Norfolk Broads farm shop named in UK’s top spots for foodies

The Times has been curating a guide of stores not to be missed for avid chefs with the Yare Valley Farm Shop in Surlingham being named in the country’s top 35.

Since settling beside the Broads in the early 1900s the Mack Family have been farming the land and reaping its rewards.

Joaqhim Teles at the Portuguese café next door (Image: Newsquest)

Known for its award-winning cold-pressed and infused rapeseed oils, the family first used the liquid to fuel their vehicles but realised it could be processed more finely and made into the product it is today.

Now the oils and some of the farm’s produce are sold alongside other local goodies including crumpets, chocolates and charcuterie at their farm shop in The Covey.

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Next door, Portuguese café Teles Patisserie, run by Joaquim Teles who serves some of the best pastel de nata this side of The Channel, was also given a mention.

The shop is open every day from 8am until 9pm and is operated on a self-service honesty system.