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A celebration of all thing "Home Grown"

What will be there

Betwixt Beer Company Limited

8 Pool Street, Birkenhead, CH41 3NL

Betwixt is a modern microbrewery based on the Wirral (Betwixt the Mersey and the Dee).  We specialise in brewing a range of ales and lagers, using fine ingredients & traditional brewing techniques.

We have been supplying good beer to discerning drinkers since 2005 and are happy to announce the opening of our new microbrewery in Birkenhead. Betwixt are the proud sponsors of the Wirral Food and Drink Beer Marquee - come and find us in the beer tent and at our own bottled beer stall.

Tel: 0151 647 7688 www.betwixtbeer.co.uk

Chorlton Lane Farm

Chorlton Lane Farm, Malpas,Cheshire, SY14 7ES

The farm is home to a pedigree herd of Red Poll Cattle and a pedigree flock of Hebridean Sheep, grazed on species-rich pastures and managed under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Both these  traditional British breeds. which until recently were on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's Watchlist, have recently increased in number.The animals are grass-fed and reared extensively with their welfare a very high priority.They regularly make an appearance at local, county and national agricultural shows.

Red Poll beef is fine-grained with a full flavour, dry-hung at a local butcher, which enhances its taste and tenderness. 

The Hebridean sheep are a small. slow maturing, primitive breed. Their meat is relatively low fat, with a distinctive, gamey taste. It has won Taste of Britain awards. We produce hogget (between 1 and 2 years old) and mutton (over 2 years old). The meat is hung by a local butcher for 10days to intensify the flavour and ensure its tenderness.

Meat (packed and ready for the freezer), wool, fleeces and sheepskins are available to order.

Tel: 01948 860 451

Port Sunlight Garden Centre and Sun Lounge Cafe

The Causeway, Port Sunlight, Wirral.

Set in the heart of the picturesque village of Port Sunlight, we are a family run garden centre serving the local community with a wide range of gardening products. Our sun lounge café serves a vast array of homemade meals as well as homemade cakes and scones, which are renowned by villagers and other customers alike.Tel: 0151 645 6244 www.portsunlightgardens.co.uk

The Orchard Liverpool

57 Blundell Street, Liverpool, L1 OAJ

The Orchard menu is a celebration of traditional comfort food, offering customers hearty English dishes all made from locally sourced ingredients.

Our prices offer excellent value for money so that even families on a budget can afford to dine with us.

Our Cider Tavern boasts a vast array of Ciders and Real Ales and offers customers the opportunity to indulge in the finer side of drinking and pay homage to these quintessentially British beverages.

The Orchard makes an ideal choice for those seeking a laid back and informal atmosphere where the emphasis is placed on enjoying excellent yet honest food, drink and live entertainment.

Tel: 0151 709 3060 www.theorchardliverpool.com

Loch Fyne at the Ring O'Bells

Loch Fyne at the Ring O’ Bells, Village Rd., West Kirby,Wirral CH48 7HE

We stand out for our approach to environmental issues – something that has been at the heart of the business since we began. Whist we want to do all we can to protect our oceans and want you, as customers, to be aware of the need to support sustainable fishing, artisinal suppliers and non-destructive fishing practices, we don’t want to bore you to tears or to preach. We want you to come to our restaurants and have a fantastic time – eating superb food in a relaxing and welcoming environment. If, at the same time, we can pass on an insight that might make you think differently, then even better.Tel: 0151 929 6750

Garretts Restaurant

2A Bromborough Road, Bebington, Wirral

Garretts Restaurant & Bar is a brand new restaurant from Garrett and Helen Forsey, offering contemporary British and European cuisine, attentive service and a warm ambience.  Located near the beautiful village of Port Sunlight in Bebington, the restaurant was designed by Helen using only local businesses, perfect for your special occasion.

Our menus would typically feature the best of regional produce including Welsh black beef, Goosenargh duck and chicken, Loch Fyne Smoked salmon, Shetland mussels and Cheshire farm ice creams. We also offer shared plates, quality beers and an excellent selection of wines we believe are some of the best the world has to offer.

Get your taste buds tingling - Have a look at our menus on line.

Tel: 0151 645 7199 www.garrettsrestaurant.com

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Trust, Thomas Drive, Liverpool L14 3PE

 Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Trust is a tertiary referral center providing specialist services in cardiac and thoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine and is now one of the largest specialist heart and chest hospitals in the United Kingdom .Visitors attending the Wirral Food and Drink Festival will be given the opportunity to make their own smoothie drink using our “Smoothie Cycle”.  Staff from the Trust will be on hand to offer free health advice and answer any questionsTel: 0151 600 1639 www.lhch.nhs.uk

Gem Restaurant

1 Milner Road, Heswall, CH60 5RT

Gem is a cosy, intimate restaurant, simply styled with a relaxed atmosphere.We offer a seasonal a la carte pre fix menu in keeping with local producers.Our emphasis is on fresh, locally sourced ingredients helping to contribute to our modern style of cuisine.Tel: 0151 342 4811 www.gemrestaurant.co.uk

Patchwork Traditional Foods

Llys Parcwr, Ruthin, Denbighshire,

The Patchwork Traditional Food company is a successful and growing company, producing its fine foods still using locally produced ingredients wherever possible.

Each product is skillfully cooked with an eye to perfection to create that traditional taste for Patchwork’s growing number of discerning customers.

