Supplier and Buyer Directory

Across Sussex

Supporting rural communities to thrive, community led or owned schemes in particular.

Wealden · Juice, coffee & soft drinks

Alfriston Cabins is primarily a family holiday let business within the beautiful South Downs National Park, but we also provide our apple juice in litre bottles and cans of lightly sparkling apple and raspberry. The apples are grown in our own orchard, where our three shepherds huts sit, overlooking the… Read more about Alfriston Cabins

Wealden · Preserves, sauces & spices

Ashdown Forest ‘great taste’ award winner/maker of organic gourmet krauts and artisan kimchi crackers. We also make raw honey, immunity tonics, artisan probiotic and infused vinegars and healthy dips. Circular business to farm shops, health stores and wholefood shops. Attends farmers markets and event pop-up stalls.

ACFP has a mission to make good food accessible to all, now and in the future. We believe food should be good for health, the planet, the community and the local food economy.

Lewes · Fruit & veg · Delivers

We supply organic vegetables to retail outlets, possibly restaurants but mostly consumer/box scheme customers. We buy other certified organic veg for our box scheme, and local ethical products that we could sell via our box scheme. We are also happy to promote local food via social media/events/selling. As a supplier… Read more about Ashurst Organics

Wealden · Preserves, sauces & spices · Delivers

Asthi Bone Broth is an independent, female founded bone broth business based in East Sussex. Asthi is simmered slowly using locally sourced bones from either grass-fed beef or wild venison, spring water from Pear Tree Well and organic herbs and vegetables. The broth comes in glass jars or bottles. We… Read more about Asthi Bone Broth

Lewes · Fruit & veg

We're a small, muddy-booted team with a big vision: to reconnect people with the joy of eating local food, grown in harmony with nature. Nestled at the foot of the South Downs in Barcombe, East Sussex, we are a community-focused farm, dedicated to growing organic veg that burst with flavour… Read more about Barcombe Nurseries

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We are a UK-wide network that supports and promotes ethical food retailers, who sell locally-grown, climate- and nature- friendly produce. Our members include shops, online sellers, food hubs, markets, market stalls, wholesalers and veg box schemes. We can help Sussex food traders with training, business advice, marketing and networking.

Rother · Fruit & veg, Dairy & eggs

For our three foodbanks and two pantries, we are looking to buy fruit, vegetables and eggs. Ideally, we'd like them to be delivered to us 2 or 3 times a week in Bexhill and once a week in Battle. We'd also be happy to discuss taking end of day stock… Read more about Bexhill & Battle Food Bank

Wealden · Fruit & veg

We sell asparagus and squashes. Asparagus is available mid-April to mid-June.

Wealden · Meat & game · Delivers

Organic beef and lamb, currently delivered direct to local customers, but we're open to all approaches. Our produce is currently available every few weeks throughout the year but could be discussed.

Brighton & Hove · Fruit & veg

We're a non-profit organisation helping people learn to cook, eat a healthy diet, grow their own food and waste less food. We have a community kitchen offering cooking classes which we purchase produce for.

Rother

We are interested in finding out who is where with what products and supporting them in selling to the local community. At the market we have a mixed produce table. Suppliers can bring a small amount of what they sell to connect with local buyers and build relationships.

Rother · Juice, coffee & soft drinks

Tucked away in the East Sussex countryside near Robertsbridge, Bush Barn Farm is where Nick and Maria grow elderflowers and elderberries and transform them into award-winning cordials made with nothing but natural ingredients. Each bottle captures the taste of the seasons — sharing a little piece of the countryside with… Read more about Bush Barn Farm

Brighton & Hove · Dairy & eggs · Delivers

We are a family run Sussex based cheese wholesaler, established since 1995. We supply Cheese, Charcuterie & Gourmet products to Restaurants, Farm Shops, Delis & catering establishments, throughout Sussex and the surrounding areas. We promote our Sussex Cheeses, but also supply British & Continental products as well. Please contact us… Read more about The Cheese Man

Wealden · Mixed local produce

Chiddingly Village Shop & Café was created in 2012 by a group of passionate villagers determined to put the heart back into the community. Our friendly shop and café is mainly staffed by volunteers (more volunteers always welcome) and we aim to run clubs and events for the local and… Read more about Chiddingly Village Shop & Café

Wealden · Fruit & veg, Dairy & eggs, Meat & game

We are looking to buy local produce, eggs, milk and meat.

