Hertfordshire sits between London and the Chiltern Hills, with a food culture anchored by heritage brewing, family farm shops, and artisan producers who make the most of the county rich agricultural land.
McMullens Brewery is Hertfordshire oldest independent brewery, family-owned since 1827 in Hertford and running over 100 pubs across the Home Counties. Tring Brewery in the Chiltern Hills has produced award-winning ales since 1992.
Wobbly Bottom Farm near Hitchin has been developing artisan cheeses since 2003. Nine Wells Watercress Farm near Whitwell has been run by the same family for 200 years, drawing water from artesian wells sunk 250 feet underground. Carpenters Nursery is the oldest farm shop in St Albans, growing fruit and vegetables at the same location since 1923 using pesticide-free methods.
Foxholes Farm, Brookfield Farm, and Hedges Farm Shop all raise their own livestock and sell direct, with award-winning burgers, sausages, and home-cured bacon.
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