Bedfordshire Food Mark Directory

The Bedfordshire Food Mark encourages Bedfordshire producers and the tourism and hospitality businesses to link together to build business networks. It promotes the special qualities of Bedfordshire’s food and reduces the distance our food travels.

This section contains hospitality and tourism businesses that offer a choice of the highest quality food that you and be confident that has been produced or grown locally.

The Birch at Woburn| (new window)

20 Newport Road
Woburn
Bedfordshire
MK17 9HX

Tel:(01525) 290 295
Email: info@birchwoburn.com|

A small family run establishment who have earned a reputation in the area for delivering excellent quality food served by friendly and attentive staff. They have an extensive menu offering English/Continental style of dishes together with an open griddle area where you can choose from a selection of fresh steaks and fish, cooked to your preference by our talented chefs.

Open: Monday to Saturday 11.30 a.m. -3.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. -11.00 p.m., Sunday 12.00 p.m. -6.00 p.m. (food served until 5.00 p.m.)

 

The Black Horse| (new window)

Ireland Near Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5QL

Tel: (01462) 811398 
Fax: (01462) 817238
Email: tracethechef@supanet.com|

The Black Horse is a family run pub/restaurant offering freshly prepared & cooked food. They have been trading for over six years and since that time their memorable food & wine has attracted a devoted following of customers. Facilities: Landscaped 1 acre garden, patio dining, disabled access, parking for 55 cars & countryside views.

Open: Daily from 11.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. - late (Sundays 12.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.)

 

Bromham Mill and Gallery| (new window)

Bridge End
Bromham
MK43 8LP

Tel:(01234) 824330/ (01234) 228759
Fax: (01234) 228315
Mobile: 07946 568142
Email: bromham.mill@bedscc.gov.uk|

 

Bromham Mill is open Easter to September.

Mill and Gallery open Sundays and Bank Holiday Weekends 1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free, donations are welcome to support the mill.

The mill is available for meetings/private hire.

 

Buy-Local.net Ltd| (new window)

19 Witham Close
Brickhill
Bedford
MK41 7YT

Tel: (01234) 302325
Email: info@buy-local.net|

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Buy-local| (new window) provides you with a unique and convenient local shopping experience, where you can buy quality local food, drink and crafts on-line and buy-LOCAL.net will deliver it all direct to your door at a time that suits you. We guarantee you a variety of best quality, great tasting, fresh and local produce. It couldn’t be simpler to support local!

Chiltern Gateway Centre| (new window)

Dunstable Road
Whipsnade
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 2GY

Tel:(01582) 500920
Fax: (01582) 500935
Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk|   

 

The new National Trust (NT) “Gateway Café” is the heart of the new Chilterns Gateway Centre on Dunstable Downs. It provides a spacious light and comfortable indoor seating area with glorious views across the Downs and the Vale of Aylesbury.

Their menu supports the NT’s National Food Policy of sourcing quality food from local producers who demonstrate high levels of animal welfare and seasonal food from regional and national producers.
On the menu is the Bedfordshire Clanger as a first for the NT.

Open: 10.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m. daily except Christmas day

 

Edible Ornamentals| (new window)

Cherwood Nurseries
Blue Bells
Chawston
Bedfordshire
MK44 3BL

Tel: (01480) 405663
Email: info@edibleornamentals.co.uk|

Chillies, chillies and more chillies!

Under the protection of their Blunham greenhouses, they are passionate, dedicated and slightly obsessive growers of gorgeous, scrumptious chillies!

There are many varieties to choose from so whether you’re partial to the subtle tingle of a sweet, delicate Mexican chilli or the blistering heat of the hottest Bangladeshi Naga, they grow it.

They produce and sell anything from the freshest hand-picked chillies, to stunning chilli plants, through delectable chilli strings to the most mouth-watering, gourmet fiery sauces.

Their ethos is simple: Grow and cook with passion and skill.
They care for your enjoyment and pleasure and they love it. Call them.

