Our story


Creating homemade, traditional preserves since 2004
Our journey began in 2004 in a cozy home kitchen, where founders Stella and Paul brought cherished family recipes to life. With a shared passion for preserving the tastes of childhood, they lovingly crafted jams and chutneys that captured the essence of tradition and the comfort of homemade goodness.
In 2022, the Real Jam & Chutney Company embarked on a new and meaningful chapter by becoming part of Minstead Trust, a charity that supports people with learning disabilities along the south coast. Through the Real Jam & Chutney Company, we provide opportunities for individuals to gain valuable work experience, develop new skills, and build their independence. It’s a privilege to be part of a community that empowers and uplifts.
As we head into 2025, we’re embracing a vibrant new look with an updated label design and an exciting new website. While our appearance may have evolved, our commitment to quality and tradition remains steadfast. With every jar, we honour our beginnings, celebrate our present, and look forward to a future filled with possibilities.
Thank you for being part of our journey.

Our Values: Authentic, honest and genuine
At the Real Jam & Chutney Company, we are dedicated to crafting high-quality products using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. By partnering with local growers and providing our own ingredients from our walled garden, we ensure the best flavours while supporting sustainable practices.
We honour traditional methods, preserving authentic flavours and textures that make our jams and chutneys cherished staples.
Community remains central to our mission. Through collaborations with organisations like Minstead Trust and local businesses, we aim to foster meaningful connections that create a brighter, sustainable future—one jar at a time.
About Minstead Trust
The Real Jam & Chutney Company is proud to be part of Minstead Trust, a charity that has been transforming lives since 1986. Minstead Trust is driving change and supporting people with learning disabilities to build independence, confidence and purpose.
In 2022, Real Jam joined the Trust’s mission as a social enterprise, using the skills built in creating our delicious ranges to offer meaningful work experience to individuals. Together, we’re proving that every jar of jam or chutney can do more than delight your taste buds—it can also help change lives.


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