Local producers

Review: Voilà at Home from The Sun Inn, Chobham

Whether it's dinner for two or a dinner party for six, we've discovered Voilà at Home a new service that brings fine dining to your table. Nina Hytner samples the goodies.
Top tips! How to cook the perfect BBQ

Stoke the coals, get the BBQ fired up and get grilling with these five top tips on how to cook the perfect BBQ feast for family and friends every time.
Surrey’s secret lavender field

Who needs Provence, when we've got acres of lavender fields growing right here in Surrey? The fragrant fields at Oak Tree Farm in Banstead are open to the public.
Glug! Surrey’s best local vineyards

DENBIES WINE ESTATE What? Family owned and run since 1984, England’s largest wine estate is set on a very pretty 265 acres just outside Dorking. There’s a large visitor’s centre, a hotel, two restaurants and wedding and conference facilities. Regular events including winery tours are also held at the estate. Where? It’s just outside Dorking […]
Review: Frankonia the Bread House

Who loves artisan bread, cakes and biscuits? Erm, don't we all? Then try this lot - available for home delivery - from upmarket bakery Frankonia.
All about the wine

English Wine Week starts on Sat 25 May, and it's followed by the Vineyards of the Surrey Hills Festival on the weekend of 8-9 June. Here are six events not to miss.
Albury tour and tastings

This wine is fit for a Queen, served in England's top restaurants AND it's produced right here in Surrey. Keen to learn more, Muddy booked in for a touring and tasting at Albury Organic Vineyard.