Our editors have combined a list of their favourite shops, cafes and services that have adapted their businesses to support the local community during COVID-19. Scroll below for the shops that still open for business, and the places offering vital delivery options in Surrey...
Food delivery services:
- Plough: A ‘digital farmers market’, Plough brings together artisan and restaurant-grade produce from independent suppliers - largely from the Surrey area, in an online site.
- Paull’s Fruit & Veg in Thames Ditton: independent greengrocer offering deliveries
- The Dorking Deli: fab food hampers and fresh boxes delivered
- Dorking Brewery: beer (bottles and draught boxes) delivered
- 7000 Jars of Beer, Kingston: delivering craft beers, wine and spirits
- All Out Food, based in Surrey: delivering vegan / plant-based burgers and BBQ kits locally
- Riverford Surrey: fruit and veg boxes delivered
- Partisan Deli in Guildford: Cheesemonger and deli delivering
- Surrey Hills Coffee: delivering freshly roasted coffee
- Chimney Fire Coffee, Dorking: Also delivering freshly roasted coffee
- Silent Pool Gin: Surrey distillery selling stay at home gin kits and cocktail bundles and their own hand sanitiser
- Coverwood Lakes: pedigree grass-fed Surrey Hills beef locally delivered for free
- Surrey Hills Butcher: local delivery
- Dorking Butchery: local delivery
- Mandira's Kitchen in Guildford in delivering award-winning, frozen Indian meals
- Secretts Farm Shop and PYO in Milford is doing a veg box drive-thru
- Chalk Hills Bakery has a stall outside The Blue Cow Butchers in Reigate every Friday morning at 9 am-1 pm
- Mr Tipsy, based in Surrey: delivering delicious, boozy ice cream locally
- Alios Delicatessen in Walton-on-Thames: Fabulous homemade lasagne and other Italian dishes
- Garsons Farm Farm Shop in Esher: Food order and collection service (also has a selection of plants and seeds)
- Bradley Taylor, Grimsby Fish van comes to Thames Ditton High Street and Hampton Court every Tuesday, 07925858617
- Williams & Bunkell in Claygate
- Bachmann’s Chocolate & Cake Shop in Long Ditton: Selling flour, yeast, eggs and other essential from its supply chain, plus lots of homemade cakes.
- Betchley’s Butcher Les Allan is family butcher which has been based in Redhill since 1966. The team is currently offering a delivery service on a vast range of products.Contact: 01737 762292.
- Outwood Butchers have been supplying the community with award-winning cuts for many years, and is now offering a local delivery service on Wednesday and Thursday for orders over £35.Contact: 01342 842058.
- Underwood Meat Company – situated in Godalming this producer offers “restaurant quality meat delivered straight to your door”. As demand is currently (and understandably) high, the company is only serving GU and RH postcodes. Contact: 01483 41747.
- East Side Deli in Caterham – a must-visit destination for all coffee aficionados under normal circumstances, the High Street-based business has become an essential lifeline for locals and the vulnerable. The deli is currently open to visitors in the mornings, while the afternoons are given over to delivering produce to vulnerable members of the community. Contact: 01883 818338.
- The Garibaldi pub in Mill Street, Redhill – a community-run establishment for the past couple of years - has been keeping locals spirits up (literally) by selling takeaway local ales and other beverages. The team has now extended its range to include groceries and essentials. Contact: 01737 773094.
- Abinger Hatch: Offering takeaway, freshly-cooked favourites (such as pizzas and burgers), as well as some grocery and household staples (baked beans and toilet roll). Contact: 01306 730737.
- Plough Inn: Keeping regulars fed and watered in Coldharbour; offering a meal and either a pint or glass of wine or soft drink for around £12.50 all delivered. Contact: 01306711793.
- Pilot’s Hub: Situated next to Redhill Aerodrome, the Pilot’s Hub has swapped its fantastic café offer for boxes of fresh fruit and veg, meat, dairy and cakes which can be delivered across Redhill, Reigate and Nutfield. There is a great selection on offer and according to recipients, delivery is fast and efficient. Prices start at around £6.50. Contact: 020 8652 9027.
- Flower Farm Shop: Based in Godstone, the popular Flower Farm Shop is now offering a variety of ‘boxes’ that are available for delivery around 48-hours after ordering. The ‘Farm Ration Box’ features milk, bread and eggs along with a selection of fruit and veg, while the ‘Butchery & Farm Shop Special Items’ includes fresh joints of meat, strawberries and many other tempting treats.
- Hunts Hill Farm Shop in Normandy Guildford: continuing to trade albeit with restricted opening hours to allow for social distancing. The shop sells a delightful range of locally-based and home-produced items including sausages, cordials and ice cream. Contact: 01483 811840.
- Merstham Mix Café: Community-based initiative the Merstham Mix Café does sterling job week after week providing fresh, hot and affordable meals from its based in Merstham. As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, it has been offering those in need a hot meal delivery service, with dishes such as Hunter’s Chicken, Cottage Pie and Braised Gammon! The Merstham Mix Café relies on donations and the work of volunteers.
Surrey wine producers:
- Denbies Wine Estate
- Greyfriars Vineyard
- Chilworthmanor Vineyard
- High Clandon
- Albury Vineyard
- The Surrey Wine Cellar
- Corkage Guildford
Plant Supplies:
- Woodlark Nurseries in Hersham
- Squire's Garden Centres do not have their stores open but you can get in touch to order plants, soil and grow bags. You may have to wait up to a week for them to get back to you but then delivery is swift.
Have we missed anything out? Let us know in the comment section below or email essentialsurrey@sheengate.co.uk.