Hotels and relish firm scoop tourism awards // North West Evening Mail // May 2012
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Salted Caramel Sauce - Flavour of the month // Great British Food Magazine // Dec 2011
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Damson Chutney & Sun Dried Tomato Garlic Chutney // Amazing PR // Nov 2011
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HAWKSHEAD RELISH SHOP IS FINALIST IN BBC AWARDS // Speciality Food Magazine // Oct 2011
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Russion order boost for Hawkshead Relish // Westmorland Gazette // September 2011
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Lizzies Hand Made Cumbrian Mostarda // The Food Shortlist // Sept 2011
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Italian Chutneys Are Proving Versatile // Speciality Food Magazine // July 2011
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Couple relish rare double in Queen's Birthday Honours // Westmorland Gazette // June 2011
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Hawkshead Relish Director Company triumphs in the IoD Awards // Speciality Food Magazine // Oct 2010
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Hawkshead Relish Shop Scoops Retailer of the Year Award // Westmorland Gazette // September 2010
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PRODUCER PRAISED FOR EXPORT ACHIEVEMENT // Speciality Food Magazine // March 2010
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Hawkshead Relish who are renowned for their award winning innovative creations are keeping under wraps a NEW range of 3 totally unique culinary conceptions making their first ever appearance at NOON 18th March!
Promised to be the first preserves of their kind in Britain, yet very British in their conception these will ensure the expertise and distinction of Hawkshead Relish as being at the forefront of regional speciality food cuisine.
Hawkshead Relish produces exceptional products ranging from locally inspired traditional recipes to innovative culinary creations which combine their expertise and passion for creating exquisite preserves; testament to this is the formidable awards they hold, 46 being ‘Great Taste’ awards from the Guild of Fine Food.
Mark Whitehead co-owner and managing director is the impetus behind Hawkshead Relish, combining a love of food history, forgotten recipes and gastronomic global travel to invigorate innovative and delicious delicacies.
New flavour combinations and concepts launched by Hawkshead Relish often lead to trends in the speciality food sector and the unveiling of the latest condiment combo will be no exception.
This tremendous trio of preserves will ferment a renewed excitement in speciality cuisine!
Hawkshead Relish, Cumbria producers of artisan preserves are recognised at international level for their innovation in creating world class condiments.
The Damson & Basil Jelly is NEW to the distinctive range comprising of over 120 handmade preserves. Using locally gathered Lyth Valley Damsons which are peculiar only to the Lake District combined with fresh fragrant basil leaves this natural apple based condiment is totally unique and wowed the esteemed judging panel in the speciality category.
The ‘Fresh Idea' awards were designed to find the very best innovations in the food industry and incorporated entries from an international gathering of producers covering all food sectors at the IFE, UK's largest food industry exhibition.
Hawkshead Relish managing director, Mark Whitehead who provides the inspiration behind the award winning range and who devises all the recipes was presented with the award in a ceremony on Sunday 17th March. "We are absolutely delighted that the Damson & Basil Jelly is being recognised for the gastronomic gem it truly is, and given that its provenance lies very much in its Lake District origins in creation and ingredients" remarked Mark.
The jelly was recently awarded CHAMPION at the ‘Taste Cumbria' awards which searched for the very best culinary creations in Cumbria, a county that boasts prevalence in artisan producers.
It is on sale in nationwide stockists or direct from Hawkshead Relish www.hawksheadrelish.com
Hawkshead Relish who is renowned for their award winning innovative creations has fermented excitement with 3 new condiments to
compliment cheese.
The origin of beer preserves lies in Italy where few exist made only in the kitchens of remote farmsteads. Taking inspiration from this ‘Gelatina di Birra Cometa' and using beer and cider from award winning Lakeland craft breweries Hawkshead Relish has captured the essence of the differing hops and apples varieties to compliment perfectly an array of cheeses.
Hawkshead Breweries ‘Windermere Pale Ale', Cumbrian Legendary Ales breweries' ‘Loweswater Gold' and Cowmire Halls ‘Ancient Orchard Cider' are all renowned in their own right for their exceptional brews.
Mark Whitehead co-owner of Hawkshead Relish who provides the inspiration and creativity to the range of over 100 preserves exclaims ‘I was fascinated by the concept of beer jellies to accompany cheese and wanted to create a version that really matched the type of beer & cider to best compliment the flavour and consistency of cheese. With these 3 fabulous breweries on our very doorstep we had plenty of an assortment of varying brews to ensure the final jellies were perfectly balanced to their intended purpose'.
Hawkshead Relish produces exceptional products ranging from locally inspired traditional recipes to innovative culinary creations which combine their expertise and passion for creating exquisite preserves; testament to this is the formidable awards they hold, 46 being ‘Great Taste' awards from the Guild of Fine Food.
New flavour combinations and concepts launched by Hawkshead Relish often lead to trends in the speciality food sector and the unveiling of the latest condiment combo will be no exception.
