Great Cornish Food Store Ltd is a company registered in England, No 9997008. VAT registration number 238095786. Registered office: Tregurra Park, Newquay Rd., Truro TR1 1RH.
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Investment boost for Cornish food, drink, fishing and farming
From farming to fishing, fine wines to mature cheeses, land to sea, bean to bar… Cornish food and drink is rich and varied and renowned far and wide for its quality. But the industry is also facing headwinds in the shape of subsidy reform, the need to decarbonise, cost pressures and labour shortages. Here at […]
Cheese of the month – November – Quicke’s
Every now and then we venture across the Tamar to Devon to supplement our range of fantastic Cornish produce. We do this only when the quality is exceptional and there is no Cornish product of equivalent type or quality. Quicke’s magnificent clothbound cheeses, hand-made on their farm just outside Exeter, fall into this category because […]
From South African succulents clinging to cliff faces to rose gardens at the tip of the county – Tim Hubbard talks to us about the Secret Gardens of Cornwall
Tim Hubbard’s first book ‘The Great Gardens of Cornwall’ focussed on the big estate and National Trust gardens that are famous in springtime when magnolias bloom and garden-loving visitors flock to Cornwall. His new book delves into the lesser known, ‘secret’ gardens in the county and the people behind them. “I wrote ‘The Great Gardens […]
Let the Fun Be-Gin – blog from Mount Bay Distillery
Read on for a fun overview of all that is Gin, a blog post from one of our suppliers Mount Bay Distillery… Introduction… Gin, a timeless spirit that has captivated generations, continues to reign supreme in the world of mixology. This versatile and complex beverage, with its intriguing botanical profile, has delighted palates and become […]
Celebrating Our Fantastic Fishmongers…
The importance of skilled fishmongers… THE IMPORTANCE OF SKILLED FISHMONGERS… Did you know that the first known use of the word ‘fishmonger’ was from the 15th Century? Meaning for centuries, fishmongers have been a central part of towns and villages around the country. Here in Cornwall, the early hunter gatherers would have found a diversity […]
St Ewe are attempting a world record and they need your help!
St Ewe Free Range Eggs are attempting a world record: The greatest distance to carry an egg in one week around the Cornish coastal path. To learn more or to get involved hop on over to the St Ewe social media accounts or visit their website HERE. For the week of the race, we will […]
Introducing Fish For Thought
Sustainability, Provenance, Health & Convenience – Fish For Thought Paul Trudgian, founder of Fish For Thought is proud of his Cornish roots and although he was brought up outside the county, he was always drawn back to Cornwall with his love of the ocean and fishing. “For my last role in big businesses I was […]
Winners!
This week I made the long trek to the NEC for the national Farm Shop & Deli Show and Awards, along with Oli our General Manager. We were really pleased back in March to be shortlisted for the South West Retailer of the Year award but, after stalking our competition online, we realised it would […]
Cheese of the Month – try something new!
Did you know we stock over 40 Cornish cheeses on our Deli counter? Each month we celebrate one of our amazing cheese suppliers as our in store Cheese of the Month and during the month we invite the cheese maker into the Great Cornish Food Store to offer a customer tasting session and we sample […]
Valentine’s Tasting Day – 11th February – Loveday
Join us on Saturday 11th February from 11-2pm for a special Valentine’s tasting session with Loveday. We caught up with the wonderful women behind the brand and asked them a little about their thoughts on Valentine’s Day. Read on and then let us know what your favourite love song is in the comments! Why is […]