Jo
FOOD + DRINK
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT: THE BEST OF KENT’ S NON-FOOD ARTISANS
When you think of Kent producers, your mind often heads straight to all of the delicious food and drink businesses we have. The talented artisans of Kent extend far beyond the plate, however. Produced in Kent’ s craft members create a huge range of remarkable, locally sourced and expertly crafted products that smell good enough to eat( but please don’ t eat them!).
Castle Farm Kent is renowned for its stunning, endlessly Instagrammable lavender fields in Shoreham. But these fields aren’ t just there to look pretty – every summer they are harvested, pressed and the resulting oils distilled to produce an exceptionally high-quality lavender essential oil, which is used to create a range of body care and homeware products that you can buy online or at their farm shop.
Did you know that the byproducts from making wine are good for your complexion? Well, you do now! The hugely inventive team at Pelegrims take the leftover pressings from Kent vineyards, which are full of antioxidants and other good stuff, and transform the extracts into luxurious serums and balms to keep you looking young.
Ed & James, based on St Mary’ s Island, can transport you to a Kentish orchard in bloom or the windswept beaches of the East Kent coast without you ever leaving your living room thanks to their sustainably sourced and handcrafted range of home fragrances.
If you’ re looking for a range of face, body and home care products that are not only probiotic but plastic-free, 100 % plant based and environmentally friendly, then Helen at My Cottage Cosmetics is your go-to. Helen handcrafts her entire range from her home in Harrietsham, using natural spring water from the Kent Downs.
This is just a small taste of the talented non-food artisans in our county and there are plenty more to discover. If you’ re on the hunt for locally made skincare, homeware or gifts with a Kentish touch, head to the Produced in Kent website. There’ s a‘ Lifestyle and Home’ section on our‘ Discovery’ pages that’ s packed with incredible businesses- you might just find your next favourite product and feel good knowing you’ re supporting local.
Jo
JO GURR MARKETING MANAGER, PRODUCED IN KENT producedinkent. co. uk producedinkent
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