Foodie Guides
Bray is a small Berkshire village with a huge reputation for fine dining, home to two of the UK’s most famous Michelin-starred restaurants. Despite its size, Bray has a strong local food identity, and nearby farm shops and delis serve high-quality ingredients from the Thames Valley. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box [...]
Malmesbury is England’s oldest borough, sitting on a hilltop in Wiltshire. Known for its abbey and medieval streets, it also boasts a good selection of local food shops. The surrounding countryside is known for its lamb, cheese and artisan baking. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with [...]
Charmouth is a quiet coastal village in Dorset, popular with fossil hunters. Its small high street includes local food outlets, and nearby producers offer West Country cheeses, cider and fresh vegetables. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in [...]
Thirsk, famously linked to vet James Herriot, is a North Yorkshire market town with strong agricultural roots. Its markets and shops offer local meats, cheeses, and fresh produce from surrounding farms. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in [...]
Ingleton, in the Yorkshire Dales, is known for its waterfalls and walking trails. Local shops and cafés highlight produce from nearby farms, including lamb, cheese and baked treats. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, we offer [...]
Henley-on-Thames is a scenic Oxfordshire town on the River Thames, famous for its rowing regatta. The town is popular with visitors for its riverside charm and boasts a vibrant food culture. Expect high-end butchers, wine merchants, and a growing number of quality restaurants, many of which use local Chiltern produce. [...]
Girvan, in South Ayrshire, is a coastal town with fishing and farming ties. It supports a small number of local food outlets offering seafood, vegetables and regional specialities. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, we offer [...]
Burscough, near Ormskirk, is a small town with a strong farming background. Its food shops and cafés support local producers of vegetables, meats and baked goods. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, we offer a wide [...]
Alderley Edge, in Cheshire, is a village with a big reputation. Popular with foodies and known for its vibrant high street, it’s surrounded by farmland supplying fresh produce to local businesses. Expect stylish cafés, quality butchers, and independent wine merchants. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with [...]
Chard, in Somerset, is one of the southernmost towns in the county, with strong links to local agriculture. Its food scene includes traditional butchers and markets selling locally raised meats and vegetables. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based [...]