The Story Behind Denhay Farms | West Country Produces

How is traditional British bacon made, and what makes Denhay Farms different? In this West Country Produces brand film, we go behind the scenes at Denhay Farms in Devon to discover the people, traditional methods and commitment to quality behind one of the West Country’s best-known bacon producers. Denhay has been producing in the West Country for more than 70 years. Still family-owned and based in Honiton, Devon, the business has built its reputation around doing things properly, combining traditional bacon-making methods with careful attention to quality at every stage. We see how each piece of bacon is individually weighed and hand-cured with salts before being matured and either smoked or dried. For the Denhay team, there are “absolutely no shortcuts when you make bacon”, with quality checks throughout the process and hand finishing playing an important role in the finished product. But Denhay’s story is also about its people and its connection to the West Country. The film explores why Devon is such a special place to produce food, the importance of using local ingredients where possible, and the passion and pride that goes into making Denhay bacon. We also hear about Denhay’s Royal Warrant holder status and the pride the team takes in producing a special cure for orders from Windsor Palace. Family-owned, made in Devon and proudly British, this is the story behind Denhay Farms. 00:00 Why Bacon Means Something to People 00:19 The Denhay Farms Story 00:41 How Denhay Bacon Is Traditionally Made 01:02 Why There Are No Shortcuts to Great Bacon 01:23 Quality, Care & Hand Finishing 01:52 The People Behind Denhay 02:11 Why Devon Is a Great Place to Produce Food 02:30 Local Ingredients & West Country Pride 02:40 Denhay's Royal Warrant 02:58 Great British Bacon Made in Devon