Despite the commercial scale of today, everything is still handmade in small batches, without artificial colouring, additives or preservatives.Tel: 01824 705 832 www.patchwork-pate.co.uk

Caffi Florence

Loggerheads Country Park, Ruthin Road, Heol Rhuthun, Loggerheads, CH7 5LH

Caffi Florence is the café in the heart of the stunning Loggerheads Country Park. We strive to make our food as fantastic as the countryside around.We make everything from scratch including bread and all our cake, main meals using locally reared meat and our scones, jam, tomato ketchup and brown sauce. We grow many of ingredients locally and have some vegetables grown especially for us.We run a wide range of workshops including cookery, art and vegetable growing.Open every day (except Christmas Day)  10.00am – 5.00pm Tel: 01352 810397 www.caffiflorence.co.uk

MOOCOW coffee

11, St James Square, Manchester M2 6WH

MOOCOW coffee:independent, funky, friendly & professional. The MOOCOW boys believe coffee doesn't have to be brown and boring, it can be funky, fun and chic. MOOCOW offers more than just coffee, with speciality teas, freshly made shakes, smoothies and a quality range of chilled juices/flavoured waters available too! In addition you will also find the popular range of MOOCOW goodies including homemade cow shaped biscuits (ginger Moos/choc-chip Moos), cool and funky cupcakes and our infamous MOOCOWpat! All from the funky MOOCOW van! So why not enjoy a coffee from MOOCOW - not any old cow!Tel: 07951 929 120 www.MOOCOWstuff.com

Chef's Adopt a School

The Academy of Culinary Arts, Chefs Adopt a School – North West programme will be in residence in the children’s area offering practical, fun, food workshops; adults are welcome to participate too! The special ‘4 Tastes & 5 Senses’ experience will be incorporated into the cookery workshops. The format will follow a demonstration and instruction of a dish or dishes (by the Regional Chef) to children and/or families who will all have their own practical work station and the opportunity to reproduce what they are shown. The children will then have to present their dish to receive the seal of approval! The programme captivates children’s curiosity for food and learning about its significance in every aspect of our lives. A chef ‘adopts’ a school and delivers sessions to schools which introduces children to real food through an animated approach to tasting, linked to growing and farming.  “  Tel:

Betwixt Brewery Beer Marquee

These are some of the beers that have been confirmed for the popular beer marquee. More to follow.

 

Betwixt Beer, Birkenhead

Cambrinus Craft Brewery, Knowsley

Northern Brewing, nr Northwich

Brimstage Brewery, Wirral

Wapping Beer, Liverpool

Spitting Feathers, nr Chester

Southport Brewery

George Wright Brewing, Rainford

Liverpool Organic Brewery, Bootle

 

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Ultimate Fudge

We are a small family business, based in Cheshire, who make and sell homemade cream and butter fudge. We try to create something different, some of our best selling lines include Caramel with Mars Bars, Caramel with Whisky and Raisin, Chocolate with Marshmallows, Chocolate with Rum and Raisin, Vanilla with Cherries and Walnuts, and many many more.Tel: 01606 836 015

Demels

Demels- a delicious range of Sri Lankan Pickles and chutneys, made to authentic Sri Lankan recipes, in small batches from fine and authentic ingredients. Our products have been awarded numerous Great Taste Awards – including 5 Gold awards. We are also a Rick Stein “Food Hero”.Sri Lankan cuisine is full of subtle flavours – it uses a wide rang of spices combining with exotic ingredients to produce the whole spectrum of tastes. Demels chutneys are wonderful in themselves and are a very useful ingredient in a variety of recipes – from stir fries and marinades, through to dips and curries. Of course they’re also great with cold meat – or as an accompaniment to all manner of hot dishes.Tel: 07976 611582 : www.demels.co.uk

Greek Olives

We are a company selling olives, flavoured cashews, smoked and pickled garlic and feta cheese.We  make a variety of salads (Turkish, Meditteranean, and Greek), samosas and falafels.Tel: 07814 622 426

Celtic Country Wines

  We are a small family business, Neal and wife June, sons Richard and Darren, who work fulltime in our winery in west Wales, producing fruit wines and liqueurs. All our products are fermented from fruits and bottled here. Ginger and Raspberry wine and Elder Port have true taste awards. Our Sloe Gin won 3* Great Taste Awards in 2008.Tel: 07974 806 696 www.celticwines.co.uk

Ralph's Cider

We are smallholders and cider makers. We produce cider apples and pears in our orchards and make premium drinks from them. No sprays are used on the fruit grown in the traditionally farmed orchards. The cider and perry is dispensed from polycasks into 1 litre, 2 litre or 2.5 litre containers after free tasting. We also sell 330ml bottles of our drinks.

 Tel: 07796 766 182

Jane's Handmade Bread

A wide range of artisan breads, all made by hand from start to finish using organic flours. Also cakes, vegetarian and vegan nut roasts etc. Available at local markets, quality delis and for home delivery in the Chester area. Tel: 01244 300 761 www.janeshandmadebread.co.uk

Carr's Flours

Carr’s Flour, a Cumbrian cereals processor, uses the very latest in low pressure milling technology to meet the quality and specialist requirements of bakers, food producers and retailers. Since 1831, through founder Jonathan Dodgson Carr, the company has been renowned for excellent products and technical innovation.

