Specialist Food Suppliers

Bristol

ABOUT SOUP
Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1LJ
Tel: 07980 710246
● Salads and soups (sweet potato & coconut, Moroccan red lentil) feature amid an award-winning, extensive range. Also Corn Street’s Farmers’ Market. Bread supplied by a neighbouring artisan baker. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm

ATTIC
115 Coldharbour Rd, Redland, BS6 7SD
Tel: 0117 909 0357, web: www.attictea.co.uk
● Attic (‘All the Tea in China’) offers a brilliant selection of different Chinese teas, traditional black tea and a herbal range, including chai and spectacular hand-tied teas that ‘flower’ as they brew. The emphasis is on loose-leaf tea: enjoy your chosen fave using their unique Magic Filter at your table, then buy it to take away from the in-house shop. Food is cake, soup and a tasty hummus & olive plate, with nonconformists getting a coffee choice.

AVON BAKEHOUSE
240 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8NZ
Tel: 0117 942 1391
● All bread is baked using traditional methods for fresh results, with a wide range of artisan breads, including olive breads, cheese plaits, French loaves and bagels.

BAR CAKE
Tel: 0117 967 0245, web: www.barcake.co.uk
● Georgina and Tom make “cakes for discerning adults” at their Kingswood bakery to be enjoyed at places like MeMe Chocolat in Clifton and Portishead, Pieminister, Tobacco Factory and Watershed among numerous other outlets. Their lemon & poppy seed cake, Belgian chocolate, cherry & coconut flapjack and orange almond chocolate truffle won gold at the Great Taste Awards 2007, with dark chocolate & beetroot grabbing more glory in 2008. Since then, recipes have been improved and new lines added as the Bar Cake story goes from strength to strength. Michelin Star-garnering chef Chris Horridge said Georgina and Tom’s cake was like his mum’s.

BAY TREE
176 Henleaze Rd, BS9 4NE
Tel: 0117 962 1115
● Popular shop stocking a wide range of organic and natural foods, and one of the largest selections of vitamins and minerals in Bristol, along with various herbal remedies and homeopathic medicines. Cafe at the rear of the shop sells homemade produce to eat in or take away.

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BELLA DELI
17 Chandos Rd, BS6 5BG
Tel: 0117 973 2282
● Bijou deli run by a husband-and-wife team, serving Italian, French and Greek products among others. Nurture the planet as well as your palette with organic olive oil from a refill dispenser. Cafe, too.

BOB WHERLOCK BUTCHER
250 North St, Southville, BS3 1JD
Tel: 0117 966 3593
● The glorious regaining of the Ashes in 2005 led patriot Bob to create the KP banger in honour of Kevin Pietersen. Last year’s regaining of the urn prompted Bob to similar homage, with further festivities planned if Capello’s charges bring home the bacon. Until then, you can rely on a dozen-strong range made on the premises of this traditional butcher: West Country sausage with cider, beef & horseradish, spicy beef & cracked black pepper, low-salt options, and French, Spanish and Mexican flavours also up for grabs. Loads of locally produced meat: pork from Gloucestershire, lamb from the Mendips, bacon from Wiltshire. Steak comes with a money-back guarantee of quality. Chew Valley eggs, local cheddar and pickles.

BREAD SHOP
18 Chandos Rd, BS6 6PQ
Tel: 0117 904 7227
● Much-loved and very long-established (check the handsome Hovis sign above the door) bakery drawing regulars from far and wide to get their bread, cakes, sarnies, pastries and great slabs of pizza from an institution serving up love with their loaves. One shop window functions as a community board; donations go to Barnardo’s. Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.30pm, Sat 7.30am-2pm

BREADSTORE
45 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AD
Tel: 0117 942 1654, web: www.thebreadstore.co.uk
● Big-hearted bakery that does a fine line in looking after tired revellers returning home along Gloucester Road in the wee small hours. Wonderful selection of around 40 different kinds of loaves, rolls and sticks, including organic, olive, walnut, basil, cranberry, nut. Excellent sundried tomato bread, low-salt soda bread, and rye and white sourdough loaves. Good range of cakes and croissants, pizzas and pasties, and always something tasty in yesterday’s half-price bargain basket. Open (officially) Mon-Sat 7am-6pm

BRISTOL SAUSAGE SHOP
28-30 Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1LJ
Tel: 0781 747 8302, web: www.bristolsausageshop.co.uk
● Fingers crossed that we’re due a barbecue summer, so drop in for a 20-strong banger range including the St Nicholas 1743 (pork, cider, chives, wholegrain mustard). Up your brekkie ante with Bury black pudding (the world’s finest) plus white pudding, bacon, condiments, goose fat and bangers & mash or sausage sandwiches to take away. About 90% of what they buy is reared, grown, produced or sourced locally - that’s pretty much everything except the aforementioned Bury black pud and Spanish chorizo. Stockists of the addictive Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm

BRISTOL SLOW FOOD MARKET
Corn St, BS1
Tel: 0117 922 4014, web: www.bristolslowfood.org
● Held on the first Sun of the month, 10am-3pm. Expect the very best local, seasonal, traditionally produced food and drink from all corners of the region. To complement the local producers, there’s a fine selection of traders with produce from further afield, such as Italy and Spain. Everything you need for a perfect Sunday lunch, as well as cheese, bread, sausages, beer, cakes, preserves, olive oil and fine wines, Somerset cider, perry and apple brandy. Hot food available, plus regular cookery demos from some of Bristol’s finest chefs.

BRISTOL SWEET MART
80 St Marks Rd, Easton, BS5 6JH
Tel: 0117 951 2257, web: www.sweetmart.co.uk
● The mart’s international reputation is largely due to the success of its website, which includes recipes and email updates. A must for any lover of Indian food but they also stock plenty of other Asian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and African treats, plus exotic frozen fish from Thailand, West Indies and around the globe. Guava jelly, aloo gobi pie, Mexican orange blossom honey, halal meat and a vast range chilli sauces. Fine ethnic snacks include samosas, kachori and aloo tikki, and their organic selection is excellent and steadily growing, including bread, milk, coffee, dairy, pulses and grains. Also carry lots of Indian sweets and ice-creams. If they haven’t got it, they’ll do their best to find it for you.

BRITTAN’S PORK BUTCHERS
17 Wade St, St Judes, BS2 9DR
Tel: 0117 935 1800
● Traditional butcher offering just about every conceivable and cookable part of a pig you can imagine, from the trotters up to the ears and all parts between. Supply Bath chaps, bacon, offal, wonderful faggots and more than 400kg of chitterlings a week to restaurants, caterers and the public.

BUTTERNUT DELI
341 Church Rd, St George, BS5 8AA
Tel: 0773 833 6573, web: www.butternutdeli.co.uk
Also at Bradford on Avon (Thur), Wells Farmers’ Market (Sat)
● A regional finalist in UKTV’s Food Heroes awards and a cornucopia of nosh from nearby - jars, packets and boxes with an emphasis on local sourcing. Sweet treats from James Chocolates, bread from Herberts, Brian Wogan coffee and meat pies from Gingell’s. Also sell homebaked savouries and sweets: the brownies can be ordered online. Open Tue 8.30am-5.30pm, Wed 8.30am-5.30pm, Fri 8.30am-6.30pm, Sat 8-6pm

CHANDOS DELI
Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, BS1 3DX
Tel: 0117 934 9611
Bristol University Sports Centre, Tyndall Ave, BS8 1TQ
97 Henleaze Rd, BS9 4JP
Tel: 0117 907 4391
6 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, BS8 4BP
Tel: 0117 974 3275
121 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2PL
Tel: 0117 970 6565, web: www.chandosdeli.com
● This popular deli stocks an eclectic range of cheese, charcuterie, fresh bread, olives, homemade savoury tarts and cakes, fantastic wines and award-winning sandwiches. Products are sourced directly from Italy, France and Spain, as well as from local British producers. Clifton Village branch has a fab fresh fish counter - whole turbot, lobsters, fresh gleaming mackerel, plump juicy scallops. Open Henleaze: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. Princess Victoria St: Mon 9am-5pm, Tue-Fri 8.30am-7pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Whiteladies Rd: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Quakers Friars: Mon-Sat 9.30am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm

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COURTYARD FARM SHOP
Ashton Ct, Long Ashton, BS41 9JN
Tel: 0117 953 1800
● Opened in spring 2009 at Ashton Court Estate selling local, organic and other produce, including Mark’s (wild yeast) Bread, organic vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, flours, eggs, pickle, chutney, organic chocolate and ice-cream. The estate’s own venison is also on offer. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5.30pm.

