From deserted beaches to headlands with sweeping views, Scilly has no shortage of wonderful picnic places – and how much better if all your food is local? Whether you’re visiting the islands for a day trip or longer break, you simply must sample the islands local produce. We’ve pulled together a hampers feast from the islands independent producers for your enjoyment.
- For fresh bread and pasties, make your way to The Island Baker on St Martin’s. Working from a converted lobster potting shed, Barney McLachlan hand-crafts his bakes using the finest organic flour. Each week he introduces a new guest loaf, and his freshly made pasties are a firm favourite across the islands — the spiced vegetable variety is especially popular.
- Island Fish on Bryher is your go-to for freshly caught crab, lobster, and wet fish. The Pender family has been fishing the waters around Scilly for generations, and their catch is also available five days a week at New Grimsby Quay, Tresco, thanks to their regular deliveries.
- If you’re looking for something special, try Scilly-raised duck legs from Salakee Farm on St Mary’s. The ducks live happily in small groups with plenty of space to waddle — if you’re arriving by Skybus, you might even spot them from the air.
- St Martin’s Vineyard offers a unique coastal wine and drinks experience. Stock changes with the seasons, but you’ll typically find single-variety apple juice, St Martin’s wine, sparkling cider, and beers from their nano-brewery — all produced right on the island.
- Craving something sweet? Stop by Veronica Farm Fudge on Bryher. Made with milk, cream and butter from Troytown Farm cows on St Agnes, this iconic, crumbly fudge is available from the honesty stall at the farm gate, as well as at the Vine Café, Hell Bay, the Island Shop on Bryher, and other spots across Scilly.
- For an indulgent treat, visit the Scilly Chocolate Shop on St Mary’s. Their handcrafted chocolates, made in small batches using premium Belgian chocolate callets, are a delicious way to celebrate your holiday.
- Want to add some heat to your sandwiches? Look no further than Scilly Chilli on Bryher. Their range of flavour-packed jams and sauces are just the thing to spice things up. Grown with care under the Scillonian sunshine, their chillies thrive in polytunnels to a variety of fiery (and flavoursome) chilli types.-
- Lastly, don’t miss the Scillonian Tattie cake’s honesty box on Church Street, St Mary’s. This traditional, potato-based cake was once the staple of workers in the flower fields. Moist, rich, and utterly moreish, the age-old recipe remains a closely guarded secret — but one bite, and you’ll understand why.
Taste of Scilly is back!
This September (12-22), discover the Isles of Scilly through flavour as the islands come alive for 10 delicious days celebrating the best in local food and drink from across the islands.
To celebrate, we’re offering 10% off travel between 10–22 September 2025 on Scillonian III passenger ferry from Penzance and Skybus from Land’s End — simply use TASTE25 when booking.
