Producers

Your guide to local fine food and drink producers and businesses dedicated to serving and selling local produce. Consumers are increasingly seeking out local produce because of its finer taste, freshness and clearer traceability.

Acorn Venture
Contact: Fiona Smith
Address: Depot Road, Kirkby, Merseyside L33 3AR (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 548 1524
Fax: 0151 548 3687
Email: acorn_venturefarm@btopenworld.com
Website: www.acornfarm.co.uk

Urban Farm open to the public selling a range of home produced goods including ice-cream, free range pork, beef, lamb and eggs. Seasonal garden centre. Café shop open all year.

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Brookfield Produce Ltd
Contact: Julie Owen
Address: Brookfield Farm, Hall Lane, Simonswood, Merseyside L33 4XX (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 548 4611
Fax: 0151 546 9523
Email: julie@raowen.freeserve.co.uk

We supply various sized boxes of quality seasonal vegetables, the majority of which are freshly harvested on our family farm. We deliver boxes in bulk to dairies and to other organisations.

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Broughs Butchers Ainsdale
Contact: Stephen Ashton
Address: 581 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport PR8 3LU (MAP)
Telephone: 01704 574069
Fax: 01704 571515
Email: stephen@broughs.com
Website: www.broughs.com

Producer of Award winning sausages, many varieties produced using only top quality ingredients. Also purveyors of top quality cooked meats - our ham is very special. Only the finest quality beef sold.

Retail Outlet
Mail Order Business
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Edge & Sons Butchers
Contact: Callum Edge
Address: 61 New Chester Road, New Ferry, Merseyside CH62 1AB (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 645 3044
Fax: 0151 645 2333
Website: www.traditionalmeat.com

Edge & Sons have been established since 1844 specialising in Rare Breed meats. All meat is traditionally butchered to the highest standard and left to hang for 2-3 weeks to ensure the finest taste and succulent texture. Edge & Sons is a butchers with a difference as it is one of the few butchers in the region which is licensed to slaughter ensuring that they have complete traceability and high levels of animal welfare. Edge & Sons have a large selection of high quality sausages and burgers. They also provide a butchery service for local producers and sell to local farm shops and restaurants.

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Retail Outlet
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Edmund Barton Ltd - Bartons Pickles est. 1905
Contact: Joanna Jenner
Address: Lascelles Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 1BA (MAP)
Telephone: 01744 22593
Fax: 01744 25188
Email: joanna@bartonspickles.com
Website: www.bartonspickles.com

Bartons produce an extensive range of pickles. It is not an exaggeration to call Bartons Piccalilli a local legend. The distinctive flavour of the secret family recipe dating back to 1905 makes Bartons Piccalilli the Pickle Product of Choice.

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Fir Tree Farm Shop
Contact: Alan & Edwina Abbott
Address: Fir Tree Farm, Kings Moss, St Helens, Merseyside WA11 8RG (MAP)
Telephone: 01744 894 959
Website: www.firtreefarmshop.org.uk

Farmgate sales of home grown seasonal fruit and vegetables and willow crafts plus farm woodland walks. Farm shop & cafe selling quality local and regional delicacies and craft centre planned for opening in 2006. Please phone for information about what’s available & for information about the future farm shop.

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Walks
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Flavourfresh Salads
Contact: Ray Plummer
Address: Aldergrove Centre, Marsh Road, Banks, Southport PR9 8DX (MAP)
Telephone: 01704 211000
Fax: 01704 212505
Email: ray@transportfresh.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.flavourfresh.com

Flavourfresh grow over 300 varieties of tomatoes a year in their quest for the finest tastiest tomatoes in the country. Flavourfresh also specialise in growing start and end of season strawberries. Their range are distributed to supermarkets nationally and to local farm shops and restaurants. Flavourfresh can also be found at Southport Farmers’ Market.

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Joe’s Sausages
Address: Unit 12 Kensington Park Industrial Estate, Hall Street, Southport PR9 0NY (MAP)
Telephone: 01704 548 174
Fax: 01695 722335
Email: joe@joessausages.co.uk
Website: www.joessausages.co.uk

Joe Burton has over 30 years experience as a high quality butcher, making his own recipes since he was 12 years old. Joe first invented the now legendary ‘Low Fat’ range of sausages whilst running a butchers in Liverpool. All of Joe’s Low Fat sausages, burgers and minced meats are recommended by Slimming World and Rosemary Conley and have won numerous awards, some awarded by the Meat and Livestock Commission. Joe sells through mail order and at Kirkby market on Tuesday, Friday & Saturdays.

