Three Northumbrian farms supply us with fresh from the fields vegetables which literally knock spots off what the supermarkets offer. Grown without pesticides and artificial fertilizers all our local veg organic and is hand picked to demand – often only the day before it goes on sale. Our veg is literally brimming with life.
And because we buy locally - our fruit and veg reflects the seasons. Seasonal cooking to us is cooking at its best. The adventure and joy of local food is something which the celebrity chefs have made their hallmark. We like to think we've made it ours to and that we deserve the plaudits we've recieved for our work. But it is nothing compared with the pleasure we get with providing our customers with what we think everyone deserves : simple, affordable and genuinely healthy local food.
More about our three main Northumbrian suppliers...
North East Organic Growers
North East Organic Growers are based at earth Balance in Bedlington. We love NEOG. A workers cooperative they have been growing organic veg in the north east longer than anyone else. Their love of their craft really shines through in their work. They supply the shop not only with fresh vegetables but also with our veg bags. Their Veg is often picked the same day it is delivered and really is in a league of its own. Their Veg bags are available to collect each week from 3pm on a Thursday. We offer a range of bag sizes and can cater to accomodate individual preferences. Please contact the NEOG at the farm to arrange for your veg bag to collect instore. Click on the grower above to go straight to NEOG's website.
Rosemary Wass from Newfields Organic, Fadmoor.
Award winning veg from Newfields organics is delivered direct in-store every week from late summer to early winter. Rosemary Wass has been growing organically since the early 80's and her families way of family is really a model to all who wish to farm free from pesticides and chemicals. In 2005 the Wass family won the organic grower of the year award. This is Rob's favourite grower. They have consistently shown that Northumbrian Veg can be the best in the country. Click on the Red Kale in Rosemary's hand to go direct to Newfields website.
Johnny Watson from St Helens Farm
The Watson family farm in Tadcaster completes our set of regular suppliers. A family run business they not only supply veg fresh from their farm but they also act as our wholesaler picking up veg from around the country and europe when our stocks in the north east run a little short. They are possibly some the hardest working family Rob has ever worked with, they are an inspiration to us at the honey tree and have shown that local farm based business can be a successful alternative to the supermarkets and their national wholesalers.