DAVE GILES
170 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NU
Tel: 0117 942 5667
● Supporters of the Gloucester Road Alternative Bag campaign, Dave Giles have been around for some 20 years now. The organic milk they supply via Jess’s Ladies has even longer lineage, with many cows being descendants of the herd of 1955 – Bluebird, Gypsy and Glow-worm. Visit for mostly locally sourced, organic and non-organic meat, cheese, preserves and other goodies. Majority of the meat comes from Somerset, with organic pork from Salisbury, organic chickens and loads of great sausages. Traditional farmhouse cheeses come from Alvis Brothers (the people behind Lye Cross Organics) and preserves and chutneys from Rose Farm in Weston-super-Mare.

DR BURNORIUM’S HOT SAUCE EMPORIUM
Exchange Hall, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1LJ
Tel: 07855 395150, www.hotsauceemporium.co.uk
● Nick Moore has been selling his unique range of products to customers all over the UK via his website since 2008. More recently he’s been reaching out to shoppers in Bristol from his Corn Street market stall. An array of over 75 of the world’s finest hot chilli sauces (many new to the UK), as well as spicy barbecue sauces, wing sauces, salsas, hot mustards, chilli rubs and seasonings, fiery snacks, chilli extracts and chilli-head gift packs. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

EARTHBOUND
8 Abbotsford Rd, Cotham, BS6 6HB
Tel: 0117 904 2260
● Friendly local shop run by an ever-helpful husband-and-wife team. Visit (free short-stay car parking outside) for an excellent range of organic and fine foods, good-value wholefoods, organic fruit and veg, fine breads and superb chocolates. Local produce is important: pates come from Bath’s Natural Vitality, Herberts deliver bread daily. Specialist breads (yeast-free, gluten-free, rye, etc) from the Artisan Bread folk, plus Helsett Farm Cornish ice-cream. Marmalade, chutneys and jams from Stroud’s Kitchen Garden, and handmade organic choccy from Austria’s Zotter. Large range of pasta, pesto, juices, teas and coffees, ethical cleaning products, ethically caught canned fish (mostly in organic oil) and Fairtrade goodies. Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

ESSENTIAL TRADING
Unit 3, Lodge Causeway Trading Estate, Fishponds, BS16 3JB
Tel: 0845 458 0201, web: www.essential-trading.coop
● Supplier of natural and organic wholefoods to many of Bristol’s retailers, restaurants and cafes. All products are GM-free, vegetarian or vegan, and many are Fairtrade. International partnerships with organic farmers and co-ops enable them to source fab-quality foods at excellent prices: the Italian ‘tomatoey stuff’ is a must-buy. Ever-growing own-brand range includes organic (and Fairtrade) coconut milk, dates, quinoa, basmati, goji berries, chocolate spread and pastas in shops throughout the area. Manufacture, mix and label wholefoods for stores around the UK. Essential also have two 100% vegetarian shops, Harvest Natural Foods, in Bath and Bristol.

FISH BAZAAR
71 St Marks Rd, Easton, BS5 6JH
Tel: 0117 951 0690
● Offshoot of the legendary Bristol Sweet Mart, and dedicated to high-quality seafood. Huge range of exotic and imported fish - put pangasius (just like cod) in your curry; it tastes like tender chicken. Magur comes from Bangladesh and Thailand, while boal – a ‘cream’ fish – is popular with the Bangladeshi community. Cleanse palates with shatkara, a particularly dry lemon, among the exotic fruit and veg on offer. Open Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm

R GINGELL BUTCHER
19 Nags Head Hill, St George, BS5 8LN
Tel: 0117 967 2142
● Hats off to this fantastic, quality, traditional butcher whose low-fat sausages have been going down a storm since autumn 2009. They make their own here, with chilli and gluten-free varieties among a tasty range. The unsmoked back bacon is particularly renowned, the staff are friendly, the sauces, chutneys and preserves are locally sourced, and the pies are things of wonder.

HARVEST NATURAL FOODS
11 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AA
Tel: 0117 942 5997, web: www.harvest-bristol.coop
● Specialists in vegetarian and vegan wholefoods. Shop with a clear conscience for certified organic fresh fruit and vegetables and gluten/dairy-free alternatives, without a GM ingredient in sight. Dispensing bins hold organic nuts, seeds, grains and dried fruit, while the deli features freshly made rolls, fresh snacks and cakes plus Fairtrade chocolates and coffees. Visit the refill station for environmentally friendly cleaning products.

HARVEY NICHOLS FOODMARKET
Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BZ
Tel: 0117 916 8898, web: www.harveynichols.com
● Specially sourced products from around the world. As well as a wide range of the best produce from independent suppliers, there are over 600 exclusive products proudly wearing the Harvey Nichols label, including kitchen accessories and cleaning products.

HERBERTS BAKERY
Wellington Ave, Montpelier, BS6 5HP
Tel: 0117 924 7713
● Well-loved, distinguished and unpretentious bakery, four decades in Montpelier, with retail shop on site. Many different and excellent types of bread and cakes draw inspiration from around the globe - Scandinavian rye, Irish soda, Tuscan and Grecian olive, Italian tomato, American bagels, Swiss rye and overnight dough made to a traditional English recipe. Deliver wholesale to a large number of outlets, sandwich shops and restaurants.

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JAMIE’S ITALIAN
89 Park St, BS1 5PW
● News was breaking as we went to press about the possibility of a Jamie’s Italian coming to Bristol early in 2011. Proposals include an antipasti counter, fresh pasta machine, ‘bread station’, and ground-floor deli area selling Italian food, Jamie Oliver’s cookbooks and kitchen products.

JOHN SHEPPARD BUTCHERS
Unit 6, Ashley Trading Estate, Ashley Parade, BS2 9XS
Tel: 0117 955 7775, web: www.johnshepparddirect.com
● The Sheppard family have been in the trade for more than six decades, and supply some of the finest restaurants and hotels in the country. Home delivery of fresh meat - everything from steaks to roasting joints. Hugely popular packs and hampers for special occasions, barbecues and dinner parties. Website is excellent and easy to use: order hampers, barbecue packs and joints online.

KALAHARI MOON
88-91 Covered Market, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1JQ
Tel: 0117 929 9879, web: www.kalaharimoon.co.uk
● South African one-stop shop supplying excellent boerewors and biltong, drinks, sweets, gifts, papers and music. If you’re after something not in stock, they’ll do their best to order it in. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm

KIN YIP HON SUPERMARKET
16a St Thomas St, BS1 6JJ
Tel: 0117 929 9098
● Excellent city-centre Chinese specialists with helpful staff and everything you could ever need for your oriental banquet including seafood and frozen meat. Fresh foods like tofu and Chinese vegetables, full range of oils, pickles and flavourings, fresh and instant noodles, Chinese beer and rice wine, plus authentic kitchenware. Very competitive prices. Open Daily 10am-6pm

LA RUCA
89 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AS
Tel: 0117 944 6810, web: www.laruca.co.uk
● This local speciality health food shop serves cosmopolitan, globally inspired meals, along with a good selection of natural and organic foods. Deli counter bargains include wrapped vine leaves, falafels, spinach & couscous tortilla and the renowned veggie chimichangas. Huge amount of Fairtrade teas and coffees, delicious chocolate, herbs and spices, organic soups and cheeses and wonderful olives. Ecover refills, household cleaning and bodycare, too, and everything’s sold by the friendliest, most helpful staff.

C&T LICATA & SON
36 Picton St, Montpelier, BS6 5QA
Tel: 0117 924 7725
332 Gloucester Rd, Horfield, BS7 8TJ
Tel: 0117 924 7718, web: www.licata.co.uk
● Long-established (1959) and very popular with locals and Italophiles alike in search of a prosciutto or parmesan fix. Great products at very reasonable prices. Also operate as wholesalers, stocking catering-sized mounds of mozzarella, huge bags of pizza flour and tins of every conceivable bean or vegetable. Good selection of cheeses, salamis, excellent olives, good vegetables, flour and polenta, Italian wines and beers, plus biscotti. Dozens of different types of pasta - often cheaper than the supermarket.

LOVELY DRINKS
1 Park Cottages, Barrow Court La, Barrow Gurney, BS48 3RR
Tel 0845 224 1086, web: www.lovelydrinks.co.uk
● Family concern making soft drinks using elderflowers, fresh ginger, lemons, lavender, single-variety Somerset pressed apples and other English fruits and flowers. The story begins in August 2008 when Rick Freeman was given the recipe for elderflower cordial and began production in his garden shed. Onto a winner from the off, 100 elderflower trees were planted last year and now Rick and family supply the likes of Bordeaux Quay and Bakery Agnes in Bristol, and River Cottage Canteen in Bath. Look out for them at the Bristol Wine & Food Fair (2-4 July) and Bristol Festival of Nature on (12-13 June).

