The Local Veg Box People

The Local Veg Box People Fruit & Vegetable Box Deliveries for Petersfield, Midhurst, Bordon, Alton, Haslemere, Farnham, Wate

Get the freshest, tastiest and delicious fruit and vegetables delivered to your door in Petersfield, Midhurst, Bordon, Alton, Haslemere, Farnham, Waterlooville, Clanfield, Liphook and Liss

🧅 Time to make homemade pickled onions! 🧅There’s something very satisfying about making your own pickled onions — and th...
11/09/2026

🧅 Time to make homemade pickled onions! 🧅

There’s something very satisfying about making your own pickled onions — and this is the perfect time of year to get a jar or two tucked away for the months ahead.

Pickling onions are small, thin-skinned onions that are sweeter and milder than their full-sized cousins. Once pickled, they become wonderfully crisp, tangy and full of flavour — perfect alongside a ploughman’s, cold meats, cheese or a good homemade pie. 🧀🥧

A simple traditional method:

🧅 Peel the onions and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt, cover and leave overnight.

💧 The next day, rinse the onions thoroughly and pat them dry.

🥒 Pack the onions into clean, sterilised jars, adding a few peppercorns, mustard seeds and a bay leaf if you fancy.

🍶 Heat your pickling vinegar with a little sugar and your choice of spices, then allow it to cool slightly.

Pour the vinegar over the onions, making sure they are completely covered. Seal the jars and leave them somewhere cool and dark for at least 4–6 weeks before opening.

And then… enjoy that lovely homemade crunch! ❤️

Sometimes the old-fashioned ways really are the best.

🧅 Pickling onions available from The Local Veg Box People

📞 01420 538902
🌐 www.thelocalvegboxpeople.uk

Fresh fruit & vegetables delivered to your door.

🍂 A Taste of Autumn – Without the Chill! 🍂The seasons are starting to change, but we’re still enjoying those lovely late...
04/09/2026

🍂 A Taste of Autumn – Without the Chill! 🍂

The seasons are starting to change, but we’re still enjoying those lovely late-summer days! Our new Taste of Autumn Box brings together the best of both worlds – delicious British favourites, juicy seasonal fruit and a few sunny extras from further afield. 🍑🍍🌿

Inside your box this week:

🥔 English Baby Washed Potatoes
🥕 English Bunched Carrots
🌿 English Leeks
🌽 English Sweetcorn
🥦 English Tenderstem Broccoli
🍐 English Conference Pears
🍑 English Victoria Plums
🍌 Costa Rican Bananas
🍍 Costa Rican Crownless Pineapple
🍊 South African Nadorcotts
🫓 Turkish Figs
🥬 English Celery
🥬 English Cos Lettuce
🌱 English Mixed Leaf
🌱 English Radish
🌱 English Spring Onions
🍄 Polish Mushrooms
🥒 Spanish Cucumber

From crisp salads and fresh fruit while the weather is still warm, to comforting leek and potato soup and roasted tenderstem broccoli when you fancy something a little more autumnal – there’s plenty here to inspire some delicious meals. 😋

Get your Taste of Autumn Box delivered to your door this week!

📞 01420 538902
💻 www.thelocalvegboxpeople.uk

🌽 Spotlight on Sweetcorn 🌽There's something wonderfully simple about a fresh cob of sweetcorn. Rows of plump, juicy kern...
21/08/2026

🌽 Spotlight on Sweetcorn 🌽

There's something wonderfully simple about a fresh cob of sweetcorn. Rows of plump, juicy kernels packed with natural sweetness, sweetcorn is one of those veg that really shines when it's fresh. Once picked, those natural sugars start turning to starch, so the sooner you cook it, the sweeter and juicier it'll be.

Keep it classic and boil or steam your cob, then slather with a k**b of butter and a good pinch of salt. Fancy something different? Try it chargrilled on the barbecue for a smoky edge, or slice the kernels off and toss them through a summer salad with peas and a squeeze of lemon.

However you serve it, sweetcorn is a lovely reminder that the simplest dishes are often the best.

Fancy adding some to your next box? Call 📞 01420 538902 or visit 💻 www.thelocalvegboxpeople.uk to find out more.

