East Yorkshire is a place where the landscape shapes the food on your plate. From the fertile farms scattered across the Yorkshire Wolds to the fishing boats landing their catch on the East Yorkshire coast, the region produces an incredible variety of local ingredients. Whether it’s freshly landed seafood, artisan bread, small-batch chocolate or craft drinks made with locally grown barley, East Yorkshire has a thriving food and drink scene built on proud local producers.
Tasting the region is all part of the adventure. Below, you’ll find an extensive directory of local producers, from bakeries and chocolatiers to dairies, vineyards, and artisan makers. Use the filters to explore by type, and plan your culinary adventure across East Yorkshire.
Bridlington Bay Lobster and seafood
Bridlington is famous for its shellfish, especially its lobster. In fact, the harbour lands more lobster than anywhere else in Europe, earning the town the nickname of Lobster Capital of Europe.
Caught in traditional pots along the East Yorkshire coast, Bridlington Bay Lobster is known for its sweet flavour and great quality. The shellfish landed here doesn’t just supply local kitchens, it’s so good that it's exported to restaurants around the world.
If you want to taste the sea at its freshest, there’s nowhere quite like the East Yorkshire coast.
Find out more about Bridlington Bay Seafood.
Local food and drink producers in East Yorkshire
Behind every great ingredient is a passionate producer.
Across East Yorkshire you’ll find independent businesses creating high-quality food and drink using local ingredients and traditional methods. From family farms and fisheries to small-batch chocolatiers, brewers and distillers, these producers help define the flavours of the region.
Below you can explore a selection of local producers who are part of East Yorkshire’s food and drink scene. These businesses supply shops, markets and restaurants across the region, helping keep East Yorkshire’s food culture thriving and proudly local.
Discover more in our Local Food and Drink Guide
If you’re keen to explore the region’s food scene in more detail, our Local Food and Drink Guide is a great place to start.
The guide brings together some of the best places to discover local flavours, including -
Whether you’re planning a foodie day out or simply want to taste more of what East Yorkshire has to offer, the guide is packed with inspiration.
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.