MANOR KITCHEN
3 Soundwell Rd, Staple Hill, BS16 4QG
Tel: 0117 956 9291, web: www.manorkitchen.co.uk
● Four generations of the Bracey family have been trading in Staple Hill, providing homecured artisan hams, speciality roast meats, handmade pies and deli produce. With award-winning home-produced foods and knowledgeable staff, they support local, small, specialist producers, farmers and businesses by carefully selecting products including handmade chutneys and pickles, cheeses, handmade cakes and handmade rare-breed pork sausages. Gold winners in 2005 for their home-produced gammon at the National Great Taste Awards. In 2006 they took two silvers at the Taste of the West awards (where they’ve bagged nine in total).

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MARK’S BREAD
291 North St, Bedminster, BS3 1JU
Tel: 07910 979384, web: www.marksbread.co.uk
● South Bristol bakery using organic flour from Gloucestershire’s Shipton Mill. Mark’s wild breads – no commercial yeast here – come in varieties like Bristol sourdough, miche and malthouse. He also produces rye and spelt wheat-free breads, and yeasted breads in baguette, ciabatta, olive sunshine and Bedminster balm bloomer varieties. Bread is sold Mon-Sat direct from the oven from 9am, with baking usually over by 1pm and selling continuing until 6pm or until sold out. Also sells at Southville Community Centre (Thur 4.30-6.30pm). Friendly chap, helpful staff, enthusiastic customers!

MELANIE’S KITCHEN
2 Downend Rd, Downend, BS16 5UJ
Tel: 0117 957 2662, web: www.melanieskitchen.co.uk
● Uber-classy Guilbert’s chocolate evinces the passion Peter and Melanie have to source a wide range of produce from the South West and beyond, mainly from small producers. There are always things to taste, fresh bread arrives daily from the local bakery, and there’s a great selection of cheeses and olives. Milk, local ham and chicken, fresh pasta, local cereals, chocolate, tea, coffee and preserves are all available. Popular hamper service for gift seekers. Onsite cafe. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm (early closing Tue 2pm)

MEME CHOCOLAT
19 The Mall, Clifton, BS8 4JG
Tel: 0117 974 7000, web: www.memechocolat.co.uk
● Stylish homage to all things choccy, formerly known as Bar Chocolat. Drop in for chocolates to take away, gifts and some natty cups. Cafe, too. Branch in Portishead. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-6.30pm, Sun 9am-6.30pm

T&PA MURRAY BUTCHER
153 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8BA
Tel: 0117 942 4025
● A ten-strong, regularly changing sausage range includes pork & caramelised onion. With dry-cure bacon from Devon Rose and pork from Woodland Pigs on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border, this traditional butcher sells a range of additive-free and free-range meats. Deli side includes two-year-old parmesan among cheeses, chorizo, salamis, parma ham and an excellent selection of chutneys and jams. The olive oil used here is recycled as biofuel. Don’t miss the Saturday pavement barbecues.

OLIVE SHED
Princes Wharf, BS1 4RN
Tel: 0117 929 1960
123 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AX
Tel: 0117 924 0572, web: www.theoliveshed.com
● Fantastically popular dockside restaurant, which also houses a downstairs deli full to bursting with delicious delights - a lovely array of tapas, from seafood to Lombardy peppers. Gloucester Road shop stocks an even wider range. Open (Princes Wharf, winter) Wed 6-10pm, Thur-Sat 12noon-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm, longer opening hours in summer

PAECKERT BUTCHERS
230 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5QU
Tel: 0117 924 5454
● Traditional butcher’s shop run by two brothers. Original shop opened in Broadmead in 1962 and relocated here in the 1990s. Up to a ton of sausages traded in a busy week (with their catering supplies operation included). Varieties include the flagship Toulouse, South African, Spanish and Hungarian. The pork, honey & mustard comes highly recommended, and a Thai special might make an appearance in summer. Open Tue & Fri-Sat 8am-5.30pm

PAPA COSTA DELI
67 Queens Rd, Clifton, BS8 1QL
Tel: 0117 929 1600
● Fabulous Mediterranean-style deli, cafe and takeaway serving everything from a full English breakfast to continental meats, olives, a great selection of jarred products (pesto, oils, sauces), and breads and cheeses, too. Good range of continental beers and wines, plus outside catering.

PAPADELI
84 Alma Rd, Clifton, BS8 2DJ
Tel: 0117 973 6569, web: www.papadeli.co.uk
● Chef-owned and -run Aladdin’s cave of delights. Dozens of artisan cheeses, excellent charcuterie and antipasti, much local sourcing and a delicious selection of restaurant-quality dishes and cakes, made daily on site, to take home or enjoy in the air-conditioned cafe upstairs. Handmade chocolate, delicious biscuits, olives and olive oils, and everything you need for authentic paella. Themed evenings staged upstairs monthly are proving popular. Mail-order gifts and hampers via the website or phone. Voted top in the Cheap Eats category by the Observer Magazine’s readers in 2006; in 2007 they were in the Guardian’s directory and nominated for UKTV Food Hero recognition. Catering service, too.

PAWSON’S GREENGROCERS
186 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NU
Tel: 0117 942 8464
● Wonderful community greengrocer, run by the same family for over 50 years. Ace mother-and-daughter team preside over an astonishing range of fresh fruit and veg: everydays as well as exotics, seasonal goodies, chutneys and sauces, and speciality ingredients like coconut milk. Oyster mushrooms, freshly dug horseradish, butternut squash, lemongrass, and an amazing variety of fresh herbs at half the price of the supermarket. The local honey is particularly sublime.

REAL OLIVE CO
40-42 Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1LJ
Tel: 0117 909 9587
Thornbury Precinct (Sat)
Web: www.therealolivecompany.co.uk
● Sell 50 olive varieties, antipasti products like feta-stuffed bell peppers, homemade hummus, pesto, their own range of artisan breads and more.

SCOOPAWAY HEALTH FOODS
113 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AT
Tel: 0117 987 2199
● With over 4,000 product lines, something for everyone, from discerning coffee connoisseurs and those after nasty-additive-free bodycare to students and families on tight budgets. Foodies will love the diversity of the range on offer to kickstart a recipe from scratch. Cereals, dried fruit, pulses, nuts, baking products, herbs and spices are all available to scoop, reducing wastage and packaging. Much is Fairtrade and all is GMO-free and ethically produced. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm

SMITHFISH
23 North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7PT
Tel: 0117 973 1666, web: www.smithfish.co.uk
● Wonderful, slightly old-fashioned, family-run shop, where smartly dressed ladies of retirement age are addressed as Mrs So-and-So and there’s a delightful pace to life. Find kippers, mackerel, mussels, bream, cod, skate, trout, even monkfish livers: “Everyone’s eating them in Sicily!” apparently. Open Tue 8am-4.30pm, Wed 8am-4pm, Thur 8am-4.30pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm

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SOURCE
1-3 Exchange Ave, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1JP
Tel: 0117 927 2998, web: www.source-food.co.uk
● Cafe and shop formerly known as Taste, rebranded as Source in late 2009. The new name captures this place’s essence, with a direct link from food’s source – be it field or sea – to the customer ensuring maximum freshness: Somerset lamb, beef from Barrow Gurney (hung for three-and-a-half weeks), free-range pork from Winford, and less well-known cuts like brisket within a range spanning offal to sirloin. Cod cheeks on the fish counter, along with razor clams, monkfish and whelks. A patisserie chef, off-licence, cafe and bookshop all add to this foodie heaven. Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

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SOURDOUGH CAFE
Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1LJ
Tel: 07948 289524
● Freshly made artisan breads, gorgeous cakes and pastries, and stockists of Lovely Drinks. Sandwiches – which can be toasted – come in flavours like free-range bacon, brie & blackcurrant, and goat’s cheese & roasted red pepper. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm

SOUTHVILLE DELI
262 North St, Southville, BS3 1JA
Tel: 0117 966 4507, web: www.southvilledeli.com
● Seasonal dining is manifested on a micro and macro scale here. Sandwich options change daily, and the Vacherin Mont d’Or cheese (imbued with flavour by its spruce bark wrapping) is available Oct-Feb. Find Spanish manchego cheese and the revered Stinking Bishop, an excellent variety of organic produce and health foods, olives, roasted peppers, cured meats and salamis and other Mediterranean fare. There are self-serve wholefoods from Bristol’s Essential Trading, beers, wines and spirits, plus certified organic bread from Herberts and a great range of gluten/wheat-free produce. Espresso machine, tables outdoors, and Ecover refills. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm

ST NICHOLAS MARKET
Corn St, BS1 1JQ
Web: www.stnicholasmarketbristol.co.uk
● Popular city centre destination for a tasty and diverse range of foods to eat in, take away or take home, with specialist cheese, sausage, vegetarian and vegan outlets. Enjoy world foods from the Caribbean, Morocco, Italy and India. Or just a good old English breakfast. Great coffees, freshly prepared juices and smoothies. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm

STAN BUTT BUTCHER
137 East St, Bedminster, BS3 4RJ
Tel: 0117 966 3488
23 Regent St, Kingswood, BS15 8JX
Tel: 0117 967 0773
● Quality traditional community butcher, with excellent meat and poultry, supplying restaurants, caterers and the public.

