard Organic Farm - Map ref 9 - Page 7Pharmacy Café - Map ref 35N - Page 14The Pizza Café - Map ref 34N - Page 14Poole Farm - Map ref 10 - Page 7Richard Hopkins - Map ref 36N - Page 14Riverford Organics - Map ref 29 - Page 13River Teign Shellfish - Map ref 11 - Page 7Rod & Bens Organic Seasonal Foods - Map ref 30 - Page 13Sampsons Farm Hotel Restaurant - Map ref 42 - Page 15Shute Fruit and Produce - Map ref 12 - Page 8Stoneman’s Deli - Map ref 25N - Page 10Teignworthy Brewery - Map ref 13N - Page 8Tuckers Farm Shop - Map ref 27 - Page 12Ullacombe Farm Shop - Map ref 28 - Page 12The Union Inn - Map ref 38N - Page 14Westcountry Spice Company - Map ref 14 - Page 8The Wild Goose Inn - Map ref 38 - Page 14The Wolborough - Map ref 40N - Page 14Ye Old Cider Bar - Map ref 41N - Page 14
Reference numbers on these maps cross-reference to the entries on the following pages.
Newton Abbot and surrounding area
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Maps - locating local food
Newton Abbot town map
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All Around Chocolate
Christina Hooper, Studio One 65, Coombevale Rd, Teignmouth TQ14 9EN 01626 777657 Hand-made chocolates
All my chocolates are handmade at home. I only use fine quality chocolate and ingredients. I make a variety of flavoured hand piped medallions, chocolate bars, lollies and individual chocolates with a ganache or fondant filling. All are attractively packaged. I sell through a couple of outlets or contact me direct. All my chocolates make lovely gifts for all occasions.
Brimblecombe’s Cider and Farm Shop
Fyrrants Farm, Dunsford, Exeter 01647 25 2783 [email protected] www.brimblecombescider.co.uk Farm cider From the farm shop
Brimblecombe’s cider is made in the old fash-ioned way where milled apples are pressed through straw and the juice ferments with wild yeast for approx. six months. The juice is then raked off and put into oak casks to mature. The press we use was installed about 350 years ago. The cider barn at Farrants Farm used to be a farmhouse and dates back to Saxon times.
Colston Farm
Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LW 01364 643836 / 07901 98 3869 [email protected] www.properporkdevon.co.uk Pork and pork products Home delivery in bulk, advance ordering
Exclusively and carefully raised by Helen Wakeham in the heart of the South Hams countryside. You just won’t find this sort of freshness and great flavour in mass-produced meat. Helen has been farming animals for many years in South Devon. She is completely committed to the health and well-being of her animals, allowing them to grow naturally and happily in the Devon countryside.
C.W. Hayter
Bond’s Lawn, Haccombe, Newton Abbot TQ12 4SJ 01626 873321 Lamb, pork, eggs, vegetables, plants Home delivery, retail. Advance ordering in bulk
Dartmoor Chilli Farm
Rosebarn Nursery Auswell, Ashburton TQ13 7HG 07835 852997 [email protected] www.datrmoorchillifarm.co.uk Vegetables, fruit, chilli plants, preserves containing chilli On-line, some retail outlets, in bulk, advance ordering, home delivery
We specialise in growing over ninety varieties of sweet pepper and chillies, which are available from April to October. Our range of preserves and sauces are all made traditionally by hand in small batches for maximum quality and flavour. Our plants are grown naturally and holistically without any pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. We are members of the Wholesome Food Association.
Food Producers
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Directory Hunters Brewery
Glebe Acres, Orley Road, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot TQ12 5SA 01803 814399 / 07540 65 7115 [email protected] www.thehuntersbrewery.co.uk Beer Direct from brewery, markets, through local pubs
Hunters Brewery is situated in the heart of the Teignbridge. Established in September 2008 by Paul Walker it produces quality real ales using only the finest grade a materials while keeping costs to a minimum. Another aim is to keep Hunter’s Ale local to Devon to reduce ale miles, keep delivery costs down to a minimum and sustain the local economy
Occombe Farm
Preston Down Road, Paignton, TQ3 1RN 01803 520022 [email protected] www.occombe.co.uk Beef, lamb, vegetables, fruit, plants, eggs, bread Farm shop: see retail listing Open: Mon - Sat 9.00 - 17.30; Sun 9.00 - 17.30
Occombe is a working farm on the edge of Paignton. Our aim is to reconnect people with food, farming and the countryside and to promote the local food culture of South Devon. The farm shop, butchery counter, café, education centre and nature trail demonstrate how the food we produce is important for health, the environment and the economy. Free entry.