Fruit & veg, Meals & catering

We are looking to buy wholesale amounts of locally grown vegetables, herbs and fruit. We also provide seasonal, healthy catering using local ingredients.

Wealden · Dairy & eggs · Delivers

Organic, pasteurised pouring/drinking yogurts, natural or fruit flavoured, plus spoonable yogurt and Middle Eastern-style Labneh cheese. Available year-round, with delivery within 20–25 miles. Orders by Wednesday for the following Monday delivery. We also wholesale to High Weald Dairy and Source it Sussex.

Wealden

We are a voluntary organisation who collect surplus food from local supermarkets and suppliers, either direct or through charitable partnerships. Our volunteers then redistribute it to those in the community, through the pantry, to prevent it from being wasted.

Wealden

Crowborough Foodbank provides three-day emergency food parcels to local people referred by partner agencies. As part of the Trussell Trust network, we work to tackle hunger and its root causes across the Crowborough area, offering practical support alongside food. We welcome donations of surplus food and offers of volunteer help.

Wealden · Beer, wine & spirits

At DedBest Distillery, we craft artisan gin, vodka, and liqueurs on the beautiful Crockstead Farm just outside Uckfield. Our Sussex Distillers Workshop offers hands-on gin-making experiences, while our distillery welcoming taproom serves drinks to the public, showcasing our spirits in a relaxed, authentic setting rooted in quality, creativity, and local… Read more about DedBest Distillery CO LTD

Eastbourne

First Saturday of the month, February to November, 9am–1pm. Hosted on the square outside Towner and Congress, the market brings together local farms and makers selling food, drinks and other wares. Supported by Towner Eastbourne, Eastbourne BID and Eastbourne Borough Council.

Eastbourne

Eastbourne Food Partnership brings together local people, community groups, food projects, growers, producers and organisations who believe that good food should be accessible to everyone. We work across the town to strengthen our local food system; supporting emergency and social food networks, encouraging local community growing projects, championing redistribution of… Read more about Eastbourne Food Partnership

Mixed local produce · Delivers

Elite Fine Foods specialises in providing high-quality food and beverages to the hospitality and catering industries. Our mission is to offer exceptional products, from fresh produce to gourmet ingredients, supported by reliable delivery and customer service. We strive to help our clients elevate their culinary offerings and maintain excellence in… Read more about Elite Fine Foods

Meals & catering, Fruit & veg, Meat & game

I am a caterer cooking seasonal food that I source from wonderful local suppliers. I take inspiration from ingredients around me and gather the best of the season, preparing it with a gentle hand. I am interested in growing food more sustainably and looking after our soils through a regenerative… Read more about Elm Green

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FareShare Sussex & Surrey is a local charity focused on rescuing healthy, nutritious food to redistribute to those individuals most in need. We support around 150 organisations across Sussex and Surrey with more than 1000 tonnes of fresh, chilled, frozen and packaged food each year. Driven by volunteers, our fleet… Read more about FareShare Sussex & Surrey

Mixed local produce

The Felix Project is interested in buying food in bulk, helping to distribute surpluses and also arranging volunteers for gleans. The Felix Project is happy to arrange transportation and potentially volunteers for gleaning if advance warning is given.

Rother

Monthly market, run by volunteers celebrating local food, farming, makers and our community.

Across Sussex

Food for Life changes food for good. Working directly with caterers, suppliers and communities we support sustainable and lasting change within the food system. We support governments and local authorities to work across the supply chain with farmers and businesses, developing practical solutions throughout their food journey and enabling valuable… Read more about Food For Life

Across Sussex

We all have the power to influence our food system. Food Matters makes sure all voices are heard. We do food systems work, offer courses and training and consultation, evaluation and facilitation services.

