Help Essex Buy Local provide a wider platform for local Essex businesses in the food and drink sector. Get involved with the hashtag #HelpEssexBuyLocal

Joined August 2020
Do you want to make more of an effort to support local businesses but don't know where to start? Visit our online directory to discover #Essex food and drink businesses for everything from alcohol and produce to bakery and snacks: buylocalfoodanddrink.co.uk/e… #helpessexbuylocal
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Support local and the planet! Un-Sealed is an eco-refill store in the coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea which sells dried loose foods, oils, and vinegars, as well as other household products, to help reduce your plastic use... bit.ly/2W5ewgK #clactononsea #buylocal #essex
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Our hamper prize includes products by #Essex businesses such as @BigBearCider, @FairfieldsFarm, and @tiptreetearoom – and not long to go now until we draw a winner. To win, post a picture using #TheEssexPicnicClub before 9th August! #helpessexbuylocal
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Head down to #Kelvedon to shop for locally produced food and drink at Essex Produce Company – the array of craft beers, gins, spirits and wines are sure to have you heading back to try more… bit.ly/3iuTTCg #helpessexbuylocal #essexproduce #localproduce #craftbeer
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Are you a food and drink business in #Essex looking for further local exposure? Sign up for our FREE online directory, in minutes: bit.ly/2QRCENS #helpessexbuylocal #onlinedirectory #shoplocal #supportlocal #foodanddrink #essexbusiness #essex
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Looking for a delicious Essex-produced ice cream to help you cool down this summer holiday? @saffronicecream have got you covered with their delectable range of flavours… bit.ly/3fRnW7e #helpessexbuylocal #icecream #plantbased #buylocal #supportlocal #essex
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An absolute pleasure producing 'Lathcoats Strawberry' this week for our friends @lathcoatsfarm 😃 How good do these look? 🍓🍓🍓 Real honest local ingredients, combined to make this summer classic! Pop over to their farm this weekend and pick some lovely seasonal fruit ☀️
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We wondered if you knew @ThursdayCottage don't only do sweet things. It's bbq season why not try our tangy Tomato sauce? #tomato #BBQ #Summer2021 #summer
Imagine this turning up at your door! You can have our delicious crisps and potatoes delivered to your door with our subscription service or just a one time purchase, all available from our online shop. fairfieldsfarmcrisps.co.uk/s…
Fresh, ready-to-cook pizza delivered straight to your door? Yes please! White Label Detroit Pizza make and deliver raw pizza ready to pop into your oven when you're ready so that you can enjoy fresh, hot, restaurant-style pizza directly in your own home: bit.ly/2U0VCah
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Rest and refuel after browsing the garden centre by stopping for a bite to eat at the @PoplarNurseries Restaurant – indulge in delightful homemade cakes, wake up the right way with a full English breakfast or stop off for a quick lunch…bit.ly/2UcVEM1 #helpessexbuylocal
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Is there a local #Essex food and drink business out there that you think deserves more recognition? Tag them in the comments below to show them some love! #helpessexbuylocal #essexbusiness #smallbusiness #independentbusiness #shoplocal #buylocal #supportlocal #lovelocal
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Based in Tolleshunt D'arcy, Corky Winers are serious when it comes to wine, cheese and charcuterie. Why not purchase a cheese and wine gift hamper for a romantic date night in or build your own luxury cheese box? bit.ly/2LoDXEG #helpessexbuylocal
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It's #NationalPicnicMonth, and the sun has finally come back out to play! Grab your blankets and baskets and stock up on delicious local food and drink before heading to the great outdoors to dine in the sunshine – don't forget to snap a pic and post using #TheEssexPicnicClub!
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Not long now until the final set of restrictions are lifted on 19th July! What local #Essex restaurant will you be visiting to celebrate? #restrictionslifting #lockdownlifting #19thjuly #essex
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Lovely to see that the winner of our @davinasteelGF giveaway is very happy with her prize – if you fancy having a go at gluten-free baking, visit their page over on our online directory: bit.ly/3qDXsJo #glutenfree #baking #competition #helpessexbuylocal
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Here’s a summery date idea for all you lovebirds (and foodies) out there – head out on a picnic! The perfect way to get to know someone, and their palate preferences, better… #theessexpicnicclub #helpessexbuylocal #picnic #dateideas #picnicdate #essex
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It's #InternationalFrenchFryDay! Do you prefer sweet potato or regular? Chunky chips or skinny fries? But most importantly, where in Essex does them the best? Let us know in the comments below! #frenchfries #chips #helpessexbuylocal #buylocal #supportlocal #essex
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Afternoon tea on the sea? Don’t mind if we do! The Barge Tearooms can be found on the Hythe Quay in #Maldon, serving delicious afternoon teas from just £15 per person: bit.ly/3p1Wp4P #helpessexbuylocal #supportlocal #eatlocal #essex
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Have you got a business event or conference coming up? Welcome your guests with sweet, branded chocolate treats from @cypchocolate! From brownie bites to edible business cards, they make the perfect detail to help your business stand out… bit.ly/35QEXYL #essex
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