Catering

Food Direct from the Farm

Food Direct from the Farm promotes British Agriculture by sourcing all of the produce used in the Showground’s indoor and outdoor catering operations from local farmers and food producers. This means all of the Showground’s 800,000 annual visitors get to eat locally sourced, fresh produce that is of the highest quality and best value.

Since its launch in 2003 by the East of England Agricultural Society, the Initiative currently supports over 30 local businesses from across the region and is continuing to expand.

The Society has its own ‘Outdoor Kitchen’ selling top quality burgers and sausages from local suppliers. It is continuing to expand the range of food available to include a full carvery lunch, bar snacks, light refreshments and bars. Check the catering provision for each show in the events section of this website.

All of our catering concessions also source their food from local suppliers and we have a wide range of food available at all shows.

Meet the Suppliers:

The Cornish Pasty Group:

All meat is sourced from Perranwell Farm in Truro, Cornwall, while the potatoes come from Tremabyn Farm in Saltash, Cornwall. Their swede and onion is sourced from Potfresh of Newquay and all their dairy products come from Trewithen Farm and Williams Dairy. For more information, please visit www.cornishpastygroupltd.co.uk

Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream:

Quite simply Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream is the genuine article:

• Fresh milk and double cream from farms in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
• Delivered direct to our farm near Bolton abbey
• Traditionally churned with butter, sugar and other natural ingredients

All combine to make the great taste of Yorkshire Dales Ice cream.
Our facility is based here on the farm and we are proud to have been the first ice cream manufacturer in the UK to achieve SALSA accreditation (Safe and Local Supplier Approval).  This is your assurance that throughout the production process we adhere to strict health and hygiene practices.

We work exclusively with seven neighbouring dairy farms and this way we can always be sure that our milk and cream is very fresh, fully traceable and that the animals and their environment are very well cared for.

For more information please visit www.yorkshiredalesicecream.co.uk

Roasties:

Our specialist menu comprises Hand Carved British Topside of Beef and British Pork/Turkey freshly cooked daily on the premises and our meat lines are always available for inspection. Our meat is sourced via a local Shrewsbury Butcher and originates from Williams of Weobley Abattoir. Our Bacon and Sausage is sourced “Direct from the Farm” at the East of England Showground.

Our infamous 8” Giant Filled Yorkshire Pudding Dinner is served complete with British Beef, Pork or Turkey, Roast Potatoes, Vegetables and Gravy, we have added a Quorn based option for our vegetarian customers. In addition Beef, Pork or Turkey Baps and Baguettes are also available. We also offer a Full English Breakfast for those of our customers with a healthy appetite in addition to Bacon and Sausage Baps and Baguettes, Hot and Cold Beverages are also on sale.

For more information please visit www.roasties.co.uk

Café Cio:

Cafe Cio was established in 2006 specifically to bring a decent cup of coffee to as many people as possible in the showground / film / event environment. So, one show at a time, we are slowly changing people's expectations with our quality range of Fair Trade ® products including:

• A wide range of Italian style Coffees
• Teas
• Fruit teas
• Hot chocolate
• A selection of cakes, cookies and muffins
• Cold juices

To find out more please visit www.cafecio.com