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We are Real Jam & Chutney Company.

We are social enterprise of Minstead Trust, supporting people with learning disabilities to make delicious, traditional, handmade preserves.

28/01/2026

Zingy lemon. Warming ginger. A slice of toast.

This is our take on the classic morning marmalade – handmade in small batches, using proper peel and fresh root ginger.

Just picture it; a crisp Winter morning, when all you want is a bit of warmth and comfort. Just add our marmalade.

07/01/2026

We’re proud to share that Real Jam & Chutney Company is now verified by
People and Planet First! 🌍

This verification recognises businesses that put people and planet before profit, which as you know, is core to our social enterprise!

From creating meaningful opportunities for people with learning disabilities to using a electric van for our deliveries, it’s exciting to see our hard work reflected in an independent mark.

Thank you for supporting a business that’s about more than what’s in the jar; it's about the people and the planet!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Phil, and all of us at Real Jam & Chutney Co!

We’ve got plenty to look forward to in 2026, new events to attend, more people to share our preserves with and more people joining us in the kitchen to learn, grow and get stuck in!

We hope you enjoy following along in 2027 as we share all our exciting kitchen news and preserves.

24/12/2025

We loved meeting so many people at our Winter Craft Fayre earlier in December and sharing our preserves. We hope you all find a jar of delciousness under your trees!

A huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us this year by picking up a jar, visiting an event, or simply following along.

From all of us in the kitchen, we wish you a calm, cosy Christmas

17/12/2025

Sticky red onion marmalade. Rich, sweet and slow-cooked until it’s just right and bubbling.

Perfect with cheese (think of the brie! 😍), or on a leftover sandwich after the big day.

If you’re building a festive cheeseboard this year, this one’s a must.

See where our delicious preserves are available: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pLl0Z0

06/12/2025

It's ! Here's a recent trip to , we love seeing our jars all shiny on the shelf!

This local, small business is just one of the many that stock our jars, reaching right across Hampshire and Dorset. We're a small business ourselves, but we're lifted up by other small, local businesses too.

When you choose to buy local, you’re helping keep local communities thriving. And when you pick up one of our jams or chutneys, you’re also supporting people with learning disabilities to build new skills in our New Forest kitchen.

If you’re out and about this weekend, pop into your favourite local shop and show them some love!

Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0q6GJR0
Where to find our products: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0q6xhp0

02/12/2025

With around the corner (6 December) we’re thinking about the people who’ve supported us as we've become part of the New Forest community!

Choosing a jar from a small producer, stopping in a local shop, spending a little time on the high street, it all adds up.

If you’re out and about this weekend, why not explore the businesses that help your community thrive, and maybe seek out a jar or two of Real Jam or Chutney?

Read more about Small Business Saturday: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0q6rgl0

01/12/2025

This is Elizabeth. She's one of our workshop instructors, and she does it with the kind of energy and kindness that lifts the whole room.

Always smiling, always encouraging, and maybe even singing a little tune while chopping veg!

She says: 'Every day I go home with a smile on my face. It's our conversations... and it's also watching how the people we support have grown in their skills. I love seeing their confidence grow, that brings me such delight.'

We’re so lucky to have her at the heart of what we do.

26/11/2025

Sharp, earthy beetroot with a fiery horseradish finish.

Awarded a Great Taste Star in 2024, this chutney’s not shy. Best served with a strong cheddar and something crunchy.

Handmade by people with learning disabilities, available in your local farm shop across the New Forest.

See where you can treat yourself: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pL5H-0

23/11/2025

If Martin’s giving the thumbs up, you know it’s been a good day.

Stirring, chopping or bringing energy to the kitchen, Martin loves being at Minstead Trust, and in our workshop. He's always reminding us how grateful he is to be there:

'I love being here, y'know. It's so good to be back at Minstead'.

People like Martin prove that joy isn’t just an ingredient, it’s the main course around here.

So, what’s your little slice of happiness today? Ours might just be a generous helping of Tutti Frutti jam on toast...

See all our products: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pLbpb0

17/11/2025

We’re heading to the Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa Festive Gift Fair on Sunday 30 November, and we’d love to see you there 🎄

Get into the holiday spirit and discover a selection of unique gifts from local artisans and well-loved brands - perfect for ticking off your Christmas list.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of festive fizz and a mince pie on arrival as you browse in a joyful, seasonal atmosphere.

We’ll be there with our handmade jams, chutneys and marmalades, all made in our New Forest kitchen by people with learning disabilities. Every jar you pick up helps us create more opportunities and keep this life-enhancing enterprise thriving!

Opening times: 12.30pm–5.30pm
Adults: £6 | Children under 12 go free.

14/11/2025

Earlier this year, Tim – one of the people we support – headed out on a delivery to FluffettsHome in Wimborne!

Fluffetts are brilliant champions of local produce and we’re proud to be on their shelves with our handmade jams, chutneys and marmalades. They’ve shared how much our ethos means to them, and it’s moments like this delivery that show the difference your support makes – good food, made simply, and providing real opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

Thank you to Fluffetts for giving our jars a home and to Tim for flying the flag for Real Jam & Chutney Co. on the road!

Address

Minstead Lodge
Lyndhurst
SO437FT

Website

http://www.RealJam.co.uk/

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