Food Heroes
We are proud to bring together the best farmers, growers, makers and bakers in the North West (and a little beyond)! We work with a diverse range over 80 small-scale producers, all chosen for their commitment to ethical working, and of course, producing great tasting food!
Here are some of their stories...
What the Fudge
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Tom
Where is he from?
Lowton, Lancashire
What’s his story?
Tom first began making his fabulous fudge as a boy in his Grandma's kitchen. Years later he rediscovered the recipe scrawled in his 8-year-old hand writing and couldn't resist cooking up a batch...
Kenyon Hall Farm
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Tod & Barbara
Where are they from?
Warrington, Cheshire
What’s their story?
Kenyon Hall has been farmed by the Bulmer family for over 500 years! Famous locally for their ‘pick your own’ strawberries, they grow our wonderful asparagus, super spuds and our delicious summer fruit...
The Cheese Shop
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Carole & team
Where are they from?
Chester
What’s their story?
Carole knows her cheese! She’s been making, sourcing and nurturing speciality cheeses for the last 64 years. Working with only small-scale, high-welfare farms she offers over 80 different varieties...
Barbakan
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Stefan & family
Where are they from?
Chorlton, Manchester
What’s their story?
For over 50 years Stefan and family have been baking delicious, hand-crafted breads and cakes in the heart of the Chorlton community. This multiple award-winning bakery prepare traditional delights...
Suma
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The worker co-operative from Suma Wholefoods
Where are they from?
Elland, Leeds
What’s their story?
Suma Wholefoods was started in 1975 by delivery driver Reg Tayler. Reg and friends set up in the back kitchen of a house in Victoria Road, Leeds, from where they sold cereal flakes, dried fruits and brown rice...
Bowland
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Margaret, Tony, Aleisha & Ben
Where are they from?
Trough of Bowland
What’s their story?
Bowland is a real family affair with mum, dad, brother and sister all involved. Affected by the Foot and Mouth crisis in 2001, they have come a long way in the 15 years since then...
The Cheshire Smokehouse
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Darren & team
Where are they from?
Wilmslow, Cheshire
What’s their story?
Established in 1907 by John William Ward, The Cheshire Smokehouse is still in the hands of the same family. John learnt his craft of 'smoking' in Canada and the skills of the trade have been passed down...