Local suppliers
We want to support regional producers whose foods reflect local traditions - especially since many of these highly specialised food-makers create exciting and imaginative new variations on traditional foodstuffs, whilst also introducing exotic and rare recipes that will surprise and delight your palate! Here are some of the local suppliers whom we work with.
Bean Thinking - based in Soham, Cambridgeshire
Bean Thinking was established in 1985 to meet the demand in the food service industry for interesting high quality vegetarian products. Based originally in London it expanded into a purpose built factory unit in Cambridgeshire in 1995, which comprises of a preparation room, walk-in freezer, kitchen and warehouse. The company was transformed into Bean Thinking Ltd in January 2005 and continues to expand its range of vegetarian food products. All the vegetarian foods and vegan food products are made from the finest ingredients and do not contain any artificial preservatives or colourings, and all eggs used are free range. The company is quick to emphasise that it is not a mass production operation, which allows for recipes to be “tweaked” to suit specific customer demands and as such makes the food products virtually home-made. All dishes are prepared and finished by hand, giving each dish its own unique quality and home style cooked presentation.
Broadland Wines - based in Cawston, Norfolk
Broadland’s Fruit & Country wines have been made and perfected in Norfolk for over 40 years. The dry wines are perfect as aperitifs or table wines. The sweeter wines are ideal as dessert wines or mixed with chilled tonic water or lemonade for a long cool summer drink.
Powters Sausages - based in Newmarket, Suffolk
Grant Powters great grandfather first opened his butchers shop in Newmarket’s Wellington Street in the 1880’s and the retail business is still situated in the street four generations later. Powters is nationally famous for its ‘Celebrated Newmarket Sausage’ which is still made to the original family recipe dating back to the 1880’s. A unique blend of herbs and spices, together with fresh, hand-boned pork and the use of only the finest quality ingredients give these sausages a truly distinctive flavour, making them ‘The Connoisseurs Choice’ among superior sausages. These sausages are free from artificial colours and flavours and have a high lean meat content.
Musks Sausages - based in Newmarket, Suffolk
The recipe for the Newmarket sausage is unchanged since the days of Queen Victoria in 1884. James Musk’s original recipe lives on, passed down through the generations, and remains a closely guarded secret by the current owners, ensuring the sausages continue to be made to the same exacting standards as they always have been. Handmade with care in small batches, the sausages are free from colouring and additives, the very idea of using them being as unthinkable now as it was in James Musk’s day.
Musk’s have been a favourite of the Royal family for generations, having been the proud holder of four Royal Warrants during its history, having recently been granted a Warrant by Her Majesty the Queen. Royal patronage has always been part of the company’s heritage.
Elysian Fields Wine - based in Ely, Cambridgeshire
Elysian Fields Table Wine is produced from a small vineyard just two miles south of Ely. It is an aromatic medium wine full of intense fruit flavours. Rich apple and vanilla overtones with a lingering finish will compliment roast poultry or lightly spiced Chinese dishes. Better still, enjoy it on its own, chilled rather than ice cold to release the bouquet.
Rattlesden Eggs - based in Rattlesden, Suffolk
Rattlesden Egg Farms is a family run business, established in 1963, supplying eggs across East Anglia. Rattlesden Farms adhere to extremely high standards of animal welfare at all times which in turn is reflected in the excellent quality and taste of their eggs.
Soham Books - based in Soham, Cambridgeshire
Soham Books opened in March 1986 and moved to its present premises in 2000. They stock a range of general books, specialising in children’s, local history and Christian titles. In addition to books they stock a wide range of cards, gifts and Christian CDs and DVDs.
Shropshires - based in Barway near Soham, Cambridgeshire
Shropshire’s has been farming in the Fens since 1952, when Guy Shropshire bought his first 300 acre farm near Ely. The rich, black soil is ideal for growing salads and vegetables and today three generations of Shropshires work the farms in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. They grow conventional and organic crops, which are hand-harvested and usually packed in the field and rushed to market to reach customers at their freshest.
Heacham Bakery - based in Heacham, Norfolk
Heacham Bakery is owned and run by husband and wife team Betty and Richard Howell. Since meeting in the bakery department at Tesco in Melton Mowbray, Richard wanted to further develop his bread and cake making skills and thus Betty and Richard set out on their own. They have now been at
North’s Bakery - based in Sawston and Ely, Cambridgeshire
North’s Bakery is a family run craft bakery, producing an excellent range of handcrafted breads, cakes and savouries using
the finest ingredients. Delivered to our stores daily to ensure ultimate freshness.