Orders are accepted by telephone, email and website.
Our produce is also available at the Bedfordshire Farmer's Markets

The Five Bells| (new window)

1 Northill Road
Cople
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 3TU

Tel:(01234) 838289
Fax: (01234) 931330
Email: kilroy@fivebellscople.co.uk|  

Local food has been at the heart of their menu since they started cooking at The Five Bells which resulted in their nomination as a Local Food Hero on UKTV. The menu of modern British dishes, lunch specials and desserts are freshly made in their kitchens.

Suppliers from bedfordshire include Keech and Sons who bring the finest ingredients every morning, free range poultry from Duck Lane Farm in Cardington, homemade sausages and meats from L.R Clayton Ltd in Tempsford, not to mention their friends here in Cople who reguarly drop in samples from their own gardens!"

The Forest Centre| (new window)

Station Road
Marston
Moretaine
Bedfordshire
MK43 0PR

Tel:(01234) 767037 
Fax: (01234) 762606
Email: sue.chance@marstonvale.org|  

 

The Forest Centre is set within the Millennium Country Park. Lakeside Café & Bar, Gift Shop, Art Gallery, Children’s Adventure Play Area, Bike Hire, Cycle Path, Wetlands Nature Reserve, Horse trails, Children’s Parties, Weddings & Conference Facilities.

Open: 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (winter) or 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (summer).

 

Gunns Bakery

8 Market Square
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1HU

Tel:(01767) 680434
Fax: (01767) 691666
Email: davidgunns@aol.com|

Their bakers shop in Sandy has an air-conditioned café which overlooks the traditional market square and serves breakfast, light lunches, afternoon teas, snacks and refreshments using local ingredients.

Open: The café is open Monday to Saturday 7.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m..

Leaside Hotel & Restaurant Ltd| (new window)

72 New Bedford Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU3 1BT

Tel:(01582) 417643
Fax: (01582) 734961
Email: leasidehotel@aol.com|  

Regarded as one of Luton’s best kept secrets, the Leaside is a beacon of culinary excellence; the restaurant offers a sumptuous choice of freshly prepared dishes including local produce. We have a lovely lounge bar offering a selection of approx 50 distinguished wines set in a beautifully restored Victorian Mansion.
The grounds have repeatedly won awards. They have 23 rooms all finished to high standards.

Open: 12.00 p.m. - 12.00 a.m. Monday to Saturday. Sunday lunch is served 12.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Mead Open Farm |(new window)

Stanbridge Road
Billington
Bedfordshire
LU7 9JH

Tel: 01525 852 954
Email: info@meadopenfarm.co.uk|

 

With a jam-packed programme of ‘hands-on’ events, get
really close to the farm animals. Plus, in Shaggy’s PlayWorld,
enjoy over 13,000 sq feet of indoor play. Combined with Crazy
Golf, Go Karts, special events throughout the year and the
cafe and tearoom with yummy home made cakes and great
childrens meals, you're spoilt for choice!

Open: Daily from 10 a.m. until 6.30 p.m.

 

Moggerhanger Park| (new window)

Park Road
Moggerhanger
Bedfordshire
MK44 3RW

Tel:(01767) 641007
Fax: (01767) 641515
Email: carrie@moggerhangerpark.com|  

 

Grade 1 listed building, recently refurbished following £6m restoration project. Fully licenced private rooms available for receptions, meals and private functions. Conference rooms available for meetings and corporate entertainment.

Open: The rooms open daily between 11.00 am and 4.00 p.m.. Evening bistro open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays

The Old Palace Lodge Hotel| (new window)

Church Street
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 4RT

Tel: (01582) 662201
Email: reservations@mgmhotels.co.uk|

The Old Palace Lodge Hotel  - MGM Hotels
A 68 Bedroom Hotel Set In the centre of Dunstable and have 3 separate function rooms which are all licensed for civil ceremonies and can hold between 10 – 110 guests

Weddings, Christmas Parties, Sunday Lunches, Christenings, Funerals & Conferences all catered for

Proud to use local produce - namely Shuttleworth Farm for our famous sausages

Service with Style

Olivier’s at the Inn at Woburn| (new window)

George Street
Woburn
Bedfordshire
MK17 9PX

Tel: (01525) 29044

 

Chef de Cuisine Olivier Bertho provides an award winning  menu of contemporary English and Continental cuisine served with flair and imagination. Enjoy a wonderful meal in elegant and relaxed surroundings.

