Real Jam & Chutney Company

19/10/2026

Get ready for the New Forest Marque's Autumn Market. Plenty of stalls full of locally produced food and drink along with talented local craft makers. We'll be there on Saturday 24 October with our award winning jams and chutneys, as well as some of our seasonal products. Our kitchens are busy this week making Boozy Marmalade, Spiced Blackberry and Apple and Pear and Fig Chutney. Why not pop along and say hello to the team.

New Forest Marque Autumn Market, Shallowmead Nurseries, Lymington SO41 8PA.

08/10/2026

We’ve got some very exciting news from the Great British Food Awards!

Our Tutti Frutti Jam has won Gold, and our Hot Smoked Tomato Relish has taken Bronze.

Members of the team travelled to London for the awards celebration at Spitalfields Market, joining food and drink producers from across the country to celebrate some brilliant British produce.

Chelsea who works in our Real Jam & Chutney kitchen, is one of the team who attended. She is particularly skilled at filling and jarring our preserves. Across the kitchen, neuro-disabled people bring different skills and strengths to every stage of production, from preparing ingredients and helping with the making process to filling, jarring and getting products ready to sell.

So these awards mean a lot. They recognise the care, skill and hard work that goes into every jar.

A huge congratulations to everyone in the Real Jam & Chutney team. Gold and Bronze is something to celebrate!

06/08/2026

Tim has some exciting news to share with everyone!

"I'm excited that we have been nominated as a finalist in the Great British Food Awards. I hope that we will win. The Hot Smoked Tomato Relish tastes spicy."

This is such great news and we're over the moon to have not one, but two products shortlisted in the Great British Food Awards. Tutti Frutti Jam and Hot Smoked Tomato Relish have both caught the attention of the judging panel, making it through to the next stage after rigorous tasting.

The winners will be announced in October, so we're keeping everything crossed!
This morning it was business as usual, with another batch of Hot Smoked Tomato Relish bubbling away in the kitchen. But knowing that the products our team make have been recognised on a national stage means so much. It's a real boost for everyone involved and a reminder that their hard work, skill and dedication are creating products to be proud of.

Whatever happens in October, we're already celebrating this incredible achievement together.

14/07/2026

Every jar has a story.

At the Real Jam & Chutney Company, we hand make our jams, chutneys and marmalades in the heart of the New Forest using traditional methods and quality ingredients.

But there's more to what's inside each jar. Every purchase helps create meaningful training and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities, building skills, confidence and independence.

That's food that does good. 💚

06/07/2026

Hot weather calls for something a little tropical.

Our Pineapple & Coconut Jam isn't just for toast. Try it spooned over vanilla ice cream, dolloped onto pancakes or swirled through Greek yoghurt for an easy summer treat.

What's your favourite way to enjoy it? 🍍🥥

03/07/2026

The best ingredient in our kitchen? Our people.

Every day, our team work together to prepare, cook, label and pack our preserves. Along the way they're building confidence, learning new skills and creating products they're proud to see on shelves across Hampshire.

We're proud of every jar, and even prouder of the people behind them.

24/06/2026

Wow - what a scorcher! It's safe to say our kitchen team have felt the heat this week!

With plenty of orders to fill, the jams, chutneys and marmalades still need making, so the team have been finding ways to keep cool while keeping production moving. We've adjusted routines where we can, made sure everyone is staying hydrated, and taken plenty of breaks.

Kylie is working in the kitchen today, prepping squash for the next batches of Spiced Orange and Squash Jam. She says she quite likes the hot weather, but is drinking plenty of water. She has a paddling pool at home to help her keep cool when she gets too hot.

We're proud of our team for their hard work and positive attitude, whatever the weather.
Every jar they produce helps create opportunities for people with learning disabilities to build skills, confidence and independence.

Stay cool everyone! 😎

18/06/2026

Today we have had a fantastic day at NFBP The New Forest Business Show, spreading the word about our tasty jams and chutneys as well as the work of Minstead Trust. Lots of great conversations and connections made.

Archie, one of our cooks with learning disabilities, spent the morning talking to lots of customers about what we do and why he enjoys it.

Thank you to everyone who stopped to talk, taste and buy some of our jars. Archie said 'It was awesome!'

17/06/2026

We're looking forward to meeting lots of people at the tomorrow. We'll be spreading the story of Real Jam and Chutney and the work of . We hope to see you there... bring your taste buds, we'll have tasters for you to sample!

We’re excited to be exhibiting at the 🌿 New Forest Business Show!

🎉 Visit Minstead Trust's Real Jam & Chutney Company between 🕙 10:00–15:00 to discover how we support people with learning disabilities and how your business can get involved.

💙🤝 We can’t wait to meet you! 🌞

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15/06/2026

For the dad who has everything... treat them to a taste of The New Forest!

Whether he's a breakfast enthusiast, a cheese board expert or just partial to a thick layer of marmalade on toast, we've got some Fathers Day inspiration for you!

Handmade in the New Forest and packed with flavour, our preserves are gifts that do a little good too.

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