Pheasants’ Hill Farm started out with one Tamworth pig in 1997. Then, when their neighbours got wind of it (excuse the pun), they asked about free-range pork, so they got a herd. Then followed the sheep and the chickens. They’re all free-range, naturally reared and rare breed.
They partner with other rare-breed farmers in Northern Ireland who share their ethos. They supply them with Irish Moiled and Dexter grass-fed beef, grass-fed lamb, wild venison, free-range chicken, turkeys, ducks and geese as well as rabbits, pheasants and other game birds. At Christmas they offer a dedicated online site selling delicious Christmas food products including free range turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens, free range rare breed hams, wild venison and Christmas pork and beef roasts.
We just can’t list everything they sell, but it’s all delicious. Check out their range of Paleo-friendly, baby and AIP (auto-immune protocol) products as well as bones for broth. They are big fans of thrift, batch cooking and using every scrap of their superb products.
Born in 2016 by coffee lover and County Down pilates instructor Brenda Johnston and her husband Michael, Bró Coffee was first conceived from the frustration of not being able to find a consistently, good cup of coffee from a garage or grocery store when Brenda was out and about.
Bró was launched in 2016 following a year of roasting trials with the aim of providing a luxury coffee brand for convenience retailers and coffee shops across Ireland.
“Bró Coffee is a highly distinctive brand supplying coffee shops, convenience retailers, garage and forecourts across Ireland. They supply a superior coffee product, roasted local in Co Down as well as everything else you require to open your own coffee shop , mobile unit or any business solution. They offer a fully branded solution or you can choose from any of their commercial blends to suit your own bespoke offering. Known for its smooth, pure taste, Bró fans can also enjoy coffee from the comfort of their own home at www.brocoffee.co.uk with the introduction of Bró at Home and their online gifting offering all presented in their bespoke Gift Box with personalised message.
Their forecourt machines are selected for the quality and consistency of the cup they can produce from the freshly ground beans. Their wholesale customers are fully supported with an easy to use online ordering system, a customer loyalty scheme and a team of expert engineers should you need to call on them.
All of their coffee is roasted in a Loring Smart Roaster for its unrivaled efficiency and consistence , as sustainability is at the core of their business.They are the first company in Ireland to introduce fully compostable bags to their at home range and they are continually challenging how they handle their carbon footprint. They have recently planted a further 3500 trees and planted a quarter of an acre of wildflowers using their coffee grounds as compost…to offset the coffee grounds that are making its way to landfill…their kids refer to it as eco Bró.
The lush green fields near Crossgar in County Down is where Robbie Neill farms his herds and flocks of sheep, pigs, cows and chickens.
That’s also where you’ll find this family run Stonebridge Cottage Farm Shop where they sell their produce which you know is local, traceable and delicious. They are particularly proud of their pork.
Those happy slow-raised pigs are fed on the whey from Mike Fancy’s Cheese and the spent grain from local craft breweries and distilleries.
That superb-quality meat also ends up on the tables of fine restaurants such as No 14 at the Georgian House in Comber, Brunels in Newcastle and Hara in Hillsborough. It is also for sale from fine food stores such as Indie Fude in Comber and Belfast, Ispini in Hillsborough and Fodder in Downpatrick.
What a great idea- this company do fresh fish, portioned then vacuum packed, ready to enjoy immediately or to freeze for future use.
With free delivery to your desk or door in leak-proof, insulated packaging, their Fish Boxes offer a convenient and nutritious way to eat more fish and seafood.
Choose from a range including the Weekender, Family Favourites and the Taster Box to name a few. The Daily Catch Box is their most popular box. There is something for every taste and budget.
Why not order a box online for yourself or for friends and family? Free Delivery.
Millbank is a sixth-generation family-run vegetable and chicken farm based in County Down. They have farmed the same land in Killinchy since 1889 and grow more than 40 varieties of crops. These include everything from swedes to squash, from carrots to kale. They supply many major supermarkets and their vegetables are also on the tables of top restaurants including OX and Deanes.
As well as vegetables, they keep sheep, broiler chickens and two Highland cows.
Their farm shop sells their produce and that of others. They have a No Waste Station where you can reuse containers for a selection of nuts, fruit and whole foods.
Quality, seasonality and a love of good food is at the forefront of everything they do. Their team are very clued up and are always happy to explain whatever you need to know.
Their online shop is open for collection from the shop and farm as well as deliveries on Tuesdays and Fridays.
JustGoodGrub was established in 2018 by fellow chefs and life long friends Mark Haughey and John McCartney. With a combined experience of over 50 years in the Food Service / Hospitality Industry their aim was to provide high quality restaurant standard meals to shops and retail outlets.
While working in restaurants and hotels in their early years they then moved into delis about 15 years ago and have seen a big change in tastes, trends and habits. With no compromise on quality they produce over 10,000 meals weekly to over 70 independent retailers throughout Northern Ireland.
As well as the 30 lines they produce for distribution they also have another 70 plus sold exclusively in their Deli in Newry and their Café / Deli, The Food House Banbridge. This includes 6 different fresh soups, 6 different hand produced delicious salads, many high-quality family and tasty individual meals plus their healthy low fat, low calorie range called Just Guilt Free.
They are now into their third Christmas of taking orders for their fully cooked ready to heat and serve Family Christmas Dinner, again with no compromise on quality. This can be ordered through their social media channels.
