Tockwith Show

The first Farmer’s Market was held at Tockwith Show in 1999 and was officially opened by Phil Willis MP -now Lord Willis. It has proved to be a very popular attraction at the show, increasing in size each year and now including cookery demonstrations throughout the day. This marquee is usually packed with visitors, sampling the culinary delights of Yorkshire produce.

This year we are really lucky to have Robert Ramsden of Delifresh once again cooking for us and showing us his amazing cookery skills, using local produce to create fantastic food.

These cookery demonstrations are becoming a popular feature of the Farmer’s Market and the marquee is constantly filled with wonderful cooking aromas, as we also have Ladies in Pigs cooking their pork recipes all day. This group of women spend all show day creating absolutely great pork dishes and handing out tasters to people passing their stand – all to promote British pork..

Tockwith & District Show also have our own stall in the Farmer’s Market every year selling homemade cakes and biscuits – made by members of their committee, when they manage to get a spare moment in their busy schedule of show week. So if you need something sweet to go with your cup of tea or coffee, this is the stall to visit!

The following companies are exhibiting at the 2011 show:

Raydale Preserves Raydale Preserves is a family run business, established by husband and wife team Lesley and Derek Kettlewell in 1978 and set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the family farm in the valley of Raydale. They make all of their products on site and make all of their goods by hand. From topping strawberries to sticking on labels each stage of production is done by hand to ensure true excellence in the finish. They pride themselves on using traditional methods to produce their products. All are made traditionally in small pans, ensuring preserves of the highest quality. Wherever possible locally sourced products are used and all their soft fruit is sourced from a North Yorkshire fruit farm. Come and sample their excellent jams, chutneys, jellies and marmalades.

Yorkshire Dales Cheese Company Based in Leeming Bar in North Yorkshire – a variety of Yorkshire cheeses, butter and biscuits for cheese.

Dean and Angela Hullah from Tancred Field Farm, Whixley Fresh meat, sausages and burgers – all from their farm and all homemade. A must to try!

Wharfe Valley Farms The Kilby family are third generation farmers who have been in Collingham since the 1960s, adding oil seed rape to their traditional crop rotation in the early 1980s and then embarking on their venture into pressing their own extra virgin Rapeseed Oil. You can now buy flavoured rapeseed oil as well (rosemary and garlic, red chilli or oak smoked) – these are naturally flavoured with no concentrates, flavourings or added chemicals. Used by many a discerning chef – come and try this wonderful Yorkshire rapeseed oil.

Farmhouse Direct Based at Seaves Farm in Brandsby, York – rare breed meats, sausages and handmade pork pies. Excellent meat and delicious pies for a lunchtime snack at the show.

Voakes Pies Pork pies produced from their own stock of pigs, which are bred exclusively on their farm at Whixley Grange, Whixley, York. Only the very best cuts of pork and carefully selected ingredients are used for their award winning pork pies, sausage rolls and pasties. Try their pork pie, with a generous layer of chicken in the middle and topped with sage and onion stuffing – finished off with cranberry sauce or apricots. Very more-ish!

Honey From Mr and Mrs Hirst of Bishopthorpe, York. Bob and Pam Hirst produce honey bee products from their own apiary. Their hives are distributed in the local countryside to gather nectar from both the agricultural crops and the wild flowers in the Vale of York. All products are taken from their hives, the honey is extracted from the comb and then filtered and bottled, or stored until required for sale. A top quality Yorkshire product!

Davill’s Patisserie Fresh breads and Yorkshire cakes from their bakery in Ripon. Davill’s is an artisan bakery specialising in regional treats such as Yorkshire curd tart. A must to come and see their array of cakes and bread.

Yiannis Kardamakis from Malton, North Yorkshire. Virgin olive oil, olives, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, soap and fresh salads – traditional Greek products imported from their own family olive groves in Crete.

Goosemoor Organics Goosemoor Organics was established over 20 years ago in 1989 and grow a range of vegetables, salads and herbs on their organic smallholding in Cowthorpe, near Wetherby, supplemented by local and imported produce. Boxed orders are packed in an environmentally friendly timber warehouse and delivered throughout the north of England by their small fleet of low emission LPG vans. Goosemoor Organics will be selling some of their organic produce and you can find out details of how to order their organic products.

Ladies in Pigs A group of women volunteers who cook delicious pork meals and give out free tasters and recipe leaflets – all to promote British pork.

Orchard Fruit Wine This is a small family business from Wetherby who have been making fruit wine for over 30 years, using as much local fruit as possible. Come and try a sample in the Farmers’ Market on show day. Try a peach chardonnay, strawberry blush, apple and plum or crab apple and elderflower – just to name a few of the wines produced by Bob and Pam Duke.

J H & M Burton From Manor House Farm in Wilberfoss. East Yorkshire. The Burton family have been farming at Wilberfoss for more than a century and their speciality is a range of gourmet sausages. These are handmade using the best cuts of meat, pork and quality ingredients. Try original, mustard, leek, sun dried tomato, toulouse or gluten free – just to name a few! The Burtons also produce dry cured gammon, pork joints, pork chops, pork and apple burgers, dry cured bacon and chinese style spare ribs.

Cryer & Stott A family cheesemonger based in Wakefield. Cryer & Stott own three deli shops and provide consultation services to Channel 4 television. They also supply to the country’s leading restaurants, hotels and directors’ rooms. As well as supplying cheeses from a wide range of manufacturers, including Wensleydale, Ribblesdale and Shepherd’s Purse, they also make their own cheeses, including their award winning Ruby Gold cheese, the world’s only cheese made from the famous local rhubarb. Come and sample their range of Yorkshire cheeses and their award winning Ruby Gold cheese at the show.

Pumpkin Spice From Sutton-on-the-Forest, Pumpkin Spice sell herbs and spices, curry kits, dip kits and rub tubs. Pumpkin Spice is a concept created by Dan Webb, a keen chef and curry lover. After years of disappointing curries, to suit the English palette Dan decided it was time for a change and, after a number of years sourcing the best ingredients from around the world and refining recipes picked up on his travels, Pumpkin Spice was created. Chutneys and pickles are also available, along with their rubs, spices etc.

It’s Soap Anne Everatt Grant from Tadcaster sells handmade soaps, all made at home using only natural ingredients which are not tested on animals, are vegetarian friendly, SLS free and have minimal packaging. Anne also sells dried lavender, candles, scarves, her own handmade bags and much more. Lovely items which make great gifts for friends and family.

George’s Brown & Blond If you’ve not tasted these brownies before this stall is a must! This is a newly established local business, based in Cattal. George makes all his own dark and white chocolate brownies himself and has a selection of around 40 different flavours – he will be bringing a selection of these to this year’s Tockwith Show.

The Yorkshire Forager Products made from fresh, hand-picked hawthorn berries from the hedgerows of Yorkshire. Hawthorn berries are a much over-looked berry, mild but fruity and highly nutritious. They have combined them with spices and other foraged fruits to make delicious sauces that go perfectly with meats, cheese, eggs and vegetables. The Yorkshire Forager Haw Sauces are a new and unique product and their hawthorn berries are harvested with an environmental conscience from the hedgerows of Yorkshire – come and try these unique Haw Sauces.

For further information about exhibiting at the Farmers’ Market contact:

Sarah Burckhardt Telephone: 01423 359522