21 Years

The quest for Great Taste began in 2004 when Rick Sheepshanks founded Stokes with quality Mayonnaise as his primary goal.

This was followed quickly by Tomato Ketchup – so good it was the only way he got his daughter to eat vegetables. By developing precious home-grown recipes; sourcing the finest ingredients; and supporting our kitchen teams with technology and technique, we achieved that difference as you’ll see when you meet – The Classic Trio – PLUS One.

Read the full Classic Trio and discover the ‘PLUS One’ – HERE.

The long road takes you across rich Suffolk farm land to Rendlesham Hall and The Old Stables – home to the magic, home to the saucery.It is impossible not to smile as you arrive here to be heralded by a chorus of rare breed sheep, cattle and peacocks. Hens and chicks of all colour, shape and size scurry about the place.

Curious goats run to the fence so see what’s going on, free from all worries, though rather confused by the antics of their rare breed forklift neighbours.Great taste needs great, uncompromising ingredients.

The product range started to grow and the quality refined by using the finest ingredients for home grown recipes and excellent, small-batch cooking techniques.

The team has grown over the years but we are so proud to say that so many now, were with us from the outset – hearts, heads, and souls are truly part of the general ingredients.Take a look at the actual ingredients on  the side of our iconic bottles and jars and you’ll see very little that’s unnatural – very few additives.

Compassion goes way beyond the love of great food.Rick’s passion for quality matched his compassion, giving shelter to rescue animals. The menagerie at Rendlesham has grown to over 250 happy pigs, sheep, cattle, wallabies, emus & rheas, goats, ducks, cats, dogs, and lucky hens.

A new look for 2010.

Time for a redesign to enter our 10th year. The fresh look, distinctive style, strong branding and informative packaging make Stokes the new favourite in shopping baskets across the country and beyond.

Some of you sharp-eyed patrons will have noticed that we are at it again, with a fresh look gradually being introduced for our 21st year.We are very proud of our British heritage, in  turn supporting British producers wherever we can. Everything we make, is made right here in Suffolk.

We are equally proud of the responsibility we take for our role in matters environmental.

Passion, from A to Z.

All year we dangle foodie ideas and recipes, with tips and directions from our Resident Chef and other enthusiastic contributors.

Many are kept and archived in our Recipes Pages – HERE.

BREAKFASTS

Shake, spoon and drizzle your favourite sauce on, beside or as an ingredient in your breakfast.Try a little of our garden sweet Mint Sauce combined with mayo in your smashed avocado for  the golden yolk to dribble over.

That’ll brighten your morning up.Simpler still – are you red or brown sauce with a bacon batch? That would be Real Tomato Ketchup, (thick with 200g of tomatoes reduced into every 100g of ketchup) or Real Brown Sauce ( sweet with date purée, black treacle & our unique blend of heady Persian spices – truly grownup!)Baked Eggs or Shakshuka.

Shakshuka is a dish of baked eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, believed to have originated in North Africa. Peppers, tomatoes, spices and chilli create an intense sauce on which eggs are cracked to finish off baking in the oven.

Chef, Andy has a wonderful recipe for his Bakes Eggs, which you can enjoy – HERE.

I like it a little hotter than Andy, so add Habanero HOT Sauce to the Bloody Mary Ketchup – the perfect brunch.Any time, any day, but only one ketchup!!!

LUNCH

Stokes’ range of sauces, condiments and relishes is bound to lift any simple lunch … just by being there.Take a ciabatta-breaded sandwich up to a continental deli variety using rocket leaves, Italian ham, Gouda-style cheese, tomatoes and our Beetroot Relish – packed with crispy refreshing shards of earthy beetroot, steeped in a deliciously syrupy red wine sauce.Coronation Chicken is a  great sandwich filler and perfect in a jacket potato. But, don’t spend hours over the sauce, just spoon our Coronation Sauce over left-over chicken with a few  fresh coriander leaves and enjoy!Brighten shop-bought fishcakes with the sunshine of Sicily, released as you unscrew the cap from our so refreshing Sicilian Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise.No, we haven’t gone mad, these are beans – our unique recipe for yuumy Chilli Beans.

You’ll find the recipe – HERE.

The combination of Stokes Real Tomato Ketchup and our Chilli Ketchup leaves a naturally deep, fresh tomato flavour with a gentle chilli finish.

SUPPER

Again, take a look at the Recipe Pages where there’s lots on offer. These are a few of our own favourites below:Spicy Pork Mazemen

It looks like a real feast but is so simple to tick the mid-week box of evening go-to’s

RECIPE: HERE.

The mixture of our rich ketchup. pineapple juice, brown sugar and vinegar tartness create a true taste bud adventure.Chicken w. French-style Peas.

Chef’s recipe delivers a succulent moist chicken with outstanding flavours and sauce to accompany it from the French-style peas.

RECIPE: HERE.

Using the Wholegrain Cider & Horseradish Mustard in  the sauce offers tiny bursts of flavour from the whole grains and a gentle lingering taste of sweet horseradish.Confit Duck Cassoulet

While the evenings remain cooler or uncertain, this is a family meal or supper for four to please everyone. So tasty and so healthy. So why not hive it a go.

RECIPE: HERE.