Today the quality of Carr’s Flour is based on:-

a modern, efficient and flexible mill,   

a motivated and highly qualified staff,                                                                             

the careful selection of wheats from across the world.Carr’s Breadmaker is a range of retail flours blended from the world’s finest wheat especially for use in domestic breadmakers. The range is available in 1kg Malty Seeded, 1.5kg Strong White, Strong Brown and Wholemeal varieties from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Booths, Co-op and good food stores nationwide.Tel: 07786 911 151 www.carrsbreadmaker.info

Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese

 Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese has been made by the family for three generations. It is made using only the milk from our 100 strong Holstein Friesan cows. It is made to a traditional 3day curd recipe which creates a fluffy, buttery texture.Tel: 07976 366604 www.mrskirkhams.com

H S Bourne

H. S. Bourne. Traditional Cheshire Cheese Makers.

 John Bourne’s family has been making Cheshire Cheese, by hand, for 250 years. Nothing has changed. The milk comes from the Malbank herd of Fresian cows, and travels 100yards from the parlour to the press, and then straight to you, our loyal customers.White, coloured, oak-smoked, pasturised, unpasturised and organic cheese, with parsley and garlic, ginger, butter and buttermilk.       All are sold at Farmers’ Markets, Farm Shops, The cheese Shop, chester and Borough Market S.E.8Our mission, to ensure it survives for generations to come.Tel: 01948 770214 www.hsbourne.co.uk

Rainbow Room Workshop

1 North Rd., West Kirby, Wirral.

Hand-painted home and garden ware. Folk art and “shabby chic” style unique items. Local artist. Rainbow Room Workshop encompasses hand-painted gifts, photographs of the Wirral and face painting for children.

Tel: 07825 678 594

Jimmy's Farm

Pannington Hall Farm, Wherstead,

 Jimmy’s Farm as seen on TV, home of the rare Essex Pig. We are a working farm and are open for visitors 7 days a week. We have a Nature Trail, Woodland Walk, Beautiful Gardens, Farm Shop, Adventure Play Area and Field Kitchen. You can buy all of our home reared free range pig produce, beef and lamb in our butchers, as well as an abundance of herbs and veggies from our garden.  If you can’t make it to the farm you can buy our meat from our stand at the Festival.Enjoy!   Jimmy Doherty x    Tel: 07874 220 447

The Pudding Compartment

The Pudding Compartment produces hand crafted, award winning puddings and desserts using the finest local ingredients, locally sourced where possible. We only use local free range eggs, Welsh butter and Welsh milk.All our puddings and desserts are hand made in our own craft kitchen in Abergele on the North Wales coast. The product range includes traditional steamed puddings, cheesecakes and artisan baked goods.We sell our products via a network of premium retailers such as farm shops and deli’s, as well as direct to the consumer at food festivals, farmers’ markets and via the internet.Tel: 07765 623 854 www.thepuddingcompartnment.co.uk

Brew Tea Bar

5, St Paul’s Square, Liverpool L3 9SJ

 Brew Tea is a young and vibrant tea company, which opened its first tea bar in Liverpool in August 2008 and is set to open a second store, also in Liverpool, in July 2009.Brew’s ethos is about revolutionizing tea, innovating with tea and delivering an altogether unique experience to each and every customer. Whether that is through a green tea latte, a Sangria Punch Fruitea or a Mint’n Chilli loose leaf tea.Brew offers a range of 35 blends of tea, all created in house, ranging from classics like Scouser’s Breakfast to the crazy Chocolate & Chilli.Tel: 0151 227 4325 www.brewteabar.co.uk

All Steamed Up Coffee Company

At All Steamed Up Coffee Co all our coffees are freshly ground to order from Fair Trade beans. We only use Fair Trade sugar and local milk. Treat yourself to a luxury hot chocolate (all milk and whipped cream) or a healthy fruit or herbal tea. Try our award winning homemade Chocolate Honeycomb Tiffin. You can design your own chocolate kebab, made with the finest chocolate and your choice of fresh fruit and dipping treats.Tel: 01924 474 318

Creme of the Crepes

 We sell freshly made crepes, both sweet and savoury, which include a wide range of exciting and mouthwatering fillings, including the favourites such as banoffee, nutella, Mediterranean special etc. We also have veggie options, fruit options and soft drinks. All our crepes are prepared and made in front of the customer.Tel: 07759 051 401

Manna Foods

We're probably the best ALL ORGANIC hog roast you'll ever taste!

This comes from simple beliefs:

You should know where the food you are eating comes from and that the welfare of the animal has been important to the farmer.

All our food comes from organic producers and we can tell you exactly who they are and where they are based - go on, ask us!

 We use the best organic ingredients because we believe our customers deserve to taste the difference.

Organic food does taste bettter!

Tel: 07525 779442

Acanthus Kitchens

Acanthus bespoke kitchens and interiors are sponsoring Wirral Food and Drink Festival's Chefs' Demonstration stage. They have designed and made bespoke kitchens for some of the finest homes in the UK. Acanthus can offer an award winning design service that listens to your needs and desires and beautifully reflects this in their furniture. To locate them at the Festival visit the Chefs' Demonstration stage over the August Bank Holiday.

