Business Supporters


Slow Food Ludlow Marches is supported by a range of businesses in the area, reflecting the rich variety of producers and outlets that have a Slow Food ethos at the core of their operations. Wanting to share and to support the Slow Food cause by engaging with the national and international network to achieve positive change in the food system.

We are working away on our 2025 Slow Food Ludlow events calendar. From workshops to tasting evenings, we work with all of our Business Supports to host an array of events that   promote the importance of Slow Food and they're good fun too! To stay up to date on the   latest events, sign up to our newsletter and follow us on social media. 

Slow Food UK Awards
- celebrate our local business winners!

 The Slow Food Awards 2025 have been announced and I think we can confidently say that Slow Food Ludlow Marches have 'wiped the floor'

Slow Food UK Producer of the Year - Peter Cooks Bread
Slow Food UK Food Product of the Year - Shropshire Salumi, Nduja
Slow Food UK Drink Product of the Year - Paso Primero, Rosado
Slow Food UK Cook of the Year - Steve Guy, The Hungry Guy
Slow Food UK Environment & Biodiversity Award - Fordhall Farm
Slow Food England Retailer of the Year - Broad bean, Ludlow 

Meet our business supporters

Bennet & Dunn

Bennet & Dunn

With many of the same natural omega oils as olive, these cold-pressed rapeseed oils are healthy and tasty, with a high smoking point. Grown in North Shropshire they are also local, and available as pure oil or in a range of flavour-infused options.

Berry's Icecream

Berry's Icecream

Situated at the heart of the Three Counties, Berry's can command the best of their produce. With Herefordshire milk and Worcestershire fruit, their ice creams and sorbets are handmade and all natural.

Bridges Game Meat

Bridges Game Meat

Offering delicious, health and sustainable local venison to other Slow Food businesses and by direct sales to the public, wild deer are carefully managed.

Darwin Coffee

Darwin Coffee

A speciality coffee roaster, Darwin sustainably source green coffee beans from small growers and roast them in Shrewsbury.

Dinham Weir House

Dinham Weir House

A stunning private rental home on the banks of the Teme in Ludlow, this former Michelin starred restaurant continues its link with fine dining with an in-house chef, making the most of local ingredients.

Fordhall Farm

Fordhall Farm

Fordhall Farm is a friendly, family-run organic farm in Shropshire that’s all about sustainable living and honest food. With a natural farming legacy spanning over 75 years, they focus on animal welfare and healthy, pasture-fed livestock. It’s a wonderful place to visit, whether you’re wandering the nature trails, enjoying a treat at the café, or browsing the farm shop. At its heart, Fordhall is a community hub dedicated to teaching people about nature and the countryside.

Frank's Sauces

Frank's Sauces

Frank&Co’s tantalisingly hot and flavourful range includes marinades, sauces, dry rubs and seasonings, made with fresh local produce and authentic island ingredients. From the heart of the Midlands, Frank is on a mission to bring that Caribbean kick to kitchens all over the UK.

Luca Wines

Luca Wines

Importing directly from small growers in the Piedmont region of North Italy, Luca Wine offer a range of classic and less familiar bottles.

Ludlow Dry Gin - Shropshire Hills Distillery Ltd

Ludlow Dry Gin - Shropshire Hills Distillery Ltd

Hand crafted and copper distilled. Special gins and liqueurs made in the town of great food - the perfect Slow Food combination.

Marches Mushrooms

Marches Mushrooms

Amy and Taylor are specialist mushroom growers based high in the hills on the Wales-England border. They supply local restaurants and farmers' markets with premium, gourmet mushrooms known for being as colourful and nutritious as they are tasty. Alongside their unusual fresh varieties, they offer easy-to-use grow kits, so you can enjoy the magic of harvesting your own crop at home.

Monkland Cheesemakers

Monkland Cheesemakers

Using local raw milk, this Marches dairy make some renowned cheeses such as Little Hereford, all of which are vegetarian.

Netherton Foundry

Netherton Foundry

With a national presence, Netherton Foundry never-the-less are firmly rooted in the Marches. Their ironware is favoured by chefs, but also can be used at home, from stove to oven and even over flame.

The Pastry Box

The Pastry Box

The Pastry Box is a cherished family-run artisan bakery in Shropshire, lovingly making artisan pastries crafted with the utmost care and top-quality, high-welfare ingredients.

The Pheasant at Neenton

The Pheasant at Neenton

A beautiful 18th-century Shropshire dining pub, proudly restored and owned by the local community. It combines historic charm with superb regional food and cozy guest rooms. A true country local offering the best of Shropshire hospitality in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Shrewsbury Gin

Shrewsbury Gin

From running a Gin bar to making his own premium product for Shrewsbury , Darren has had a journey, with a story to tell.

Spilsbury and Jones

Spilsbury and Jones

Going from strength to strength this partnership makes great small-batch beers, using their own home-grown hops, and run their own Tap House with a popular food offer.

Stonebird Wines

Stonebird Wines

Local grapes, ancient techniques and African knowhow combine to make some intriguing offers, like their amphora-matured Ratafia.

Toots Sweets Chocolates

Toots Sweets Chocolates

Beautiful both to look at and to eat, these little boules of artisan deliciousness are all hand made in Shropshire, from fine cocoa beans and local ingredients.

Truly Tea

Truly Tea

Hailing from Italy, the origin of Slow Food, Federica is well established here in the Marches. She blends her own teas and has a following across the country from her on-line shop. You can also catch her at markets and festivals across the area.

Umami Chef

Umami Chef

Umami Chef makes miso from British grown beans. All the miso is hand-made in small batches and is naturally fermented using only three ingredients – fava beans, their own koji (the starter culture for most Japanese fermented foods) and locally sourced salt.