Good Food Oxfordshire Network
If your business, organisation or group produces, supplies or uses local and sustainable food, shares the values of the Oxfordshire Good Food Charter and is taking steps to work towards a better food system for Oxfordshire, you can sign the Charter and be listed here as a Good Food Oxfordshire Network member.
Joining our network is free, and all you need to do is sign the Charter with a pledge around what you are doing, or are planning to do, to support the vision of the Charter and contribute to a better food system for all in Oxfordshire. To get some inspiration, you can view the pledges our existing members have made here. And please email us for any further information.
Tearoom Bambi
Local Produce
None
Details
11 Winslow Terrace, Wantage, OX12 8DT
Angelica
07547904719
Description
We are a small catering business with a pretty vintage van called "Bambi" from which we sell crepes/waffles, ice cream and drinks at events. We also provide handcrafted cakes and cookies and everything we offer is vegetarian friendly :)
GFO Charter Pledge
As a vegetarian food business, we will encourage our customers to eat more vegetarian/vegan food. Also, we will expand our vegan range.
Ten Mile Menu
Local Produce
None
Details
Sandy Lane Farm, OX9 2LA
Steven Sidhu
07967 328455
Description
We are an online retailer delivering locally grown, organic veg boxes from Sandy Lane Farm and a range of other locally produced food. We actively seek to reduce food miles and our impact on the environment to an absolute minimum. We encourage customers to lovingly embrace wonky veg and champion eating fresh, local and seasonal produce.
GFO Charter Pledge
This Summer we bought our first 100% electric delivery vehicle - while it won't be easy to replace our fossil-fuelled vans like for like, we are determined to find an affordable way to phase them out as soon as possible.
The Branch, Chipping Norton
Community Food Service
None
Details
Parish Rooms, Church Street, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX& 5NT
Emma Kennedy
01608 646202
Description
Whilst building work is underway at The Branch we are currently located at The Parish Rooms, Church Street, OX7 5NT (marked on the map)
We run a drop in on Monday mornings 11-12.30 which helps people to access food support - this might be supplying a voucher to access the food bank, signposting to other services, or giving families / individuals a budgeting pack, with recipe ideas / shopping list etc and a food voucher.
We also run CONNECT CAFE on a Tuesday afternoon 1-2.30pm (during term time), which is an opportunity to join us for coffee & cake - perhaps you might like to join the craft table, have a game of chess or just a chat. There is also a HELP DESK at this cafe where we can help with accessing other services, food support and signposting.
GFO Charter Pledge
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The Chippy Larder
Community Food Service
Cooking Activity
Details
Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DY
Rizvana Poole
07890 394297
Description
The Chippy Larder is supported and obtains food from SOFEA (based in Didcot).
https://www.sofea.uk.com/fact-sheet/
Located in the Leisure Centre, Chipping Norton, The Chippy Larder is an innovative concept in Community Larders, providing low cost, high quality food.
Led by Rizvana Poole in order to serve the local community, the larder will provide produce donated by supermarkets and local farms - food that would otherwise go to waste in environmentally costly disposal.
We do not means test.
Members can choose between 3 food boxes. These will include the weekly staples such as pasta, tinned food, tea and in addition, customers will also receive a bag of fresh fruit and vegetables. Individual members can choose any ONE box plus a bag of fruit & veg.
Family members can choose any TWO boxes plus a bag of fruit & veg.
The larder will open on Thursdays 2 - 4pm & 6 - 8pm, Members can come and collect their food box as part of their weekly shop.
Payment is via Direct Debit. Members can sign up at www.sofea.uk.com
NB the weekly fee of £3.50 or £7.00 is made directly to SOFEA and covers administration, storage, wages and delivery costs, all the food made available is free.
GFO Charter Pledge
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The Coffee Shed
Local Produce
None
Details
Recreation Ground, The Leys, Station Ln, Witney OX28 4BX
Vonnie Whalley
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Description
Local destination cafe in the park, leisure activities such as adventure golf, tennis and netball. Our aim is to improve on steps already taken to improve our healthy offers and encourage less packaging, and use of plastic
GFO Charter Pledge
We plan to offer a discount on coffee to customers using their own reusable cups.
We aim to use our used ground coffee for local gardens compost.
We aim to change all our takeaway packaging to biodegradable.
We aim to use more fresh fruit and vegetable within our menu.
The Gatehouse
Community Food Service
None
Details
10 Woodstock Road OX2 6HT
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01865 792 999
Description
The Gatehouse continues supporting the homeless, vulnerably housed and those currently on a low income. All of our services are provided free of charge, and are Covid-19 risk assessed and delivered in line with current Government guidelines.
