Mrs Elswood

Put some PUNCH in your lunch with Mrs Elswood, the nation’s #1 gherkins!

With a 20% share of the gherkin category, Mrs Elswood is the nation’s #1 gherkin brand! Grown naturally outside in summer, and harvested throughout the season, Mrs Elswood gherkins are packed into jars when they are fresh to give maximum crunch.  From pre-cut Sandwich Slice gherkins to versatile Whole Sweet or Sweet & Sour gherkins, Mrs Elswood has the perfect portfolio. 

The story of the nation’s #1 gherkin started in 1947, when the first Mrs Elswood gherkins were brought into the UK from the Netherlands on a biplane! Over the years we have concentrated on pickling the finest gherkins and pickled vegetables, and our recipes are a closely kept secret.

Explore the full Mrs Elswood range:

• Gherkins: Available in a range of cuts and flavours.
• Cornichons: Designed for charcuterie and cheese boards, Mrs Elswood Cornichons have their famous crunch, followed up with a sharp, tangy sweetness.  Perfect for entertaining and snacking year-round!
• Crunchy Vegetables: A versatile addition to the pantry and easily combined with anything from Mexican to Middle Eastern dishes.  Fresh crunchy vegetables, fermented for flavour and pickled in a signature Mrs Elswood brine.
• Kimchi: Mrs Elswood Kimchi uses all natural ingredients that are slowly, and naturally fermented to give an exciting range of perfectly balanced, fermented vegetable Kimchi.