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Our Taste of Surrey chef - David Gillott of Four Gables Group
Huge thanks go to David Gillott for agreeing to be our Parliamentary chef. His positivity and helpfulness have made a complex proposition so much simpler (and happier!) than it could have been. It's no mean feat to pull off a showcase involving so many participants and we are mightily grateful that David readily agreed to assist us - he even hosted our planning meeting at his Ashtead base.
David's events company, Four Gables Fine Dining, combines innovative food with outstanding service. David and his team specialise in using seasonal ingredients; his business is located on his farm, which is also home to Four Gables Food Academy. The company aims to be 25 per cent self sufficient.
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Albury Organic Vineyard
 Nestling on the beautiful southern slopes of the North Downs in the Surrey Hills near Guildford, the vineyard prides itself on producing organic fruit without the use of chemicals. It is best known for its Silent Pool Rosé, named after a lake next to the vineyard, and Attila’s Bite, an aromatic eau de vie du vin, named after the feisty vineyard dog. VISIT PAGE
The Butchers Hall
 Family run farm and farm shop. Rare breed pigs, sheep and chickens are reared in an extensive way to produce the most fantastic meat and eggs. A full time Master Butcher and chef ensure that not a scrap of the animal is wasted. As much as possible is made onsite including gold award winning pies. VISIT PAGE
Chalk Hills Bakery
A small artisan bakery in Nutfield, baking real bread and pastries daily. The business is founded on producing nutritious, high quality artisan breads and traditional baked goods on a local community scale. As well as having their own shop in Reigate, Chalk Hills Bakery supplies many farm shops, cafés and delicatessens in East Surrey. VISIT PAGE
Cocoa Bombon
Handcrafted chocolates and confectionery produced in a cosy Dorking kitchen. Founded in the mountains of Patagonia, Cocoa Bombón blends exciting flavoured ingredients with sustainably-grown fine Belgian chocolate and currently supplies three major delicatessens in the Surrey Hills. www.CocoaBombon.com
Crosbies Cakes
Fine quality handmade cakes created at their kitchen in Wormley near Guildford. Chef Clare Crosbie believes in treating yourself to the real deal rather than mass-produced, artificial flavours, so concentrates on using the best ingredients. VISIT PAGE
Cusack's
Artisan mustard prepared by hand in small batches using fresh, natural and, where possible, local ingredients, such as real ale from The Dorking Brewery. The condiments are free from additives, preservatives and emulsifiers, and Smooth Beer Mustard holds a 2014 Great Taste Award. VISIT PAGE
Denbies Wine Estate
Located on the perfectly suited North Downs close to Dorking, it showcases the ideal geological features benefiting the site. The vineyard was planted to capitalise on the Champagne-like soil profile and aspect. Based on chalky, south-facing slopes, the vineyard sits in a protected valley, allowing for optimum heat and sunshine exposure. www.Denbies.co.uk
Emma's Cake House
The Dorking home of stylish and delicious handmade cakes. Emma Fuller has been trained by Mich Turner MBE at The Little Venice Cake Company and is passionate about high quality baking and decorating. She also makes a range of bespoke cakes and hosts cake parties. www.EmmasCakehouse.co.uk
 Food Float
Largely run by volunteers, whose mission is to encourage the people of Dorking and surrounding areas to eat more local produce. The scheme offers a local veg box delivery service and supplies hotels, restaurants and conference centres. Products are sourced within 20 miles of Dorking. The stall on Dorking High Street is open every Friday and Saturday. VISIT PAGE
Greyfriars Vineyard
Family owned vineyard located on the sunny south facing slopes of the Hog's Back just outside Guildford. Greyfriars produces wonderful sparkling wines from their 50 acres of vineyards, which capture the essence of the North Downs. The wines can be found in a growing number of restaurants and other outlets in the Guildford area and beyond. VISIT PAGE
Kingfisher Farm
 A family business, and the only Surrey watercress producer. This uniquely English product has been grown at the farm in Abinger Hammer since 1854. Natural spring water provides all necessary nutrients without the aid of fertilisers or insecticides. www.KingfisherFarmShop.com
Litmus, a boutique winery
