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19/09/2026

Now we’re a few weeks behind on this post however what an amazing weekend we had at the start of September!

This year North Norfolk Food & Drink Festival was an absolute whirlwind, from it being Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies first North Norfolk Food & Drink Festival in 7 years to a complete sell out, it was amazing to see!

The response from the stand being had us overwhelmed so thank you to everyone that stopped by to support the journey!

Now onto Chatsworth Chatsworth country fair a staple in our show Calendar and a great even to be a part of, it turns out the people of Derbyshire love Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies , Montys ™️ and Essence Botanicals ™️ as much as the great people of Norfolk.

Across the weekend Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies sold over 1400 pork pies with Montys ™️ & Essence Botanicals ™️ topping an incredible 1562 jars sold.

The last photo is the reality of life away at events cooking sausage and mash on camping stoves in the back of the trailer!

Thank you to everyone for being part of the journey it means the world to us all here!

02/09/2026

We’ve got a huge weekend happening here Essence Foods & Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies this weekend, we will be exhibiting at 2 of the best events in the country! We will be North Norfolk Food & Drink Festival for our 17th year which means we’ve been supporting the event right from the very start!

Secondly we will be Chatsworth Game and Country Fair which we’re super excited to be exhibiting at for the second year in a row.

You’ll find Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies next to us at both of these events so it’s really a match made in heaven for everything Pies, Chutney, Mustards, Jams & Marmalade’s.

We can’t wait to welcome you all at both events!!

08/07/2026

✨Family ✨

One of the most important ethos we have here at Essence Foods alongside integrity and quality is family.

Family can be blood or by bond. It’s the people who show up, lift you up, and grow with you.

From our kitchen to yours, thank you for being part of ours.

04/07/2026

30/04/2026

Big News!!!!

We’re hiring so, If you are interested by the possibility of working in our fantastic local team or have more questions as to what work there is available then please contact [email protected] for an application form and we will get back to you as quickly as we can!