Brighton & Hove · Fruit & veg

We are growers of organic vegetables, herbs, fruit and flower. Organically certified by the Soil Association; using principles for Health, Ecology, Fairness and Care. Agroecological, nature-friendly growing. Most of our produce goes out in our Community Supported Agriculture Share, though it is always worth getting in touch for smaller amounts… Read more about Fork and Dig It

Rother · Meat & game

We sell beef, pork, venison, lamb, mutton and hogget. For sale direct to consumers, via farmers markets and from the farm gate. We offer locally produced high quality meat boxes - all free range and reared non-intensively following traditional farming practices which regenerate the soil and increase biodiversity.

Eastbourne · Meat & game

Friday Street Farmers have been intrinsically farming across Eastbourne and the Pevensey Marshes for over 100 years, demonstrating extensive efforts to manage and cultivate the land in a sustainable manner for future farming. This family run business specialises in the production of lamb and beef by utilising knowledge of the… Read more about Friday Street Farm

Rother · Sweet treats

We are one of only 54 Bean to Bar Chocolate Makers in the UK. Our cacao beans are ethically sourced and fully traceable down to very small cooperatives or individual farms. We use minimal ingredients with no additives like soy or palm oils. Our three ranges fill chocolate needs for… Read more about Gatos Chocolate

Beer, wine & spirits · Delivers

Award-winning spirits made in our distillery in East Sussex. Keen to work with other producers / suppliers too. We deliver free of charge with small MOQs to East and West Sussex. Our core range is available all year around.

Beer, wine & spirits

Double award-winning Sussex Rum made from scratch at our distillery in Henfield. Keen to work with local suppliers and distributors. We have 7 core rums in our range and offer low minimum orders.

Meat & game, Farm & business services · Delivers

Goodtrees Farm Butchery offers a bespoke cut and pack butchery service for local farmers and smallholders, including hanging and dry ageing, cut/vacuum pack/label services, sausage and burger making, carcass collection and refrigerated delivery. Serving Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

Wealden · Fruit & veg

Greenway Fruit Farm is an independent family-run orchard in East Sussex, growing over 20 varieties of apples, pears, cherries, plums and soft fruit. We supply wholesale customers, farm shops and farmers’ markets with fresh, seasonal Sussex fruit, grown with care using sustainable farming practices.

Wealden

We give out 3-day emergency food parcels to people referred to us who are getting help from local agencies. At The Old Forge Community Hub we have a wide range of in-house holistic support services. We also have a Community Fridge open to the whole community which has items that… Read more about Hailsham Foodbank

Wealden

Hale Farm is a traditional grassland farm with sheep, pygmy goats, alpacas, poultry and other animals which has diversified into tourism (camping, glamping and holiday lets) and education including a special needs farm school.

Hastings

Aims: to celebrate, support and promote local community food projects; to create a strong local food network; to develop examples of best practice; to see food as a multi-faceted tool for education, health improvement and encouraging connection; to influence local, county-wide and national food policy and decisions. The Network is… Read more about Hastings Food Network

Wealden · Fruit & veg, Juice, coffee & soft drinks, Preserves, sauces & spices

We supply organic apple juice, organic apple cider vinegar ‘With the Mother’, and organic seasonal vegetables. The juice and vinegar are available all year. The seasonal vegetables are currently available June to December but I am hoping to extend that.

Dairy & eggs · Delivers

We supply a range of cheeses made from cow, sheep and goat milk, much of it organic. Our cheese is available all year round, and we can deliver.

Across Sussex

Seeking wild venison. Supporting food production that sustains a unique place. Grants that can help farmers add value to products. Signposting to deer stalkers for buyers.

