Celebrate the season with Norfolk’s finest food and drink
Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or planning a quieter get-together, Christmas is the perfect excuse to spoil your guests (and yourself).
From artisan chocolates to sparkling wine and award-winning spirits, Norfolk’s food and drink producers have everything you need to make the season taste exceptional.
Here are some of our favourite local picks to stock your table, wrap under the tree, or enjoy fireside.
Algy’s Farm Shop & Café
If Christmas had a home, it might well be Algy’s.
Algy’s Farm Shop has everything you need for a truly local festive feast. Choose your Christmas tree straight from the field, pre-order a free-range Godwick’s turkey, or fill your boxes with seasonal veg and locally sourced produce.
And if you’re out and about, don’t miss the café - perfect for warming up with freshly baked cakes, scones and seasonal dishes.
Visit algys.co.uk or call 01362 688393
Black Shuck Distillery
Looking for a gift with a story?
A Black Shuck Distillery Experience is a brilliant present for spirit lovers. Hosted at the home of Norfolk’s legendary black dog, the experience includes a guided tour of the working distillery in Hindolveston, a chance to hear the tales behind the brand, and plenty of samples from their range of spirits and liqueurs.
Priced at £15 per person, it’s a memorable way to raise a glass this Christmas.
Book online at blackshuckltd.co.uk or call 07867 817618
Burn Valley Vineyard
Nestled in North Creake, Burn Valley Vineyard is a festive favourite for wine lovers.
Open Monday to Saturday, 11am–3pm, the vineyard welcomes visitors for tastings, tours, and self-guided walks through the vines. Winter brings a packed calendar too, with candlelit suppers, wine tastings and relaxed Sunday roasts - perfect for slowing down during the busy season.
Visit burnvalleyvineyard.co.uk for details and events
Flint Vineyard
If bubbles are non-negotiable at Christmas, Flint Vineyard has you covered.
Their sparkling wine is crafted in Norfolk’s Waveney Valley and is just as suited to cosy nights in as it is to New Year’s toasts. Elegant, celebratory and proudly local, Flint wines also make a beautiful gift.
There’s even a Christmas case special available for just £99.
Shop at flintvineyard.com
Use code CHIRM19 at checkout
Hunters Chocolates
Handcrafted, award-winning and utterly indulgent.
Hunters Chocolates is an artisan chocolatier that’s been making waves, recently scooping a Gold Medal from the Academy of Chocolate for its Espresso Caramel & Tia Maria Bonbon. Bronze medals followed for the Tonka Bonbon and Orange & Grand Marnier Bonbon - festive flavours at their finest.
Perfect for gifting, sharing… or quietly keeping for yourself.
Visit hunterschocolate.co.uk/hunters-of-holt
Vined Me
From winter-ready reds to aromatic whites and festive fizz, Vined Me has something for every Christmas table.
Their carefully curated selection includes ports, fortified wines and crowd-pleasing favourites - whether you’re after fruity vibrancy, caramel-rich warmth or a classic vintage port. Ideal for entertaining, gifting, or pairing with mince pies by the fire.
Shop at vinedme.co.uk
Find them at 2 Wells Rd, Walsingham NR22 6DJ and Unit 17, Drove Orchards, Hunstanton PE36 6LS
Supporting Local This Christmas
Choosing Norfolk producers doesn’t just mean better food and drink - it means supporting local businesses, craftsmanship and community. However you celebrate this season, these makers are proof that the best gifts are often found close to home.