Harrington Foods in Goudhurst – Handmade English Salad Dressings for Spring Tables

Who Are We at Harrington Foods?

We are the home of Benenden Sauce and Quiddity Dressing.

Our story began in 1998 in a farmhouse kitchen in Benenden, Kent, when Sally Harrington first created Benenden Sauce by hand. Today, from our base in Goudhurst in the Kent Weald, we continue that tradition of small-batch production, using the same recipes and the same dedication to quality.

Ownership may have changed in 2025, but our commitment has not. We remain proudly artisan, proudly Kentish, and firmly focused on natural ingredients.

What Makes Our Sauces Different?

Quite simply, we do not make typical dressings.

Benenden Sauce separates. It needs shaking. It is a vibrant, almost unusual red. It tastes sweet, with a distinctive note of garlic. It contains no stabilisers to make it behave.

That is entirely intentional.

We use no artificial additives, no preservatives and no unnecessary extras. Just pure ingredients, blended by hand in small batches, exactly as you would at home.

Why Does Small-Batch Production Matter?

Working in small batches in the Kent countryside allows us to control every stage of the process.

We blend, bottle and label carefully. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is over-engineered.

Small-scale production also means we support local suppliers and remain rooted in the rural economy of the Weald. Our business is part of the Kent food landscape, not separate from it.

How Can You Use Benenden Sauce in Spring?

Spring cooking is lighter, brighter and simpler.

Benenden Sauce works beautifully with new season leaves, grilled fish, warm asparagus or stirred through fresh pasta. It brings sweetness and depth without overpowering the ingredients.

It is also surprisingly good with omelettes and soft cheeses, particularly grilled goat’s cheese.

Be warned. It has a habit of becoming a cupboard essential.

What Is Quiddity Dressing?

Quiddity means the very essence of something.

Our Quiddity Dressing captures what we believe a true English salad dressing should be. Sharp English mustard. Proper malt vinegar. A sweet and tangy finish. Natural ingredients only.

It is ideal for spring salads, potato salads and simple ploughman’s plates.

Where Can You Buy Our Kent Sauces?

Our full range of handmade dressings is available online and in selected stockists.

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Authentically artisan. Naturally delicious.