Looking to Enjoy More Local Produce?

How connected are we to the food produced on our doorstep?

Dorset is home to farmers, growers, fishermen and food producers who work year-round to produce an extraordinary range of food. From vegetables, fruit and grains to meat, dairy and seafood, our county has a rich and productive food landscape.

Yet many of us are more connected to food from around the world than to what’s growing, reared and caught close to home.

While modern food systems rely on national and international supply chains, choosing local and seasonal food where we can helps us reconnect with Dorset’s landscapes, the changing seasons and the people producing food on our doorstep.

Whether you’re planning a family meal, looking for inspiration for the week ahead or exploring Dorset’s food and drink scene, there are plenty of ways to discover what’s growing, reared, caught and produced right here in the county.

Why not:
• Try a veg box scheme from a Dorset grower
• Visit a local farmers’ market
• Shop at a farm shop or deli
• Support small-scale producers making a real difference to our local food system

Every time you choose local, you’re supporting Dorset’s landscapes, reducing food miles and helping the farmers, growers, fishermen and producers who shape our county’s food story. Better still, you’ll be enjoying food at its freshest and most flavourful.

Whether its seasonal vegetables picked that morning, locally reared meat, artisan cheeses, fresh fish from the coast or handmade store-cupboard essentials, Dorset’s producers offer a delicious way to connect with the seasons and the place we call home.

Find Local Dorset Food Producers
Explore our directory to discover local suppliers near you:

Dorset Veg Box Schemes, Markets & Growers

Looking for even more ways to eat seasonally?

Here’s a selection of Dorset businesses helping connect people, place and plate:

From freshly harvested vegetables, seasonal fruit and Dorset grown flowers, to locally reared meat, artisan food, fish, seafood and everyday essentials. These businesses are helping to keep Dorset’s food culture thriving.

Good food starts close to home, and Dorset has plenty to offer.