Small parcels of fruit are selected from distinguished sites in Surrey. The fruit is hand harvested and each component is fermented separately in new and old French oak barriques. Richness and concentration comes from a further eight months on yeast lees before bottling. Throughout the winemaking process there is little intervention, helping to give the wines a strong sense of place. www.LitmusWines.com
 Mummy Makes ... Fudge
Delicious, crumbly fudge at Farnham Potteries to a family recipe using traditional ingredients: Southdowns butter; milk and sugar. “Mummy” is real-life mum Liz Usher, who makes over 30 imaginative flavours. Liz created some very special 'Political Fudge' for David Cameron's Taste of Surrey hamper including the wonderful Clotted Clegg, Salt Cameron, Theresa Mayple Syrup and Ed Vanillaband. VISIT PAGE
Priory Farm
Owned by the Shinner family since 1957, their thriving shop has just been crowned Surrey Life Farm Shop of the Year. It holds two successful food festivals annually and has a loyal audience who appreciate fine food and traditional service. VISIT PAGE
Shabden Park Farm
 A family farm on the North Downs which rears free-range, native-breed lamb, 'Renaissance' mutton, beef and pork using traditional farming methods to sustain the countryside for both food production and wildlife. VISIT PAGE
Southdowns Butter
Made in the time-honoured way using top quality cream from cows that graze on Surrey and Sussex pastures. For the most flavoursome butter, the cream is aged for three days before it is churned. After being washed and rolled, the butter is hand packed into traditional paper wraps. VISIT PAGE
Tillingbourne Trout Farm
 A family-run business which boasts its own smokery. The rural site also houses a small farm shop which specialises, as you would expect, in hot and cold smoked fish and handmade patés, as well as Surrey game, pies and other locally-sourced products. www.TillingbourneTrout.com
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Beckett's Gin
The only gin in the world infused with English juniper berries.They are hand picked (with permission!) from Surrey’s Box Hill.
Briscoe's Jellies
Named after their creators, publicans Jon and Paula Briscoe, these ‘savour jellies’ are handmade without added pectin to ensure a crystal-clear result. Ingredients are sourced from Surrey - including from the pub’s kitchen garden. Jon and Paula own The Jolly Farmers dining pub between Reigate and Dorking. VISIT PAGE
 Coverwood Farm
Home to a herd of pedigree Hereford cattle and pedigree Ryeland sheep. Located deep in Surrey Hills countryside, the farm produces naturally-reared livestock. VISIT PAGE
Dorking Community Orchard
Open to all, the orchard was established in 2009 by Transition Dorking on the site of the neglected ‘Millennium Orchard’. Volunteers have planted over 100 fruit trees with a focus on local and heritage varieties. Within a few years there should be a significant crop of apples, pears, plums and other fruit, available at Food Float on Dorking High Street.
Hogs Back Brewery
Brewing award-winning traditional ales since 1992, using locally grown hops. In 2014, the brewery planted a three-and-a-half acre hop garden; the first new hop garden in the immediate vicinity of Farnham for nearly 100 years. The first ales produced using these home-grown hops went on sale locally in October. www.HogsBack.co.uk
Imbhams Farm Granary
Situated south of Haslemere, the granary supplies crafted wooden mills, flakers and cereal grains to support the concept of milling fresh ingredients to bake and flake at home. A range of Great Taste Award winning fresh cereal products - breakfast mueslis, porridges, granolas, flours and bread mixes - are also sold at Farmers' Markets and Food Events. www.ImbhamsFarmGranary.com
Norbury Park Farm Cheese
Run by husband-and-wife team Michaela and Neil who pride themselves on their handmade artisan methods and non-commercial attitude towards their much loved Norbury Blue and Dirty Vicar cheeses. This really is artisan cheese making at its best! The milk is moved from the milking parlour to the cheese-making dairy, just 30 metres up the farmyard.
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Robert and Edwards
Family-run business with two shops in Surrey. Earlier this year, third generation butcher Robert Hewitt returned a forgotten sausage to customers’ plates after re-discovering his father’s recipe. The historic banger, now named The Surrey Hills Heritage Sausage, is the only one to carry The Surrey Hills badge of approval. It is made with Surrey free-range pork and apples. VISIT PAGE
The Original Maids of Honour
 The historic tea rooms and bakery has occupied its site near Kew Gardens since 1868. It is famously the keeper of the secret recipe of its world-famous ‘Maid of Honour’ tarts. Everything is made on the premises using traditional methods and original recipes. VISIT PAGE
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