We are a mixed family farm (cereals and beef cattle) in the heart of Mid Devon. Handsford Farm lies halfway between Exeter and Barnstaple and midway between Dartmoor and Exmoor.

Gratton & Oldridge Preserves started in 1999 with Blackberry and Pear Jelly made from Conference Pears from our own tree and wild blackberries from around the farm which we sold at Crediton Farmers’ Market along side the Free Range Eggs which we then produced from our flocks of hens. Now we produce a large and interesting range of preserves that will tantalise even the most discerning palate.

All our preserves are made and cooked in the traditional way. Our high fruit jams and jellies are handmade in small batches. The chutneys are cooked slowly allowing the full flavours of the spices to infuse and develop whilst thickening. The high content of fruit and vegetables in our preserves gives an excellent and full flavour to our jams, jellies and chutneys.

Nut & Gluten free. No added salt, or artificial preservatives, or colourings.

We use local produce, where possible, some of which comes from our own farm, orchard, fruit and vegetable gardens. We buy fruit from growers in Devon and Somerset.

Taste of the West Food Awards winners. Silver for our Raspberry Jam  in 2005 and for our Caramelized Onions in Red Wine, Lemon Curd and Strawberry & Gooseberry Jam in 2009.