Top 34 British Jams

Last updated on July 29, 2026

Best British Jams

01

The Artisan Kitchen

5.0 ·

The Artisan Kitchen is a small, highly dedicated craft producer specializing in handmade jams, marmalades, and fruit preserves of exceptional quality. Each product is created in small batches using carefully selected seasonal fruit and traditional copper-pan cooking methods.

Behind the brand is a professional chef who has channeled her passion for authentic flavors into unique recipes that highlight the natural richness of the fruit. The entire production process is done by hand - from sourcing and cooking the fruit to filling, labeling, and packaging - ensuring meticulous care at every stage. With a philosophy rooted in sustainability, quality, and a genuine commitment to artisanal craft, The Artisan Kitchen offers products that reflect the warmth of homemade preparation and a true love of food.

Awards
Great Taste Awards - 3 Stars (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)
Great Taste Awards - 2 Stars (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)
02

Hawkshead Relish

4.8 ·

Hawkshead Relish is a British artisan producer of premium chutneys, relishes, preserves, sauces, and condiments based in the historic village of Hawkshead in England’s Lake District. Founded in 1999 by Mark and Maria Whitehead, the company has grown from a small family venture into one of the United Kingdom’s most respected specialty food producers.

The brand is known for crafting its products in small batches using high-quality ingredients, traditional techniques, and innovative flavor combinations. Its extensive range includes chutneys, relishes, jams, marmalades, mustards, dressings, and cooking sauces designed to complement a wide variety of dishes.

Hawkshead Relish has earned widespread recognition for both quality and innovation, receiving numerous Great Taste Awards as well as prestigious industry accolades from the Guild of Fine Food. The company combines British culinary heritage with a contemporary approach to product development, creating distinctive flavors that appeal to both everyday consumers and gourmet food enthusiasts.

Today, Hawkshead Relish products are stocked by delicatessens, farm shops, specialty retailers, and food halls throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, making the brand a prominent name in the British gourmet food sector.

Awards
Dalemain World Marmalade Awards - Gold (2012)
Great Taste Awards - 2 Stars (2022, 2021)
03

Stokes Sauces

4.7 ·

Stokes Sauces is a renowned British brand recognized for its production of high-quality sauces and condiments. It was founded in 2004 by Rick Sheepshanks in the village of Rendlesham, Suffolk.

The idea stemmed from a desire to create a ketchup with a full, rich, and natural flavor - far from the usual mass-produced varieties. What began as a personal mission quickly evolved into a serious food business.

Today, Stokes Sauces offers a wide range of products including ketchups, mayonnaises, BBQ and brown sauces, chutneys, salad dressings, and seasonal specialties. Their flagship product, Real Tomato Ketchup, is widely regarded as one of the finest ketchups in the UK. All Stokes products are handmade in small batches, without rushing the process, and using carefully selected ingredients from trusted sources.

The brand avoids artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, focusing instead on achieving a perfect balance of taste and texture in every jar and bottle. Today, Stokes Sauces exports its products to over 50 countries around the world.

Thanks to its blend of artisanal methods, dedication to flavor, and modern vision, Stokes has become synonymous with authentic, premium-quality British sauces.

Awards
Great Taste Awards - 3 Stars (2021)
Great Taste Awards - 2 Stars (2024, 2023, 2021)
04

Single Variety

4.7 ·

Single Variety Co is an artisan producer devoted to celebrating the pure, vibrant flavors of individual fruits and chillies. Every jar is crafted in small batches, with meticulous attention to detail and a passion for simplicity and quality.

By focusing on one variety at a time, their preserves and chilli jams highlight the distinct character of each ingredient - whether it’s the deep richness of a ripe raspberry or the gentle heat of a fresh jalapeño. Their collection includes fruit preserves, citrus marmalades, and a bold range of chilli jams, all made with high fruit content and no unnecessary additives. With a clean, modern approach to traditional jam-making, Single Variety Co brings freshness, authenticity, and honest flavor to every spoonful.

Awards
Dalemain World Marmalade Awards - Double Gold (2025)
Great Taste Awards - 2 Stars (2023, 2021)
05

Highfield Preserves

4.7 ·

Highfield Preserves is a family-run British producer of artisanal jams, marmalades, chutneys, and fruit curds based in Devon, England, with a tradition rooted in family recipes developed since 1984. Production is carried out by hand in small batches, using the classic open-pan cooking method that helps preserve the natural flavour and aroma of the fruit.

