Our Lemon & Gin Marmalade has been awarded Double Gold at the Marmalade Awards 2024!
Welcome
Award winning artisan preserves, homemade in County Durham, North East England, with seasonal flavours & traditional methods.
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About
Jam, Chutney, Jelly and Award Winning Marmalade.
Only the finest ingredients are used in Woodcrest Kitchen’s delicious sweet and savoury preserves. Most of our products are made using surplus fruit and vegetables from local allotments and gardens. When fruit and vegetables can't be homegrown, we purchase through local markets and community projects in keeping with our sustainable ethos.
Woodcrest Kitchen is a micro family business which grew out of a hobby and is now a much loved local brand synonymous with quality.
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Small Batches
The Woodcrest Kitchen method is simple and traditional, using open stove pans; everything is done carefully by hand. Typically, only 6 to 12 jars are produced at a time so when you purchase from Woodcrest Kitchen you can be assured you are buying something extra special – something homemade and free from artificial preservatives or additives.
Seasonal
Woodcrest Kitchen preserves are seasonally dependent and limited in number. As we work with the seasons our flavours vary throughout the year.
Our recipes include traditional classics alongside experimental modern flavour combinations. Therefore when you purchase from Woodcrest Kitchen you’ll truly have something unique and even a little bit unusual (in the most delicious way!) for the discerning palate.
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Purchasing
You can purchase Woodcrest Kitchen preserves through a select number of independent shops and delis across the North East. Additionally we attend a variety of events and farmers markets throughout the year.
Due to the high demand for our products via retailers and markets, online ordering is not currently available. However, if you would like to enquire about a mail order please feel free to send us a message and we'll endeavour to meet your request. In the past we have posted our preserves to the Western Isles, Cornwall, and as far away as Canada!
Jars are priced at £4.50 each for 12oz jars (290ml) although some flavours containing alcohol are be slightly more.
Please get in touch for the current flavour list,
Prices may vary between stockists.
Markets
Current events are listed below. Please see social media posts for updates.
1st October - South Causey Inn Tuesday Market - 10.30am - 2pm - DH9 OLS
3rd November - Lanchester Christmas Fair - 9am - 1.30pm - Lanchester Community Centre DH7 0PB
5th November - South Causey Inn Tuesday Market 10.30am - 2pm - DH9 OLS
23rd November - Blanchland Christmas Artisan Market - 10am - 4pm - DH8 9UA
30th November - Woodlands Bistro Christmas Market - Congburn Garden Centre - 9am - 4pm - DH7 6DY
3rd December - South Causey Inn Tuesday Christmas Market - 10.30am - 2pm (Please note we are only at this market during the day. Due to family commitments we will not be trading at the evening market) DH9 OLS
4th December - Quorum Park Christmas Market - 11am - 2.30pm - Q15 Building - NE12 8BU
14th December - St Basil and St James - The Fenham Christmas Market - 10am - 2pm - NE4 9ZP
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Stockists
Woodcrest Kitchen is proud to supply the following notable establishments (flavours and prices may vary between retailers).
Angels in the Attic - Blackhill
Broom House Farm – nr Witton Gilbert
Low Barns Coffee Shop - Witton-le-Wear
Market Cheese and Deli – Durham
Oaklands Nursery and Farm Shop- Swalwell
The Meadows Coffee Shop - Houghton - le- Spring
Thornley Woodland Centre – Rowlands Gill
Finer Details
Woodcrest Kitchen has been certified with a Level 5 hygiene rating.
All products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Full ingredients and allergen information is provided on each product label. However, please enquire if you have specific or further requirements.
Nuts, gluten, and other allergens are used within the kitchen preparation environment.
All products are free from artificial preservatives and gelling agents - we pride ourselves in traditional and simple methods of home cooking and preserving.
Due to the nature of home production there may be slight variations between batches.
Store unopened jars in cool, dry, dark conditions (a kitchen cupboard is fine), they are best consumed before the date on the front of the jar. Once opened, store in the fridge and consume within 4 weeks.
Just a few of our flavours (these vary through the seasons)
Bitter Seville Orange Marmalade
Traditional British marmalade with a classic bitter edge. This marmalade won gold at the World Marmalade Awards in 2021 and 2022. Medium Cut.
Pumpkin and Naga Chilli Chutney
A spicy chutney, delicious with cheese or alongside a curry.
Piccalilli
Hand cut vegetables in a smooth mustard sauce, delicious with pork pies or ham sandwiches.
Apple & Date Chutney with Sloe Berry Gin
Locally grown apples combined with the sweet Sloe Berry Gin from Durham Distillery. A perfect accompaniment to your grazing board or cheese and biscuits.
Apple and Chilli Jelly
A versatile condiment giving a sweet apple flavour followed by a tingle of chilli. Perfect alongside sausages, cheese and biscuits, or as an alternative to apple sauce. Can also be added to stews and casseroles to create depth of flavour.
Blackcurrant Jelly
Locally grown blackcurrants made into a jelly giving a smooth finish. Perfect for spreading on toast or with scones and cream.
Blackberry & Pink Peppercorn Jam with Durham Gin
Locally foraged blackberries combined with crushed pink peppercorns and Durham Distillery's signature gin to give a grown up tasting sophisticated jam.
Beetroot Chutney
A much loved favourite with a great depth of flavour from the addition of port wine.
Farmhouse Chutney
Apples, pears, plums, tomatoes, onions and dried fruit combined to give a traditional well balanced chutney. Perfect for sandwiches, cheese, cold meats and charcuterie.
Mixed Citrus Marmalade
A fusion of Seville, Mandarin and Cara-Cara Oranges with lemon and lime. A sweeter orange marmalade with surprising bursts of lime zest. Medium cut.
Blackberry and Elderflower Jam
Locally foraged blackberries combined with homemade elderflower cordial.
Rhubarb and Orange Jam
Locally grown rhubarb combined with Seville orange juice and shards of orange zest.
Victoria Plum Jam
Locally grown plums turned into jam! A highly sought after autumnal jam.
Hot Chilli Jam
Sweet, smooth and hot. A sweet chilli jam perfect for cheese on toast, marinades, dips, dressings and more.
Rhubarb and Blueberry Jam with a hint of Vanilla
A sweet jam with locally grown rhubarb infused with the flavour from Madagascan vanilla pods. Delicious served over porridge, yogurt, or spread over your toast.
Rhubarb and Ginger Jam
A traditional classic. Locally grown with ground ginger and stem ginger.
Green Tomato Chutney
A traditional chutney made to an old family recipe. Locally grown green tomatoes are combined with apples, onion, sultanas and mild spices to create a chutney perfect for cheese, picnics, pork pies and sandwiches.
Three Fruit Marmalade
Grapefruit, lemon and Seville orange marmalade, medium cut. Winner of a gold award from the World Marmalade Awards in 2023.
Strawberry and Blackcurrant Jam
A delicious sweet jam perfect for toast, spooning over yoghurt, or filling Victoria sponge cakes.
Lime Pickle
Fresh limes and tangy onions are combined with homegrown lemon drop chillis to produce the perfect accompaniment alongside your curry with naan breads and poppadoms.
Blackberry and Bourbon Jam with a hint of Vanilla
Locally foraged blackberries combined with American whisky and the flavour from Madagascan vanilla pods to produce our Christmas special jam.
Pear and Date Chutney
Sweet pears combined with dates and a hint of black treacle to provide a chutney perfect for your cheese board.