The New Forest is full of wonderful local produce, that is used by local pubs, restaurants, cafes, hotels, bed & breakfasts, attractions and loads more businesses across the New Forest, making their dishes out of this world delicious and to make visitors experiences that extra bit special, by supporting local producers. Lots of local produce can also be bought in local shops for residents and visitors to buy and enjoy in their own time, whether as an afternoon snack or to take home and create their own masterpieces in their kitchens.
From local cheese and smoked meats, to farmers growing seasonal crops, local ales and ciders to sweet treats and savoury bakes, and behind every local produce company, big or small, are the incredible local producers that create the products!
That’s why this year, we’re celebrating these amazing people, who create these incredible products for everyone to enjoy! We’ve granted a handful of our favourite local producers as Local Personalities of the Month, for each month this year.
See below to find out which local producers have been chosen for each month, and find out more about them with their interesting stories, photographs and videos…