Local Honey Staines-upon-Thames

Eduard Birsan is a beekeeper based in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, who originally moved to the UK from Moldova and has been beekeeping in the UK for over five years. He manages more than 100 hives across several apiaries, making him one of the larger small-scale beekeepers in the region. Eduard produces raw honey using exclusively sustainable and ethical beekeeping methods, with no unnecessary human interference in the honey-making process. His honey is sold through the Hive & Keeper platform. He keeps bees in two notable locations: in his garden in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, which backs directly onto Shortwood Common — a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) — and on the outskirts of Maidenhead, Berkshire, near a footpath and a row of lime trees. This diverse foraging environment contributes to the distinctive character of his honeys. In 2018, Eduard's raw honey was entered into the Great Taste Awards and received a star, recognising its quality and natural flavour. His approach emphasises leaving honey as close to its natural state as possible, resulting in a truly raw product.