We believe that life's most precious moments happen around food. In a world of mass-produced, artificial flavours and preservatives, we're on a mission to bring back the authentic taste of real ingredients and genuine craftsmanship. Every jar we create is our rebellion against bland, our answer to the question: "Why settle for ordinary when extraordinary is just a spoonful away?"

Food should tell a story. It should connect us to places, people and memories. That's why we're passionate about creating preserves that don't just taste incredible – they transport you. Whether it's the warmth of our Spiced Apple & Walnut Chutney reminding you of autumn afternoons, or the kick of our Chilli Jam adding fire to a quiet evening, we craft flavours that matter.

Tucked away in the rugged beauty of Cornwall, down a windy country lane flanked by hedgerows and sea air, The Cornish Jar was born. This isn't just our location – it's our inspiration. Cornwall's wild coastline, ancient traditions and fierce independence run through everything we do. Here, where the Atlantic meets dramatic cliffs and rolling farmland, we found the perfect backdrop for our flavour adventures.

The Cornish landscape shapes our ingredients too. Local orchards heavy with apples, hedgerows bursting with blackberries and farms growing the finest vegetables – this is our pantry. We're not just making preserves in Cornwall; we're capturing Cornwall in every jar.

It all started in our cosy home kitchen, a bubbling pot, a spoon and a fridge that was always slightly too full of jars. What began as a side project (and a serious love of bold flavours) quickly turned into something much bigger. Friends couldn't stop dipping into our fiery chutneys and tangy jams… and we couldn't stop making them.

Those early days were magical chaos. Recipe notebooks splattered with ingredients, the kitchen windows steamed up from hours of simmering and that incredible moment when a new flavour combination would make us both stop and smile. We'd taste, adjust, taste again, argue lovingly about whether it needed more ginger or a touch more heat, then watch as another perfect batch came together.

The breakthrough came when we took our preserves to a local farm shop and restaurant. Watching strangers taste our creations and light up with genuine delight – that's when we knew we had something special. They weren't just buying jars, they were buying pieces of joy.

We're Carly and Ryan, lifelong food lovers and flavour chasers. Whether it's smoky, sweet, sharp or spiced, we believe food should never be bland. Every jar we make is about bringing joy to your taste buds and a little warmth to your table.

Our partnership in the kitchen mirrors our partnership in life – we challenge each other, complement each other's strengths and share an uncompromising commitment to quality. Carly brings intuition and creativity to our flavour combinations, while Ryan obsesses over the technical precision that ensures every batch is perfect. Together, we've created something neither of us could have achieved alone.

We source our ingredients from local suppliers who share our values, many of whom have become dear friends. Building these relationships means we know exactly where our apples were grown, how our spices were harvested and that every ingredient meets our exacting standards.

From long lazy breakfasts with strawberry jam on buttery toast, to late night cheese boards featuring our infamous chilli chutney, we're here for the moments that bring people together — one big-flavoured, lovingly made jar at a time.

We craft our preserves for real life – for the hurried weekday breakfast that becomes a moment of pleasure, for the dinner party that needs that perfect finishing touch, for the quiet Sunday morning when you want something special on your toast. Our customers tell us stories about proposals over cheese boards featuring our chutneys, family gatherings where our jams spark conversations and simple Tuesday evenings made extraordinary by bold flavours.

So whether you're spreading, spooning or sneaking a taste straight from the jar (no judgement), welcome to The Cornish Jar. We're thrilled you're here.Every purchase supports not just our small business, but a whole network of local suppliers and the Cornish community we're proud to call home. When you choose The Cornish Jar, you're choosing authentic flavours, sustainable practices and the kind of food craftsmanship that's becoming increasingly rare.This is just the beginning of our story and we'd love for you to be part of writing the next chapter.