This region’s vibrant coastline and stunning countryside is not only beautiful to look at but is also the source for many of the amazing ingredients that create our local produce, which you can taste, try and buy as you explore one of our many farm shops, delicatessens, bakeries, cafes, restaurants or food festivals.
From field to fork and from coast to culinary creation. Whether you love fresh seafood platters or natural gourmet sea salt which is sustainably sourced, hand harvested and made just using the warmth of the sun, or artisan preserves from local fruit orchards, or award winning luxury smoked meats, or prefer vegan treats. Or love luxury hand crafted chocolates, whisky, wines, sloe gin or real ales, our passionate local brewers, bakers, chefs, cooks and culinary creators in East Yorkshire have something special just for you.
Fresh from Bridlington Bay
Bridlington Bay shellfish, crab and lobster, landed in Bridlington and along our coast is not only enjoyed locally but is so special that it is shipped to restaurants around the world, so make sure you try some whilst you are here. Bridlington’s bustling harbour is an attraction in itself, whilst the business activity demonstrates the importance of the Bridlington Bay fishing port, naming Bridlington the Lobster Capital of Europe, landing more tonnes than anywhere else in Europe. You can find this delicacy in local fishmongers and restaurants. Fresh seafood is a local speciality and is definitely a real taste of East Yorkshire.
Choose your local tipple
You would be right to expect fine wines, spirits and ales in East Yorkshire and you won’t be disappointed. From award winning wines to the first single malt whisky produced in Yorkshire, you can enjoy beautiful views from vineyard tasting rooms, meet proud producers passionate about ale, cider or gin, join in an annual grape harvest or take a sip of superior quality beers made from home grown barley and water that is gently filtered by the chalk of the Yorkshire Wolds.
So, choose your favourite tipple or tempting treat and enjoy a real taste of the region when you visit East Yorkshire.
Buy local produce on the area’s high streets, farm shop to specialist deli’s, whatever type of local produce makes your holiday special for you, you will find it here in East Yorkshire. Delicious deli’s for a summer picnic spread, superb handmade chocolates to share – or keep to yourself, freshly caught, dressed crab for supper, or even pick your own strawberries and raspberries during the season, whatever takes your fancy East Yorkshire has something to enjoy.
Eat local produce
At the heart of the region are farmers and producers providing ingredients and inspiration to chefs across East Yorkshire, which you can enjoy freshly made in cosy tearooms, cafes and fabulous restaurants, whatever the season.
Taking a self catering break in East Yorkshire? Find your nearest market for the finest produce the area has to offer to ensure every meal here is a hit. Get produce directly from the farm, meet the farm owners while selecting your breakfast sausages, and hear chickens clucking as you collect a dozen eggs.
However you enjoy eating East Yorkshire’s local produce, from fine dining, to a hearty breakfast, to great value pub grub, or to delightful treats, a meal in East Yorkshire is one to share with friends and family, as well as a reason to keep returning.