Tel: 0151 207 1057 www.acanthuskitchens.co.uk

Favourite Days out in Cheshire

Favourite Days Out promotes top quality visitor attractions in and around Cheshire. We offer valuable discounts to all visitors and a chance to win a £500 prize.Tel: 07904 939 938 www.cheshiredaysout.co.uk

The Pie Mill

Unit 16, Blencathra Business Centre, Threlneld, Heswich, CH12 4TR

The Pie Mill is a family run business, which has been trading for four years. Our products are all produced by ourselves using traditional breeds and local produce.  We produce 2 ranges of savoury pies using locally produced Herdwick lamb, beef, game, pork and chicken. Raised pastry cold pies topped with our own chutneys or red onion marmelade and a selection of fruit pies and gold medal winning pates.Tel: 07766 544 222 www.piemill.co.uk

Mary's Homemade Cakes

Homemade cakes made to traditional recipes using local farm eggs, butter etc. Jumbo scones a speciality made with buttermilk, baked on the morning of the Farmers Market at New Ferry, Wirral - Lark Lane, Liverpool and The Wirral Food Festival.Tel: 07770 440 366 www.maryshomemadecakes.co.uk

Lunya

Lunya will open in Liverpool in early 2010. The first of its kind, we will be the UK’s only Catalonian fusion deli and restaurant, bringing you the very best from Catalonia in the North East of Spain, and other Spanish regions, and from carefully selected artisan producers in the North West of England and throughout the UK. A specialist deli with the finest charcuterie, cheese, fine wines and sherries, and our own amazing food and dishes which we make ourselves. There’ll be nothing like it!As well as our specialist deli, we will have our own intimate dining area serving Merseyside’s finest range of authentic tapas, as well as daily specials bringing you the UK’s only Catalonian fusion food.In the meantime, look out for us at local food fares and markets as we gradually introduce ourselves. At the Wirral Food and Drink Festival, we will be showcasing a range of our tapas, finest Iberico Ham and a range of food to take home.Tel: 07977 007665 www.lunya.co.uk

The Cheese Shop

16 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HT

One of the north west's most famous cheese shops built up by an expert with more than 20 years experiece offering a wide variety of local cheeses and biscuits to suit.Tel: 01244 346240

Northern Harvest

Kenyon Hall Farm, Croft, WA3 7ED

A Farmers Market to your home - we deliver fresh, tasty foods direct from producers in the North West straight to your door.Tel: 01942 608299 www.northernharvest.co.uk

Gordale Nurseries

Chester High Road, Burton, South Wirral, CH64 8TF

Established 60 years ago and still run by the Nicholson family, Gordale is one of the leading garden centres in the UK. Situated on 22 acres of land, complete with ornamental lake, grounds and resident peacock. Gordale carries a huge selection of trees, shrubs, bedding, fruit trees, bulbs, seeds, compost, tools, sundries, garden furniture, BBQ’s giftware, flowers and foods and now with its newly revamped 180 seat coffee shop is well worth a visit.Tel: 0151 336 2116 www.gordale.co.uk

Corks Out

Corks Out is a North West based Independan Wine Merchant with stores in Heswall, Stockton Heath, Timperley and Chester.  We specialise in wines produced by small independent wineries from all over the world.  We have over 2000 wines and speciality spirits which can be purchased at any of our stores or through our website where you will find extensive product information and also many special offers. We stock Organic wines and we have very special offers for visitors.Tel: O7836 310 311 www.corksout.com

Cheshire Farm Ice Cream

Drumlan Hall, Newton Lane, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9NE

Cheshire Farm Ice Cream has been produced in Tattenhall, near Chester, since 1986. This award winning ‘real dairy ice cream’ is made using fresh whole milk and fresh cream, with only the finest ingredients carefully selected to ensure that they are free from artificial colours and flavours. It is suitable for vegetarians and has a recommended shelf life of 12 months. Tel: 07760 173 890 www.cheshirefarmicecream.co.uk

Born and Bread

Units 2&3 Docks Link, Wallasey

We have been trading for five years supplying hotels, restaurants and catering outlets throughout Wirral and Liverpool. We pride ourselves on supplying quality products using quality ingredients. Our products include speciality breads and cakes. Tel: 07834 611 986

RMS Country Fares

I started the enterprise in 2007 making traditional Victorian fruit cakes, Christmas and Country puddings. I am using old farming recipes handed down from my grandmother. All my products are handmade in small batches. I source the finest ingredients from around the world. Succulent fruits marinated in spirits and strong ale, blended with nuts and aromatic spices together with juices from fresh navel oranges. Thus ensuring a memorable eating experience.All products are free from artificial colours, flavouring or preservatives.Tel: 07788 567 061 www.rmscountryfare.co.uk

Adesso - Marinades

Adesso products combine premium quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil, (recognized for its nutrition and health benefits) with herbs, spices, honey and citrus juices, to create instant aromatic flavours in your cooking. They are suitable for vegetarians and do not contain any E numbers.Our products are designed to maintain the moisture of your food, while penetrating it with subtle flavours, together with an added zing, and our marinades may be used in a conventional way or by cooking your food in the marinade.Our dips and drizzles are wonderful as a pre meal appetizing dip or dressing.We currently supply independent delicatessens, fine food stores and premium high street retailers, including Harrods of Knightsbridge, London. Tel: 07887 776677 www.adessofoods.com

Chat Moss Herbs

Chat Moss Herbs is a supplier of fresh herbs, pestos and infused oils.All our pestos are made with vegetarian cheese. We make Basil, Basil and Rocolla, Sundried Tomato, Coriander, Lemongrass and Chilli and Roasted Pepper, Tomato and Chilli Pesto. We also do a vegan range of dips made with pumpkin seeds and coconut.Tel: 07970 818 422 www.chatmossherbs.co.uk

Mawson's Traditional Drinks

Mawson’s is a traditional family firm established in 1933. Producing traditional herbal cordials and soft drinks, including their award winning Sarsaparilla, using genuine herbal and fruit extracts from original family recipes.Tel: 01706 874 448 www.mawsons.co.uk

