Photography by Keiko Oikawa
Deli-cacies, six of our favourite delicatessens for alfresco goodies.
Gog Magog Hills, Shelford Bottom, Cambs
On the south-east outskirts of Cambridge, the Bradford brothers have made their family farm an epicurean destination. Look out for the prize winning bronze turkey and cranberry sausages.
Heath Farm, Shelford Bottom, near Cambridge
T: 01223 248352 W: gogmagoghills.com
Black Olive, Southwold, Suffolk
Standing proud on ‘Kensington-on-Sea’s’ urbane High Street, chic London weekender types and discerning locals can escape to their own little piece of foodie heaven. Listed in the Independent’s best 50 Delicatessens 2008.
80 High Street, Southwold
T: 01502 722312
Picnic Fayre, Cley-next-to-the-Sea, Norfolk
Set in an old forge, this North Norfolk stalwart takes great pride in its traditional approach after 25 years in business. It’s renowned for its interesting breads, antipasti bar and great preserves.
The Old Forge, Cley-next-to-the-Sea, near Blakeney
T: 01263 740587 W: picnic-fayre.co.uk
The Food Company, Marks Tey, Essex
A mecca for Colchester’s food lovers, this capacious emporium positively bustles, offering counters and counters of edible bounty from artisan producers.
London Road, Marks Tey, near Colchester
T: 01206 214000 W: thefoodcompany.co.uk
Norbury’s, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Alongside their upbeat café and hand-crafted bakery, the well stocked deli also does take-out lunches.
21 Tower St, King’s Lynn
T: 01553 762804 W: norburysdeli.co.uk
Bistro at The Deli, Saxmundham, Suffolk
Bob and Karen’s charming cozy haven is unmistakable, the purple frontage sees to that! Passionate about well kept cheeses and interesting wines, he runs the deli counter and out front whilst she is in charge of the stoves.
26a High Street, Saxmundham
T: 01728 605607 W: thedeli.biz