STOKES THE GREENGROCERS
Unit 16 Broad Walk Shopping Centre, Knowle, BS4 2QU
Tel: 0117 300 5259
23 Broad St, Staple Hill, BS16 5LP
Tel: 0117 956 7442, web: www.stokesplc.com
● Bristol and Bath’s best-kept fruit ‘n’ veg secret, with dozens of stores dotted around the South West. See Bath listing for more info. Handy Hampers fruit and veg boxes delivered in Bristol.

TART CAFE & FOOD STORE
16 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AE
Tel: 0117 924 7628, web: www.lovelytart.com
● Cafe, private dining/function room and shop selling chutneys and preserves from Bit on the Side, tea by Miles Tea and delicious sweetness from James Chocolates. Coffee comes from Bristol’s Brian Wogan, while Day’s Cottage Juices from Gloucestershire are harvested and pressed on a family farm maintaining traditional unsprayed orchards. Sloe gin and liquors from the award-winning Bramley & Gage. Food served in the cafe can also be bought to take home. Open Tue-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-5.30pm

TEOHS
28-34 Lower Ashley Rd, St Agnes, BS2 9NP
Tel: 0117 907 1191, web: www.teohs.net
● Fabulous emporium of Far Eastern foods and goods, specialising in Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, Filipino and Indonesian. Excellent range of oils, sauces, snacks, seasonings and lots of fresh goodies like tofu, fresh oriental vegetables, herbs, etc, to make your own Asian dinner. Cookery schools run on one Sun monthly, or eat in their next-door restaurant at exceptionally good prices. Sister restaurant in Southville, too.

TOBACCO FACTORY MARKET
Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Rd, Southville, BS3 1TF
Tel: 07974 683038, web: www.tobaccofactory.com
● Takes place every Sun (10am-2.30pm), when around 30 stalls make it very worth your while to venture out from under the duvet. A strong bias towards ethical, local, eco-friendly, Fairtrade and organic products. Cafe serves brunch from 10am. Much more than a place to shop, the market has become a focus and meeting point for the community and occasionally spills out into Raleigh Road.

TONY’S CARIBBEAN FOOD
128 Grosvenor Rd, BS2 8YA
Tel: 0117 941 4266
● Fantastic Caribbean food options at family-run Grosvenor Road shop operating for decades. Drop in for kingfish, tilapia, goatfish and plenty more from the sea sold whole, cut and filleted. Exotic fresh fruit and veg - from matokie (African banana), cho-cho (a type of squash) and sweet yam to akee and callaloo (broadleaf vegetable similar to spinach). Authentic treats include Busta sweets from Jamaica, Kool Aid in several varieties, guava jam, coconut peanuts and molasses. An absolute gem of a grocery store.

TOVEY’S SEAFOODS
198-200 Stapleton Rd, Easton, BS5 0NY
Tel: 0117 951 0987, web: www.toveys.co.uk
● Established in 1935, this family-run wholesaler of a fantastic range of fresh fish and shellfish has suppliers from all over Europe. In turn, Tovey’s supply many businesses, but the shop’s also open to the public, with a range of stock capable of broadening anyone’s culinary horizons. Game and poultry, too. Open Mon 9am-12noon, Tue-Sat 9am-5pm

TREASURE ISLAND SWEETS
70 Covered Market, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1JQ
Tel: 0117 927 9918, web: www.treasureislandsweets.co.uk
● Around 600 lines of old-fashioned and innovative confectionery stocked. Chilli chocolate bars, plus dairy-free, wheat-free and sugar-free items ensuring sweetness for all. Seasonal section is top for gifts. Mailorder available. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm

TRETHOWAN’S DAIRY SHOP
33-34 The Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1LJ
Tel: 0117 902 0332, web: www.trethowansdairy.co.uk
● Selling around 12 cheeses, including their own Gorwydd Caerphilly, as well as toasties made using ‘shepherd’s’ loafs designed specifically for toasting. Wedding cakes, too. Cheesemakers/mongers Todd and Jess Trethowan stage cheese-tasting evenings at local restaurants, and will be running a cheese school at Bordeaux Quay on 13 June 2010. Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm

TWO DAY COFFEE ROASTERS
135 St Michaels Hill, BS2 8BS
Tel: 0117 929 9191, email: deanefrancis@aol.com
● Cups, cafeterias and grinders – just about everything you could want for the perfect cup – alongside awesome, ethically sourced coffee beans and coffee to go. Coffees from single estates or small co-operatives in developing countries - try Ethiopian Yirgacheffe (tiny beans producing a subtle aroma not dissimilar to Earl Grey tea), Sumatran Lintong (for more of a kick) or the Brazilian Sitio Monte Verde Cup of Excellence bean – one of the best coffees in the country. Stunning espresso range. The ‘Two Day’ name stems from their mission to sell everything within a maximum of 48 hours of roasting.

WAI YEE HONG SUPERMARKET
Eastgate Oriental City, Eastgate Rd, Eastville, BS5 6XX
Tel: 0845 873 3388, web: www.waiyeehong.com
● Fantastic Chinese supermarket with thousands of lines of oriental cooking ingredients and equipment at amazingly cheap prices. Check out their exotic fresh fruits and veg plus frozen fish. Open Daily 9.30am-6pm

WILD OATS
9-11 Lower Redland Rd, BS6 6TB
Tel: 0117 973 1967, web: www.wild-oats.co.uk
● Shop that’s been pioneering wellbeing through good eating in Bristol for years, where expert advice is tailored to the individual. More like an extensive grocery than a health store, with one of the region’s most comprehensive stocks of natural foods and goodies. Much emphasis on raw (uncooked) foods. Huge selection of produce, from grains, pulses, yogurts, spreads, jams, flours and deli products to fresh and organic bread. Large deli counter with fresh gourmet sandwiches and soups. Special diets catered for. Books also stocked, plus skincare products and homeopathic remedies. The website is a virtual guided tour of the shop, and the staff, possibly Bristol’s most highly trained, are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.45pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm

ZULU
27a Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8AA
Tel: 07733 240490
● Now at a location nearer the start of Gloucester Road (if you’re coming from town). An astonishing array of over 25 meats includes wild boar, ostrich, kangaroo, python and kudu with which to liven up dinner. Other delicacies include chocolate-covered ants and scorpions, crickets and locusts. Onsite cafe, if you’d rather someone else did the cooking. Open Mon 8.30am-6pm, Tue-Sat 8.30am-10pm, Sun 8.30am-5pm

Bath

BANTHON ORIENTAL SUPERMARKET
10 Brookside House, High St, Weston, BA1 4BY
Tel: 01225 420468
● Wide range of cooking ingredients, herbs, spices and remedies, all with Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino and other Far Eastern influences. Open Tue-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4pm

BARRIQUE
6 George St, BA1 2EH
Tel: 01225 427423, web: www.barrique.com
● Pret-a-porter kegs and barrels of oils, vinegars, spirits, liqueurs. Coffees, teas and fresh pasta; wines and champagnes, all sourced from individual suppliers. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4pm

BARTLETT & SONS BUTCHERS
10-11 Green St, BA1 2JZ
Tel: 01225 466731, web: www.bartlettandsons.co.uk
● Traditional family butcher, established 1931. All meat is locally sourced and chemical/additive free, prepared using traditional methods. They make their own sausages and burgers, and there’s a good selection of cooked meats, pastries and pickles. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm

BATH BAKERY
3 Chelsea Rd, BA1 3DU
Tel: 01225 421702, web: www.bathbakery.co.uk
Other branches in High St (Upper Weston), BA1 4BY; Bradford Rd (Combe Down), BA2 5BP; St Margaret’s St (Bradford on Avon), BA15 1DE
● You won’t find preservatives, mould inhibitors or bleached flour in any of the Bath Bakery’s yeasty loveliness, which waltzes from sandwich loaves, organic variations, lardy cake, Cornish pasties, sausage rolls and croissants to malted, spelt, multigrain, oat, olive and rye versions. Open Mon-Sat 8am-4.30pm

