Fresh from the kitchen
The latest news straight from the jam and chutney kitchen. From new products and seasonal favourites to awards, stockists and stories from the people behind our preserves.
Real Jam fundraiser smashes target to raise £11,796
7 October 2025 Minstead Trust has exceeded expectations with a fundraiser to fund the first steps in its urgent expansion plans for its inclusive jam and chutney social enterprise. Across two weeks in September the charity’s supporters raised an incredible £11,796...
Emma: Making jam accessible
Emma has been part of the Jam and Chutney workshop for several years, and is a key part of the team, with her humour and support of instructors, Katie and Elizabeth. She’s now someone the team can rely on, from setting up the kitchen to teaching staff and volunteers...
Jess: Building confidence, one skill at a time
When Jess first joined the workshop, about a year and a half ago, she was confident with her knife skills, until she cut her finger. The accident knocked her back, and for a while she stuck to stirring jam and peeling fruit. Over time, her confidence returned. With...