By choosing to source from local suppliers, we do more than just stock produce and cook it; we want to become a powerful champion for our own community and a steward of the environment. This commitment closes the gap between the field and the fork, slashing food miles and reducing our carbon footprint, which honours the very landscape our patrons call home.
It’s a decision that weaves a stronger local economy, ensuring that money circulates between neighbours and supports the livelihoods of local farmers, brewers, and artisans. For customers, this philosophy translates into unparalleled freshness and a genuine taste of the region – a story on every plate and a sense of place in every pint. Ultimately, buying local supports our vision; to promote ourselves as the beating heart of a sustainable, resilient, and proud community.
Starting as a family pig farm in the mid-70s, Penny’s faced a turning point when a major contract collapsed. In a resourceful move, John Penny began butchering the surplus pigs for friends and family, sparking huge demand. This success led to a farm shop and diversification into supplying the North West’s finest hotels and restaurants, including Edisford Bridge.
AO Seafoods was established in 1988 by Adrian Ogden in Burnley, Lancashire and have been supplying the hospitality trade all over the UK since then. AO Seafoods is an independently operated, family-run business who pride themselves on delivering family-based principles such as trust, loyalty, and excellent value.
Ribble Farm Fare | Fresh Veg & Dry Goods
What attracted us to Ribble Farm Fare is their commitment to sourcing incredible, seasonal local produce. By dedicating themselves to support the local growers and farmers they ensure that they can supply crisp, fresh, quality produce six-days a week.
Robert Wellock & Sons | Potatoes
There’s much more to the lowly potato than you might think. Whether we’re chipping, roasting, boiling, or even making Dauphinoise Gratin, we require potatoes that perform perfectly for us and for you.
Our Coffee Roasters & Tea Merchants are based in Blackburn. In 2024 Exchange created the Black Bull Roast which provides us with a unique flavour our customers just love. Not only do we source our Coffee from Exchange, but they also helped train our staff in Barista skills and provide superb support.
We make pretty much everything onsite, except our Ice Cream for one simple reason; we don’t think anyone, including our skilled chefs can make Ice Cream as sumptuous and delicious as Mrs Dowson – and they’re based just up the road.
Based just down the road in Blackburn LWC was born from their experience in the industry, having previously run successful pubs themselves. They’re amazing service 6-days a week is really handy, and they also support us on gourmet gala dinners.
Based in Clitheroe, Total Food Service provides us with everything we need on a daily basis. From fresh, chilled, and frozen foods to pantry staples, non-food essentials, and janitorial supplies. Total represents an imaginarium for our needs, with a product list that really supports the diversity of our ambitions.
Located just 10 minutes from us, Gornall’s Dairy provides us with a stunning range of the unsung hero products that bring many of our dishes to life. Whether it’s the cream in our sauces, the eggs in our desserts, or your Halloumi Fries, excellence is guaranteed, and the fresh taste of the Ribble Valley assured.