Wealden · Farm & business services

85 acres of organic pasture, agricultural buildings and a commercial farmyard with 25 small local businesses. Affordable workspaces for creative and highly-skilled artisanal companies, with an emphasis on food production. Grazing is rented to Plaw Hatch Farm, and their Butchery is on the Hillsdown yard. We host Artisan Forest Kitchen… Read more about Hillsdown Organic Farm

Lewes · Sweet treats

We are an independent family-run business that makes award winning premium quality ice cream and frozen treats. Our ultimate mission is to bring people together, get those smiles going ear-to-ear, and to offer the best tasting ice cream experience in Sussex that puts the Holy Wow! factor into every scoop… Read more about Holy Cow! Ice Cream Company

Preserves, sauces & spices

Over 5,000 products stocked, including all the major brands, plus a huge selection of bulk commodities and ingredients. The Infinity Foods range of store cupboard essentials continues to offer incredible quality, value and choice. We have everything you need for your refill section, and online B2B ordering is available. Serving… Read more about Infinity Foods Wholesale

Wealden · Preserves, sauces & spices

Joe’s Chilli Sauce Co encompasses a small private chilli farm and artisan condiments business and is based in East Sussex. We have a wide range of chilli inspired products and like to cater for all heat levels, concentrating on flavour rather than just the fire of chillies. We attend festivals… Read more about Joe’s Chilli Sauce Co

Across Sussex

Network of small-scale growers and producers covering the south east region.

Lewes

Lewes District Food Partnership connects people, communities and organisations across the district to build food systems that work better for everyone. This involves supporting local food businesses to reach communities and to build networks for a Good Food Economy. We also work with community and emergency food projects that are… Read more about Lewes District Food Partnership

Lewes

We manage the Lewes Farmers Market, a local sustainable focused market that runs twice a month on Saturday morning in the town centre.

Wealden · Juice, coffee & soft drinks

Welcome to Liquid Spirit Coffee Roasters, where we transform ethically sourced beans into exceptional brews. Our meticulous roasting process blends tradition with innovation, creating rich espressos and smooth pour-overs for every palate. Committed to sustainability and community, we strive to make a positive impact with every cup.

Wealden · Beer, wine & spirits

Our award-winning beers are crafted in the South Downs National Park with a focus on environmental sustainability. We use regeneratively farmed barley grown on-site, operate a solar-powered brewhouse and recycle wastewater for irrigation. By sourcing locally and caring for our environment, we create Naturally Excellent Beer while giving back to… Read more about Long Man Brewery

Lewes · Fruit & veg, Dairy & eggs, Preserves, sauces & spices

We run a chemical free market garden, with seasonal produce throughout the year including vegetables, salads, herbs, soft fruit, cut flowers, dried flowers, plants and seedlings. In addition we have eggs and a small selection of chutneys and jams. We host a Saturday morning farm shop and sell other local… Read more about Lovebrook

Lewes · Dairy & eggs

The Mac’s Farm is a family run organic free range egg farm in the village of Ditchling in East Sussex producing over 12,000 eggs every day. We do on-farm collections - please get in touch for more details.

Wealden · Sweet treats

Mini Mouthfuls make Homemade Creamy Fudge, Tablet, Coconut Ice and “Free From Fudge”. We sell our Fudge on our website, at Food events and markets and we also sell it wholesale to farm shops or other retail outlets.

Wealden · Meat & game

We are an organic farm and supply beef and lamb, mostly to local butchers. We also have event hire spaces.

Wealden · Fruit & veg

Murphs Market Garden is a small scale vegetable farm in Vines Cross, growing chemical free, tasty vegetables for local markets, veg boxes and wholesale. Grown and tended by hand, with care for the soil and wildlife.

Across Sussex

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Lewes · Juice, coffee & soft drinks, Beer, wine & spirits · Delivers

Old Tree Brewery is a community interest company micro-fermentary based in Glynde, using the transformative power of fermentation to create delicious, live drinks. We primarily brew kombucha, and also make a variety of botanical drinks including seasonal hedgerow wines, cordials, vinegars and apple juice. Our kombucha is a fermented live… Read more about Old Tree Brewery

Across Sussex

We are interested in publicising opportunities to farmers in our network of potential markets for grass-fed beef.

Dairy & eggs, Fruit & veg, Meat & game

Our mission is to bring land, food and people back together - farming regeneratively, caring for nature and animals with reverence, and creating places where people can eat, learn, connect and understand where their food comes from.