BATH DELI
31 Bathwick St, BA2 6NZ
Tel: 01225 316265, web: www.bathdeli.co.uk
● Locally sourced and/or organic meat, olives, cheeses, wines, ales and cider. Wide range of gluten/wheat-free products, artisan breads, charcuterie, locally made traditional cakes, ice-cream, jams, chutneys, organic grocery, dairy produce and organic baby food. Sandwiches and takeaway. Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm

BATH FARMERS’ MARKET
Green Park Station, BA1 1JB
Tel: 01225 787910, web: www.bathfarmersmarket.co.uk
● The one that kick-started the whole Farmers’ Market movement, now held every Sat. Dozens of stalls sell locally produced fresh and organic meat, dairy, breads and veg, plus foods for people on restricted diets, hot food to nibble as you browse and plenty of tasting experiences. Open Sat 8.30am-1pm

BEEHIVE BAKERY
Noads Corner, Odd Down, BA2 2RX
Tel: 01225 833322
● Proper, traditional, community baker. Open Mon-Sat 8am-4pm

BEN’S COOKIES
21 Union Passage, BA1 1RD
Tel: 01225 460983, web: www.benscookies.com
● Funky, chunky fresh cookies (priced by the kilo) to take away or enjoy at a table on the traffic-free lane out front. Excellent coffee. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm

BEST OF BRITISH
12 Broad St, BA1 5LJ
Tel: 01225 448055, web: www.bestofbritishdeli.co.uk
● Organic deli and takeaway. See Organic.

BUS STATION FRUITERERS
Corn St, BA1 1UF
● Originally a permanent fixture at the heart of the old Manvers St Bus Station (hence the name), the BSF was forced to endure a nomadic existence when the SouthGate development levelled their playing field (literally). Today, find this generously stocked stall on Corn St/Kingsmead Square (at the time of going to press) and stock up on bargains.  Open Wed/Thur-Sat 8.30am-5pm

CHANDOS DELI
St George St, BA1 2EH
Tel: 01225 314418
Egg Cafe, St Johns Place, BA1 1ET
Tel: 01225 823408, web: www.chandosdeli.com
● See Bristol listing.

COUNTRY CUPCAKES
61 Walcot St, BA1 5BN
Tel: 01225 319485, web: www.countrycupcakes.com
● The cutest cupcakes for miles around, using top-notch ingredients and decorated with imagination and flair. See website for details of where to buy the full range, order bespoke/special occasion cupcakes (including weddings, children’s parties) and forthcoming Cupcake School events. Open Shop by prior arrangement only

CULPEPERS
28 Milsom St, BA1 1DG
Tel: 01225 425875, web: www.culpeper.co.uk
● Wide range of herbs, relishes, pickles, spices, honey, ginger, homemade jams, fruit drinks (many organic) and stock/soup bases. Friendly, knowledgeable staff are as happy to advise on natural remedies as they are on curry ingredients. Mailorder available. Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

DA VINCI ITALIAN DELI
33 Wellsway, Bear Flat, BA2 4RR
Tel: 01225 471850, web: www.davincideli.co.uk
● Properly authentic Italian cured meats, cheeses, fresh and dried pasta, breads and rolls, oils, wines and puddings, plus fresh baguettes. Takeaway bowls of fresh pasta for lunchtime snacks or evening meals. Cafe and gorgeous little garden out back (alcohol served with food 12noon-3pm). Outside catering service. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-5pm

DARLING DELI
Isabella House, The Avenue, Combe Down, BA2 5EH
Tel: 01225 835118, web: www.darlingdeli.co.uk
● Homemade savouries and cakes (including gluten-free/vegetarian), hot breakfast rolls (available all day), gourmet sandwiches, hot ciabattas, wholesome soup, freshly made pasta, Fairtrade tea and coffee, tapas and salad bar and low-fat options (their own ‘Good for You’ range). Most items are freshly prepared by their own chef, and the top-quality meals to go are truly scrumptious. Outside catering menu. Open Mon-Thur 8.30am-4pm, Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-2pm

DEL SOLE DELI
37 Moorland Rd, Oldfield Park, BA2 3PN
Tel: 01225 481477, web: www.delsole.co.uk
● Real Italian food, both traditional and contemporary, without unnecessary additives and using local and organic ingredients wherever possible. Olives, cheeses, salamis, pesto sauces and racks of handpicked, specialist Italian products, including high-quality pastas and authentic sauces. Small seating area (plus pavement tables) – pause for an Illy coffee and biscotti, lunchtime panini or freshly prepared Italian meals. Full meals to serve up at home. Outside catering, buffet and dinner party menus. Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

DELI SHUSH
8a Guildhall Market, BA2 4AW
Tel: 07970 851094
● Attractive deli within an increasingly foodie-oriented market. Full range of sweet and savoury goodies: cooked meats, artisan cheeses, homemade sausage rolls (the best in Bath), quiches, bhajis, pasties, handraised pork pies. Plethora of olives and other antipasti, local jams, preserves and chutneys, plus food-on-the-move specials - daily changing range of pasta salads, filled baguettes and rolls to take away. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

FINE CHEESE CO
29-31 Walcot St, BA1 5BN
Tel: 01225 448748, web: www.finecheese.co.uk
● Cheese lover’s mecca, featuring around 150 varieties. Also a gourmet grocery with an excellent deli, bakery and cafe, all under one roof, with everything from olive oil and homemade chutney to fine wine, chocolate and sweet and savoury delights. Eat in, take away or order via the website. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm

FISHWORKS
6 Green St, BA1 2JY
Tel: 01225 448707, web: www.fishworks.co.uk
● Well-stocked, informative fishmonger to the front of a popular fish restaurant. Open Mon-Sun 10am-8pm

GOODIES
2a St Saviours Rd, Larkhall, BA1 6RJ
Tel: 01225 336033, web: www.goodiesdeli.co.uk
● English and continental deli with in-store French bakery. Freshly baked bread throughout the day alongside specialist beers, organic wines and inspired selection of cheeses, olives, filled baguettes, pastries, etc. The freshly baked croissants are a real treat for early birds. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm

NEW
JACK’S GREENGROCERS & BAKERY
51 & 52 Guildhall Market, BA2 4AW
Tel: 07540 187321
● At long last, a thoroughly decent greengrocer and bakery at the heart of the thriving Guildhall Market. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

LONDON ROAD STORES
3 Cleveland Place East, London Rd, BA1 5DJ
Tel: 01225 336307
● Excellent source of West Indian cooking supplies, including fresh yams, mangoes, plantains, coriander and ackee. Extensive range of spices, including the infamous West Indian hot pepper sauces. Also doubles up as a traditionally English corner shop. Pay-as-you-go mobile phone top-up facility. Fresh bhajis, pakoras and Greek pastries often appear on the counter. Open Mon-Sun 10am-8pm

MANGIA BENE
5-6 St James St, BA1 2TW
Tel: 01225 336106
● Enticing range of Mediterranean food (vast array of cheese, charcuterie, wine, champagne) combines with irresistible aromas floating from the kitchen to give this utterly charming deli a distinctly seductive edge. Gorgeous little cafe area seats 12, with more outside in clement weather. Breakfast menus around £5, lunches from £7. Takeaway sandwiches and outside catering. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-5pm (cafe till 4.30pm)

MINERVA CHOCOLATES
15 Abbey Church Yard, BA1 1NA
Tel: 01225 464999, web: www.chocolatemaster.co.uk
● Massive range of indulgent, flamboyant confectionery, from carefully made truffles and pralines to exclusive handcrafted chocolates based on characters and fables from Bath’s past. Cafe serves up what’s probably the best hot chocolate in Bath. The live chocolate-making demos are fun to watch. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm

NIBBLES
Stall 53, Guildhall Market, BA1 4AW
Tel: 01225 460213
● ‘Bath’s other cheese shop’, selling quality cheeses of all sorts from around the UK and further afield, alongside British and continental bacon and hams at wallet-friendly prices. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm

PAXTON & WHITFIELD
1 John St, BA1 2JL
Tel: 01225 466403, web: www.cheesemongers.co.uk
● Established in 1797 and holders of no less than three Royal Warrants. Premier-quality traditional English and continental cheeses, luxury olive oils, pickles and preserves, good selection of wines, beers and spirits and cheese-related equipment. The only place in the UK to buy legendary cheeses from Parisian-based Fromagerie Androuet. Online mail-order. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm

PICNICS
8 Chelsea Rd, BA2 3DU
Tel: 01225 482045
● Lovely, lively, long-standing family-run deli specialising in authentic foods imported from the Med. Cured meats, olives, cheeses, speciality oils, etc, plus a fine deli counter. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm

POLISH DELICATESSEN
James St West, BA1 2BX
● Wide range of traditional Polish foodstuffs (including excellent rye bread), plus fresh fruit and veg and fascinating sweet treats. Open Mon-Sun 10am-6pm

PRIOR PARK GARDEN CENTRE & FARM SHOP
Prior Park Rd, BA2 4NF
Tel: 01225 427175, web: www.priorparkgardencentre.co.uk
● Garden/pet care centre incorporating a thriving cafe and well-stocked farm shop. Meat and pies from butcher Jon Thorner (Shepton Mallet), Hobbs House bread, dairy produce from Ivy House Farm, eggs from Paxcroft Farm, Marshfield Farm/Bakery ice-cream, cakes and biscuits and a small range of Bath and Abbey Ales. Impressive range of jams, chutneys, cooking sauces, larder essentials, wines and ciders. Visit towards closing time to benefit from bargain prices for fresh produce. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm (summer 6pm), Sun 10.30am-4.30pm

REAL ITALIAN ICE CREAM COMPANY
17 York St, BA1 1NG
Tel: 01225 330121
● One of only a handful of authentic Italian gelaterias in the UK.

REAL MEAT CO
7 Hayes Place, BA2 4QW
Tel: 01225 335139, web: www.realmeat.co.uk
● Established over 21 years ago. All their meat (from sausage rolls to steak, chops and cooked ham on the bone) has been reared according to a strictly monitored welfare code, and lacks hormones, growth promoters, pre-emptive medication and additives. Stock their own pre-cooked meals and pies, plus dairy produce, free-range eggs, chocolate, breakfast cereals, puddings, wholefoods, preserves and - rather unexpectedly - an excellent vegetarian larder range. Friendly, knowledgeable staff; local delivery service. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm

NEW
ROSCOFF DELI
18 Northumberland Place, BA1 5AR
Tel: 01275 469590
● Sicily meets the West Country at this funky, flair-packed dolce vita experience. Breakfasts, lunches like homemade Sicilian cookies and rice balls stuffed with homemade ragu, tea-time pastries and Italian cured meats, olives, pastas, etc. Plenty of local fare, too, including homemade rarebits made with local cheese, lasagne made with local beef and lamb, and lots of diabetic foods. Open Mon-Sun 10am-5pm

SAUSAGE SHOP
7 Green St, BA1 2JY
Tel: 01225 318300, web: www.sausage-shop.co.uk
● Dozens of speciality sausages handmade with the finest ingredients to traditional methods – no E-numbers in sight. Favourites include the Somerset Scrumpy, traditional Cumberland, and Newmarket chipolata, sold individually or by the kilo. Gourmet/exotic delights, vegetarian/gluten-free versions and award-winning black pudding. Deli counter offers olives, cured continental meats and their own locally famous pork pies, takeaway hot sausages of the day, plus lots of mustards and tracklements. Great recipe ideas on the website. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm

SEASONS WHOLEFOOD
10 George St, BA1 2EH
Tel: 01225 469730
● Popular, well-stocked health food shop with serve-yourself bins for dried fruits and nuts, cereals and mixes, beans and pulses. Good choice of fruit and herb teas and coffees, plus tins and packets for veggie store cupboards. Food supplements, vitamins and minerals, and Bach Natural Flower Remedies. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful. Takeaway counter for frozen yogurts in summer, homemade soups in winter, plus salads and sandwiches. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm

SOUTHSIDE FOOD CO-OP
Twerton, Whiteway & Southdown
Tel: 01225 787924
● Offers people in south-west Bath fresh, high-quality vegetables, fruit and eggs at wholesale prices, with bags of seasonal, locally grown produce, or order from their price list. Collect orders on Wed from Twerton (and save 50p), or they’ll deliver to homes in Twerton/Whiteway/Southdown. Also run courses in simple, healthy cookery. Host a city-wide initiative, with volunteers offering drop-off points in their own homes and receiving credits towards the cost of their own boxes of fruit and veg. Produce mostly grown in Batheaston by a traditional market gardener, with minimal use of sprays and chemicals. Co-op membership £1 per year.

STOKES THE GREENGROCERS
38 Moorland Rd, Oldfield Park, BA2 3PN
Tel: 01225 424414, web: www.stokesplc.com
● The UK’s largest independent fruit and veg retailer and a keen supporter of local growers. Stock everything from pink ladies to pineapples, maris pipers to mouli, with quality fresh produce that isn’t overpriced. See website for details of other stores. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm

THAI BALCONY MINI MART
40 Monmouth St, BA1 2AN
Tel: 01225 337213
● If you can’t get a table at the popular Thai Balcony restaurant, do it yourself at home instead. Everything Thai, from storecupboard ingredients (noodles, dipping sauces, exotic fruit in cans, jars, soup bases) to frozen dim sum, fresh herbs and spices and freshly cooked Thai ready meals to take away, and some fascinating fish in the freezer. Staff are happy to talk you through the whole lot. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm

NEW
THOUGHTFUL BREAD CO
Unit 1E, Charmborough Farm Rural Industrial Estate, Charlton Rd, Holcombe, Radstock, BA3 5EX
Tel: 01761 239074, web: www.thethoughtfulbreadcompany.com
● Ethically minded, environmentally friendly bakery. Daily selection (vintage cheddar, wild garlic, light rye, sourdough, Irish soda, ‘Funky Beetroot’) changes with the seasons. Buy directly from the welcoming bakery or at the TTBC’s shop at Green Park Railway station. Supply many of Bath’s best restaurants, cafes and delis. Open Shop Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Bakery - see website

VOM FASS
Shires Yard, BA1 1DN
Tel: 01225 447660, web: www.vomfass.net
● The original ‘Sweetshop for Grown-ups’. Exquisite oils, vinegars, wines, liqueurs and spirits, available straight from the cask in any quantity. Non-edible essential oils include evening primrose, wheatgerm and wild rose. Speciality chocolates, regular tastings and personalised inscription/gift-wrapping service. Free delivery on £45+ online orders. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm

Out of Town

CANTERBURY HOUSE
10 Silver St, Bradford on Avon, Wilts, BA15 1JY
Tel: 01225 309385
● Bijou cafe and deli featuring goodies with a strong emphasis on local sourcing. Fresh free-range poultry, local game, free-range pork, organic Dorset lamb and small daily fish selection (although they can source any fish from anywhere in the world within 24 hours). Full English breakfasts, lunch, afternoon teas, coffee and cakes all day. Open Mon 8.30am-1.30pm, Tue-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm

NEW
CHOCOLATE ONE
Village Square, Phoenix Way, Portishead BS20 7GP
Tel: 01275 817961, web: www.chocolateone.co.uk
● Small but perfectly formed chocolate factory incorporating a fascinating array of chocolate and cake making equipment. Display of goodies to take away (or be ordered): biscotti, chocolate buttons, stylish handmade truffles, and a sophisticated continental-style selection taking in imaginative gifts like legendary edible ‘Chocolate Flower Pots’. Celebration cakes made to order. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

THE CORNISH FISHMONGER
Wing of St Mawes, Unit 4, Warren Rd, Indian Queens Industrial Estate, Indian Queens, TR9 6TL
Tel: 01726 861666, web: www.thecornishfishmonger.co.uk
● Suppliers to numerous restaurants and members of the public, The Cornish Fishmonger can deliver fresh, expertly and sustainably caught fish and shellfish from the crystal-clear Cornish waters to your doorstep, anywhere in the country, within hours. From Falmouth Bay king scallops, silvery Newlyn hake and deep blue Padstow lobsters, to hand-picked Cornish crab meat, River Fowey mussels and hand-sliced smoked salmon, they’ll be able to satisfy your taste for anything remotely fishy.

DICK WILLOWS FARM & CIDER SHOP
Box Rd, Bathford, BA1 7LR
Tel: 01225 859780, web: www.dickwillows.com
● Find everything from handmade chocolates, Essential toiletries and Ecover cleaning products to artisan breads, cheeses, charcuterie, jams, chutneys and larder/supper party necessities at this quirky, characterful shop. Dick’s own Broadlands Cider Company range - made on the premises from apples grown in the adjacent orchard - sits alongside local varieties (Hecks, Wilkins, Naish), more familiar offerings (Thatchers, Black Rat), local ales (including Bath Ales), Lyme Bay country wines and liqueurs, and Glastonbury port wine.