 

 

 

 

Paris House| (new window)

Woburn Park
Woburn
Bedfordshire
MK17 9QP

Tel:(01525) 290692 
Fax: (01525) 290471
Email: gail@parishouse.co.uk|

Built in 1878 for the Paris exhibition & set in the grounds of Woburn Deer Park. Peaceful, relaxing and tranquil. Classical French cuisine under the supervision of Peter Chandler, chef/owner for 24 years. Well established, warm friendly but unintrusive service.

Open: Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and Tuesday to Saturday for dinner.

 
The Plough| (new window)

Bolnhurst
Bedfordshire
MK44 2EX

Tel:(01234) 376274 
Email: theplough@bolnhurst.com| 

The Plough subtly holds on to its heritage, reclaimed blackened beams and cast-iron chimney, yet overlaying this is a modern touch - stripped boards, hewn-wood bar and crisp white walls. Food is equally sophisticated. Chef-patron Martin Lee runs a tight ship, baking bread in-house using his own cultivated yeast and buying meat and game from renowned suppliers. Local produce is keenly sought and carefully prepared on menus which also pay due homage to the seasons. Come to dine rather than pop in for a swift pint - the wine list is impressive, though the well-kept Potton Village Bike bitter also slips down a treat.“

Redborne Upper School| (new window)

Flitwick Road
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 2NV

Tel: (01525) 404462
Email: stsanson@redborne.beds.sch.uk|

The Real Renaissance Café Ltd| (new window)

The Day Resource Centre
Bedford Health Village
3 Kimbolton Road
Bedford
MK40 2NT

Tel:(01234) 310030 
Fax: (01234) 310043
Email: ann.peckham@blpt.nhs.uk|   

The Renaissance Café has become a social enterprise, “not for profit” company and is now called “The Real Renaissance Café Ltd”. We make tasty buffets made with local produce and use any profits made to make positive differences in the lives of the disadvantaged.

We are expanding our operation into the new development in “Castle Quay” under the new name of “Raw and Revive” with a new super healthy range of “free from” sugar, wheat, dairy and eggs foods. The uniquely beneficial nature of the new range addresses the current feelings of deprivation that is widespread in the county with the increase of obesity, diabetes, intolerances to wheat, dairy and sugar. People love the idea that they can eat cake and chocolates and rather than them being bad for you they are actually good for you and they taste fabulous too!

Roxton Garden Centre| (new window)

Bedford Road
Roxton
Bedford
MK44 3DY

Tel: (01480) 212701
Email: info@roxtongardencentre.co.uk|

The Royal Oak, Potton| (new window)
4 Biggleswade Road
Potton
Bedfordshire
SG19 2LU

Tel: 01767 261888
Email: enquiries@theroyaloakpotton.co.uk|

The Royal Oak is situated in the historic town of Potton. Being the town’s oldest pub, the Royal Oak, retains a traditional look and feel with oak beams, a cosy open fire in the winter, and a delightful garden for al fresco dining throughout the summer.

Run by the Glynn family, the Royal Oak has rapidly gained a reputation for serving excellent quality local produce, in superb relaxed surroundings. The seasonal menu is created with a passion by our team of talented chefs, and is served alongside fine wines and well kept real ales.

 

Food served:
12 Noon - 2:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.
12 Noon - 3:30 p.m. Sunday. 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday.

Slow Food UK| (new window)

10 Irwin Road
Bedford
MK40 3UL

Tel: 07753 780607
Email: slowfoodbedford@ntlworld.com|

We believe everyone has a fundamental right to pleasure and consequently the responsibility to protect the heritage of food, tradition and culture that make this pleasure possible. Our movement is founded upon this concept of eco-gastronomy - the strong connections between plate and planet. Slow Food is good, clean and fair food. The food we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work. Slow Food Bedford is a voluntary organisation that is 'not for profit' that supports local suppliers and hold events celebrating our local heritage. All money raised from our events goes back into our local schools heritage apple project.

if you would like to know more visit our website at www.slowfoodbedford.co.uk|. or e-mail Slowfoodbedford@ntlworld.com|

Stratton Upper School| (new window)

Eagle Farm Road
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 8JB

Tel: (01767) 220000
Email: stmcarr@stratton.beds.sch.uk|

The Sunflower Tea Room

Silsoe Horticultural Centre
Holly Walk
Silsoe
Bedfordshire
MK45 4EB

Tel:(01525) 860999
Fax: (01525) 862402

serving homemade cakes, savouries and beverages. Located at the end of Holly Walk, from Bedford turn right at the Church into church Road. Follow the road bearing right into Holly Walk, the Centre is through the gates past the greenhouse.

