With a passion for quality food and drink, Geoff Monkman started his own business in 2006 with a range of ‘friendly foods’ chutneys and jams. His portfolio has since grown to include other Lakeland fayre including soft drinks and hampers. In 2017 Geoff created a damson syrup for his wedding guests to enjoy in their prosecco toasts – this proved so popular, guests demanded it became available to purchase. Since then, a range of prosecco syrups and spirit based liqueurs have been available under the Lakeland Artisan umbrella.