Oakdown Farm
Trusham, Newton Abbot TQ13 ONS 01647 253021 [email protected] Goats’ cheese Direct from farm; through wholesalers
The small herd of free range dairy goats at Oakdown Farm are cared for and milked by the Pillar family, with the emphasis on the goats’ happiness and welfare. Their fresh unpasteurised milk makes both a creamy soft fresh cheese and mild, hard cheddar type is also made. A more mature hard cheese will be available in the future.
Orchard Organic Farm
Great Park, Stoke Road, Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot TQ12 4QR 07974 794656 [email protected] www.orchardorganicfarm.co.uk Fruit, eggs Direct, retail, through Riverford box scheme
Poole Farm
Poole Farm, Torbryan, Newton Abbot TQ12 5UP 01803 812719 [email protected] www.poolefarmltd.co.uk Pork products, sausages, bacon, etc. Direct, markets, retail outlets, restaurants, events; advance bulk ordering
We produce a fine range of pork products, including dry cured ham and green bacon and delicious quality handmade sausages, in traditional and non-traditional styles, ranging from chipolatas to spicy chilli, all using real skins. We use our products in our hog roast and barbeque service.
River Teign Shellfish
10 Lower Brookfield, Lustleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 9TP 01647 277476 [email protected] Mussels and oysters from River Teign Through retail outlets and restaurants. Advance and in bulk orders available
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We are a family-run business supplying quality local oysters and mussels on a wholesale or retail basis.
Shute Fruit and Produce
Shute Farm, Newton Road, Bishopsteignton, Devon TQ14 9PN 01626 777 570 [email protected] www.shutefruit.co.uk Fruit and vegetables include: strawberries, raspberries, beans, sweet corn, pumpkins and squashes; preserves and elderflower cordial; sunflowers Direct from the farm, local farmers’ markets and food fairs Open from mid June - end of October daily except rainy days and Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shute Fruit and Produce is a Pick Your Own farm growing great tasting fruit and vegetables on the banks of the beautiful Teign estuary. Lori uses these to make award winning preserves, including “the best strawberry jam in the UK” according to the WI. She also teaches preserve-making courses and is available for talks to community groups.
Teignworthy Brewery
Tuckers Maltings, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AA 01626 332066 [email protected] www.tuckersmaltings.com Beer Direct from brewery, retail, pubs 100 years old and is still operating at full capacityTeignworthy believes in traditional values, by sourcing local ingredients from local businesses, which use less food miles. Brewing ale takes place most days during the week and uses entirely traditional methods, with English hops. Established in 1994, the company can now brew up to 100 barrels of beer a week – about 28,000 pints!
Westcountry Spice Company
Facility No 10, 3 Hamlyn House, Mardle Way, BuckfastleighTQ11 0NS 01364 644548 [email protected] www.westcountryspice.com Organic spice mixtures
The Westcountry Spice Company makes organic spice blends with inspirational flavours from around the world, produced in small batches with no additives, artificial colours or preservatives. All of our range is gluten- and wheat-free with the majority being vegetarian. We use local produce wherever possible and always the finest organic ingredients.
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Indoor Market, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RX 01626 202179 Local vegetables, fruit and plants, eggs beverages Bulk and advance orders available Monday-Saturday, 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Bulleigh Elms Farm Shop Dainton, Ipplepen Newton Abbot TQ12 5UA 01803 873403 [email protected] Beef, eggs, poultry, vegetables, fruit, and preserves. Local lamb & pork also available. Advance orders welcome. All year round
This is an attractive working farm where everyone can enjoy a visit to the farm animals, including Wellsummer hens which lay dark brown eggs and pedigree Devon Closewool sheep. “Nippy” the dog will be happy to show you around! Also provides an award winning B&B. Churchills
Indoor Market, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RX Local vegetables, fruit and plants, eggs Bulk and advance orders available Monday – Saturday, 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Devon Deli
80/82 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2ET 01626 204136 [email protected] www.thedevondeli.co.uk
Bread and cakes; cheese; preserves Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
In the café and sandwich bar we use the best local ingredients to produce wonderful food. We make our own bread daily, create wonderful cakes, and make great coffee which is roasted for us in Devon. We also offer a wedding cake and event catering service.See listing under cafés
Fermoy’s
Totnes Road, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot TQ12 5TN 01803 813504 [email protected] www.fermoys.co.uk Beef, lamb, pork, game, poultry, eggs, dairy, preserves Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm (café opens at 9.30am for breakfast ); open Bank Holidays - except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday.
Fermoy’s has grown from a pick-your-own working fruit farm in the 1970s to a large independent garden centre, farm shop and country store. We are (and always have been) a community shop where great value and good values meet. Enjoy home cooked food, a place where local knowledge and expertise counts - local’s best!