🍑 Spotlight on Victoria Plums 🍑It's that wonderful time of year when Victoria plums are at their very best – plump, juic...
07/08/2026

🍑 Spotlight on Victoria Plums 🍑

It's that wonderful time of year when Victoria plums are at their very best – plump, juicy, and bursting with that gorgeous sweet-tart flavour we all look forward to. With their distinctive reddish-purple skin and natural bloom, they're as beautiful as they are delicious. A true taste of the British summer season.

Here are a few ways to make the most of them:

🍮 Halve and roast them with a little honey and vanilla, then spoon over yoghurt or ice cream for an effortless pudding.

🫙 Turn them into a simple plum jam or chutney – they set beautifully and make brilliant gifts too.

🥧 Bake them into a classic crumble or a freeform tart with a buttery shortcrust pastry for a proper crowd-pleaser.

Order yours today and enjoy the best of fresh seasonal produce – call 📞 01420 538902 or visit 💻 www.thelocalvegboxpeople.uk

🥗 Salad Box Season is Here 🥗The warm, sunny weather is sticking around, and honestly, we couldn't be happier about it. T...
31/07/2026

🥗 Salad Box Season is Here 🥗

The warm, sunny weather is sticking around, and honestly, we couldn't be happier about it. This week's Salad Only Box is absolutely packed with fresh, vibrant produce perfect for long lunches in the garden or light evening meals. With local Alresford watercress and Southbourne tomatoes in the mix, it's a proper Hampshire summer in a box.

Box contents:

Local Alresford Watercress
Local Southbourne Tomatoes
English Baby Washed Potatoes
English Celery
English Cos Lettuce
English Mixed Leaf
English Pepper
English Radish
English Salad Cress
English Spring Onions
Brazilian Lime
Egyptian Red Onions
Spanish Cooked Beetroot
Spanish Cucumber
Spanish Lemon

A few ideas to get you started: toss the cos lettuce, mixed leaf, radish, and spring onions together with a squeeze of lemon for a simple side salad. Try the watercress with sliced cucumber and beetroot for a colourful lunchtime plate. Or make a warm potato salad with celery, spring onions, and a lime dressing for something a little different.

Order now for fresh produce delivered to your door – call 📞 01420 538902 or visit 💻 www.thelocalvegboxpeople.uk

🌿 Best of British Box 🌿Summer is really showing off right now! This week's Best of British Box is bursting with the kind...
17/07/2026

🌿 Best of British Box 🌿

Summer is really showing off right now! This week's Best of British Box is bursting with the kind of produce that makes you want to get back in the kitchen — from crisp local watercress and sweet Blackmoor cherries to sun-ripened Southbourne tomatoes grown just down the road.

Box contents:

English Baby Washed Potatoes
English Bunched Carrots
English Courgettes
English Tenderstem Broccoli
Local Blackmoor Cherries
English Royal Gala Apples
Local Alresford Watercress
Local Southbourne Lettuce
Local Southbourne Tomatoes
English Celery
English Mixed Leaf
English Pepper
English Spring Onions

A few ideas to get you started: toss the baby potatoes, courgettes and pepper together for a simple summer traybake; build a vibrant salad with the Southbourne lettuce, tomatoes, spring onions and watercress; or snack on those gorgeous Blackmoor cherries alongside slices of Royal Gala apple for an effortless afternoon treat. 🍒

Order now for fresh local produce delivered to your door — call 📞 01420 538902 or visit 💻 www.thelocalvegboxpeople.uk 🛒

🍒 Spotlight on Local Cherries from Blackmoor 🍒These beautiful cherries come from Blackmoor, right here in Hampshire, and...
04/07/2026

🍒 Spotlight on Local Cherries from Blackmoor 🍒

These beautiful cherries come from Blackmoor, right here in Hampshire, and they are absolutely worth getting excited about. Deep red, glossy, and bursting with sweet-sharp flavour, cherries are one of the true treats of the British summer. They also happen to be one of nature's great "superfruits," packed with antioxidants and with a history stretching all the way back to the Romans, who are thought to have brought them to Britain in the first century AD. Part of the same family as almonds, apricots, peaches, and plums, they are as nutritious as they are delicious.

