HM King Charles III Awards Royal Warrant for Artisan Ham Producer DukesHill

Shropshire's artisan ham producer DukesHill is proud to announce it has been awarded a Royal Warrant by HM King Charles III to supply ham to the Royal Household. 

DukesHill was first bestowed a Royal Warrant by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 for its production of traditional artisan hams.

Mark Gallagher, DukesHill's CEO, said, “We are incredibly proud and truly honoured to receive the Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King. 

"As an artisan ham producer focused on working with the very of best British farmers, this prestigious accolade further solidifies our faith in the importance of championing true artisan craftsmanship. As we approach our 40th anniversary, it's really wonderful for our team to be acknowledged for our unwavering dedication to quality, provenance and welfare.”

Founded in Shropshire in 1985, DukesHill began as a labour of love, crafting the finest Wiltshire, York and Shropshire Black Hams using time-honoured traditional techniques with the highest regard for animal welfare.  

Champions of the artisan, DukesHill works closely with local farmers and skilled artisans to create the very best of handmade British fine foods, focusing on welfare, provenance, taste and texture above all else. Their guiding principle of putting flavour and quality before speed or yield remains as strong as ever. 

Recently awarded the Organic Food Federation Certificate for a range of its hams,  DukesHill is one of only a few producers of certified organic wet cured ham in the UK. 

What sets the DukesHill curing process apart is the combination of using traditional curing techniques and its very own special recipe brine, including unrefined brown sugar that imparts a subtle, sweet undertone that complements the ham's natural flavour. 

After steam cooking for 12 hours, each ham is hand-skinned, trimmed and inspected by an expert quality manager, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of excellence. 

The renewal of the Royal Warrant reflects DukesHill's dedication to the values championed by HM King Charles III, such as preserving British heritage.

For more information on DukesHill, visit dukeshill.co.uk or @dukeshill on Instagram.

Share the Sparkle, but Not the Headache with Luscombe Damascene Rose Bubbly, Now Available in the Perfect Sharing Size

Are you hosting a special celebration? A graduation party? A barbecue? A lovely summer picnic? Or just kicking back and relaxing with family or friends, then we have some special news for you.

You need to get in some bottles of delicious Luscombe Damascene Rose Bubbly.  Available from the end of this month, June, in a exclusive new sharing 74cl bottle, Luscombe Damascene Rose Bubbly can be ordered from luscombe.co.uk in a case of 6 x 74cl bottles, £24.00 with free UK delivery on all orders over £60. 

It;'s the perfect summer indulgence, adding an extra layer of elegance to any occasion.  And Luscombe has been warded a highly prestigious Royal Warrant in recognition of their products which are enjoyed by the Royal Households, 

What are the ingredients of this drink? It combines Damascene Rose, juice of Muscat grapes, plus some  Sicilian lemons all carefully mixed with sparkling Dartmoor spring water to create this perfect and guaranteed alcohol free alternative to Champagne. 

Pairs well with canapés, light seafood dishes like scallops and white fish.

For further information on Luscombe Drinks please visit www.luscombe.co.uk, follow Luscombe on TikTok @luscombedrinks, Instagram: @luscombedrinks or 'Like' on Facebook.  

Luscombe Passionate Ginger Beer Named 'Drink Product of the Year'

Luscombe has always been renowned for its outstanding ginger beers and now it has been confirmed that they really are the very best of the best. Because Luscombe Passionate Ginger Beer has just been named Food Drink Devon's 'Drink Product of the Year' in the 2023 awards. 

Luscombe Passionate Ginger Beer is crafted using only the finest organic Peruvian fresh root ginger, milled on site at Luscombe's farm, so it better retains the heat. Blended with organic Sicilian lemons, carbonated Dartmoor spring water and organic passion fruit juice, it's absolutely perfect for those who are looking for something a little bit different, a little bit special. It sits alongside the world famous Luscombe Hot Ginger Beer and Cool Ginger Beer. 

Founder and owner, Gabriel David, is justifiably famed for his pursuit of perfection and no-compromise approach to creating an elegant and multi award-winning range of drinks that use the very finest organic ingredients and Dartmoor spring water.

On winning the award, Gabriel says: “We've always set out to create a range of ginger beers which stand apart from anything else you can drink and this award really does confirm this position. Taste is everything and we feel confident that Luscombe hits a pinnacle in this aspect.”

This incredible organic drink brings together the spice of ginger with the sweetness of passion fruit, offering a luxurious twist on a classic drink. Simply serve over ice, as Luscombe Passionate Ginger Beer has already been blended to perfection, and pair with a wide range of foods, both savoury and sweet.

Luscombe is proud to have been the first drinks brand to have gained organic accreditation from the Soil Association and, like all of the drinks in the range, Passionate Ginger Beer contains no artificial additives, sweeteners or concentrates. It's available in a box of 12 x 27cl, for £26.50 from luscombe.co.uk. There's free delivery on all orders over £60.

Awarded a Royal Warrant, Luscombe has produced beautifully crafted drinks on a farm in Devon since 1975. Today, the range includes organic fruit juices, crushes, bubblies, tonic waters and mixers plus a traditional organic Devon cider.  

Food Drink Devon is committed to increasing the county's profile, both nationally and internationally and represents a membership of Devon's leading food and drink producers, speciality retailers, hospitality and catering businesses. 

Through working with like-minded businesses, together they showcase Devon as a county where the use of fantastic quality, seasonal and local produce is standard. The organisation and its members share a commitment to enjoy, inspire and discover more about food and drink. Look out for their green heart logo which is carried by over 350 producers and businesses across Devon. The 2023 awards took place at Sandy Park, the home of Gallagher Premiership Rugby team, Exeter Chiefs. 

From the 300 product entries, all of which were blind-tasted by independent judges, 24 really impressed, including Luscombe Passionate Ginger Beer, achieving a faultless score of 100% and a 'Platinum' award. Luscombe Passionate Ginger Beer then went on to be named Food Drink Devon's 'Drink Product of the Year'. 

For further information on Luscombe, please visit www.luscombe.co.uk. Follow Luscombe on Instagram @luscombedrinks or 'like' on Facebook.