From a Highgate Rooftop to the North London Wilds
In 2013, we moved to Highgate and looked at our roof. While most people see a place for tiles or a satellite dish, we saw a flight path.
What started as a single hive on top of our home has grown into a passion that spans North London—from the leafy heights of Hampstead and Dartmouth Park to the wilder edges of Finchley, Hendon, and Epping Forest.
We aren’t a faceless honey brand. We are a family who believes that the best honey in the world doesn’t come from a faraway field, but from the trees and garden flowers in our own London gardens, streets and parks.
The Science of the Batch
Most supermarket honey is blended for consistency—it is designed to always taste the same. We think that’s boring.
Because our co-founder, Helen Rogers, is a Structural Engineer by trade, she brings a unique precision to the apiary. We extract our honey in small batches every few weeks throughout the summer. By jarring and labelling each hive separately, we capture a liquid timeline of the season.
One jar might taste of spring fruit blossom from Hendon, while the next might hold the deep, minty notes of Highgate’s lime trees. We don’t just “make” honey; we curate the sensory map of North London.
Our Standards & Credentials
We believe in transparency—from the hive to the jar. To ensure we provide the highest quality urban honey, we are proud members of the British Beekeepers Association, the Bee Farmers’ Association, and the Honey Guild.
These affiliations, combined with Helen’s role as a member of the Italian National Register of Experts in the Sensory Analysis of Honey, mean that every jar of Highgate Honey is vetted by international standards. Whether she’s judging the Great Taste Awards or checking our hives by the Welsh Harp reservoir, Helen ensures our honey is world-class.
How We Help You
If you’re a local resident who wants to support the environment but doesn’t know where to start, or if you’re looking for local honey to help manage seasonal hayfever, we are here for you. We provide the quality and the transparency you need to shop small and shop local with total confidence.
What’s your next move?
We’d love for you to experience the incredible range of flavours our bees produce.
- Visit our Shop – See which small batches are available this week.
- Join a Honey Tasting Workshop – Learn to taste honey like a professional judge.
- Enquire about Hive Sponsorship – Make a tangible impact on London’s biodiversity.