Pure Plant Power

Pure Plant Power is a range of nature-based herbal skincare products. They are made up of hand grown herbs, flowers and organic ingredients, and are suitable for sensitive skins, sensitive souls and troubled skin conditions. The range includes hand-crafted soaps, moisturizers, lip balms, body butters, treatments for eczema, psoriasis and more.Tel: 07966 492 846 www.pureplantpower.co.uk

Peninsula Luxury Pies

Locally produced pork pies and pasties made with the finest pork and beef from North Wales. We also produce oat and ginger biscuits, which are low in fat and sugar, and suitable for diabetics.Tel: 0151 649 0401

Orchard Pigs

After working for Raymond Blanc in Oxford and having his own restaurant in Borough Market, Robert with his family moved to North Wales. Orchard Pigs was founded in 2003 when he started to sell pork, from his pigs kept in Nant y Ffrith Forest.Orchard Pigs ‘Robert and his mum’ now produce fantastic handmade pies and pastries, including their trademark ‘Tractor wheel pie’, using local free range produce, that in turn supports local farmers. A range of pork, mutton, beef and game pies are now sold at farmers markets and shows.With our commitment to the environment, we aim to be a carbon neutral business. By planting an average of 1000 trees a year and managing 250 acres of woodland, this helps to offset CO2 emissions. Making the Orchard Pig footprint a little lighter on the planet.

 

Tel: 01978 753778

Leagram Organic Dairy

High Head Farm, Moss Lane, Chipping, Preston, Lancs, PR3 2TR

We are a small family run firm producing unique handmade cheeses. We use only the finest ingredients from local farms and employing local people. We have a wide variety ranging from organic cows’ milk  to sheep, goat and buffalo milk cheeses, including Lancashire with marmite to Lancashire with apple. We hope you have a fabulous time at this year’s show and come and pay us a visit to try our cheeses.Come and take in the cheese experience and let your taste buds come alive.Tel: 07989 751640 www.cheese-experience.com

Katie's Proper Pate and Jo's Cheshire Kitchen

Katie’s Proper Pate:  Handmade smooth, free range Cheshire chicken liver pate: Two flavours; Armagnac, fresh cream and thyme. Also Cointreau with freshly juiced and zested oranges. Where possible all ingredients sourced locally. Both pates are gluten free. Happy hormone free chickens!!!Jo’s Cheshire Kitchen: Handmade sticky toffee pudding. Probably the best in the world! Made in Cheshire by Jo. Gluten free.Tel: 07876198967 / 07831163101 www.katiesproperpate.co.uk

French Flavour

PO Box 2192, Wrexham, North Wales, LL142XF

Importer of artisan French food and drink. Products such as garlic strings, confit, cider, champagne, jams and pates and much more. Also gifts and hampers available for retail online and through deli supplies.Tel: 01978 844378 www.frenchflavour.co.uk

The French Corner

Barclays Business Park, Unit 17, Wareing Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AU

Our products are unique to the North West. We are traditional French bakers working to supply the very best to our customers. The French Corner is always looking at new flavours and recipes whilst maintaining our strict high quality.Tel: 07725 802 418

Box Fresh Organics

Rodenhurst Farm, Rodington, nr Shrewsbury, SY4 4QU

Box Fresh Organics is the region’s premier organic fruit and vegetable box distribution scheme with a focus on truly local produce. With a growers group of 10 independent organic farmers we are able to produce more than 80 varieties of veg and fruit year round. Alongside free delivery we offer flexibility (no commitment and no strings) and a fantastic selection of extras including award winning meat, eggs, dairy and greengrocery items. Great service, great value!Tel: 07786 918 322 www.boxfreshorganics.co.uk

Bexton Cheese

The Dairy, Bexton Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9BG

Charles Hough has been making cheese for more than 20 year. Located in Knutsford, Cheshire, the family business has been in farming for many generations.

Now all our produce is sold by ourselves at events and specialist markets throughout the UK and is not available in any shops. Bexton Cheese – individually waxed, handmade farmhouse cheese in various flavours including parsley and garlic’ vintage; chive and onion, cranberry, ginger and tomato and basil.

Tel: 01565 632006

Condessa Welsh Liqueurs

Specializing in the production of Award winning liqueursCondessa’s home is an 8,000-sq.ft factory in rural Anglesey. Producing five liqueurs, including two delicious low fat cream liqueurs  :- Original Welsh Cream and Praline Welsh Cream, and three mouth watering fruit liqueurs:- Apricot Liqueur, Black Cherry Liqueur and the Two Star Gold Award winning Sloe Gin.Awarded by the Guild of Fine Food.

At the start of 2008 Condessa also launched their delicious chocolate liqueur truffles, which are available in box sets. All liqueurs are suitable for vegans.

 

Tel: 01407 730021 www.condessa.co.uk

The Tiffin Company

We sell Luxury Tiffin, handmade by us using our own unique biscuit recipe, real fruit and Belgian chocolate.  All our ingredients are 100% natural.Tel: 07505 622 206 www.thetiffincompany.com

More?The Artisan Bakery

Greenlands Farm, Tewitfield, near Carnforth, Lancs, LA6 1JH

More? The Artisan Bakery produces an award winning range of totally taste driven, premium quality bakery specialities including handcrafted desserts and patisserie, signature artisan breads, light and luxurious Xmas puddings, omas stolen and of course the award winning More? Muddees. ( The ultimate Brownie).

