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Home to award winning chocolatier, distiller, bakers, butchers, fish mongers, ice cream makers and an 880 year old food market. In Saffron Walden there really is a food for everyone! The products are not just sold here but in many cases are made here, in town, every day.
The shops and cafes are celebrated for their truly personal touch with many business owners meeting and greeting customers. From locally roasted coffee, to hand made scones, pasta and waffles, there is a tasting sensation awaiting all food explorers!
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Often cited as a beautiful market town with picturesque buildings, Saffron Walden has a fabulous museum, many mazes and notable visitors including Oliver Cromwell and Samuel Pepys. All this in addition to being named after the world's most valuable spice!
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Bishop's Stortford meanwhile was an important part of the Bishop of Londons estate and the centre of the malt trade in the 18th Century.The River Stort Navigation provided crucial trade links for the region to the East End of London which transformed the town's fortunes.
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A culinary journey that celebrates the food and retailing history behind the many buildings, food businesses, and award winning market that still operate in these towns today!
I am an experienced former food buyer for Selfridges Food Halls. I designed the food experience for day visitors at tourism venues such as Blenheim Palace and the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh.
I love great food, especially when combined with fabulous service and am always curious about the people behind the menus and products.
Creating Hello Food Tours has been the perfect way to showcase the many local food heroes and food businesses that I buy from, work with, and am lucky enough to have on my doorstep!