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John Pimblett and Sons Ltd
Contact: John Pimblett
Address: 85-87 College Street , St Helens , Merseyside
Telephone: 01744 455500
Fax: 01744 454027
Email: info@pimbletts.co.uk
Website: www.pimbletts.co.uk

Established in 1921 these bakers, confectioners and wedding cake designers now have 12 outlets. Great taste award winners for savouries and cakes. Mail order also available. You can also visit Pimbletts shops at: 100 Cambridge Road, St Helens, The Shopping Parade, Clock Face Road, St Helens, Rivington Gardens, St Helens, Greenoaks Shopping Mall, Widnes, Baldwin Street, St Helens, Church Road, Rainford, St Helens, Higher Parr Street, St Helens, Bridge Street, St Helens, Peckers Hill Road, Sutton, St Helens, Thatto Heath Road, Thatto Heath, St Helens, Green Road, Whiston, Merseyside.

Retail Outlet
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Kenyon Hall
Contact: Barbara Bulmer
Address: Kenyon Hall, Winwick Lane , Croft , Warrington WA3 7ED (MAP)
Telephone: 01925 763161
Fax: 01925 765531
Email: bulmer@kenyonhall.co.uk
Website: www.kenyonhall.co.uk

Pick Your Own and seasonal farm shop. Open Easter to August for asparagus, bedding plants and herbs for the garden. Strawberries, raspberries, tayberries, currants, vegetables preserves & other local produce. One mile east of Junction 22 M6. Answer phone information 01925 763646.

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Mary’s Cakes
Contact: Mary Walton
Address: 1 Church View Court, Willaston, South Wirral CH64 2XT (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 3274307
Email: mary@marywalton.wanadoo.co.uk
Website: www.maryscakes.co.uk

Mary’s cakes are handmade using only the finest local ingredients. Mary’s fantastic range of specialist fruit cakes and tray bakes leave the mouth watering. Mary can be found at most local Farmers’ Markets and is now supplying into local shops, cafes and garden centres.

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Morpro - Oakwell Brand
Contact: Ellis Morphet/Jack Morphet
Address: Holt Lane , Netherley Industrial Estate , Netherley, Liverpool L27 2BY (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 487 3110/3220
Fax: 0151 487 7437
Website: www.spoilt4choice.com

Oakwell brand is a family run business producing award winning black puddings using the finest ingredients. We are one of the biggest producers in the UK and have been established for over 25 years. Trade enquiries only please.

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M Ray
Contact: Michelle Ray
Address: 41-45 High Street , Prescot , Merseyside L34 6HF (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 426 6148
Fax: 0151 426 7373
Email: m.ray@rapid.co.uk
Website: www.mrays.com

Craft bakery with retail shop on site, also delicatessen and coffee shop. Awarded ‘Bakery of the Year’ 2000. Makers of celebration and wedding cakes, buffets and wonderful Christmas puddings and mince pies. Also supplies to restaurants and shops.

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Muffs of Bromborough
Contact: Stephen Muff
Address: 5-7 Allport Lane , Bromborough, Merseyside CH62 7HH (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 334 2002
Email: muffs@bromborough65.freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.muffsonline.co.uk

Muffs use only the finest locally reared meat to produce their superb butchery range of both added value items and fresh & cooked meats. Muffs have a long string of national and international awards including the best overall North West Product at the Great Taste Awards 2003 for their Old English sausage. Muffs have their own shop but also supply to restaurants and some local supermarkets.

Retail Outlet
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Parry Scragg Ltd
Contact: David/Peter Rawcliffe
Address: 25-33 Dalrymple Street, Taylor St Ind Estate , Liverpool L5 5HB (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 2075867
Fax: 0151 2075868
Email: dprawcliffe@msn.com

Manufacturer of traditional Lancashire foods since 1825. Products include tripe, beef dripping, savoury ducks, black pudding and associated products. A recent addition to our range include high quality beef burgers. Parry Scragg products can be found in many high quality butchers throughout Merseyside and the North West.