We are currently continuing to offer the following services.
- A food and drink service Monday to Friday 5pm-7pm and Sunday 4pm-6pm. No referral needed, simply turn up on the door.
- Clothing service open Sundays 4-6pm and Mondays and Tuesdays 5pm to 7pm. Clothing and emergency supplies can be offered on an emergency basis on other nights but for general requests, please come along during the clothes store opening hours.
- Personal support: a bespoke, remote one to one support service on a range of emotional and practical needs run by our Casework Team. To make a referral to this service please email hannah@oxfordgatehouse.org
- A counselling service for current users of the project to support positive mental health and well-being. For more information, contact: katrina@oxfordgatehouse.org
- The shower project runs on Sundays (3pm-6pm) and Mondays and Tuesdays between 4pm and 7 pm. Shower slots are 30 minutes long and must be pre-booked in advance. Please do not just turn up. To book a slot please email admin@oxfordgatehouse.org or drop into the café and talk to a project worker. The shower project runs subject to staff availability and may be cancelled with short notice
GFO Charter Pledge
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The Good Fill
Local Produce
None
Details
102a Victoria Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7QE
Philippa O'Connor
07969 033862
Description
The Good Fill sells good quality, organic food products without the packaging, encouraging customers to bring and refill their own containers. We also sell a number of other low waste and refill products for the home. Our current base is in The Threshold, St Michael and All Angels Church, Summertown.
GFO Charter Pledge
Our mission is to reduce the use of plastic and other packaging materials in the retail chain, establishing everyday shopping that puts a healthy planet before profit. We are working towards a full-time and permanent retail presence in Oxford.
The Kitchen Garden People Ltd
Local Produce
None
Details
Honeydale Farm, Farm-Ed, Station Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton OX76BJ
Emma Mills
07954 324430
Description
We are the antidote to foodmiles; hyper local salad and veg grown following organic principles for great taste and zero waste.
GFO Charter Pledge
To not just grow hyper local veg but also to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to understand where their food comes from and the importance of the Soil Food Web. We'd like to work with school groups and also set up work experience and mentoring leading to potential apprenticeships for young adults wanting to know more about growing local vegetables and setting up their own CSA's in their own communities.
The New England Apple Sauce Company
Local Produce
None
Details
7 Ruscote Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2NP
Tom McDonough
07917 035306
Description
We provide a 100% organic product, free from addedâ¦anything. The only ingredients in our applesauce come from nature. Perhaps some occasional fairy dust, but always organic.
We select the finest organic produce, sourced ethically, and prepared freshly with loving care and attention.
We are a family-oriented business, run by family - for families.
GFO Charter Pledge
To source a minimum 25% of our ingredients from sources local to Oxfordshire.
Three parishes community fridge
Community Food Service
None
Details
Fritwell Village Hall, Forge Place, Fritwell, OX27 7QQ
Kerry Mellor
07838 388424
Description
We are a community fridge to help stop food from going to landfill and it helps people in the community save some money. We also make up parcels up each week for vulnerable families.
GFO Charter Pledge
I would like to have a place to cook and share meals with local people. And to have children come along look at what we have and create a meal from what ingredients we have.
Velocity Cycle Couriers (Oxford)
Local Produce
None
Details
44 Liddell Rd Oxford OX4 3QU
Will Pepper
07845 904978
Description
We are an Oxford-based low and zero emission courier delivering all manner of small and medium-sized goods, currently including local coffee, bread and pastries etc, around the city on our cargo bikes, and county wide using electric vehicles.
GFO Charter Pledge
We are passionate about promoting great, local produce, which we'll be doing via our website, currently in development, but coming very soon!
V-Giyan
Local Produce
None
Details
Cherry Blossom House Church Lane, WendleburyBICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE OX25 2PN
Balvinder Gill
01869 354713
Description
We are planet-minded and prepare in advance as we can then significantly reduce and keep control of food waste. Everything we do is focused on minimizing our carbon foot print and producing sustainably. All of your dishes are prepped and dispatched in fully recyclable meal boxes which are chilled (not frozen!) and in fully compostable containers inside. Even all of our labeling is fully recyclable as we use eco-friendly paper.
