Other Member News
Thursday 27 May 2010
AYRSHIRE EARLIES BEING DUG TODAY!!!
Our Ayrshire Early Tatties are being dug today - available in the Farm Shop which is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Monday 01 June 2009
LOCHWINNOCH QUARTERLY FARMERS' MARKET JUNE 7TH 2009
Petrie Fine Foods and 6 other members of the Ayrshire & Arran Food Networks will be at the quarterly Lochwinnoch Farmers' market ,to be held at Castle Semple visitor centre,Lochwinnoch on Sunday June 7th 2009 11.00-15.00 Much of the local f
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Rare Bread Butchery Obtains Game License
Following the successful introduction of beef to the Butchery we have applied and obtained our game and venison license, and venison will be regularly available as will seasonal game.
Wednesday 26 March 2008
Arran Brewery Labelled Winners!
Arran Brewery has won another award this year....for their labels. They were voted Set of Labels of the Year 2007 by The Labologists Society.
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.