A Community Rooted in Good Food

This blog is a celebration of our food story.

For residents and visitors alike we invite you to shop local to meet the makers, follow the flavours, and support a thriving local food system. Let’s grow something good, together!

Take a Ramble Through Our Local Foodscape

Tucked between the rugged coast and rolling fields of West Penwith lies a vibrant network of growers, bakers, fishers, and food lovers committed to keeping things local, seasonal, and sustainable.

We begin just outside St Just at Bosavern Community Farm, a shining star of agroecology. Here, fresh salad leaves, herbs, vegetables, and free-range eggs are lovingly cultivated by local hands with care for the soil and the seasons. You’ll find their produce at their on-site farm shop and every Saturday at the St Just Market in the WI Hall.

Heading towards the coast, Chypraze Farm near Morvah raises native breed beef and pork to the highest welfare standards. Their farm shop and market stalls stock ethical, delicious meats — all with a sea view.

Next, we knead our way to Paul’s Bread, a family-run, multi-award-winning bakery producing irresistible loaves loved across Penwith. You’ll find them at Stones Fruit & Veg, and featured on the menus of The Square and The Copper Kettle.

If it’s dairy you’re after, Whistle Hill Farm is your go-to for grass-fed beef, farm-fresh milk, and pork. They deliver in St Just on Mondays and Thursdays.

Tucked into a quiet hamlet is Alsia Cross Market Garden, an organic haven providing seasonal veg, herbs, and salads to local cafés, restaurants, and veg box customers.

And from the sea? Our local menus are bursting with mackerel, sea bass, pollack, and lobster — all sustainably caught from the Atlantic just down the road. Cape Cornwall Club highlights the best of the sea, alongside produce from their own market garden. On Saturdays, stop by the St Just Market for fish straight from the boat.

Into Town: Shops that Keep it Local

In the town’s Market Square, you’ll find 13 Market Square, a treasure trove of local food and drink. Across the road, McFadden’s Butchers offer quality meats and a legendary pasty, while Stones of St Just stocks fruit, veg, baked goods, and wholefoods. A short stroll away is Vivian Olds, a traditional butcher on Chapel Road, not to be missed on your shopping route about town.

Eat In or Eat Out — Taste the Trail

Our cafés and pubs carry the local food torch proudly.

At The Kings Arms, tuck into sausages from Vivian Olds or freshly caught fish. Just up the street, Moomaid on the Square scoops creamy ice cream made on their family farm in Zennor.

The Square serves grab-and-go delights made with Paul’s Bread and Whistle Hill Dairy goods, while The Commercial Hotel is your stop for Cape-caught seafood, Cornish beers, and even a splash of Cape Cornwall Rum.

At The Old Haberdashery Café, discover fresh plates crafted from Stones’ produce and enjoy their famous Thali platters for a taste of India in West Cornwall.

Down North Row, The Dog & Rabbit Café creates dishes bursting with Bosavern salad, McFaddens’ meat, and Alsia Cross veg.

On Chapel Street, The Copper Kettle plates up comfort food featuring Paul’s Bread and Stones’ produce. And over on Boswedden Road, The Phoenix Café is a gluten-free haven known for its pasties (meat from Vivian Olds!) and delicious vegan cakes.

Why Local Matters

When you support local and shop local, you’re doing more than just buying food. You’re reducing food miles and carbon impact, boosting jobs and skills, supporting community businesses and preserving the land and traditional practices.