Welcome to the Ludlow Food Centre. Local: Over 80% of our produce comes from Shropshire and the surrounding three counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Powys. Fresh: We buy direct from the producers, in manageable quantities, and get it on the shelf as quickly as possible. Seasonal: Flavours and climate are inexorably linked, and by running with the seasons it is easy to see why. Handmade: Real food from real producers made on our own premises. Eight small productions units surround the shop floor. Flavoursome and Tasty: Our skilled and knowledgeable staff strive to put together interesting and unusual combinations of flavours and textures, with a view to stimulating your taste buds.
Departments:
Bakery- sourdough, five-seed loaves with onion, award winning malted wheat breads, Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle cake, apple and cinnamon cake, delicious flapjacks, Christmas cakes, decorated Christmas cakes, Christmas puddings, mincemeat, mince pies.
Butchery- The meat is slaughtered locally at Griffiths of Leintwardine with the carcasses being brought back to the Centre to be butchered. Poultry is sourced locally as well as some game (when not available from the Estate). Free range Goose, free range Bronze Turkey, traditional White Turkey, Venison and Game, Beef, Pork, Bacon and Gammons, the trimmings, sausages.
Dairy- Great cheeseboard selection, ripened "Cheese with no name" mild, soft and creamy texture, Croft Gold, Bromfield Priory, Oakly Park Cheddar, Remembered Hills Blue. Ice creams, they are made from milk and cream produced on the Estate and contain no additives or preservatives. A selection of ice creams and sorbets are always available from the Conservatory Barn Cafe.
Deli- Cheeses on sale are Long Mynd Fidget, Tanatside, Wrekin White, and a variety of cheeses from the Monkland Dairy. Appetising quiches, pies, salamis, cured meats from Trealy Farm, organic smoked salmon from the Organic Smokehouse in Craven Arms, Arbroath smokies, variety of smoked fish from Inverawe Smokehouses, black pudding produced by our very own butchery.
Jams and Pickles- All of our pickles are made by natural reduction. Sweet onion balsamic confit, beetroot and horseradish relish, Christmas conserve, Yuletide pickle, Dill and Mustard Sauce, Quince and Apple Conserve, Cranberry and Orange Sauce with Port.
Kitchen- The emphasis is on fresh local produce cooked in exciting and imaginative ways. The kitchen services both the delicatessen and the Conservatory Barn Cafe. Game pie made with venison, pigeon and rabbit, highly acclaimed Fidget pie, traditional pork pie, cheesecakes, cooked hams.
Shop- Please browse the shop at your leisure, select your purchases, and pay as you leave. If you require assistance transferring your goods to your vehicle, just ask one of our friendly, helpful assistants.
The Conservatory Barn Café: We are supplied with the very finest quality beans by Mercanta, the coffee hunters who treat the growers as partners and manage the bean all the way from the tree to the cup. All milky coffees are served ready to drink, as we heat the milk to just the right temperature. This brings out its natural sweetness, complementing our coffee that we are so proud of, hopefully giving you the optimal coffee experience. The menu changes daily and follows the seasons. Cold items can include locally produced continental style meats, antipasta, and organic smoked salmon. Expect to be 'wowed' by the cheese ploughmans. Freshly cooked hot dishes can include ham and leek crumble, lasagne, and chicken ratatouille. Why not follow any of these with one of our many desserts which include elderflower and lime cheesecake, fruit pavlova, and plum bakewell. From our own dairy we plan to incorporate as many seasonal fruits, berries, and tastes as possible into the ice creams, sorbets, and fruit ices which can all be purchased here.
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