Discover 8 Incredible Yorkshire Artisan Businesses

Discover 8 remarkable Yorkshire artisan businesses, each embodying craftsmanship and innovation. From award-winning cheeses to handcrafted chocolates and more, these local gems showcase the best of Yorkshire's culinary creativity. Delve into their stories and savour their exceptional products, celebrating authenticity and quality in every bite.

1. Charlie & Ivy’s (Shop Now)

Charlie & Ivy’s offers a delectable array of award-winning bread dippers, dressings, mayos, and gourmet gifts, all crafted with artisan flair in the heart of Yorkshire. Launched in 2014 by the Palmer family, their mission is straightforward: to create exceptional flavours that inspire people to savour simple, delicious food daily. Every product, from farm to table, begins on their Yorkshire farm, guaranteeing top-notch quality with cold-pressed Yorkshire rapeseed oil. Emphasising the joy of social eating, Charlie & Ivy’s products are perfect for enhancing everyday meals, from lunches and suppers to barbecues and feasts, fostering connections and sharing stories around the table.

2. Pink Door Baking Co. (Shop Now)

Katie's passion for baking shines through in every detail of her business, Pink Door Baking Co. From her charming Yorkshire countryside cottage, she crafts hand-iced biscuits that are both visually stunning and delicious. Specialising in personalised letterbox biscuits and exquisite bespoke designs for weddings and events, Katie ensures each batch is made fresh to order for optimal freshness upon delivery.

A standout among her creations is the Wild Flower Biscuit Box, a delightful ensemble of vanilla sugar cookies adorned with intricate wild flower designs and personalised messages. Beyond their captivating appearance, Katie's biscuits are celebrated for their exceptional taste, making them a treat for both the eyes and the palate.

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3. Lottie Shaw’s (Shop Now)

Lottie Shaw's award-winning baked treats are a testament to over a century of Yorkshire baking tradition, cherished and perfected through three generations. From her family's original recipes, Lottie proudly continues the legacy started by her great aunts and grandfather, now with her husband by her side.

At their bakery, every sweet treat is crafted with care and expertise, ensuring the highest quality. Each item, from delectable pastries to a delightful range of gifts, is meticulously baked and hand-packaged with love. Lottie's dedication to preserving her family's heritage shines through in every mouthful, inviting you to taste the love and pride of generations past in every bite.

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4. Priory Vodka (Shop Now)

This award-winning vodka is crafted on a farm using surplus potatoes and local spring water, a venture inspired by Eric, who brought his Polish family tradition of vodka-making to Yorkshire. Produced from homegrown potatoes and water sourced just 13 miles away, the vodka has garnered acclaim, winning two Gold awards at the Vodka Masters in 2017. Known for its purity and floral notes, this vodka embodies a true taste of Yorkshire, rooted in tradition and quality ingredients sourced directly from the farm.

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5. Topping’s Pies (Shop Now)

Topping's Pies delivers premium quality British pies, crafted by hand with unwavering passion. Originating from a small family butchers over 50 years ago, the business has flourished into a multi-award-winning speciality pie enterprise, yet remains deeply rooted in its traditional family values. Across three generations of the Toppings family, they continue to uphold original homemade recipes, drawing inspiration from Victorian and Tudor eras.

Each pie and quiche is a testament to their commitment to taste and freshness, meticulously prepared using only the finest locally sourced British Red Tractor pork and ingredients.

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6. The Biskery (Shop Now)

The Biskery was founded by friends Lisa and Saskia, who serendipitously launched a thriving biscuit bakery. Supported by a team of mothers, they specialise in crafting delicious personalised and branded biscuits. Each biscuit is handmade to order, ensuring freshness and minimising food waste. Operating from a dark kitchen in Leeds, West Yorkshire, they prioritise school hours Monday to Friday, embodying their dedication to family and quality baking.

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7. The Yorkshire Pasta Company (Shop Now)

The Yorkshire Pasta Company, established in 2019 as a family-owned venture, has swiftly become a leading British pasta brand. Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, their pasta is crafted using high-quality flour sourced from a local mill and traditional bronze dies, ensuring a perfect texture. Vegan-friendly and slow-dried, each piece is packaged in eco-friendly paper, maintaining freshness for up to 2 years. Available in over 450 independent shops and featured in esteemed restaurants, their pasta combines authenticity, premium ingredients, and traditional craftsmanship, delighting families across the UK with every bite.

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8. Yorkshire Dama Cheese (Shop Now)

Razan Alsous, a Syrian immigrant to the UK after the war in 2012, founded Yorkshire Dama Cheese with her husband, driven by the determination to create a new life in Yorkshire. Despite challenges stemming from her medical background's lack of recognition in the UK, Razan leveraged her and her husband's expertise in microbiology and electronic engineering to launch their cheese-making venture. Starting with a modest loan of £2500 from a local Enterprise Agency, they quickly achieved success, winning the Bronze Prize at the WORLD CHEESE AWARDS 2014/15 within just four months of production. Yorkshire Dama Cheese stands as a testament to resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in cheese-making.

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