One of the benefits of a small shop is the ability source local products from producers too small to be able to supply the quantities required by larger retailers and supermarkets.
One of the aims of the Etchingham Community Stores is to stock as many locally produced goods as possible.
The range of products from sources locally in Sussex and Kent are detailed below. The range of local products is increasing, so if you are looking for a particular local product that is not on the list, please call back to this page again later. If you know of other local products that the shop might be able to stock use the form at the bottom of this page to send details, so that the managers can contact the suppliers with a view to stocking the products suggested.
Korkers Sausages
FRESH CHILLED
Korkers Original Sausages available in one pound size.
Korkers Original Chipolatas available in one pound size.
FROZEN
Korkers Original and Chipolatas in one pound packs.
Hot 'N' spicy Chilli Sausages in one pound packs.
One pound packs of Sausage Meat.
Three pound packs of 'Freeflow' Korkers, Chipolatas and Jumbo Sausages.
4" sausage Rolls in pack of 12.
1kg pack of Cocktail sausages.
Packs of 24 Cocktail Sausage Rolls.
The above items are normally available, other products are also sometimes available.
Country Cakes
Country Cakes make a range of traditional home made cakes and fruit pies, they are based in Mountfield. Etchingham Community Stores have a lot of their products available every week, the items listed below are available most weeks, with other items available occasionally.
Cherry & Lemon Loaf - Date & walnut Loaf - Ginger Loaf - Lemon Drizzle Loaf - Fruit Cakes - Jam Sponge - Lemon Sponge - Chocolate Sponge - Coffee Fudge Cake - Chocolate Fudge Cake - Bakewell Tarts - Bakewell Slices - Treacle Tarts - Fruit Scones - Cheeses Scones - Cheese Straws - Fruit Pies - Sausage Rolls - Scotch Eggs.
During the Christmas Season this range is joined by delicious Mince Pies
Cakes are delivered to the shop on Thursday, and sell quickly, the best days to make sure of getting you favourite are Thursday afternoon, Friday and Saturday.
The Traditional Cheese Dairy
The Traditional Cheese Dairy is based in Stonegate, producing a range of unpasteurised cheeses from cow, sheep and goat milk.
They combine the latest in modern equipment with traditional production methods to obtain the best possible natural flavour while maintaining the highest hygiene standards.
They only use vegetarian rennet, so their cheeses are suitable for all.
The cheeses listed below are available most of the time, but some may not be available at certain times, due to the availability of suitable sheep and goats milk.
Olde Sussex.
A farmhouse 'cheddar-type' cheese made from cow's milk, to a traditional recipe.
The texture is more open than cheddar, with a full body and plenty of flavour.
Matured for 6-8 months.
Scrumpy Sussex
A tongue-tingling blend of garlic, cider and herbs are added to the Olde Sussex curd while it is still in the vat, to give this cheese a unique flavour.
Matured for 3-4 months.
Lord of the Hundreds
A unique sheep's milk cheese made to a closely guarded secret recipe.
A fairly open textured cheese with a slightly sweet, nutty flavour.
Matured for 4 months.
Buttercup
An unpasteurised hard Jersey milk cheese, with a creamy, mild flavour.
Matured for 3 months.
Goodwood Smoked
A rindless Olde Sussex, matured for 3 months, then smoked over oak chippings for 4 days to create a rich, deep smoked flavour throughout the cheese. After smoking, the cheese is put back into the maturing room for a further 2 months.
Rooks Nest
An unpasteurised hard ewe's milk cheese, smoked over hardwoods, with a sweet, nutty flavour.
Matured for 3 months.
Tillington
An unpasteurised hard goat's milk cheese.
Matured for 3 months.
Stonegate
An unpasteurised soft goat's milk cheese.
Sold in 200g logs.
Athena Farm Apple Juice
Athena Farm, Etchingham, produces a range of apple juices from several apple varieties, including Gala - Katy - Cox - Bramley - Russet - Worcester Pearmain - Elstar.
The shop stock all these varieties, subject to availability, in 1 litre bottles, and cox in 300ml bottles.
Rother Valley Brewing Company
The Rother Valley Brewing Company was established in Northiam in 1993 on a hop farm overlooking the river that marks the boundary between Kent and Sussex. they brew only with hops grown next to the brewery.
Hoppers Ale
An excellant example of a rich, amber bitter ale, ideal for drinking all year round.
Blues
A premium strength dark beer. The name 'Blues' commemorates the notorious gang of smugglers known as The Blues, who defied the Revenue throughout Kent and Sussex, for over fifty years, until their capture and transportation to Australia.
Sandhurst Vineyard
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A range of wines from Sandhurst Vineyard are stocked by the shop, including three white wines, an oak aged red, a Rose and their Late Harvest Dessert.
Paynes Southdown Beefarms (Hassocks)
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Paynes Southdown Beefarms supply the shop with a range of clear and set honey, jams, pickles and fudge.
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Hinxden Farm Dairy (Northiam)
Hinxden Farm Dairy supply the shop with yogurts, both full fat and low fat, plain and flavoured as well as Creme Fraiche.
Biddenden Vineyards Cider
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We are now stocking Biddenden Ciders in 1 litre bottles, Mulling Cider is available in the cold winter months.
Park Farm Butchers
Park Farm Butchers in Hawkhurst supply the shop with a weekly delivery of delicious meat pies, pasties and sausage rolls.
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