FARMERS’ MARKETS
Web: www.farmersmarkets.net, www.wiltshirefarmersmarkets.org.uk
● Both reliable, regularly updated websites give full listings and details of farmers’ markets licensed by the National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) - the best way to buy organic, locally grown produce of excellent quality, direct from the producers. Farmers’ markets include Bradford on Avon, Wells, Salisbury, Trowbridge, Warminster, Keynsham, Frome, Devizes and Malmesbury.

FARRINGTON’S FARM SHOP
Home Farm, Farrington Gurney, nr Bristol, BS39 6UB
Tel: 01761 452266, web: www.farringtons.co.uk
● Massive range includes cheese, bread, fruit, veg, ready meals, homemade soups, Fairtrade goods and oodles of local-producer goodies. Small cafe serves lunches and snacks prepared on the premises from fresh ingredients. Groups are welcome (call in adv), and the farm – which features an outdoor classroom – regularly hosts educational visits.

GORGEOUS
Tel: 05602 759082, web: www.gorgeous-food.co.uk
● Specialist pastas, rice, oils and other tasty stuff incorporated into exclusive luxury food hampers that can be tailored to your individual dietary needs. All produce is carefully sourced from small and specialist producers around the world, many of whom have attracted acclaim from the Macrobiotic Society, Guild of Fine Food, Soil Association, etc. Mail-order.

HOBBS HOUSE
Bakery: Unit 6, Chipping Edge Estate, Hatters Lane,
Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AA Tel: 01454 321629
Shops: 39 High St, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6BA Tel: 01454 317525
18-20 Church St, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8JG Tel: 01666 504533
4 George St, Nailsworth, Glos, GL6 0AG Tel: 01453 839396, web: www.hobbshousebakery.co.uk
● Renowned and highly recommended bakery with a fantastic reputation for range and imagination, and winner of countless awards for their artisan breads and baked goodies, including an organic range. Supplies many of the region’s best shops, restaurants and takeaways.

INDULGENCE
12a Hill Road, Clevedon, BS21 7NZ
Tel: 01275 878978, web: www.indulgencechocolates.co.uk
● Bespoke chocolate and confectionery specialists offering a sumptuous range of classic, contemporary and quirky sweet stuff including celebratory cakes, wedding/christening ‘favours’ and party supplies. Kiddie-themed novelties include chocolate footballs, buses, racing cars and pirates (!), gift options bring chocolate fondue sets, recipe books and more to the inspiration bank and the luxurious, hand made Belgian chocolates are a chocoholics dream come true. Orders taken in the shop, over the phone or via the website. Open Tue-Sat 9am-5.30pm.

MANOR FARM SHOP
Upton Cheyney, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6NQ
Tel: 0117 932 3064, web: www.manorfarm-shop.co.uk
● Tucked away up a narrow, winding side road between Bristol and Bath, the signpost from the A431 and a massive word-of-mouth reputation keeps this 280-acre, organic, family-run farm (with cafe) extremely busy. Find just about everything you need to fill your cupboards with healthy, organic options.

MAPLES DELICATESSEN
4 The Shambles, Bradford on Avon, Wilts, BA15 1JS
Tel: 01225 862203, web: www.maplesdeli.com
● Cheerful little deli stocking breads, cheeses, salamis, chocolates, jams, pickles, traditional baking ingredients, wild and roast smoked salmon, lots of organic/local produce, freshly made sandwiches and plenty of healthy, kiddie-friendly options. Stockists of Bath Pig chorizo. Online ordering/shopping available.

MARSHFIELD ICE CREAM & BAKERY
Marshfield, Chippenham, Wilts, SN14 8LE
Tel: 01225 891221, web: www.marshfield-icecream.co.uk
● Ice-creams made with milk from their own organically reared herd, cream from neighbouring farms and a whole range of natural, largely locally sourced ingredients (including fudge and chocolate). Excellent fresh bread from the bakery.

NORWOOD FARM
Bath Rd, Norton St Philip, BA2 7LP
Tel: 01373 834356
● This official Rare Breeds Survival Trust Approved Centre rears many rare breeds, from saddleback pigs to Shetland ponies and Wiltshire horn sheep, and preserves a ‘gene bank’ of animals for future generations. Meet over 30 rare and beautiful breeds in this 183-hectare, eco-friendly space, then load up your basket with organic produce from the shop. Cafe serves light meals and cream teas. Car park and big play area for kids. Open Daily Mar-Sept, weather permitting (call in adv when planning a trip)

NEW
PUMPKIN DELI
1 The Borough Mall, The Borough, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4EB
Tel: 01934 713289, web: www.pumpkinwedmore.co.uk
● Star-spangled roll-call of local producers includes Hobbs House bread, chutneys and preserves from Wedmore’s A Bit on the Side, Luscombe Organics drinks and Mendip Moments ice-cream, plus locally produced cheeses, homemade quiches, tarts, handmade chocolates and a ‘Home Entertainment’ menu. Fully licensed cafe with outside seating. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm

PUXTON PARK
Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 6AH
Tel: 0844 800 2295, web: www.puxton.co.uk
● Incorporating two restaurants, kids’ play area, falconry centre, working organic dairy farm, educational facility and a fabulous farm shop, set within acres of lush Somerset farmland, and all designed to help visitors discover the connection between food, farming and conservation, while having a fun day out. Farm shop specialises in high-quality local produce from Somerset-based producers, including an onsite butcher who sources meat from within a 35-mile radius. Restaurant food is made from the same fresh ingredients you can buy in the shop. Open Park daily 9am-5.30pm, shop 8am-6pm (9am Sun)

SANDRIDGE FARMHOUSE BACON
Sandridge Farm, Bromham, Nr Chippenham, Wilts, SN15 2JL
Tel: 01380 850304, web: www.sandridgefarmhousebacon.co.uk
● Specialise in two methods of curing bacon: Wiltshire Curing (no water added, so really sizzles when it hits the pan) and Dry Curing (the pork is packed in a salt, molasses and spice mixture for 28-56 days). Try the ‘Devyses’, with its rich flavour of hops, or the ‘Golden Rind’, naturally smoked over oak and beech sawdust to recreate the essence of farmhouse inglenook smoking. Speciality hams, too. Open Tue-Sat 9am-5pm

SKIDMORE’S
Old Bell House, 17 High St, Sherston, Wilts, SN16 0LH
Tel: 01666 840268
● Quality butcher specialising in delicious homemade sausages and fabulous game (organic and locally sourced). The owner’s grandmother used the word ‘tracklements’ to describe savoury, saucy accompaniments, and her grandson revived it: Skidmore’s are now the main outlet for these quintessentially English treats, offering over 50 varieties, including the world-renowned Cider Mustard with Honey. Open Mon & Thur 8am-1pm, Tue-Wed & Fri-Sat 8am-3pm

TASTE
Lakeside, Barrow Gurney, BS48 3SJ
Tel: 01275 475252, web: www.taste.gb.com
● Specialists in British seafood – a wide variety of high-quality, fresh produce. Superb range of local, organically reared beef, pork, poultry and fresh Mendip lamb, with experienced in-house butcher offering quality faggots, sausages, terrines and hams. Every week, in-house chefs cook exciting dishes and sauces to accompany their fine meats and seafood. Lots of French and British cheeses and Mediterranean treats, plus fresh coffee beans, gourmet chocolates, fine wines, fresh veg, local eggs, fresh organic bread and dairy products. Open Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

TORTWORTH ESTATE SHOP
Box Walk, Tortworth, nr Wotton-under-Edge, Glos, GL12 8HF
Tel: 01454 261633
● Browse, taste and buy produce from over 100 local suppliers including estate-reared, prize-winning aged beef, local lamb, free-range pork and poultry, local honey and eggs, Hobbs House bread, vegetables, cheeses and fruit juices, alongside homemade pies, savouries, cakes and a fantastic range of coffees, handmade chocolates and soaps. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm
Organic

BEST OF BRITISH
12 Broad St, Bath, BA1 5LJ
Tel: 01225 448055, web: www.bestofbritishdeli.co.uk
● This welcoming, well-stocked deli and takeaway uses and supplies 100% organic ingredients and mostly British produce, much of it locally sourced. Organic gift hampers; free city-centre delivery for £25+ orders. Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm

