Meet the Apiary
Barbu’s Apiary is built around two people whose different roles come together to care for the bees and turn every harvest into something special.
Family-run
A shared passion
Years of experience
Knowledge across generations
Shared roles
Different skills, one purpose
Rooted in nature
Caring for bees and our countryside
A shared story
Our beekeeping journey began in 2006 in Romania, where we built our first apiary and grew to around 250 hives.
After moving to England, we started again in 2019 with just two colonies. It was a new beginning, but the same passion.
Today, Barbu’s Apiary continues to grow, rooted in the same values of care, hard work and respect for nature.
Meet Claudiu
Claudiu looks after the bees and colonies. He carries out regular hive inspections, checking for queens, eggs and brood, and makes sure the bees are healthy and thriving.
His care and attention help keep our colonies strong throughout the seasons.
Healthy bees make a brighter tomorrow.
Meet Mariana
Mariana prepares the equipment for harvest, carefully removes the cappings and oversees extraction.
She tests the honey for moisture, filters it and bottles it with care, labelling each jar by hand.
Her attention to detail helps turn our harvest into the final product ready to enjoy.
From our hives to your home, with care.
How we work together
Different roles, the same purpose.
Looking after the hives
Claudiu cares for the colonies, carrying out inspections and keeping the bees healthy.
Harvesting with care
We harvest at the right time, with minimal disruption to the bees.
From hive to jar
Mariana prepares, extracts, filters and checks the honey for quality.
Ready to share
Each jar is labelled by hand, ready for you to enjoy nature’s goodness.
More than just honey
Barbu’s Apiary is about family, nature and care. It’s about working with the seasons, supporting healthy bees and helping a more biodiverse countryside.
Every jar of honey reflects our time, knowledge and dedication — it’s a pure, honest product from our hives to your home.
Bees, nature and family
Healthy bees, a healthier countryside, brighter tomorrows.