Twenty-five specialist food shops — the oldest, Bucktrout & Co. (1830); the newest 2024. Wine and spirits merchants form the largest cluster (13 firms with off-licences), alongside chocolatiers and sweet shops, Hansa Wholefoods (1971), and specialists in sake, kombucha, alcohol-free spirits, and seaweed condiments. Thirteen sit in St Peter Port. —
Eight shops span nearly two centuries — Bucktrout (1830), which hid Latour and Margaux from the Nazis, to Black Sabre (2024).
Six shops — two make chocolate on site (Rebecca's, Ben Le Prevost), a Forest fudge honesty stall, one online, plus Sark's Caragh (1989).
Three world-food shops in St Peter Port — Iwaris for African and Caribbean, SA Online for South African, Sawitri's for Thai.
One delicatessen on the island — Nelio's Deli in St Peter Port, baking baguettes and pastries on the premises each morning.
One firm per niche, picked for editorial depth.
Wine and spirit merchant; free next-day delivery on orders over £50
Online sweet store; pick 'n' mix, bouquets, party favours, corporate gifts
Independent specialty retailer; African & Caribbean groceries, Nigerian dishes
producer of small batch seaweed-based culinary seasonings, bath, and skincare
Wine, meat, and cheese shop and bar; over 120 wines, spirits, charcuterie
Delicatessen; fresh baguettes, pastries, made-to-order sandwiches, local produce
Frozen food store; free same-day click and collect; opened 2009
Alcohol alternatives; botanical elixirs, craft beers, sparkling teas, ACV drinks
Whole food shop; organic products, vegan products, bath product refills
Artisan tea supplier; blends packed in recyclable boxes with CI-themed names
Tagged in Specialist Food Shops but not in one of the specific niches above.