Jacksons Fishmongers, Smokers and Fish & Chip Shop
52 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EW0 01626 353465 [email protected] www.jacksonsfish.co.uk Fresh fish and smoked fish
Established in 1925, Jackson Ltd is a traditional family run fishmongers. We specialise in the retail and wholesale of quality fresh local fish, shellfish and our own award
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winning smoked fish. Our fish & chip shop is open lunchtimes and evenings for award winning freshly cooked fish & chips for you to eat-in or takeaway. Luscombe Farm Shop
Leylandii Gardens, Lower Roccombe, Stokeinteignhead TQ12 4QL 01626 872572 [email protected] www.luscombesfarmshop.co.uk Vegetables, fruit, flowers, plants, prepared produce, bread, preserves, beverages, eggs, dairy All year round from the farm shop, at markets, retailers. Farm shop: every Saturday 8am -12pm. Advance ordering service
Market Health Foods
Food Hall, Indoor Market, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RJ 01626 202076 [email protected] Eggs, milk, honey, preserves, gluten and dairy-free products Monday – Saturday 8.30am-4pm Mole Valley Farmers
Battle Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot TQ12 6RY 01626 83 6555 [email protected] www.molevalleyfarmers.com Beef, lamb, pork, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, vegetables, fruit, prepared produce preserves, beverages, cakes and pastries, beers and ciders. Bulk & advance ordering available Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Newton Abbot Produce Market Courtney Street, Newton Abbot 01626 353567 [email protected] www.teignbridge.gov.uk Tuesdays & Fridays throughout the year, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Variety of regular stalls selling fruit, vegetables, flowers, bread, biscuits and cakes, meat and pork products…much of it locally sourced.
Occombe Farm
Preston Down Road, Paignton, TQ3 1RN 01803 520022 [email protected] www.occombe.co.uk Farm shop: beef, lamb, pork, vegetables, fruit, plants, poultry, dairy, eggs, prepared items, preserves, beverages, bread Every day, 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Also producer: see producer listing
Stoneman’s Deli
Food Hall, Newton Abbot Indoor Market, Newton Abbot 01626 337480 [email protected] Cheese, hams, preserves, cooked products Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
We specialise in locally sourced cheeses, cooked meats, preserves, pies and more. We also have a good selection of continental cheeses. Our cooked meats include delicious ham on the bone, Chinns sausages from Crediton and Poole Farm bacon and ham. Hampers can be made to order, so while on holiday let us prepare your picnic!
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Tuckers Maltings Newton Abbot TQ12 4AA 01626 334734 [email protected] www.tuckersmaltings.com Bottled beers from West Country breweries & beyond Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5.30pm
Tucker’s Maltings is one of the few malt houses in the UK still producing malt in the traditional way and the only one in England that is open to the public for regular guided tours. Our speciality bottled beer shop sells a wide range of beers, many of which are brewed using our malt. These are also available by mail order and can be ordered online.
Tuckers Farm Shop
Brewery Meadow, Stonepark, Ashburton TQ13 7DG [email protected] www.properporkdevon.co.uk Lamb, pork, game, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, vegetables, fruit, preserves, beverages Tues to Sat
Ullacombe Farm Shop
Haytor Rd Bovey Tracey TQ13 9LL 01364 661341 [email protected] www.ullacombefarm.co.uk Preserves, cakes, vegetables, beef, pork, poultry, eggs, dairy, bakery, preserves, beverages. Organic certification on some products Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 am- 5 p.m.; Sunday 10am - 5p.m. Cafe opening: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5p.m; Sunday 10a.m. to 4.30p.m.
Our farm shop has been growing for the past 20 years, and we have succeeded in maintain-ing its rustic and friendly feel and continue to support local suppliers. Our kitchen supplies the shop and café with delicious pies, pre-serves, ready meals and tray bakes. You can order produce from the shop from a portion to a dinner party size.
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Bond’s Lawn, Haccombe, Newton Abbot TQ12 4SJ 01626 873321
See Producers section Home delivery service.
Riverford Organics
Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU 01803 762059 www.riverford.co.uk Vegetables, fruit, eggs
Organic food fresh from our Devon farm to your door - free delivery. The Riverford box scheme began when Guy Watson started delivering vegetables locally to 30 friends in Devon. We now deliver around 47,000 boxes a week to homes around the UK from our regional sister farms
Rod & Bens Organic Seasonal Foods
Bickham Farm, Kenn, Exeter EX6 7XL 01392 833833 [email protected] www.rodandbens.com Vegetables & fruit; home-made soups On-line shop for deliveries Pick up point in Newton Abbot: Amery’s Newsagent, Queen Street
Bickham is an organic farm certified by the Soil Association, the longest established and most stringent certification body worldwide. This means we can offer fresh, safer and tastier organic vegetables. Food from the soil, nothing more nothing less.