The focus is on using ripe, mainly locally sourced fruit, without unnecessary additives, to ensure a clean and authentic fruit character in every product. The range includes classic British flavours such as strawberry, raspberry, and blackcurrant, alongside carefully crafted combinations that reflect seasonality and local terroir.

Highfield Preserves has received multiple regional awards for quality, confirming its consistent approach and commitment to traditional methods. The brand positions itself as a trusted representative of British artisanal preserving, with an emphasis on simple ingredients, craftsmanship, and products that work equally well for everyday use and in a gastronomic context.

Awards
Taste of the West - Gold (2024)
Great Taste Awards - 2 Stars (2021)
06

Mrs Bridges

4.6 ·

Mrs. Bridges is a brand that beautifully blends the elegance of tradition with the richness of homemade flavors, offering a collection of preserves and condiments full of nostalgic charm and authenticity. From classic jams and marmalades to chutneys, sauces, and sweet treats, each product is crafted using time-honored recipes, natural ingredients, and artisanal methods.

Presented in signature glass jars with a vintage touch, every item exudes care, quality, and timeless appeal. Mrs. Bridges celebrates the heritage of fine taste, bringing a sense of occasion to everyday moments with products that feel both comforting and refined.

07

Galloway Lodge

4.6 ·

Galloway Lodge is a family-run Scottish producer founded in 1971 in the Dumfries & Galloway region, known for traditional jams, marmalades, chutneys, and gourmet sauces made in small batches. Their philosophy centers on using high-quality, often locally sourced ingredients and preserving natural flavors without unnecessary additives, giving their products a clean and authentic character.

The range is broad, including classic fruit preserves, robust chutneys, specialty sauces for meats and cheeses, and thoughtfully assembled gift sets. The brand is recognized for its long-standing family tradition and consistent artisanal approach, which has established it as a trusted name in Scotland’s gourmet food landscape.

This profile makes Galloway Lodge an appealing choice for delicatessens and consumers seeking products with clear origin and a strong heritage.

08

London Borough of Jam

4.5 ·

London Borough of Jam is a British artisanal jam producer based in East London, recognized for its fruit-forward recipes and contemporary, minimalist approach to preserving. Founded by chef Lillie O’Brien, the brand was created with the idea of returning jam to its essence: a small number of carefully selected ingredients, seasonal fruit, and precise small-batch cooking.

Recipes typically contain no more than four ingredients, without industrial pectin and using unrefined sugar, allowing the natural flavor and texture of the fruit to remain central. Flavor combinations are often unexpected yet carefully balanced, such as grapefruit with cardamom, rhubarb, or fig with subtle aromatic accents, always avoiding excessive sweetness.

The jams work well in everyday use but truly stand out in a gastronomic context, particularly with cheeses, yogurt, pastries, or as a refined component in desserts. The visual identity is clean and modern, closely aligned with the brand’s philosophy of simplicity and transparency.

Today, London Borough of Jam is considered a reference point for the contemporary British craft jam movement, appealing to those who value seasonality, restraint, and authentic fruit expression.

09

Cakebole Orchards

4.5 ·

Cakebole Orchard Produce is a family-run workshop dedicated to crafting authentic marmalades, jams, jellies, and chutneys in small batches. At the heart of their philosophy lies a deep connection to nature and the seasons: fruit is harvested from their own orchard, garden, and hedgerows, while any additional ingredients are carefully sourced from trusted local growers.

Every jar is handmade—always fresh, never frozen—and entirely free from artificial additives, preservatives, or colorings. The creative force behind Cakebole is Annie Watson, who has been refining her recipes for over thirty years, drawing inspiration from both local tradition and her family’s Canadian heritage. The range includes classic and seasonal Seville orange marmalades, berry-filled jams, aromatic jellies, and richly spiced chutneys—each prepared with the same care and attention to detail. Cakebole’s commitment to quality has earned them multiple accolades at the prestigious Dalemain World Marmalade Awards and the Great Taste Awards.

Their products have even been featured by renowned retailers such as Fortnum & Mason. More than just a producer, Cakebole Orchard tells a story of craftsmanship, seasonality, and pure, natural flavor—preserved in every jar.

Awards
Great Taste Awards - 2 Stars (2023, 2022, 2021)
10

Hungry Tapir

4.5 ·
Awards
Great Taste Awards - 3 Stars (2024)
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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 34 British Jams” list until July 29, 2026, 0 ratings were recorded, of which 0 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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