We’ve produced a number of different products and seen a number of different looks over the 130 years since Shaws has been in business.  We thought we’d take a trip down memory lane and share some of the highlights with you… The Beginning… Founded back in 1889, by George Shaw, as a General Merchants and […]...Read full post

It’s chuffin’ great that another reet good cycling event is coming to Yorkshire this week.  Harrogate is to be the home of the 2019 Road World Championships – The Biggest Sporting Event in the UK this year! We’re huge fans of cycling ‘ere at Shaws and are often out on our bikes riding up ‘n […]...Read full post

We had a reet good time celebrating our 130th Birthday last Friday with our staff, shareholders, suppliers, customers and tenants.  Pictured below is Annie, five-times-great-granddaughter of our founder George Shaw enjoying the 130th birthday party celebrations. We gave away 130 jars of our famous Piccalilli to the first 130 people that came to our Storths […]...Read full post

Highlighting independent retail gems worth a visit     Taylors of Honley, West Yorkshire Tony Washington, the present owner joined more or less straight from school in 1971 as an apprentice. Eventually he purchased the store from Reg Taylor in 1993. Known locally as The ‘Arrods of Honley, Tony compliments his superb range of fresh […]...Read full post

For 130 years, we have been making chutneys  in Huddersfield. To celebrate this landmark birthday, we are throwing a party on Friday September 6th, outside the Storths Mill factory on Wakefield Road; when the first 130 people to come to the Old Market Hall Gates from midday will receive a free jar of our famous […]...Read full post

We’re out ‘n about heading up t’ Harrogate for the Great Yorkshire Show on the 9th July!  It’s the first time in 130 years, that the Shaws’ team including Annie Shaw (the 6th generation Shaw) and Mr Pickles will be there showcasing our ‘chuffin’ great tasty chutneys, relishes and sauces. We’ve got a ‘reet’ lot […]...Read full post

Fancy getting your hands on a FREE Sandwich Recipe Booklet packed full of inspirational recipes?  The recipes will brighten up your mealtimes by taking sandwiches to the next level! Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free or just love healthy and tasty food, we are taking lunchtimes to a whole new dimension for everyone! To get your FREE […]...Read full post

Highlighting independent retail gems worth a visit   Ryecorn Wholefoods are a Health Food Shop based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. They have a passion for local, healthy and quality products. It’s a great place to shop with knowledgeable and friendly staff. They sell quality natural foods, vitamins and minerals, health supplements and body care product […]...Read full post

Yorkshire Produce We’re reet proud of our Yorkshire roots and not surprising really when you realise Yorkshire is God’s Very Own Country and home to some marvellous tasting food. Firstly, Shaws chutneys and relishes are produced t’up ‘ere in glorious Huddersfield a little hidden gem tucked away in the rolling hills of Yorkshire.  Then two […]...Read full post

WHAT’S YOUR ROLE AT SHAWS? I am proud to say I’m not only a cook, I set up the machines, run the line and help out in warehouse when needed. I also do a bit of engineering!   YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB? The people! I don’t dread seeing anyone at work   AND […]...Read full post