Lewes · Beer, wine & spirits

Plumpton College is the UK's Wine Centre of Excellence. Since 1989, we've been at the forefront of wine education, research, and production, shaping the next generation of industry leaders. Producing wine from estate-grown grapes, crafted by Plumpton College's expert winemakers and viticulturalists, whilst teaching our degree students the skill of… Read more about Plumpton Estate

Rother · Fruit & veg, Juice, coffee & soft drinks

We grow cherries at four different sites in Northiam & Sandhurst and have in the region of 8,500 cherry trees across all of our orchards. We also produce an amazing pure and unsweetened Kentish Cherry Juice, which we stock in farm shops across the South East & online.

Rother · Mixed local produce

Our mission is to bring land, food and people back together - farming regeneratively, caring for nature and animals with reverence, and creating places where people can eat, learn, connect and understand where their food comes from.

Rother · Meat & game, Dairy & eggs, Fruit & veg, Preserves, sauces & spices

Green Oak Farm is a certified Biodynamic and Organic small farm, where we keep rare breed slow growing pigs, a small flock of mixed sheep, a flock of table birds and a flock of free-range organic chickens for eggs. We have a Sussex apple orchard from which we make organic… Read more about Roots to the Moon

Rother

Rother District Council is committed to supporting sustainable resource consumption and reducing waste. We are looking to support businesses and community groups across the District.

Rother

Rother Food Partnership is a growing network of local food suppliers, buyers, growers, farmers and educators. We are working together to reduce food inequality, redistribute surplus food, improve access to healthy food and reduce food miles. We are looking for new partners to join us in creating a flourishing good… Read more about Rother Food Partnership

Wealden · Meals & catering

New partnership between Robin Walden ‘Seasons Wholefoods’ and Joanna Lewars ‘Artisan Forest Kitchen’. Have come together to open a neighbourhood Coffee shop in the heart of Forest Row. Offering local micro roasters coffee, organic & local farm to plate ‘all day’ breakfasts, brunch, local bakers cakes. Available for evening functions… Read more about Seasons Forest Kitchen

Wealden & Lewes · Mixed local produce

Seasons Wholefoods is an independent values-led wholefood store with locations in Forest Row and Lewes, East Sussex. Rooted in sustainability, ethical sourcing and wellbeing, we offer a carefully curated range of organic and biodynamic food, alongside vegan and vegetarian produce, all within a family-run, eco-conscious business. At the heart of… Read more about The Seasons Wholefoods

Wealden · Preserves, sauces & spices, Meals & catering, Fruit & veg, Meat & game, Dairy & eggs

We supply hand ground spice blends, dukkahs and salts to hospitality trade and as wholesale items to shops. We buy fresh local fruit veg, meat & dairy - all things to feed the catering arm of our business, with a weekly finish-at-home tiffin food delivery service that needs supplies ongoing… Read more about Seven Sisters’ Spices

Wealden · Fruit & veg

We are looking to purchase local produce to go into our veg boxes which are delivered mainly into Brighton. We also want to partner to promote local producers through our veg box scheme. We discuss with growers what they have available, commit to a quantity to buy and arrange collection.

Brighton & Hove · Fruit & veg

SHRUB is a British seasonal greengrocer, working direct with over 60 farms in the UK. We champion true British seasonality, progressive agriculture and small scale farming, supplying integrity businesses achieve their sourcing goals.

Beer, wine & spirits

Silly Moo Cider is hand-pressed on Trenchmore Farm in Cowfold, West Sussex, using wild yeast and apples from our own 4-acre orchard plus local growers. It is a proper father-and-daughter operation, small-batch and Great Taste Award-winning. We supply kegs, bag in box, bottles and cans direct to pubs, shops and… Read more about Silly Moo Cider

Eastbourne · Mixed local produce

Skylark was founded in 2018 and is inspired by our love of the local area, the South Downs and everything it has to offer. Our passion for supporting and promoting Sussex produce means we are committed to working with the best of the best when it comes to local butchers… Read more about Skylark café-restaurant

Wealden · Meat & game, Fruit & veg, Mixed local produce

Our farm shop is open Wednesday to Sunday and we are always looking for quality local produce to extend our ranges in the farm shop. We have a farm school offering alternative provision for young people and run equine and family events on the farm.

