Traditional methods, delicious products, all from the heart of the New Forest.
We make preserves the traditional way – simple recipes, fresh ingredients, and a lot of care.
But there’s more to our story. As part of New Forest charity, Minstead Trust, we create opportunities for people with learning disabilities to gain skills and grow their independence.
Every jar of delicious jam you enjoy at breakfast, chutney you bring home as a holiday memento, or marmalade you gift to someone special, you are helping to support opportunities for people with learning disabilities to thrive and grow.
Our Ranges
Handmade with fresh ingredients, sourced as locally as possible, every jar we make is a celebration of good food and life-changing opportunities.
Jams
Packed with seasonal fruits, our jams are handcrafted using traditional methods to deliver rich, full-bodied flavours in every jar.
Chutneys
A perfect blend of fresh ingredients, spices, and a touch of tang, our chutneys bring depth and warmth to every plate.
Marmalades
Made with sun-kissed oranges and zest, our marmalades are a classic combination of sweetness and tang, perfect for your morning spread.
Local flavours, local impact
Nestled in the heart of the New Forest, we’re passionate about sourcing locally grown ingredients whenever we can.
In the summer, we harvest fresh produce straight from the vegetable garden at Minstead Lodge.
From plot to your plate, these ingredients are grown, harvested and crafted by people with
learning disabilities.
Our impact
Based in the heart of the New Forest, we are forging a new way for social enterprises to be run: with and by people with learning disabilities.
People with learning disabilities supported each week
Local shops that supply our delicious products
Volunteers supported each week
Email Us
RealJamandChutneyCo@Minsteadtrust.org.uk
Call Us
02380 817294
(Phone line is staffed early mornings and late afternoon).