Tel: 07929 085 969 www.moreartisan.co.uk

Shirley's Homemade

Shirley’s Homemade was established in 2000, bringing with it the traditional homemade approach. We offer homemade, hand rolled pies and savouries, each individually made and deep filled with top quality ingredients. We pride ourselves on the fact that we use, where possible, local ingredients.Tel: 01253 799195

Sheldrakes

Banks Road, Lower Heswall, Wirral, CH60 9JS

Sheldrakes’ is Wirral’s hidden gastronomic treasure nestling on the banks of the river Dee, its spectacular location truly encapsulating the spirit of the Mediterranean that simply guarantees ‘views to dine for’.Sample the flavours of freshly prepared char grilled food today, as Sheldrakes’ sumptuous food and distinctive location promises a memorable visit that puts it in a class of its own.Four course luxury carvery includes a traditional roast.  At just £14.95 for adults and £9.95 for children under 10, it’s great value.Large function room for special occasions with own entrance and facilities, tailored to meet your individual needs.Tel: 0151 342 1556 www.sheldrakesrestaurant.co.uk

Reedy's Naturally

Quality marmalades, extra jams, chutneys and flavoured vinegars using the best, seasonal, locally grown ingredients whenever we can. All our products are hand prepared and handmade in small batches to maintain a naturally exceptional taste and contain no artificial ingredients of any sort.You’ll find most of our range at Deli’s, farmshops and quality food outlets throughout the North West. Our full range is also available online.Tel: 07970 104 864 www.reedys.co.uk

Arlwyo Nant Catering

Ty Nant Isaf, Pandy Tudur, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8UN

From a farm nestled amongst the Hiraethog Mountains above the Conwy Valley, two brothers Gwyn and Elwy Williams, are busy inventing new uses for the lamb from their Suffolk and Texel crossbreeds of flocks of 800. As Arlwyo Nant Catering their lamb burgers and lamb steaks are now selling fast at events and shows from Shrewsbury across to Pwllheli.The brothers and their parents, Pendri and Gwyneth, have been famring sheep and beef from Ty Natn Isaf at Pandy Tudur for 45 years and wanted to ensure the farm's long term viability by diversifying.

Tel: 07733 328915 www.arlwyonant-catering.co.uk

Chilli Pepper Company

This is a specialist chilli company. We specialise in hot chilli products. We have four chilli chocolate products, chilli medicinal products, sauce, chutney, powders, dired pods, chilli seeds and are the largest stockists of chilli seeds in Europe.

Tel: 07766 102 844 www.thechillipeppercompany.co.uk

Curry Cuisine

This is a unique business in that it provides Indian cookery lessons as well as selling a range of authentic spice blends, pickles and chutneys. It also produces and sells Indian salad dressings. All its products are additive, preservative and colour free. The products are produced from recipes handed down through generations and are all Gujarti style.

Tel: 07952112810 www.currycuisine.co.uk

Parkers Preserves

329A Holcombe Road, Greenmount, Bury

Established in 2005 this company has grown steadily ever since. All products are made using the freshest fruit and vegetables. They are made traditionally in small batches the old fashioned way. We source our ingredients as locally as possible and use Fairtrade items as and when we can. We use twice distilled vinegar, which makes all core products gluten and wheat free. We are small family run business which is growing year by year. We are always open to suggestions for new flavours.

Tel: 01204 880 599 www.parkerspreserves.co.uk

Kitchen Fanatics Ltd

Gastrolux – the world’s first fat free pan from Denmark, with oven proof handles and lids. Enjoy “one pot” cooking with this revolutionary cookware. The original, and still the best.

Tel: 01928 733 202 www.kitchenfanatics.co.uk

Claremont Farm

This renowned family business, provides many of the top restaurants in the region with their fantastic and very varied home grown produce. During the festival not only will their well stocked farm shop be open, but they will also be providing much of the ingredients for the cooking demonstrations, showing you what you can create using local produce.

Tel: 0151 334 1906 www.claremontfarm.co.uk

Harvies Ltd

Waen Farm, Nercwys, Mold, CH7 4EW

    Handmade savoury pies, fresh fruit pies, vegetarian pasties, steak pasties, sausage rolls, pork pies. Artisanal producery,  Handmade pies in a rural bakery in North Wales.Tel: 07813 810 721

Ward's Fish

CP27 Birkenhead Market

Having just celebrated a remarkable 80 years of trading on the Wirral, this family run business offers the finest fresh fish from the best fishing grounds in the UK. With a genuine emphasis on sustainability combined with expert knowledge and service you can choose from an extenstive range such as line-caught seabass, wild Scottish halibut and hand-dived scallops.

Tel: 0151 666 1842 www.wardsfish.co.uk

Seasoned Pioneers

Authentic Seasonings…

Award winning range of 250+ spice blends, chillies, spices and specialist seasoning ingredient, the finest seasonings, with many unusual, exotic and hard-to-find from all corners of the globe. Spice blends dry-roasted in small batches by hand for maximum flavour. Resealable foil pouches ensure maximum flavour in your kitchen. Highly commended by leading UK food writers. 

Worldwide Gourmet Cooking Sauces

 Exciting range of nine gourmet cooking sauces made to genuine recipes: Highly convenient and easy to use. Made using the finest ingredients, plus with no heat treatment and strictly no flavourings, colourings or artificial additives, the result is authentic homemade flavour and texture…”seasoned” to perfection, naturally.

