Ravensfield Preserves

17/06/2026

Two bottles of our bestselling ‘Holy Crap! That’s hot Sauce! and a bottle ‘A Bit of a Kick! Hot Sauce’ all packaged up and ready to send out to a lovely customer.

We love it when we get reviews like this……

“Hey Kim

### here from Makers in the valley (the one with the husband who loves the chilli’s)

The verdict is in on the Holy Crap! He LOVES it, he said it was the perfect heat, he has just had it over a curry and said it was really good.

Are you making any more?? That bottle is almost finished 😆 We will definitely take a bottle of A Bit of a Kick too.”

11/06/2026

Deborah Nisbet and team are hosting their Summer Good Food Farmers Market at Cuddington Manor Farm.

Come along and join us for a ‘fabulous foray into food’ and pick up some delicious treats!

It’s on the 27th June from 11am til 3pm and Ravensfield Preserves will be there with a variety of summer BBQ sauces, fresh lemon curd, delicious chive and garlic butter and the newest bestseller; Holy Crap! That’s Hot Sauce, as well as plenty of pickles and chutneys for those lazy summer picnics 🤞🏻 🧺

We look forward to seeing you there ☺️

07/06/2026

Kim Mclachlan

07/06/2026

The Orchard Barn Bidlea Dairy, the Orchards Farm is hosting the Makers in the Valley Artisan Fair and the work being showcased in superb!!

Please do come along and support these wonderful artisan makers with a purchase or even just a few words of encouragement; that would mean the world!

We’re all here until 4pm.

Oh, and there’s ice cream just across the road 😂

06/06/2026

After a great day at Sandiway & Cuddington Gala, the car is already packed up with goodies for tomorrow.

We’ll be in the Orchard Barn at Bidlea Dairy for the Makers in the Valley Summer Edition featuring some fabulously talented artists and artisan makers.

Come along and enjoy a browse then hop on over to the dairy for a delicious ice cream 🍦

01/06/2026

Come along and meet an incredible group of talented producers at Bidlea Dairy on the 7th.

Now if you were at our event last year and you got some of the Ravensfield Preserves delights, you know how incredibly yummy they are.

🌶️🫑🍒Kim brings the true taste of Cheshire straight to your pantry. Ravensfield Preserves is all about capturing the seasons, using a beautiful mix of homegrown, wild-foraged and locally sourced produce to create exceptional, delicious preserves and pickles.

Kim uses zero artificial preservatives. Just honest, high-quality ingredients. Her creations are a perfect blend of homegrown goodness, wild-foraged treasures and local partnerships. Every jar is packed with love, tradition and vibrant, natural taste.

🧀Whether you are looking for the perfect tangy pickle to elevate your cheese board or a rich, sweet preserve for your morning toast, Kim’s creations are a testament to what makes our local makers community so incredible.

Come and visit her at Makers in the Valley Bidlea Dairy, the Orchards Farm on the 7th June ♥️

22/05/2026

Very excited to be amongst some incredible makers at the next Makers in the Valley event on the 7th June

Now if you were at our event last year and you got some of the Ravensfield Preserves delights, you know how incredibly yummy they are.

🌶️🫑🍒Kim brings the true taste of Cheshire straight to your pantry. Ravensfield Preserves is all about capturing the seasons, using a beautiful mix of homegrown, wild-foraged and locally sourced produce to create exceptional, delicious preserves and pickles.

Kim uses zero artificial preservatives. Just honest, high-quality ingredients. Her creations are a perfect blend of homegrown goodness, wild-foraged treasures and local partnerships. Every jar is packed with love, tradition and vibrant, natural taste.

🧀Whether you are looking for the perfect tangy pickle to elevate your cheese board or a rich, sweet preserve for your morning toast, Kim’s creations are a testament to what makes our local makers community so incredible.

Come and visit her at Makers in the Valley Bidlea Dairy, the Orchards Farm on the 7th June ♥️

18/05/2026

We’ve had a busy weekend in the kitchen making sure we have plenty of delicious preserves available for next month when we’ll be popping up at a couple of fairs/markets.

Zesty Courgette relish
Beetroot & Orange chutney
Pear chutney
Strawberry jam
Victoria Plum jam
Blueberry lemon jam
Chocolate cherry jam
Pickled Garlic
Carrot & Ginger chutney
Garlic and chive butter
Lemon Balm lip salve

We’ll be popping up at the Cuddington & Sandiway Gala on the 6th June, Makers in the Valley Dairy on the 7th June and Cuddington Manor Farm on the 27th June.

Hope to see you there 😊

18/05/2026

I promised a copy of the recipe for Cowboy Candy to a gentleman I met at the Cheshire Smallholders Association meeting last month and had completely forgotten until this weekend whilst making a new batch.

So if there is a Mark Ayre out there…here it is!

You can use any spicy pepper you like…..

I use Fireflame or red jalapeños 🌶️

14/05/2026

Well, this is a departure from the normal ‘preserving’ we do.

Following a meeting with Stephne Douglas (from Norley), i which she chatted enthusiastically about ‘ferments’, I thought I’d give it a try.

And it’s a winner!!

Cabbage, pineapple, ginger and turmeric, fermented for 6 days before popping in the fridge.

It’s delicious!! And good for the gut!