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RECOMMENDED ESTABLISHMENTS
We list below 'Slow' places in Ludlow and the Marches that are recommended by our convivium - restaurants, pubs, shops, market stalls, cafes and producers.
All establishments listed have been reviewed by one or more members, using Slow Food's criteria of good, clean and fair, and have been awarded a window sticker for the current year.
If you are a Slow Food member and wish to recommend a suitably 'Slow' establishment in Ludlow and the Marches, full details of how to go about it can be found in the Members' Area of this website.
Please note that all our recommendations are made in good faith, and the information is believed to be correct and accurate at the time of being made. However, businesses may change hands or even cease trading, and trading policies and personnel change, so we do not accept any responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies that may occur.
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G & R TUDGE
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Producer
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The Bury, Richards Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4JX
Tel: 01584 831227 E-mail: mail@tudge-meats.co.uk
Website: www.tudge-meats.co.uk
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Farmers markets in Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Malvern. Mail order or from farm by arrangement.
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Description:
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The Tudges rear free-range Berkshire pigs and chickens reared without antibiotics, growth promoters or GM products on their family farm. They sell sausages, bacon, ham, pork and chickens.
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Reasons for recommendation:
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A prime example of a traditional, high-quality, local product reared and processed on a family farm. The pigs and chickens are all raised on the farm in genuinely free-range conditions and their meat tastes of true pork or chicken without artificial added flavours. At the markets you will always be served by a member of the family who has been involved in the whole production process and can advise about cooking methods etc. Kate Norman |
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WENLOCK EDGE FARM
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Place to buy / Producer
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| Address and contact details |
Longville in the Dale, near Church Stretton, Shropshire
Tel: 01694 771312 E-mail: contactus@wenlockedgefarm.com
Website: www.wenlockedgefarm.com
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On-site farm shop; Deli on the Square (Ludlow) stocks some products; Ludlow Local Produce Market (4th Thursday in month); Church Stretton and Much Wenlock farmers markets.
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Description:
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A farm with shop selling a range of air-dried meats and pork and beef products.
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The Themans family produces high quality air-dried salami, prosciutto, bresaola and many products using the traditional techniques of their Swiss forebears, coupled with an understanding of modern tastes. The cured meats are prepared on the premises. Marcus Themans has worked with Slow Food in presenting taste workshops, where his delious products are always well received. Sue Chantler |
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THE MOUSETRAP
Cheese Shop |
Place to buy
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| Address and contact details |
6 Church Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1AP
Tel: 01584 879556. E-mail: enquiries@mousetrapcheese.co.uk
Website: www.mousetrapcheese.co.uk
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Description:
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Specialist cheese shop selling local, British farmhouse and continental cheeses. The Hindles also own cheese shops in Leominster and Hereford as well as making their own cheese in Monkland. |
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The shop sells a wide range of local cheeses from small artisan producers which are unavailable elsewhere, including Single Gloucester cheese which is a Slow Food presidium product. The friendly staff have comprehensive knowledge about the cheeses they sell. Tish Dockerty |
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| THE GREEN CAFE |
Place to eat
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| Address and contact details |
6 Tower Street, Ludlow, Shropshire
Tel: 01584 875820. |
Description:
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Clive Davis uses the premises of Bakers Cafe on Friday and Saturday evenings to run, and cook for, a small restaurant with a limited, changing menu of freshly-cooked, Mediterranean-style food. |
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The Green Cafe represents to me exactly what Slow Food is about. Quality ingredients, locally sourced (details of provenance are given on the back of the menu), cooked fairly simply and tasting delicious. The Green Cafe is just right for a convivial evening with friends with relaxed but professional service led by Clive's wife, a wine list from a local Slow Food member who imports from small prodcuers, and very reasonable prices. Kate Norman |
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| THE FOOD HALL |
Place to buy
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Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
Tel: 01584 810071. |
Description:
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Main street shop that offers personal service from the two partners, Phil Saxon and Brian Howells. |
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A one-stop shop that encompasses the philosphy of Slow Food. Meat, butter, cheese, game (in season), fish, bacon, pies & quiches, olives and pates, whole food, with a policy to source quality food from local farmers or further away from known suppliers. They have time to talk and advise their customers, whom they like to know. Peter Vale |
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| THE BELL INN |
Place to eat
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| Address and contact details |
Green Lane, Yarpole, nr Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0BD
Tel: 01568 780359. www.thebellinnyarpole.co.uk |
Description:
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Traditional English pub with restaurant in a small Herefordshire village. |
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The Bell Inn is owned by the Bosi's, of Michelin-starred Hibiscus. They serve traditional English pub food as well as French classics. The atmosphere is relaxed and they are happy to serve a sandwich or light lunch, or a three-course meal. They use local, seasonal produce - the Herefordshire snails in garlic butter are particularly recommended. Pub classics are of the highest standard. Sue Chantler |
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| CROWSMOOR FARM LTD |
Producer
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Longmeadow End, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 8EF
Tel: 07968 124979. E-mail: chris@crowsmoorfarm.co.uk |
| Where to buy: |
See www.crowsmoorfarm.co.uk |
Description:
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They rear slow-grown, free-range chickens and other poultry outside so that they develop delicious meat. |
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They deserve recommendation beacuse of their correct attitude to rearing poultry. Not just a devotion to the welfare of the birds, but also caring about where the poultry is slaughtered, where it is sold, and making sure their customers are well informed. Peter Cook |
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| D W WALL & SON |
Place to buy
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14 High Street, Ludlow SY8 1BS
Tel: 01584 872060. |
Description:
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Family butcher. |
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Traditional Rare Breeds Accredited butcher. Their policy for all meat is total traceability and high welfare standarad from non-intensive farming. Wide range of game including wild duck, pheasant, partridge, venison. Also non-intensive farm poultry, free range eggs, range of cooked meats and Ludlow sausages. Phil Maile |
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| THE FRUIT BASKET |
Place to buy
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2/3 Church Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AP
Tel: 01584 874838. |
Description:
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Family-run independent fruit and vegetable shop. |
Reasons for recommendation:
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Within his full range of fruit and vegetables, Rob Morris includes, and highlights, as much local produce as possible and actively seeks out small local growers. He has recently introduced local milk and other dairy products. Despite the constraints of a tiny shop it's always service with a smile at the Fruit Basket. Kate Norman |
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Page updated 16/6/08
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