Hoburne Ltd, which runs parks across the south including locally including Hoburne Naish at Barton, Hoburne Bashley in New Milton and Hoburne Park in Christchurch supporting local growers
A CHRISTCHURCH-based holiday parks owner is sourcing locally for its festive fayre this season.
Hoburne Ltd, which runs parks across the south including Hoburne Naish at Barton, Hoburne Bashley in New Milton and Hoburne Park in Christchurch, is making efforts to support local growers and fishing communities, wherever possible.
Group executive chef, Chris Blake, said the approach is “more sustainable environmentally and economically”.
“A strong local economy is good for all of us, and we’re lucky to have food production of such high quality on the doorsteps of all our parks,” he said.
The majority of the fresh fish and seafood Hoburne uses comes from the south coast and is sourced from Brixham, close to its Devon Bay Park, and the firm uses a New Forest butcher.
“We actively seek produce carrying welfare assurances such as Red Tractor,” said a spokesperson for the group. “Our delicious bacon is cured in Christchurch, just a stone’s throw away from Hoburne Park.
“We use the New Forest Ice Cream Company, and our specialty cheeses all come from producers located in the Southern Counties. These include Lyburn Farm, Croxton Manor, Cricket St Thomas, Isle of Wight Cheese Co., and Tunworth & Rosary Goat Cheese Co., to name but a few.
“A Hampshire supplier provides our fresh produce such as fruit, vegetables and salads, and when in season, most is grown on local farms in the south and southwest of England. In fact, the majority come from farms within twenty-five miles of Bashley in the New Forest.
“Also from Hampshire, we’re pleased to work with ChalkStream Trout Farms of Romsey, named by the Sustainable Restaurant Association as one of the best green options for chefs.
“Other local produce found on our menus include Hogs Bottom Chutneys (Devon), Cold Pressed Oil Company (Hampshire), Dorset Tea, Dorset Sea Salt Company, The Garlic Farm (IOW), New Forest Spring Water (Hampshire) and many more.”
Mr Blake said that sourcing sustainably has not resulted in compromises on quality and taste. “You really can have the best of both worlds, being good to the planet and our neighbours, while also guaranteeing our guests a great dining experience,” he added.
The company says it is also trying to “do the right thing by its guests” when it comes to the wider Christmas festivities.
Group entertainment manager Hayley Baber said: “Money is tight for everyone and people have already paid to come to stay with us, so we don’t want to heap unnecessary extra expense on them as a price for joining in with all the festive fun.
“There’s a whole lot of magical seasonal events and activities going on this year, including the Hoburne special pantomime. People should be able to come and have a wonderful time without breaking the bank.”