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Phytobotanica UK Ltd
Address: Inglenook Farm, Moss Nook Lane, Rainford by Pass WA11 8AE (MAP)
Telephone: 01744 882 908
Fax: 0151 526 0139
Email: info@phytobotanica.com
Website: www.phytobotanica.com

Phytobotanica retails the UK’s first certified organic essential oils, lavender, Roman & German chamomile and peppermint. They also sell handmade personal care products e.g. vegetable soaps, shampoos, creams and much more.

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PS and EM Johnson & Son
Contact: Sam Johnson
Address: The Old Farmhouse , Oldfield Farm , Heswall, Wirral CH60 6SG (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 3421399
Email: sam.johnson1@btinternet.com

Home bred rare breed farm assured Galloway Beef, full of flavour. Established over 30 years and all cattle sold through local Butcher, F.Chapman, Lower Heswall. Or direct on the hoof. Please contact for more information.

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Sargeants Confectionery
Contact: Tom Lang
Address: 28 Birkenhead Road, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside CH47 3BW (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 632 2399
Fax: 0151 632 0733
Email: info@sarjeants.co.uk
Website: www.sarjeants.co.uk

Sargeants shop sells their own hand made chocolates, Belgium style truffles, cremes and novelties in addition to a wide range of traditional sweets and local produce. Sargeants not only sell their delicious chocolates in the shop they also supply to hotels and restaurants and produce high quality personalised products.

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Seasoned Pioneers
Contact: Matthew Webster
Address: Unit 8 Staduim Court, Stadium Road, Plantation Business Park, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 3RP (MAP)
Telephone: FREEPHONE 0800 0682348
Email: info@seasonedpioneers.co.uk
Website: www.seasonedpioneers.co.uk

Seasoned Pioneers supply a highly unique and authentic range of exotic & authentic spice blends (dry-roasted for maximum flavour) including many organic spices. Distinctive resealable foil pouches ensure maximum ingredient freshness.

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The Punch Brew Company
Contact: Jacqui Fildes
Address: 31 Lorton Avenue, Moss Bank, St Helens WA11 7DR (MAP)
Telephone: 01744 600981

Lakeland Herbal Punch is a herbal drink sold through craft fairs, food festivals and major events. Southport Flower Show, Lowther Driving Trials and Cheshire Show, being the most prestigious of events.

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Warehouse Brasserie
Contact: Marc Verity
Address: 30 West Street, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1QN (MAP)
Telephone: 01704 544662
Fax: 01704 500074
Email: info@warehousebrasserie.co.uk
Website: www.warehousebrasserie.co.uk

Brasserie has become renowned for its superb eclectic cuisine. Home to the winner of the North West’s young chef of the year 2002 & Merseyside Young Chef 2003 & 2004. Now producing a range of hand made artisan breads sold to other restaurants and shops.

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W & EF Neale
Contact: Freda Neale
Address: The Farm , Martin Lane , Burscough, Ormskirk
Telephone: 01704 892247
Email: freda.neale@ic24.net

Family run farm growing a variety of vegetables, free-range hen and duck eggs also homemade preserves. Our main outlets are Farmers’ Markets. Also CL camping and caravan site available.

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FE Willis & Sons
Contact: Rupert H Willis
Address: Vineyard Farm, Poulton Road, Bebington, Wirral CH63 9LQ (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 334 1713

Farm shop selling fresh fruit and vegetables, potatoes, own produced honey, barn and free range eggs. Suppliers of fresh produce and specialist potato products to local hotels and restaurants.

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Worral House Farm & Farmer Teds Farm Park
Contact: Diane Edwards
Address: Worrall House Farm, Flatmans Lane, Downholland, Nr Ormskirk L39 7HW (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 526 0002
Website: www.farmerteds.com

Farm butchers shop selling home produced pork, home cured bacon and gammon, Lancashire reared beef, lamb and chicken, ready meals and regional cheeses. Homemade pickles and farmhouse puddings. Also on site is Farmer Teds, Farm Park which strikes an excellent balance between fun and learning and includes tractor rides, straw mountains and much more, (admission fee for this area).

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Yew Tree Farm Shop
Contact: Graham Lund
Address: Yew Tree Farm, Lower Road, Halewood, Liverpool L26 3UA (MAP)
Telephone: 0151 487 5165
Email: shop@yew-tree-farm.org
Website: www.yew-tree-farm.org

Recently renovated 17th century brick barn converted into a first class farm shop selling fine British produce and home produced free range chickens, Christmas turkeys and lambs in season.

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