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North Norfolk has some of the best fresh, seasonal produce you'll find anywhere, from Brancaster mussels, to Cromer crab to artisan cheeses, as well as the best malting barley in the country. Find out more about our top foods of north Norfolk.
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Cromer crab: North Norfolk is most famous for its Cromer crab (in season from April). The crabs feed off the unique Cromer chalk reef, producing the sweet taste the crab is famous for. The special nature of a Cromer crab is that the minimum legal shell span (115mm) is smaller than any other UK crab, which makes them really flavoursome! The crabs have a high proportion of white meat, are full of Omega-3 and low in fat and taste great with lemon, black pepper and smoked paprika on bread with avocado. In May, the Crab and Lobster festival celebrates this delicacy.
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Brancaster mussels: The mussels caught locally are large in size and incredibly tender. They are collected when they're young, and moved to beds in the tidal creeks, where they are left to mature before harvesting. To prepare, steam lightly in white wine or cider. You can often find Brancaster mussels sold by fisherman or in local shops along the A149 north Norfolk coast road in north Norfolk. Or pop into a local restaurant or pub where you’ll more than likely find them on the menu when in season.
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Stiffkey cockles: These cockles are unique in colour. They range from a dark grey to pale mauve which is due to their habitat – a little way under the sand and mud. Best eaten steamed or boiled and eaten with pepper and vinegar, or put in pies and soup.
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Samphire: This delicious sea vegetable, also known as sea asparagus, thrives in tidal salt marshes in north Norfolk (in season in May). Not only is samphire incredibly delicious, but it’s good for you too! It has almost no fat, and is packed with essential minerals, including potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium. You can use samphire fresh in salads or serve it steamed or boiled and dip in melted butter, to be eaten like asparagus. It’s an ideal accompaniment to fish dishes. Asparagus is another tasty Spring vegetable and you can often buy it from little road-side stalls.
Norfolk black turkey: This healthy and versatile meat is great food for any time of the year. Historically, Norfolk is known for its poultry production because left over grain from the arable harvest was used to feed the birds. Black turkeys were brought over in 16th Century, when Spanish explorers returned from Mexico with them and the turkeys thrived on the flat, fertile plains of Norfolk.
Cheese: Made locally and from local cows and goats, some of the finest cheeses come from north Norfolk. Try Norfolk Mardler and the range of Mrs Temples Cheeses including Binham Blue, Walsingham, Copys Cloud, Gurney’s Gold, Wighton and Wells Alpine.
Fish and chips: A typical seaside food, we have some of the best fish and chip shops in north Norfolk! Often using locally caught, seasonal seafood, it’s a must on any visit.
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Beer: The best malting barley in the country is grown in north Norfolk where the salty sea frets (mists) and warm climate make ideal growing conditions resulting in the tastiest real ale! Norfolk, as a county, has most microbreweries of any county in the country and there are plenty of pubs to enjoy a taste of north Norfolk.
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Wells-next- the-Sea
Enjoy a refreshments overlooking the Holkham National Nature Reserve.
Thornham
Holt
Eric’s Fish & Chips is the restaurant and take away owned and run by celebrated local chef Eric Snaith, with the help of his team from nearby hotel, Titchwell Manor Hotel.
Hoveton
There is so much to see and do at Wroxham Barns, including shopping in craft studios, delicious food from the onsite café and coffee shop, and seasonal fun on Junior Farm and Fun Park.
Walsingham
Farm shop offering truly local butchery, homemade pies & ready meals from our kitchen, local produce, accredited 'Proudly Norfolk' local food champions.
Thornham
Tasty pizza using the best, freshly sourced ingredients.
Holt
Norfolk's oldest tearooms and bakery selling homemade cakes and savouries. Also a busy café with an extensive all-day menu with indoor and outdoor seating. Dogs welcome in the garden.
Cromer
Friendly coffee house, serving high quality Italian coffee and a selection of light bites such as sausage rolls, pastries, cakes, scones, teacakes and other lovely things. Vegan, Gluten and dairy free available.
Fakenham
With carefully selected products of quality from across Norfolk and further afield we offer a shopping experience that goes beyond what you would find in a supermarket.
Sheringham
Wells-next-the-Sea
Cley next the Sea
Holt
Pay a visit to the deli at Byfords and you'll find yourself in foodie heaven....
Save 10% when you pre-order your food online!
Wells-next-the-Sea
Fakenham
The Creake Abbey Café is home to beautiful seasonal food with regularly changing specials and a stunning Sunday roast. The Café is open for inside and outdoor dining.
Cromer
Norwich
A G Meale & Sons Ltd is a family run farm shop, plant centre, pick your own & coffee shop in the beautiful county of Norfolk.
Cromer
Holt
'BEST FARM SHOP' EDP awards 2009-2010
An alternative to strip-lighting and counterfeit food: a locally based choice of very good groceries.
Fakenham
Locally produced gin.
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