The Diggers Rest - Suppliers

At The Digger's we are really proud of the produce we serve and that is all thanks to our fantastic local suppliers. Below is some information and the contact details of our favorites;

PORK
Kenniford Farm (1.7 miles from The Digger's)
Kenniford farm is a RSPCA Freedom foods approved free range pig farm situated in East Devon. The Freemantles have been successfully rearing pigs for 14 years on this 70 acre farm and have a wide range of award winning pork products.
W: http://www.kennifordfarm.com
P: Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1AQ
T: 01392 875938

FISH & EGGS
Greendale Farm Shop (20.2 miles from The Digger's)
Over the years, Greendale Farm has acquired its own fishing boats who land their catch at Exmouth, just six miles from the farm shop. The boats catch the fish, land it in Exmouth and deliver it to us all on the same day so that the freshness of the local fish we receive is second to none. Greendale also keeps its own free range chickens which produce fantastic quality eggs.
W: http://www.greendalefarmshop.co.uk
P: Sidmouth Road, Nr. Farringdon, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JU
T: 01395 232836

VEGETABLES & FLOWERS
Richards of Topsham (4.3 miles from The Digger's)
The Tucker family has been at Heathfield Farm, Woodbury Salterton for over 500 years and possibly even longer. In the late 1890s, Richard Tucker's great-grandmother used to come to Topsham to sell produce from the farm such as dairy product, eggs, and seasonal vegetables. Richard's father kept a market garden and delivered vegetables, dairy produce and eggs to customers in Topsham from his van. Richard's mother made clotted cream on the old Rayburn cooker, and this too was sold in Topsham. From these beginnings, Richard's business began. Richard took over the van deliveries when he was just 17 and has been involved in supplying Topsham with vegetables, fruit and flowers ever since.Today Richard and Janet Tucker have been on the Topsham Fore Street for over 25 years, and at their present shop location for the past 15 years, providing the community with the best selection of flowers, fruit and vegetables.
W: http://www.richards-florist.co.uk
P: 64 Fore Street, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0HL
T: 01392 873116

MEAT
Turtons of Devon (18.4 miles from The Digger's)
For three generations, the Turton family have honed and cherished the skills of master butchery to ensure that every prime cut of meat we serve enriches the senses of our diners. The provenance of all of their meat can be traced to high quality farms located in The West Country and Turtons are committed to ethical farming and animal Husbandry.
W: http://www.turtonsofdevon.co.uk
P: Unit B5, Ethmar Court, Mid Devon Business Park, Collumpton, Devon, EX15 2EZ
T: 01844 821349

DUCK & CHICKEN
Creedy Carver (20.2 miles from The Digger's)
Specialists in the production of free range chickens and ducks whilst maintaining a sympathetic approach to additive free poultry production. Merrifield farm is situated in the beautiful Devonshire countryside just outside of Crediton and about seven miles from Exeter. Peter and Sue have worked the 82 acre farm for over twenty years and the family pride themselves on producing top quality chickens and ducks that give the true flavor of the product whilst maintaining a very sympathetic approach to bird welfare.
W: http://www.creedycarver.co.uk
P: Merrifield Farm, Upton Hellions, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4AF
T: 01363 772682

CHEESE, MILK & CREAM
Hawkridge Diary (29.9 miles from The Digger's)
W: http://www.hawkridge.uk.com
P: Hawkridge Diary, Coldridge, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6AR
T: 01363 884222

FISH
S & J Fisheries (39.2 miles from The Digger's)
A friendly, family run business that has been supplying to the catering trade for over 30 years.
W: http://sjfisheries.co.uk/
P: Unit 4, Richmond Place, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, PL21 9PE
T: 01752 898684

BEER
Otter Brewery (21 miles from The Digger's)
Traditional Family owned and run brewery.
W: http://www.otterbrewery.com/
P: Mathayes,Luppitt, Honiton, Devon EX14 4SA
T: 01404 891 285

Exeter Brewery (7.7 miles from The Digger's)
Production of our distinctive ales began at our Exminster brewery in 2003, thereby restoring the tradition of local brewing lost to the Exeter community since the famous St Annes Well Brewery closed over thirty years ago. The Exeter Brewery Limited (formerly The Topsham & Exminster Brewery) is located in the delightful setting of a nature reserve managed by the RSPB and is close to the now-preserved Exeter Ship Canal; the oldest of its type in England, c. 1566. The naming of our Ferryman and Avocet ales reflect our support for this interesting and important conservation area.
W: http://www.theexeterbrewery.co.uk/
P: 5 – 6 Lions Rest, Stations Road, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8DZ
T: 01392 823 013

Palmers Brewery (36.4 miles from The Digger's)
Among the UK's very best small independent brewers who have been brewing fine ales non-stop since 1794. The original Old Brewery at Bridport in West Dorset is where they still work to traditional methods with the finest ingredients; methods and ingredients that have built their reputation over 200 years. Today, they skillfully blend these best brewing rules with scientific systems, to create five quality ales for the 21st century.
W: http://www.palmersbrewery.com
P: The Old Brewery, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4JA
T: 01308 422396

SOFT DRINKS
Luscombes Organic Soft Drinks (27.6 miles from The Digger's)
LUSCOMBE drinks are made with purely the finest quality fresh ingredients, without...concentrates; additives; preservatives; colourants; flavourings; enhancers; acidity regulators; artificial sweeteners; animal by-products; artificial pesticide residues; GMO`s & without big, harsh, rasping bubbles the size of toads` eyes. All the LUSCOMBE drinks are made in Devon, within the historic setting of the Domesday farm.
W: http://www.luscombe.co.uk
P: Dean Court, Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LT
T: 01364 643036

Sunnyhaye Fruit Farm (1.8 miles from The Digger's)
P: Woodbury, Sanctuary Lane, Woodbury, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1EX .
T: 01395232223

THE BEST OF THE REST – Some of our food and drink come from a little further a field and we chose these suppliers due to the high quality of what they produce FISH
Matthew Stevens
As a third generation family business, their reputation has been built on supplying customers with the best quality fish. Their level of commitment to quality and service has led to them becoming one of the most respected fresh fish & seafood specialists in the southwest. Much of the fish from Matthew Stevens comes from the fishing harbours of the south west including Mevagissey, Looe, Newlyn, and their home port of St Ives. Amongst these boats are the smaller day boats that work closer to shore harvesting smaller quantities but wonderful quality fresh fish and shellfish.
W: http://www.mstevensandson.co.uk
P: Unit 2, Penbeagle Industrial Estate, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 2JH
T: 01736 795135

CIDER
Weston's Cider
Westons Cider has been produced in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle for over 130 years! Westons cider is well known for it's quality, traditional drinks, characteristic rich style and flavour simply bursting with fruit
W: http://www.westons-cider.co.uk
P: The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2NQ
T: 01531 660 233

WINE
Tanners
Independent wine suppliers of high quality wines established in 1842.
W: http://www.tanners-wines.co.uk
P: Tanners Wines Ltd, 26 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1XD
T: 01743 234500

WINE, SPIRITS, BOTTLED BEERS & MIXERS
Matthew Clark

DRAUGHT LAGER
Heineken UK

If you have any further questions about our suppliers or the provenance please ask one of the team – we love to talk food and drink!