 

 

Tel: 0151 343 1122 www.seasonedpioneers.co.uk

Chestnut Meats

Radmore Green Farm, Spurstow, Tarporley, Cheshire

 We produce and sell kid and goat meat from our internet site and at Farmer’s Markets. We make goat burgers and sausages, and butcher kid goat like a lamb, making chops, leg, diced shoulder and mince.We have even developed a ready meal. Goat curry.Tel: 07815 744 749 www.chestnutmeats.co.uk

Cocina Cookware

Colourful cooking from oven to table. Mediterranean cookware from Italy, France and Spain. Use on direct heat, oven, aga, microwave, dishwasher and freezer. A variety of colours available in various shapes and sizes. Also associated decorative tableware to include fromage plates, pizza plates, olive dishes, oil drizzlers and much more. Prices range from £5 to £40.

Tel: 07721 673 370 www.cocinaceramics.co.uk

Usborne Books

Winner of the Best Children's Publisher for 2005, will be conducting regular story telling in addition to selling an array of fantastic fun and educational books.

Tel: 07957 421 957 www.usborneonline.org/onlineshop

Port of Lancaster Smokehouse

North West Producer of the Year, Port of Lancaster Smokehouse is a family run smokehouse with the ethos of 'buy, catch and source locally'. All methods to smoke and cure our foods have not changed throughout the centuries. When you buy from the Smokehouse you can be sure that you are buying quality.

Tel: 01524 751 493 www.polsco.co.uk

Adam & Russell

Adams and Russell is the only coffee roaster on the Wirral. Our factory produces fresh coffee suitable for use in cafetieres, filter machines or espresso machines. Our coffee is enjoyed throughout Merseyside and the North West.We are also Fair Trade registered.Tel: 07808 634 901 www.adamsandrussell.co.uk

Shaw Meats Ltd.

We are a small unique company specialising in the production of some unique products, ie salamis, biltong, cured meats. We also source all our raw ingredients locally as much as possible. Traditional methods are used throughout our production process. Our main outlets are farmers markets, food and agricultural shows, delis and farm shops.Tel: 07717004327 www.shawmeats.co.uk

The Gift of Oil

Family produced single estate extra virgin olive oils. Genuinely matured balsamic vinegars of Modena

Tel: 07887 555 055 www.thegiftofoil.co.uk

The Real Lancashire Black Pudding Co.

Recognised as the UK and Europe’s finest maker of traditional Black Puddings, the company has won over 130 awards across Britain and Europe since 1993.2005 saw the introduction of the world’s first and only vegetarian Black Pudding (The “V” Pudding) 1005 vegetarian and 100% taste. And they said it couldn’t be done…….!November 2007 saw the introduction of two other winners – The Smoked Bacon Pudding, which contains dry cured bacon, and the Spicy Chilli Bomb with a firey kick, and with all the flavour of our traditional Black Puddings.French World Championships – winner of the best black pudding in the world Feb 2008Birmingham British Meatex Show – Supreme British Champion April 2008Tel: 07813 555 380 www.rsireland.co.uk

My Gineration

Liqueurs make you go Oooh!My Gineration is a small Cheshire-based company making the most mouth-watering, tastebud-exhilerating liqueurs, which will delight you and your guests. Used as aperitifs, poured over desserts, mixed onto cocktails or to round off a meal in style they will never disappoint.Fifteen varieties to choose from,+ so come and have a taste.

Experience the Oooh! for yourself.

Tel: 01244 851 395 www.mygineration.co.uk

Caffeine Rush

Espresso Creama again awarded Gold Award in 2008 for our coffee. Our unique novelty cart can operate in a small area running on its own power and water supply.Tel: 01352 721 084

Hannah Restaurant

Authentic Indian cuisine. Freshly cooked on site. Local fresh ingredients used as far as possible. No artificial flavours or preservatives used. All yogurts, pastes and cheese prepared in-house. Specialists of outside catering. All events, all areas covered. Food set-up hot at your venue. All serving equipment, cutlery and crockery provided. Waiting on service can be provided.E-Mail or ring for further enquiries.

 

Tel: 01948 666699 www.hannahrestaurant.co.uk

Church Farm Organics Ltd

Church Farm is a 60acre organic farm in Thurstaton. There’s a shop stocking home-grown, organic and local produce and speciality foods. The farm grows asparagus, strawberries, Christmas Trees, potatoes, parsnips and more to sell in the shop,There’s a coffee shop, farm attractions- go-carts, sandpits, swings and slides - and a farm walk to see the animals. Plus tractor tours and meet-the-animal talks at weekends.The farm offers school visits and children’s parties, family events like the Haunted Hay Ride, Santa Express and Easter Egg Hunt and it’s also a popular venue for wedding receptions, due to the beautiful views over the River Dee.Tel: 0151 648 7838

Veggie Fayre

We are a small family business based in Wrexham. We make quality vegetarian food such as quiche, falafel and delicious salads that are nutritious and tasty.

All our food is “ to go “ and served as a plated meal.

