HOLLY AND THE IVY
Birmingham
Artisan smoked chutneys and whole smoked produce
Lin and Paul Whitehead have been producing a range of unusual artisan chutneys, marmalades and jams since 2004. A couple of years ago they hit on the idea of smoking some of their ingredients to produce unique taste combinations involving smoked aubergines, tomatos, garlic, ginger and chillis. They first bought a hot water smoker which worked perfectly for fruits and vegetables and later they invested in a Bradley smoker and subsequently a cold smoking adaptor to whole smoke garlic, chillis and ginger. Their produce is sold at food fairs and farmers markets across the Midlands and their full menu of amazing product is also available online at www.hollyandtheivy.co.uk
For further information call 0121 343 0297 or email info@hollyandtheivy.co.uk
ARK CHICKENS
Silverton, Exeter
Jason Wise has been producing free range ark reared chicken for several years and last year began a new farm shop venture, The Chicken Shack, selling his home reared poultry and adding Dunsmore Gloucester Old Spot pork. With chef, Phil, on board, Jason has also created a range of freshly prepared meals using his produce and to expand his repertoire further invested in a Bradley Digital 6 Rack Smoker to hot smoke chicken and smoke cured meats. With a bit of clever adaptation to pipe the excess smoke to the outside, Jason’s Bradley has been positioned within the farm shop so that shoppers will be enticed by the smoke flavours it produces.
THE FAT PIG
Exeter
Having been transformed from one of Exeter’s more notorious back street drinking holes, The Fat Pig is now a vibrant gastropub with a sophisticated menu based on locally sourced ingredients. Owner and chef Hamish Lothian has brought in a Bradley smoker to add to his interesting range of menu options including starters such as A Selection of Cured Meats with Shaved Pecorino Cheese and Quick Baked Escargots and for main courses, Whole Roast Pidgeon, Braised Lamb Heart and Steamed Mussels. According to one review, it’s just what Exeter needed!
The Fat Pig, 2 John Street, Exeter, EX1 1BL
Contact Hamish Lothian on 01392 437217