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Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants Devon Deli
80/82 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2ET Bakery, deli, café For full details see retail section The Clock Tower Coffee Shop
2 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 1JJ 01626 332194 A large selection of homemade cakes, scones and biscuits. Open: Mon - Sat, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Lemon Jelli
1-3 Buttermarket, Indoor Market, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RJ 01626 331361 [email protected] www.lemon.vpweb.co.uk Local beers and cider to take home Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Most of our products are either local, organic, fair trade or Rainforest Alliance. All our packaging is biodegradable. We are very supportive of community projects and are keen to introduce healthy eating, through demonstration and taster sessions at schools, etc. The Lemon Jelli Van is available for large events or private parties.
Olive
1-3 Wolborough St, Newton Abbot TQ12 1JR 01626 365 884 [email protected] www.enjoytapas.com Tapas Monday – Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday : 11 a.m. - 11p.m.
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Olive is a stylish restaurant right in the centre of town with a real Mediterranean feel. Serving authentic tapas, the menu is packed with smaller dishes just great for sharing. From chorizo chicken to breaded jalapenos, from the prawn and monkfish skewers to crispy white bait, relax with friends in continental surroundings with good food and crisp wine.
The Pizza Café
50 Queen Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2EW 01626 355102 [email protected] www.thepizzacafe.co.uk Pizzas, wraps, smoothies Every day 9.30a.m. - 10p.m.
Pharmacy Café
58 Queen St, Newton Abbot TQ12 2EW 01626 333027 Bread and cakes Monday – Saturday 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Its historic interior untouched since 1877, the Pharmacy Café now serves a delicious range of cakes and pastries. Wedding and birthday cakes made to order.
Richard Hopkins
34-42 Queen Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2EW 01626 323930 Beers and ales 9a.m. - 12 midnight every day
Ten pumps, up to eight guest beers mainly from local breweries.
The Dartmouth Inn Includes the Dartmouth Brewery
63 East Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2JP 01626 353455 [email protected] Local beers, including the pub’s
own ales from the Dartmouth Brewery
The Union Inn
6 East Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 1AF 01626 354775 Local beers and food using local sourced products. Monday – Thursday & Sunday 8.30 a.m. -11 p.m.; to midnight on Friday & Saturday
The Wild Goose Inn
Combeinteignhead TQ12 4RA 01626 872241 [email protected] www.thewildgooseinn.co.uk Locally sourced menus and selection of local and West Country beers
This family owned and run pub is a CAMRA award winner.
The Wolborough
55 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 1JQ 01626 334511 Real ale from Teignworthy Brewery plus guest beers from West Country breweries Tues - Sat 12pm - 12 midnight Sunday 4 p.m. - 11.30 p.m.
Ye Old Cider Bar
99 East St, Newton Abbot TQ12 2LD 01626 354221 Farm ciders and country wines Every day, 11 a.m. -11 p.m.
One of England’s last remaining cider bars. A very special place for scrumpy users, special because it is a surviving example of a rarity whose numbers have dwindled over the centuries: the cider house.
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Sampsons Farm Hotel Restaurant
Preston, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3PP 01626 354913 [email protected] www.sampsonsfarm.com Game, poultry, eggs, dairy, vegetables, fruit, preserves, beverages, seafood: all sourced locally or from the farm itself
Accommodation
This guide was devised, researched and written by the “Newton Abbot Local Food Group” an independent body that has connections with Newton Abbot Community Interest Company, Transition Newton Abbot, Newton Abbot Town Council and Teignbridge District Council.
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Producers and processors have to be within or close to the Teignbridge bordersManufacturers and processors need to source, as far as feasible, their ingredients from the “local” area as defined aboveEateries (cafés, restaurants, B&Bs, pubs, hotels) need to be within three miles of Newton AbbotRetailers and shops are largely confined to Newton Abbot, except for some farm shops which sell a very wide range of local produceTotnes is not represented in this publication because it has its own excellent local food guideNational and regional companies are not represented, even if local branches may stock “local” food
The Newton Abbot Local Food Group will be delighted to hear from any businesses which feel they should be represented in this guide. The group will consider any further information for entry into any future printed edition and inclusion in our website: www.newtonabbotlocalfood.org.uk email: [email protected]
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The Group is solely responsible for all the contents and listing of businesses in the guide, which was based on the best information available at the time of writing. Our criteria for inclusion followed these principles:......
A note on the Guide
The ancient market town of Newton Abbot has always had strong connections with the beautiful and productive farmland of south Devon. This guide tells you all you need to know about where to find locally produced food and drink.
This guide is invaluable for:
Shoppers: find out where you can buy local produce from shops in the town, cafés and pubs and market stalls, as well as direct from local producers
Retailers & local businesses: find out where you can source excellent food and drink direct from farmers and producers in the area
Producers: find those retailers and businesses in Newton Abbot who will buy your products
Locally produced food and drink has a reputation or freshness and quality. By buying and selling produce locally you strengthen the local economy and help protect the environment.