This tremendous trio of Beer Jellies will ferment a renewed excitement in speciality cuisine!
Hawkshead Relish who is renowned for award winning preserves handmade in the Lake District is delighted to oversee the brand and a namesake shop in the North Yorkshire beauty spot.
Amanda Ackroyd opened Relish Skipton to the public on Friday 8th March and with a number of local dignitaries to add flare to the occasion. The premises located in the bustling towns centre Rope Walk hopes to attract the same calibre of foodie following as the famous Hawkshead Relish shop in Hawkshead village.
The original Hawkshead Relish shop located where the business was first cooked up in Hawkshead square is now an emporium to the extensive range of renowned award winning preserves. Amanda comments, "when I first came across Hawkshead Relish products and the wonderful shop I immediately knew this was what I wanted to recreate; my hometown of Skipton also provided the ideal location. Hawkshead Relish is not just about excellent products; it provides a truly culinary experience and a wonderful story at its heart that really inspires people'.
Hawkshead Relish co-owners Mark & Maria Whitehead also attended the opening. ‘We are over the moon to see a second Relish shop open its doors, I certainly hope the people of Skipton & visitors alike relish the addition to town!' exclaimed Maria.
Mark who is the inspiration behind the many award winning products used his culinary prowess to produce a preserve that would perfectly compliment a famous Skipton delicacy, 'the great pork pie making tradition which flourishes in the market town' naming it ‘Skipton Pork Pie Pickle', which will be exclusive only to Hawkshead Relish shops.
The shop is open 7 days a week.
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Hawkshead Relish is celebrating after it was announced they had become the outright winners of the North West’s Local Food Award.
The annual awards organised by the Countryside Alliance recognise and celebrate rural life, produce and communities. Nicknamed "The Rural Oscars" the awards are broad in scope, highly coveted and nominated by the public vote.
“We are truly thrilled with this announcement”, commented Kate Nicholson, manager. “The news has delighted all the team here, given that we were nominated by the public. It takes into account the Hawkshead Relish shop, our wonderful produce as well as the business and our exceptional customer service; which has obviously rubbed off on our customers. It is credit to everyone here”.
The Countryside Alliance a leading voice of rural Britain, and the Awards complement the wide range of rural life and the communities. The national judging panel included Clarissa Dickson Wright the well known TV cook, Philip Johnston Assistant Editor to the Daily Telegraph's & Sir Barney White Spunner, writer & Countryside Alliance Executive Chairman .
Regional winners will now go forward to the grand final, at a gala evening at the House of Lords, Westminster in March, attended by Parliamentarians and media where the overall Champions will be declared.
The Damson & Basil Jelly is a NEW inclusion to the renowned Hawkshead Relish range comprising of over 120 handmade preserves. Using locally gathered Lyth Valley Damsons combined with fresh fragrant basil leaves this natural apple based condiment is totally unique and wowed the esteemed judging panel. Judges described this as ‘a wonderful marriage of Cumbrian & Mediterranean flavours'! This unique condiment won its category amongst some formidable competition.
Kate Nicholson, Sales Marketing manager accepted the award presented by the Richard Eccles editor of Cumbria Life at a champagne reception at the Samling Hotel near Ambleside. ‘This is a really special award and means a great deal with it recognising local Cumbrian producers, it is so important to Hawkshead Relish being very much part of the Cumbrian community', she commented.
Hawkshead Relish managing director, Mark Whitehead who provides the inspiration behind the award winning range and who devises all the recipes said ‘I am truly honoured that this product has been recognised in this way and especially in Cumbria where we have so many acclaimed producers who create artisan food celebrated nationally, this is really special!'.
Damson & Basil Jelly is available throughout Cumbria & Nationally for nearest stockist or to buy online visit www.hawksheadrelish.com
Hawkshead Relish has taken a 2 star GOLD Great Taste award from the Guild of Fine Food for their unique Nettle Jelly!
Locally gathered young nettles produce a rustic jelly expertly balance with a sweet apple base. This is a wonderful condiment with pork, veal or an extra mature farmhouse cheese. It is handmade in small open pans making this culinary creation a true example of the provenance of regional originality.
This latest Great Taste award brings the total accumulated by Hawkshead Relish company to 46, making this Lake District based company one of the most accredited speciality producers in the UK.
Hawkshead Relish are well known for their innovative and inspirational recipes leading to many in the industry following their lead in defining foodie trends.
Mark Whitehead, managing Director and the creator of the range consisting of over 100 condiments comments, "We are delighted that this preserve has been recognised which is further testimony to regionally grown ingredients as the nettles are from the bottom of my garden"!
The Guild of Fine Food underpins the British speciality food sector, with the recognised Great Taste awards for produce that surpasses excellence in quality, taste and innovation.
An inspired luxury Christmas Marmalade is to be officially launched at Speciality & Fine Food Fair by the Hawkshead Relish Company.
