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Managing more than 220 beehives, mostly in the Surrey Hills, Bee Friends run around 33 apiaries and so are able to source local honey to where you live in Surrey.

Inspired by his father, who looked after a colony of honeybees in Italy, Sergio Pignagnoli made his career in the world of IT before leaving to become a bee farmer based in Guildford, Surrey.

While more and more people know about the importance of honeybees as pollinators these days, Bee Friends thrive to talk about them to as many people as possible, as well as supporting them in a sustainable environment. Sergio loves nothing more than to share his enthusiasm about the subject.

Sergio from Bee Friends, Surrey
Bee Friends honey, Surrey

To support sustainable colonies of honeybees in the local environment, Bee Friends only harvest the surplus honey of their bees by using traditional hand methods and without applying any heat during the whole process.

While you can enjoy their delicious natural honey by the jar or as an ancient alcoholic drink called Mead, they also produce beeswax wraps and candles, and a natural handmade range of honey and beeswax skin care products.

Whether it’s helping to take care of your beehives or dealing with a swarm that’s made home at your property, Bee Friends are also able to offer a full beekeeping service across Surrey.  

  • Attends Farmers Market
  • Buy From The Gate
  • Buy Online
  • Car Parking Nearby
  • Car Parking Onsite
  • Children Welcome
  • Local Delivery
  • Local Ingredients
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Shop
  • Visitors By Appointment

Local Food Surrey says

It's more important than ever to look after our magical pollinators which play such an important role in our nation's circle of life. Sergio's enthusiasm for beekeeping is infectious. 

As well as selling honey related products direct from their website, you'll also find Bee Friends at markets and farm shops in Surrey.