Open: Every Thursday from 10.00 a.m -12.00 p.m. & 1.15 p.m - 3.00 p.m.

Swallowfield Lower School| (new window)

Weathercock Close
Woburn Sands
Bedfordshire
MK17 8SL

Tel: (01908) 582101
Email: swallow@deal.bedfordshire.co.uk|

Waterfront Brasserie| (new window)

The Waterfront Brasserie
Wyboston Lakes
Great North Road
Wyboston
Bedfordshire
MK44 3AL

Tel: (01480) 212625
Email: brasserie@wybostonlakes.co.uk|

The Waterfront Brasserie, set in beautiful, picturesque countryside overlooking the south lagoon, is an award-winning restaurant providing a unique dining experience. Our brigade of award-winning chefs has introduced an exquisite range of new menus using the finest seasonal and local produce wherever possible. The result is a fresh balance of flavours and textures which stimulate the senses, creating a highly enjoyable dining experience.   Sunday lunches are available.

Open:
Brasserie open daily from 11.00 am – 11.00 p.m. with last orders for food at 9.30 p.m.
Brasserie Bar 7.00 am to midnight Monday to Saturday and 10.30 p.m. on Sunday.

 The White Hart at Flitton| (new window)

Flitton
Bedfordshire
MK45 5EJ

Tel: (01525) 862022
Email: whitehartflitton@yahoo.co.uk|

The White Hart is a modern/contemporary Restaurant/Bar in the picturesque village of Flitton overlooking Flitwick Moor. The DeGrey Mausoleum is also located at the back of the church situated opposite us.

We are located just off the A507 near Ampthill. We offer A La Carte, Light Lunch and Mon - Thurs Set 3 Course Menus as well as traditional Sunday lunches, Real Ales, excellent Wine List. Perfect venue for Weddings, Christenings, Parties etc.

 

Wild Britain| (new window)

Renhold Road
Wilden
Bedfordshire
MK44 2PX

Tel:(01234) 772770
Fax: (01234) 772773
Email: enquiries@wild-britain.co.uk|

Bedford Butterfly Park provides an enjoyable all-weather facility where you can be amazed by beautiful butterflies and beastly minibeasts. They serve light lunches (jacket potatoes, homemade sandwiches, soup, etc.) and afternoon teas.Try one of their cream teas or a slice of their homemade cakes.

Open: The tea room is open throughout the year from 10.00 am to half an hour before the Park closes.

 

Woodlands Manor Hotel| (new window)

Green Lane
Clapham
Bedford
MK41 6EP

Tel: (01234) 363281 
Fax: (01234) 272390
Email: gm@woodlandsmanorhotel.com

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Dining in the highly acclaimed, award winning 'Autographs' restaurant at Woodlands Manor really is an experience to savour. Cuisine of the very highest quality is produced by our brigade of skilled chefs using only the finest fresh ingredients from locally sourced suppliers.Superbly complemented by a wine list representing all the major producers around the world with a professional yet friendly service. For whatever reason you choose to dine at the Woodlands Manor Hotel you can be assured that you have made the right decision.

 

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo|

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 2LF

Tel: (01582) 871331
Fax: (01582) 873748

 

ZSL is a charity devoted to the conservation of animals. This devotion reflects in the catering on site, with produce coming from local, ethical and sustainable sources.

Our fresh meat is from a local butcher with all our Pork and Lamb products coming fresh from Bedfordshire farms & the beef coming from an Oxfordshire farm. We believe British is best.

The vegetables & dairy produce we serve are produced by farmers in the area and our sandwiches, pastries and cakes are hand made by a local baker.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has supported Fairtrade & Rainforest alliance produce for over five years now. We are committed to continue in this work.