Beer, wine & spirits · Delivers

Multi Award winning Sussex Brandy, Grape Vodka, Gin and Liqueurs for on and off trade. We offer direct ordering, free delivery with 12 bottles or more.

Wealden · Meat & game

Springham Farm supplies organic beef, regenerative farming education and a nest for new enterprises.

Wealden · Meat & game, Mixed local produce

Farm producing pedigree Sussex cattle beef and Southdown lamb. As the owner of a gastro pub, the Sussex Ox we are always looking to source locally produced food and drink. We would like to work with local suppliers and buyers for both selling our meat we produce on our farm… Read more about The Sussex Ox

Mixed local produce

The Sussex Peasant is a mobile farm shop which sells 100% seasonal Sussex produce. We work directly with family run farms in Sussex in an effort to make seasonal Sussex produce more convenient to people in the county. We are driven to make society a happier and healthier place. We… Read more about The Sussex Peasant

Brighton & Hove

Sussex Surplus is a Community Interest Company based in East Brighton. We rescue good food that would otherwise go to waste and turn it into nourishing meals, long-life products, training opportunities, on-farm volunteering and welcoming community dining.

Rother · Meat & game · Delivers

We’re a family run business delivering delicious, healthy, and highly sustainable wild venison meat direct to your door. Harvested from the Sussex countryside, our naturally organic meat is also playing a key role in protecting the rural environment and woodland biodiversity.

Preserves, sauces & spices

I supply culinary lavender and perhaps other herbs, although I’m a very small herb farm mainly selling my herbal products myself at Lewes farmers’ market. I look to buy herbal ingredients to make up my herbal teas if I’ve run out, and ingredients for my lavender skin balm and bath… Read more about Teas for Bees

Meat & game, Beer, wine & spirits

Trenchmore Farm is a 400-acre working farm in Cowfold, raising Sussex Wagyu beef crosses on Wealden clay and dry-ageing every joint for 28 days. We press Silly Moo Cider from our own orchard, run a farm shop and taproom, and supply restaurants, hotels & pubs across Sussex.

Wealden

Uckfield Community Fridge collects surplus food from supermarkets, local businesses and growers. Since we first opened in 2021 we have given out hundreds of tonnes of food to tens of thousands of visitors, reducing edible food waste while building a welcoming community space.

Wealden

Uckfield Foodbank provides practical support to people who have been left without enough money to live on. People also get emotional support, and a reminder that they are not alone and someone understands. Our volunteers offer a friendly and basic kindness. For many people, it’s the first time someone has… Read more about Uckfield Foodbank

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UKHarvest are a food rescue, redistribution and education charity focussed on rescuing healthy, nutritious food to redistribute to those individuals and organisations most in need free of charge. Whilst doing so, we provide educational solutions for partner organisations and individuals to enable them to learn how to eat well, for… Read more about UKHarvest

We connect people in localised networks to grow food together. We are looking to establish more growing projects on local farms where community groups produce medicinal herbs and apples and make them into products to be sold to the public. We have groups interested in taking part in the projects… Read more about We Grow

Wealden

Wealden District Council is committed to supporting a thriving economy which is vibrant and diverse. We look to support partners and to help enable business opportunities throughout the District.

Wealden

Wealden Food Partnership is a collaboration of organisations and individuals working together to focus on all elements of the food system including food poverty, food insecurity, food waste and redistribution, education, community food, farming, growing, processing, production and climate change. One of our primary focus areas is working with farmers… Read more about Wealden Food Partnership

Wealden · Meals & catering

Nursery catering company providing fresh, balanced meals to early years settings. Menus use fresh, local and seasonal ingredients and cater for a wide range of dietary needs. We supply nurseries across the South East and prioritise local sourcing, including sustainable meat, fish and dairy suppliers.