Frequently asked questions

  • Fat Tomato is a one-of-a-kind edible garden and honesty farm shop in North Wexford. We grow over 500 heritage and organic varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and edible flowers. From this abundance, we create small-batch, chef-inspired foodie gifts, condiments, ferments, and seasonal garden seeds.

  • Every Fat Tomato product begins in our hillside garden, grown without chemicals, using heritage seeds and peat-free organic compost. Our food gifts capture rare flavours, Irish food culture, and a deep respect for biodiversity. Each jar, bottle, or packet of seeds tells a story you won’t find anywhere else.

  • Yes, online orders can be picked up at our Honesty Farm Shop.

    Please allow 24-48 hours for us to get your order ready. Just so you know, you will be notified via email when your is ready for collection.

  • Yes, we offer delivery across the island of Ireland and internationally through our trusted delivery partners.

    All products in our kitchen and gifting ranges can be shipped. However, please note that garden seeds can only be shipped within Europe.

    Please visit our Delivery and Returns page for more information on our shipping policies and returns.

  • Of course. Many customers choose us for birthdays, Christmas, and “just-because” surprises.

    We can ship directly to your recipient and include a handwritten note on our illustrated postcards.

  • Yes. Our feathered friends are treated like family. Over twenty heritage chickens, guineas, and ducks live in our garden. We feed them organic grains, oyster shells, and scraps from the garden and kitchen.

    The eggs you typically find are laid by hybrid hens, bred for production, not flavour. Our nutrient-dense eggs come in various colours and sizes, laid by multiple breeds, such as Devon, Leghorn, and Bluebell.

  • All of our seeds are grown without chemicals, peat, or synthetic fertilisers. Our seeds come from certified organic plants.

    They’re germination-tested and chosen for flavour, biodiversity, and resilience.

  • The eggs you typically find are laid by hybrid hens, bred for production, not flavour. Our nutritional-dense eggs come in various colours and sizes, laid by a variety of breeds, such as Devon, Leghorn, and Bluebell.

  • No. Only natural, almost all organic, ingredients are used in the making of our products.

    We do not use commercial pectin in our jams or jellies as they are not organic and may contain chemicals from the process in making it. We only use natural pectin from organic citrus fruit and apples.

    We only use sea salt, our own vinegars, Irish raw honey and organic raw cane sugar.

  • Yes. The Edible Garden Honesty Shop is open Monday to Sunday – times change with the seasons, so check here before vistiing.

  • No, the garden is not open to the public. However, we plan to offer garden tours, events, and workshops in the future.

  • Currently, you can purchase Fat Tomato products exclusively through our Online Store and at our Edible Garden Honesty Farm Shop.

    Very soon, we'll also be available at a select number of independent grocers across Ireland and Europe.

  • Yes, we collaborate with a select group of chefs and artisan producers to grow and produce unique ingredients and flavors tailored to their needs. You never know where you might spot us!

  • Yes! Christmas is our busiest time of year. We create limited-edition Christmas foodie gifts, from unique preserves and cordials to one-of-a-kind gift boxes / hampers. Our gifts are perfect for food lovers, gardeners, and anyone looking for something sustainable and special.

  • Yes. We use recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging wherever possible. Our aim is to make our gifts as kind to the planet as they are to the palate.