GFO Charter Pledge
Further reduce our carbon footprint through better logisitcs and vehicles as we grow
Viafuture
Local Produce
None
Details
Unit 3, Hawksworth, Didcot, OX11 7HR
Zoe King
07805 645652
Description
We work to support Oxfordshire businesses create energy and carbon pathways to reduce their impact on the environment. Our unique approach looks at energy from an end to end perspective, alongside creating sustainability roadmaps for organisations who want to start or improve their plans to a low carbon future. Our community arm looks at supporting local charities and social enterprises through donations and partnerships.
GFO Charter Pledge
We pledge to buy as much locally sourced organic produce as we can to support regional producers, and also to reduce the carbon footprint associated with our food consumption. Furthermore, we will provide regular donations to local food banks, alongside other food based charities within the county as required through our business model.
Viavi:be LTD
Local Produce
None
Details
228 Banbury Rd, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7BY
Ben Howard
01608 311686
Description
We are a Health Gym, located in Summertown. We are built for the 80% of people who do not renew memberships at traditional gyms, or for those looking to exercise for health and not to boost their ego. We help everyone, of all ages, to get into resistance exercise and improve their health outcomes, by making it as easy as possible using our EGYM exercise equipment.
GFO Charter Pledge
We will only provide fresh fruit as snacks to members of the gym. We will not offer isotonic drinks or carbonated beverages. Tap water is free to all who use our facilities.
Vitality Farm
Local Produce
None
Details
Shillingford Rd Wallingford OX10 8LQ
Marianne Hill
07767 416576
Description
Land and Livestock Management for Life (aka 3LM) is the Savory Institute Networks Hub for the UK. Based on the work of Ecologist Allan Savory (see: https://www.ted.com/talks/allan_savory_how_to_green_the_world_s_deserts_and_reverse_climate_change?language=en) we bring the potential to change food production to significantly enhance the environment (sequestering lots of CO2 naturally), regenerate soils, food quality, whilst bringing a new sovereignty to farmers and producers and being the cornerstone of a Regenerative Economy.
3LM was developed from my lessons in local food production, the 12 years of study into holistic health and the insights developed from discussions with the many local people interested in the quality of food (organic) we were producing at the time., having applied to the Savory Institute in 2014. Vitality Farm is our 95 acre mainly grassland farm near Wallingford.
GFO Charter Pledge
From 2016 we look to add the the diversity on our farm, presently traditional cattle, by partnering with people who want to produce local food, but like so many locally have no land to do so. Working on the principals of Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm in Virginia, we are seeking to 'multi layer' the activities on the farm, to further our soil regeneration and fertility whilst producing more local primary products, job and more social inclusion.
Wallingford Local Producers Market
Local Produce
None
Details
St Mary le More, Market Pl, Wallingford OX10 0EG
Kate Spence
07787 576462
Description
The market was founded on the following principles:
To make available produce grown or produced within a 30 mile radius of Wallingford
To promote the benefits of locally produced food
To work with other organisations to help and support the local economy
GFO Charter Pledge
Increase the number of food stalls at the market to enable more local residents to enjoy locally produced food.
Warborough Honey
Community Food Service
None
Details
227 Thame Road, Warborough Oxon, OX10 7DH
Steve Ash
0798 348 8961
Description
We are a local producer of honey, all of our hives are within 5 miles of the picturesque village of Warborough. Our honey is coarse filtered, but otherwise straight from the hive, including pollen!. We aim for minimal intervention with our bees, and to offer our local communities regular tours of our hives.
GFO Charter Pledge
We will be offering more classes about bee-keeping and the connection that bees can give all of us to help pollinators in the future.
Water Tank Cafe
Local Produce
None
Details
Oxford Business Park, Alec Issigonis Wy., Oxford OX4 2JZ
Lorna Grafton
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Description
Open tuesday, thursday, saturday & sunday. Located inside the Oxfam Superstore at Cowley. Offering fairtrade hot drinks, variety of fresh cakes including vegan. Freshly made soup daily and homecooked hot food at the weekends.
GFO Charter Pledge
Reducing food waste, working with Oxfam volunteers, focusing on plastic free packaging, use of fully compostable coffee cups, offering vegan cakes and bakes, using locally sourced
Willowbrook Farm
Local Produce
None
Details
Willowbrook Farm,Hampton Gay, OX5 2QQ
Ruby Radwan
07939 984077
Description
Willowbrook Farmers are committed to a broad definition of sustainable farming where we care for our animals and produce, build sustainable buildings, develop alternative energy sources and recycle and re use our waste. We also open our farm to our customers to allow them to take direct responsibility for their food and learn about our work.
GFO Charter Pledge
To progressively take control of all aspects of our farm life to create a self reliant and holistic environment.