Tel: 01978 265 607

Friendly Food and Drink

1, Staveley Mill Yard, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 9LR

Naturally delicious. – No glucose. No gluten. Just goodness.Producers of award winning handmade preserves, chutneys and sauces, more suitable for diabetics, those with allergies and health conscious individuals. Also, ice-cold smoothies.Tel: 01539 822 326 www.friendlyfoodanddrink.co.uk

The Chocolate Cellar

Hanover Galleries, 11-13, Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DN

Award winning hand made chocolates and cakes.Inspired by the film Chocolat, Bala Croman decided to explore the enchantin world of chocolate and was wooed by the magic of cocoa beans. From very small beginnings in her cellar, she created some unique and inspiring recipes with chocolate. As well as selling chocolates, cakes and truffles, The Chocolate Cellar now provides a range of services including chocolate tasting parties, chocolate workshops, custom made corporate chocolate gifts and wedding chocolates to name but a few. GOLD AWARD WINNER IN THE 2006 AND 2007 GREAT TASTE AWARDSTel: 0151 200 2202 www.thechocolatecellar.co.uk

Weatheroak Ostrich Farm

We sell a wide selection of speciality meats, our most popular being ostrich meat, as it is extremely healthy. We also sell free range rosy veal, venison and wild boar.Tel: 07814 196 570 www.ostrichdirect.co.uk

Duerden's Confectionery

Our business was started in 1922 by the present owners grandparents.We still use exactly the same recipes that our founders used, some of which date back to the mid 19th century.Our fudges and toffee are made using the finest natural ingredients and this shows in the texture and flavours of our products.

 

Tel: 07971 685 626

The German Bakery

Liverpool based bakery which specializes in German Rye Bread, (currently 12 types) including 2 wheat free types. Just to name a few :- German Blackbread, Spelt and Rye bread, Ginger and Sesame Loaf, Pumpkin Seed Loaf. Another speciality is German style tray baked cakes, which include Baked Cheesecake and Poppy Seed cake.

 

Tel: 07939 823 996 www.germanbakery.co.uk

Vorn The Corn

Freshly picked sweetcorn. “Picked last night, sell by dark today”

Tel: 07974 956 201

Derimon Smokery

Award winning traditional oak and hardwood smokery based on Anglesey. Produce includes smoked meats, poultry, fish chees, game and sea salt.True Taste of Wales Award winners 2007One of Gary Rhodes’ Food Heroes 2008Tel: 01248 410 536 www.derimonsmokery.co.uk

Eddisbury Fruit Farm

Eddisbury Fruit Farm is a family run business situated on the edge of Delamere Forest, Cheshire. Eddisbury Fruit Farm produces Cheshire Apple Juice and Cheshire Cider along with a range of other home produced goods. Cheshire Apple Juice, Cheshire’s most pure and natural apple juice contains 100% pure apple juice with no artificial colouring or preservatives and no added sugar.  Cheshire Cider is made using culinary and dessert apples, the cider is aged in oak casks giving it its own unique flavour and aroma. All produce is grown, pressed and bottled at Eddisbury Fruit Farm.

 

Tel: 01829 751 300 www.eddisbury.co.uk

Green Choice

A variety of Mediterranean food, mainly Greek products such as olives

Tel: 07925 668 490

The Ludlow Nut Co.

The Ludlow Nut Company is based in the lovely market town of Ludlow in Shropshire. We hand mix our own gourmet range of muesli and porridge mixes using UK grown Oats. Our muesli range has 60% fruit, nuts and seeds, does not contain any salt, and sugar is not added as a separate ingredient.Our gourmet porridge range provides a heart healthy breakfast using our blend of UK grown jumbo oats to which we add pumpkin, sunflower, sesame & golden linseeds with the further option of goji berries, cacao nibs & apricot, jumbo flame and golden raisins, fig and apricot and pineapple and apricot.

We also trade in nuts, dried fruits, seeds and related confectionery and a recent addition to our range includes organically certified barley and wheat grass, cacao nibs, spirulina and maca powder.

The company is a member of Heart of England Fine Foods and SALSA (safe and local supplier) registered.

 

Tel: 01584 876 512 www.ludlownutsco.co.uk

The Punch Brew Co

The Punch Brew Company has been producing herbal drinks since 1993. Currently retailed at major food shows and exhibitions across the country, along with a mail order service. The herbs in our drink have been chosen to help relax when warmed and refresh when cold.Tel: 07733 108 147 www.punchbrew.com

Pen-Y-Lan Pork

Pen-y-Lan Pork promotes its “Gold Award” winning sausages, using only the finest cuts of pork. Building on last year’s success, this year is hoping to do even better!     See you all there.Tel: 01829 271 721

Wirral Watercress

Wirral Watercress has a reputation for producing high quality produce with a long shelf life. The watercress is freshly cut by hand on a daily basis, and is supplied to shops and restaurants across the region.Tel: 07779 019 348

Wirral Chocolate Fountains

We are a Wirral based company that has been in business for three years.

We provide a high quality service catering for a variety of functions from weddings, corporate events to charity events.

At Wirral Chocolate Fountains we pride ourselves on only using the highest quality chocolate from Belgium.

Callebaut has perfected the art of chocolate refining to the point where their products are trusted by the finest chocolatiers throughout the world.

This is chocolate simply at it's best. ..chocoholics beware!

Tel: 07808 472 101 www.wirralchocolatefountains.co.uk

El Olivar

The Sweetman Gamez family grow olives in the fields around the village of Pozo Alcon, Jaen, Southern Spain. The olives are pressed at the village co-operative San Isidro, and the family press Guadalay. The oil produced from crushing of the olives is the first cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. The high quality product is only available through the Sweetman Gamez family and as such its authenticity and quality are guaranteed.Our marinated olives are carefully processed using the family recipe passed down through generations. We hope you enjoy the distinct flavour and goodness of this natural product.Tel: 0151 512 3572

Greek Oil Direct

 Living seasonally in Greece for the last 13 years, I go back and forth, bringing back the finest first cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, feta and kalamata olives.There is a market for top quality Greek produce and my growing list of customers are enjoying this.Tel: 07803 045071 www.greekoildirect.com

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