BETTER FOOD COMPANY
Bristol Proving House, Sevier St, St Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9QS
Tel: 0117 935 1725, web: www.betterfood.co.uk
● Big, bright emporium of all things organic including fresh fruit and veg from the BFC’s own organic farm overlooking Chew Valley lake. Fresh local meat, poultry and line-caught fish, artisan breads, organic cheeses, olives and sausages. Extremely popular self-scoop section, and a huge range of goods, from vodka and non-homogenised milk to chocolate, Welsh bacon, Cornish chicken, books, clothes and homewares. Fabulous cafe serves excellent breakfasts and wholesome food all day. Veg Box delivery service (free delivery for £15+ orders). See website for great seasonal recipes, plus news of local campaigns and events. Open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

BORDEAUX QUAY
V-Shed, Canons Way, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5UH
Tel: 0117 943 1200, web: www.bordeaux-quay.co.uk
● Stylish eco-haven, home to a cookery school, bar, restaurant, brasserie, deli and bakery producing traditional and modern breads, pastries, tarts, pan au chocolat, cookies and muffins. BQ’s guiding principle of sourcing the very best local, seasonal, sustainable and delicious products, mostly organic, is writ large at every turn. Open See website

HARVEST
37 Walcot St, Bath, BA1 5BN
Tel: 01225 465519, web: www.harvest-bath.coop
● Providing Bathonians with a cornucopia of organic vegetarian food since 1971. An entirely GM-free zone, stocking everything from organic fruit and veg (much of it sourced locally) and organic bread to Fairtrade chocolate, teas, coffees, organic wines, international specialities and products from the Essential range. This workers’ co-op offers a comprehensive self-service herbs and spices section, bins for cereals, dried fruits and pulses, and loads of gluten/dairy-free products. Deli section stocks fresh, locally prepared vegetarian/vegan rolls and specialities, plus their famous luxury gourmet hummus. Children’s playpen stocked with toys for stress-free shopping. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-6.30pm, Sat 9am-6pm

LOVE FOOD FESTIVAL & MARKET
Regularly, approx every month
Paintworks, Bath Rd, Bristol, BS4 3EH
Web: www.lovefoodfestival.com
● Shopping as it should be, in a friendly, vibrant indoor/outdoor environment at Paintworks, aka Bristol’s Creative Quarter. Regional produce from local producers, alongside children’s activities, picnic area and guest speakers to learn from and debate with, all with a strong emphasis on organics and eco-friendly awareness and practices.

LOWER PERTWOOD FARM
Hindon, nr Salisbury, Wilts, SP3 6TA
Tel: 01747 820499, web: www.pertwoodorganicfarm.co.uk
● Nurturing 1,850 acres of farmland, Pertwood is a 100% organic farm producing its own range of six organic breakfast cereals, as well as rearing cattle, sheep and chickens. Full range of Pertwood Organic Farm cereals at good supermarkets, local delis and farm shops, or contact Pertwood Organic Cereals on 01985 841155.

MASALA
18 North St, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1HW
Tel: 0117 963 6062, web: www.masala.uk.com
● Unique organic ethnic shopping experience, stocking Fairtrade products and local organic food wherever possible. Fine selection of cheeses (including the legendary Stinking Bishop) and dairy produce, mostly from local, named farms. Huge range of ingredients, and wide variety of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian foods, organic herbs and spices. Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

NATURAL VITALITY
Tunley Farm, Tunley, nr Bath, BA2 0DL
Tel: 01761 479555, web: www.natural-vitality.co.uk
● Delicious and nutritious organic vegetarian and vegan food supplied to farm shops, wholefood specialists, delis, grocers and cafes around the region. Also available from their stall in Bristol and Bath’s weekly Farmers’ Markets. See website for list of stockists.

RADFORD MILL FARM SHOP
39-41 Picton St, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5PZ
Tel: 0117 942 6644
● Bristol’s original wholefood and organic food suppliers. Vast range of GM-free and organic products at really reasonable prices. Small deli offers local cheeses, vegan and vegetarian specialities, sandwiches and cakes. Fresh juices in the cafe - they’ll juice just about anything they sell in the shop. Open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm

SHEEPDROVE ORGANIC FARM BUTCHERS
3 Lower Redland Rd, Bristol, BS6 9TB
Tel: 0117 973 4643, web: www.sheepdrove.com
● Bristol’s only fully organic butcher. Superb organic lamb, mutton, beef, pork, chicken, black and white pudding and turkey direct from their Berkshire farm. Organic wines, own-brand honey, preserves and flour, too. Online and phone ordering available. Open Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm, Sun 10am-2pm

SUE’S PANTRY
Cheapside, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9PW
Tel: 01458 252853, web: www.suespantry.co.uk
● Healthy, wholesome, organic produce available online or directly from this charming, characterful shop. Large selection of vegetarian/vegan foods and loads of dairy/gluten/wheat-free products, plus natural remedies, vitamins and minerals, specialist teas, pulses, etc. Locally sourced produce includes honeys, handmade cheeses, award-winning jams and pickles and smoked fish. Easy-to-use website with info on local professional advisers, and links to ethical and environmental organisations and groups offering dietary advice.

TOBACCO FACTORY MARKET
Raleigh Rd, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1TF
Web: www.tobaccofactory.com
● Food, crafts, clothes and other items, with occasional live music and other events, a strong community vibe and a strong bias towards organic and local products. Open Sun 10.30am-2.30pm

WHITELADIES FARMERS’ MARKET
Whiteladies Rd/Apsley Rd, Bristol, BS8
Web: www.sustainableredland.org.uk/home/farmers-market
● Locally produced, fairly traded, largely organic goodies in a lively atmosphere. If you’d like to get involved in organising, publicising or trading at the market, visit the website. Open First Fri of month, 8.30am-2pm, third Sat of month 9am-2pm

WRINGTON GREENS ORGANIC FARM
Nates Lane, Wrington, N Somerset, BS40 5RS
Tel: 01934 863636, web: www.wringtongreens.co.uk
● Freshness, flavour and food miles are the three guiding principles at this complex with top-quality market garden. Fully organic farm follows the Soil Association’s strict environmental standards across every inch of their 25 acres. Stocks Herberts Bread, Somerset Dairy organic milk and cream, Yeo Valley and Godminster organic cheeses. Box scheme delivers to Bristol and North Somerset, or can be pre-ordered and collected at the farm shop (see website for details). Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (7pm Tue), Sat 9am-1pm

Home Deliveries

ABEL & COLE
16 Waterside Way, Plough Lane, Wimbledon, London, SW17 0HB
Tel: 08452 626262, web: www.abel-cole.co.uk
● Deliver boxes of fresh organic fruit and veg, organic meat, sustainably sourced fish and loads of other ethically produced foods around the country. They buy as much as possible from UK farms, ensure that all their growers get a fair price, and give a fantastic, friendly service. Order from the easy-to-use website.

BETTER FOOD CO
Bristol Proving House, Sevier St, St Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9QS
Tel: 0117 935 1725, web: www.betterfood.co.uk
● Deliver fruit and veg boxes across Bristol and areas of neighbouring counties. See Organic for more info.

JP ORGANICS
Littledown Farm, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 5TH
Tel: 01225 460674, web: www.jporganics.co.uk
● Family-run business operating weekly/fortnightly organic veg box delivery scheme in the Bath area. Produce is sourced as close to home base as possible. Available produce includes veg, fruit, eggs, Hobbs House bread, Adeys Farm meat and dried goods, and it’s all certified by the Soil Association.

NUTRICHEF
Tel: 0845 366 9900, web: www.nutrichef.co.uk
● Specifically aimed at those who want to improve their unhealthy eating habits, Nutrichef offer complete meal plans (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for busy people interested in a healthy lifestyle. Website is packed with easy-to-digest information, facts and figures. Food is delivered freshly prepared and chilled, several times a week, with most dishes only taking about 15 mins to cook or warm through.

RIVERFORD ORGANIC
Wash Barn, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LD
Tel: 0845 600 2311, web: www.riverford.co.uk
● Established in 1987, Riverford is now one of the country’s largest independent growers, delivering boxes of organic produce (veg, fruit and/or meat) to households across the southern half of the country every week using local distributors.

WILTSHIRE FARM FOODS
Tel: 01225 756019, web: www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com
● Menu contains around 175 different frozen dishes, from roasts, pies and stews to coq au vin or fillet of trout with prawns. Very reasonably priced, and popular with senior citizens and people with limited mobility. ‘Mini Meals’ for those lighter appetites. Vegetarians and restricted diets are well catered for, and weekly selection packs offer particularly good value for money. Free delivery, and friendly drivers will even put the meals in the freezer for you.

WRINGTON GREENS ORGANIC FARM
Nates Lane, Wrington, N Somerset, BS40 5RS
Tel: 01934 863636, web: www.wringtongreens.co.uk
● Box scheme delivers to Bristol and North Somerset. See Organic for more info.

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