How the Old Hatfield Pickle Co started

The Old Hatfield Pickle Co was formed by two friends with a common interest in good food but more particularly, in condiments, herbs and spices.

At first we made pickle, chutneys, relishes and sauces for ourselves and friends. Then friends of friends tasted our condiments and wanted them too.

The word spread and until recently most of the sales for our artisanal products came via personal recommendation.

Although we have kitchens elsewhere, we are now establishing a premier kitchen in the very heart of Old Hatfield. Park Street.

The Old Hatfield Pickle Co range of products

The Old Hatfield Pickle Co is a small company but has a wide range of condiments which we are constantly striving to improve and grow.

The Old Hatfield Pickle range now includes an exceptional range of traditionally made mustards that are proving to be extremely popular amongst mustard lovers.

A new range of chilli sauces that span the sweet and mild to the Oh Lord, that’s hot! variety. They are certainly hitting the mark with chilli fans.

Our range of relish, pickles and chutneys are also growing as new flavours are requested by our customers. Of course we cannot fulfil every request but where it makes sense, we do!

A new range of vinaigrettes is being worked on by the Old Hatfield Pickle co which can also be used as a pasta sauce or a marinade.

The Old Hatfield Pickle Co is in the process of selecting a complimentary range of fine foods.

We already stock Eaton’s products which are imported from Jamaica. They include a wide range of sauces, seasoning’s, jam, chutney, barbecue and table sauces. Eaton’s are a famous food producer in Jamaica.

A range of Saucisson and smoked hams from Spain, France and Italy will soon be available alongside Balsamic vinegars and Olive oils. All will be held in stock by the Old Hatfield Pickle Co.

The ingredients used in Old Hatfield Pickle Co products

We only use fresh fruit and vegetables that are locally grown when in season and organic where possible.

The Old Hatfield Pickle Co does not store any fruit or vegetable produce.

All fresh produce is processed on the day it’s received to ensure the freshest possible ingredients in Old Hatfield Pickle Co products.

Old Hatfield Pickle Co products do not contain any artificial flavouring, colouring or preservatives. They only contain fresh natural foods and of course, herbs and spices.

The Old Hatfield Pickle Co – Future direction

The Old Hatfield Pickle Co wants to establish itself as premier traditional condiment maker and is starting to build on its already excellent local reputation.

Old Hatfield Pickle Co products are being sold at the Real Food Market at Covent Garden which is held every week on Thursdays.

Our products are also available in the Old Hatfield Pickle Co online shop which though open, is not fully populated. We will also start operating an affiliate program later this year.

The Old Hatfield Pickle Co is promoting its products at fine food fairs around the country. We started with the well known Country Show at Hatfield House during August, 2010 and have exhibited at various other food shows since then.

The company also attends the Hatfield Farmers’ market held on the first Saturday of every month. The Hatfield Farmers’ Market was awarded the title of the “Best Farmers Market in East Anglia” by National Farmers Union

Why the name? ‘Old Hatfield Pickle Co’?

Two of us live in Old Hatfield and harbour a keen interest in its long and fascinating history with many royal connections. The most famous probably being Princess Elizabeth who later became Elizabeth 1 on the 17th of November, 1558.

We have been piecing together a history of Old Hatfield for over several years and will include some of it in a section on this site.

To reflect the historic links that Old Hatfield has, we have made two mustards from authentic Elizabethan recipes which will shortly be added to the Old Hatfield Pickle Co range.

Questions about the Old Hatfield Pickle Co?

If you have any questions about our products, making your own condiments or the Old Hatfield Pickle Co, please use the form on the ‘Contact the pickle people‘ page and we’ll be happy to answer them.

We will soon have a recipe section you can refer to and we do ship condiments to our customers, worldwide.

About Old Hatfield and Hatfield in general

Hatfield House is situated on the top of the hill that dominates Old Hatfield. Use the link to visit their website to learn more about the history of the house and Old Hatfield.

The local council website has information on Old Hatfield and the facilities available in Hatfield.

The Pickle People at the Old Hatfield Pickle Co