The Story Behind Jarvis Honey

From a Passion for Bees to a Trusted British Bee Supplier

Jarvis Honey was founded by Lewis Jarvis, a dedicated beekeeper based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with a simple ambition: to produce exceptional English honey and supply strong, healthy bees that beekeepers can be proud to own.

What started with just a handful of hives has grown into a specialist beekeeping operation producing premium nucleus colonies, British-bred queen bees, and naturally produced English honey. Built on years of learning, observation, and hands-on experience, Jarvis Honey combines traditional beekeeping principles with a modern approach to colony health, sustainability, and quality.

For us, beekeeping is more than producing honey. It is about understanding the bees, respecting their natural behaviour, and creating the conditions for colonies to thrive. Every hive is carefully managed, every queen is selected with purpose, and every product that leaves our apiary represents the care and attention we put into our bees.

Quality Begins in the Hive

The foundation of exceptional honey and outstanding bees is a healthy colony.

At Jarvis Honey, we place bee welfare at the centre of everything we do. Our colonies are managed with care, focusing on strength, resilience, temperament, and productivity. This approach allows us to provide customers with nucleus colonies and queen bees that are carefully prepared to establish successful, thriving hives.

Whether you are starting your first colony, expanding an existing apiary, or looking for quality British-bred queens, our aim is to provide bees you can trust and support you throughout your beekeeping journey.

Growing the Future of British Beekeeping

Jarvis Honey is continuing to expand, with our nucleus colony production now operating at scale and a significant increase in queen breeding planned for 2027.

Our goal is to become one of the finest suppliers of British-bred queen bees and premium nucleus colonies, supporting beekeepers across the country with healthy, well-developed stock.

Sharing Knowledge, Supporting Beekeepers

We believe strong beekeeping communities create stronger bees. Alongside producing honey and colonies, we are passionate about sharing knowledge, encouraging responsible beekeeping, and helping more people discover the rewards of keeping bees.

From the first inspection of a new colony to the moment you enjoy your first harvest of honey, Jarvis Honey is committed to supporting the journey.

Jarvis Honey — Premium British Bees. Exceptional English Honey. A Commitment to the Future of Beekeeping.

Jarvis Honey Ltd

Registered office address: 2nd Floor College House, 17 King Edwards Road, Ruislip, London, United Kingdom, HA4 7AE

Company Number:17177433