Great Tidings of Joy are being added to the collection of Hawkshead Relish’s award winning range of handmade preserves.
All things Christmas have been on the minds of our culinary development team and have created a wonderful NEW Christmas Marmalade, filled with succulent oranges and a spiced Christmas Liqueur evoking warmth and a seasonal citrusy cheer !
This unique marmalade is an addition to the fabulous festive range including :- Christmas Chutney, Boxing Day Chutney & Michaelmas Relish.
Hawkshead Relish based in the Lake District produces handmade preserves which are renowned in the Speciality Food and Artisan arena and hold 44 Great Taste Awards. Using premium quality ingredients sourced locally and without any artificial preservatives, colourings or flavourings these are bursting with Natural flavour and provide culinary inspiration!
For more information visit: www.hawksheadrelish.com contact: info@hawksheadrelish.com or telephone 015394 36614.
The luxury range of Lizzie's Hand Made is launching exquisite NEW compote to be showcased at the Speciality & Fine Food exhibition in London.
Christmas Compote luxuriously combines exotic fruits in a sweet spiced syrup and laced with a Christmas liqueur. Serve with jersey cream or mascarpone for utter indulgence.
This addition to this already outstanding high class range brings the Lizzie's culinary creations to 6 bespoke varieties all taking inspiration from Italy's gastronomic flare.
Lizzie Smith based in the heart of the English Lake District was inspired in her culinary artistry by time spent in Umbria. Devising the concept of these lavish compotes saw Umbria meeting Cumbria in beautifully package jars
The Hawkshead Relish Company, award winning producers have launched a Limited Edition Jubilee Jam to commemorate the 2012 celebration of Elizabeth II 60 year succession to the thrown
Lyth Valley damsons and English Rose Liqueur have been creatively combined to produce a unique and very regal flavour, encapsulating a very British taste experience. Whilst the damsons; peculiar only to the Lake District embrace Cumbria’s unique heritage, the Rose Liqueur embodies the symbolism of the nation as a whole in this delicious commemorative condiment.
Hawkshead Relish based in the Lake District is recognised with over 40 Great Taste Awards for their handmade creations as well as a host of other accolades. Their commitment to regional provenance ensures all the ingredients are sourced locally and cooked in traditional open pans without any artificial components.
“2012 is a very historical year for Great Britain”, exclaims Mark Whitehead the Managing Director. “We felt that we (as a speciality producer) wanted to create something which was very much part of the spirit of Jubilee celebrations as well as part of us and Cumbria, what better way for us to do that than conjure a commemorative condiment”.
The Limited Edition preserve is on sale in specialist independents throughout the UK and the Hawkshead Relish website throughout 2012.
Kate Nicholson (Sales Manager) adds `We have received a huge amount of interest in the Jubilee Jam from overseas. It seems the world wants to join in on UK’s celebrations as well as enjoying the latest Hawkshead Relish conception’!
RRP £2.60
For more information visit: www.hawksheadrelish.com contact: info@hawksheadrelish.com or telephone 015394 36614.
Hawkshead Relish, award winning producers of the commemorative Jubilee Jam & Cumbria Crystal makers of the country's finest lead crystal have launched a limited presentation Gift box to mark the Diamond Jubilee.
As two of Cumbria's most distinguished companies renowned for excellence in producing their individual artisan creations; the celebrationery gift box combines Hawkshead Relishes Jubilee Jam with a beautifully hand engraved jam pot presented together in a striking gift box honouring this very British occasion.
Hawkshead Relish actively conjured up a unique recipe using Lyth Valley damsons and English Rose Liqueur, encapsulating a very British taste experience. Whilst the damsons; peculiar only to the Lake District embrace Cumbria's unique heritage, the Rose Liqueur embodies the symbolism of the nation as a whole in this delicious commemorative condiment.
The Cumbria Crystal jam pot is exclusive in design echoing the regal regional feel of the Jubilee jam and is inscribed with a commemorative dedication to Her Majesty's 60 year reign creating a quintessential souvenir to our sovereign Queen Elizabeth II.
Hawkshead Relish based in the Lake District is recognised with over 40 Great Taste Awards for their handmade creations as well as a host of other accolades. Their commitment to regional provenance ensures all the ingredients are sourced locally and cooked in traditional open pans without any artificial components.
"2012 is a very historical year for Great Britain", exclaims Maria Whitehead Director of Hawkshead Relish. "We felt that we (as a speciality producer) wanted to create something which was very much part of the spirit of Jubilee celebrations as well as part of us and Cumbria! Cumbria Crystal with their reputation of excellence in hand produced crystal provided the perfect accompaniment to the jam and a valuable keepsake for this unique occasion".
The Limited Edition Gift Box is currently on sale exclusively to the Hawkshead Relish shop and website but is due to be on offer in selected UK speciality retailers throughout the 2012 for £120.
For more information visit: www.hawksheadrelish.com contact: info@hawksheadrelish.com or telephone 015394 36614.