Other Food & Drink Service Suppliers
The Ayrshire & Arran food networks have have more than 25 producers of regional food in addition to meat or fish .
The variety is very significant, ranging from farm house ice creams, non homogenised milk, milk smoothies, an array of cheeses made from cow's, goat or ewe'smik .
Seasonal vegetables, organic produce and herbs, together with soft and autumnal fruits mean that you can source locally and confidently your so called 5 a day portions ! The food miles are definitely reduced when you buy from one of this group.
Hand made confections, chocolates, bakery products,breads and gluten free savouries and puddings provide an a very wide choice,as do mustards, relishes, jams, and balsamic dressings.
Other specialities include whiskies, beers, and a range of very high quality wines.
One thing to remember about all these producers is that their knowledge,skill and determination is an important reason for their success.
Many are able to receive visitors, and several operate from very interesting or historic buildings.
Contact them direct or seek them out at farmers' markets or via the growing list of delis or farm shops, some of which they run of course.
You will see their produce listed increasingly on the menus of food and drink serving establishments within the network, hence enhancing the cluster effects of the network.
Many of these producers have created also innovative value added products/services as a direct result of listening to their customers and non customers. Please help keep up that feedback.
Arran Chocolate Factory
Arran Chocolate Factory
Shore Road
Isle of Arran
Bute (islands of Arran and Bute)
KA27 8AJ
Arran Dairies Ltd
Arran Dairies Ltd
Market Road
Isle of Arran
Bute (islands of Arran and Bute)
KA27 8AU
Ayrshire Farmers Market Cooperative (Farm Shop)
Ayrshire Farmers Market Cooperative (Farm Shop)
SAC Auchincruive Campus
Ayr
Ayrshire
KA6 5HW
Bellevue Cheese Co
Bellevue Cheese Co
Bellevue
Isle of Arran
Bute (islands of Arran and Bute)
KA27 8EX
Corney and Barrow/Whighams of Ayr
Corney and Barrow/Whighams of Ayr
8 Academy Street
Ayr
Ayrshire
KA7 1HT
Isle of Arran Distillers
Isle of Arran Distillers
Lochranza
Isle of Arran
Bute (islands of Arran and Bute)
KA27 8HJ
Kingscross Herbs
Kingscross Herbs
Kingscross
Isle of Arran
Bute (islands of Arran and Bute)
KA27 8RG
Scottish Milk Products
Scottish Milk Products
Torrylinn Creamery
Isle of Arran
Bute (islands of Arran and Bute)
KA27 8PQ
William Grant and Sons Ltd
William Grant and Sons Ltd
The Girvan Distillery
Girvan
Ayrshire
KA26 9PT
Restaurant & Coffee Shops
Eating out should be a pleasurable experience, combining excellent ingredients with culinary flair, ambience & atmosphere, knowledgeable service and value
for money. Specialities and reputation often add to the expectations we have, ahead of any meal.
Within the membership of the AFN group we have a geographically spread selection of authentic restaurants and coffee shops, which provide a very interesting range of eating /dining experiences from Michelin Star accolades to acclaimed informal coffee shops.
Meat and Fish Suppliers
The quality of primary produced food, such as meat and fish has much to do with the general methods of husbandry, as well land usage,metods of production, weather and climate.
Ayrshire & Arran is fortunate to have land which is suited to animal farming, as well as 100 miles of coastline.
The determination, professionalism and experience of the "farmers/producers " who supply meat and fish into The Ayrshire Food Network ensure that both members of the public, and colleagues who are skilled chefs & hospitality providers, gain access to very high quality, flavoursome food.
Other Food & Drink Service Suppliers
The Ayrshire & Arran food networks have have more than 25 producers of regional food in addition to meat or fish .
The variety is very significant, ranging from farm house ice creams, non homogenised milk, milk smoothies, an array of cheeses made from cow's, goat or ewe'smik .
Seasonal vegetables, organic produce and herbs, together with soft and autumnal fruits mean that you can source locally and confidently your so called 5 a day portions ! The food miles are definitely reduced when you buy from one of this group.
Accommodation Providers
This group form a vital touristic component of the Network by providing regional local food,served with knowledge, care, skill and attention together with discerning accommodation.
With increasing emphasis on authenticity of visitor experience and green credentials, it seems the use of local produce has provided them with an operational and marketing advantage.
Hospitality and accommodation provision should go hand in hand with friendliness and local knowledge..we trust you find that is the case with our award winning members.
Delis & Farm Shops
Successful Delis and Farm Shops provide very important focal points for the Ayrshire Food Network and its produce/supplier base.
.Some have been relatively newly established at premises belonging to producers.
Others have developed very quickly using the Network as a source of excellent local produce, within a wider food/drink product offering.
One thing is clear, reliable sources of distinct, flavoursome, value for money regional food specialities is a key component of this food retail success.