Here are a few simple ways to enjoy them:

🍒 Eat them fresh, straight from the bag, as a perfect summer snack 🍒 Fold them into a clafoutis or a simple crumble for a gorgeous pudding 🍒 Pair them with good cheese and crackers for an easy summer sharing board

Order yours today and enjoy the best of fresh, local produce – call 📞 01420 538902 or visit 💻 www.thelocalvegboxpeople.uk

🍓 English Strawberries Are Here – and They're Absolutely Gorgeous 🍓It's that time of year again! English strawberries ar...
26/06/2026

🍓 English Strawberries Are Here – and They're Absolutely Gorgeous 🍓

It's that time of year again! English strawberries are in season, and with Wimbledon just around the corner, there's never been a better excuse to treat yourself. Sweet, juicy, and bursting with that unmistakable summer flavour, there's simply nothing quite like a proper British strawberry at its peak.

Here are a few ways to enjoy them:

🍓 The classic – a bowl of fresh strawberries with a dollop of clotted cream 🍓 Slice them over porridge or yoghurt for a lovely summer breakfast 🍓 Make a simple strawberry compote to spoon over pancakes or vanilla ice cream

Whether you're watching the tennis or just making the most of the season, these are a real summer treat worth savouring.

Order yours today and enjoy the best of fresh produce – call 📞 01420 538902 or visit 💻 www.thelocalvegboxpeople.uk

☀️ Summer Sunshine Mixed Fruit & Veg Box ☀️Summer is well and truly here, and this week's box is bursting with the colou...
15/06/2026

☀️ Summer Sunshine Mixed Fruit & Veg Box ☀️

Summer is well and truly here, and this week's box is bursting with the colours and flavours of the season. From crisp local asparagus to sweet nectarines and juicy peaches, there's plenty to keep mealtimes fresh and exciting. A lovely mix of fruit and veg to see you through the week 🌿

Box contents:

Local Slade Farm Asparagus
English Baby Washed Potatoes
Moroccan Carrots
Portuguese Hispi Cabbage
Spanish Broccoli
Spanish Courgettes
Moroccan Clementines
Peruvian Green Avocado
South African Packham Pears
Spanish Nectarines
Spanish Peaches
Local Southbourne Lettuce
English Mixed Leaf
English Spring Onions
Belgian Pepper
Belgian Tomatoes
Spanish Cooked Beetroot
Spanish Cucumber

A few ideas to get you started: create a tasty tray bake using the vegetables included; roast the asparagus and serve alongside baby potatoes with a simple herb butter; toss the courgettes, pepper, broccoli and tomatoes together for a vibrant summer stir-fry; or slice the peaches and nectarines over mixed leaf with avocado for a gorgeous warm-weather salad 🍑

Order now for fresh seasonal produce delivered to your door – call 📞 01420 538902 or visit 💻 www.thelocalvegboxpeople.uk

🍑 Spotlight on Saturn Peaches 🍑Have you tried a Saturn peach? Also known as doughnut, paraguayo, or saucer peaches, thes...
05/06/2026

🍑 Spotlight on Saturn Peaches 🍑

Have you tried a Saturn peach? Also known as doughnut, paraguayo, or saucer peaches, these charming little fruits are flatter and rounder than a regular peach, with a gorgeous blush of yellow and red skin. They're sweeter than their traditional cousins, and many people notice a lovely hint of almond in the flavour. If you haven't tried one yet, you're in for a treat!

Here are a few ways to enjoy them:

🍑 Eat them fresh, just as they are – they're wonderfully juicy and need no fuss at all 🍑 Slice over yoghurt or porridge for a naturally sweet breakfast 🍑 Halve and griddle them for a few minutes, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

They're in season right now, so this is the perfect time to give them a go while they're at their very best.

Order yours today and enjoy the best of fresh produce – call 📞 01420 538902 or visit 💻 www.thelocalvegboxpeople.uk

Address

Golds Farm, Petersfield Road, Greatham
Liss
GU336HA

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Local Veg Box People posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share