WEXFORD HOME PRESERVES

I [Laura Sinnott] have a background in Hotel and Catering after achieving a National Certificate in Business Hotel and Catering Supervision and a Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Studies in WIT; I worked for thirteen years in hospitality and gained invaluable experience in this sector.

Why Us

One of the Company’s key USPs is its traditional production method which sets it apart from the other manufacturers as it retains its artisan approach and makes sure that its preserves are of the very highest quality. The method involves taking the pips of the oranges and lemons that are used in its marmalades out by hand and reserved to make its own natural pectin, which is used to thicken jams and marmalades and to give them a superior set. The fruit is still cut by hand and soaked overnight – which the Company believes makes a difference in the texture of its products – machine cutting can produce a texture that seems artificially smooth. The traditional open pot or kettle boiling method is then used to cook jams and marmalades - this simply means cooking in a large pot with a wooden spoon, as your grandmother used to do. Wexford Home Preserves is one of the few producers of its size using this method of production. This takes more time, more labour and more attention than vacuum cooking which is used by more commercial manufacturers, but Tom and Laura proudly use this painstaking approach to deliver a superior flavour of product.

Our product range

We produce preserves including Jams, Marmalades, Chutney, Relish and Christmas Condiments such as Cranberry Sauce, Ham Glaze and Brandy Butter.

Markets supplied

Our Accreditations

• HACCP
• Organic
• Organic Trust
• Origin Green Gold Member
• Origin Green Verified

Our Awards

To date we have 50+ Great Taste Awards including four 3 star awards. We have 20 Blas na hEireann awards, 12 Irish Quality food Awards and 6 World Marmalade Awards including Gold x 2