Make It Manx Your Guide to Isle of Man Food & Drink
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GUIDE FREE YOUR FOURTH EDITION Make it Manx Your guide to Isle of Man food & drink www.gov.im/defa/food_and_farming/food.xml FOOD & DRINK PRODUCERS | WHERE TO BUY | EATING OUT | SHOWS & EVENTS Make it Manx Your guide to Isle of Man food & drink Make it Manx Your guide to Isle of Man food & drink Welcome to the fourth edition of Making it Manx! the Guide to Isle of Man Food & Drink! For generations, the wonderful and varied landscape of the Isle of Man and the surrounding sea has produced great quality food and drink. As long ago as 1794, a visitor noted scallops as being “……very plump, fresh and well flavoured” and they are still valued by chefs and cooks both here and abroad. More and more people are interested in the provenance of their food - and local Manx producers can offer a great range of food and drink for you to enjoy. This Guide will help you easily source fresh, Manx A wide range of Manx produce can be found in produce, safe in the knowledge that the traceability supermarkets and retailers around the Island – at of our dairy, meat and flour is possible because most retail outlets mentioned in this Guide. Many pubs farms on the Isle of Man are accredited members of and restaurants take pride in sourcing local produce Farm Assurance Schemes. These assess food safety, for their menus and these are noted in the Guide animal welfare and environmental protection. together with caterers who choose to use local produce when cooking for you. CONTENTS By buying local produce, you will not only be There’s local produce available for all of our 02 Introduction choosing the best in quality and value but also be We hope you enjoy browsing through this guide and daily and celebration meals – from fresh, free making an essential contribution to the sustainability that it inspires you to start, or continue, to tuck into 03 Local Producers range Manx eggs and Ramsey Bakery toast of the Manx countryside and the wider environment. mouth-watering local Manx food and drink. for breakfast to Manx turkeys and delicious 27 Seasonal Guide Christmas puddings and cream for Christmas! 30 Island’s Retailers Try Manx Queenies and local black pudding 31 Taste & Harvest Isle of Man plus locally grown leaves for a quick and tasty 32 Local Caterers supper or a Manx rib-eye steak with local potatoes 33 Useful Contacts and fresh vegetables. And for lunch – fresh crab or 34 Events bacon bap or cheese ploughmans. Published June 2013. Whilst every effort has been made to provide accurate information, I Love Manx accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. The I Love Manx campaign is owned jointly by the Manx National Farmers Union and The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. This leaflet has been funded by DEFA. 02 Alexander Nurseries Farm Shops and Nurseries Ballanelson Nurseries Farm Shops and Nurseries Each year we produce a great range of seasonal ‘grow your own’ vegetables, perfect for Established for over 50 years ago, we offer friendly knowledgeable service. We sell organic keen gardeners and beginners alike. If you are a budding Jamie Oliver, choose some potted compost, a wide range of trees, shrubs and perennials, including bedding and tomato plants. herbs and plant your own herb garden or window box. We grow bedding plants and sell Our magnificent hanging baskets are our speciality and are available from May onward – beautiful hanging baskets and planted containers. order a bespoke basket before April and choose your own planting scheme. We also sell homemade chutney and Manx honey. Contact: Tom Long Contact: Gill Kneale Address: Alexander Drive, Douglas Address: Ballanelson, Jurby East Open: Monday - Saturday 9am to 5.30pm Open: Monday - Sunday 9am to 4pm T 01624 675829 E [email protected] W N/A T 07624 438588 / 07624 415900 E [email protected] W www.ballanelsonnurseries.com Allanson’s Manx Produce Farm Shops and Nurseries Bryan Radcliffe’s Veg Farm Shops and Nurseries Buy seasonal, freshly harvested vegetables direct from our farm. Choose from a large range I grow a range of vegetables on my 20 acres including tasty carrots and sexy broccoli - all of root vegetables and cabbages, cauliflowers etc plus gorgeous fresh rhubarb in season. freshly harvested for you to enjoy. Visit me for fabulous veg, free range eggs, herbs and other Also available at Shoprite and Robinson’s Stores. local produce - and a bit of banter as well! Fresh vegetable box available to collect all year round from the farm. Wholesale also available. Contact: Stuart Allanson Contact: Bryan Radcliffe Address: Rhendhoo Farm, Rhendhoo Road (C3), Jurby Address: Farmers Combine, Quay Side, Ramsey Open: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm / Saturday 9am to 1pm (Closed Bank Holidays) Open: Saturday 9am to 4pm T 01624 880766 E [email protected] W N/A T 01624 458962 E [email protected] W N/A Ardonan Nursery Farm Shop Farm Shops and Nurseries Greeba Mushrooms Farm Shops and Nurseries Ardonan specialises in top quality vegetables and cut flowers. We sell courgettes, beans, Manx mushrooms… where goodness tastes great. The only local mushrooms, they’re carrots, potatoes, and pumpkins. We also sell large quantities of stocks and sweet william bursting with flavour, packed with nutrients and so fresh. Full range picked daily; available and can supply retail shops. at Robinsons, Shoprite, Iceland Supermarkets, Spar and many independent stores and direct from the farm. Our mushroom compost, a fabulous high quality soil conditioner, is available from Greeba Farm. Contact: James Radcliffe Contact: Mark and Kathy Irwin Address: Regaby, Andreas Address: Greeba Farm, Main Road, Crosby Open: Monday - Saturday 9am to 5pm Open: Thursday to Saturday 10am to 3pm T 01624 880234 / 07624 473837 E [email protected] W N/A T 01624 851611 / 07624 497842 E [email protected] W www.greebafarm.co.im Ballaleece Farm Shop Farm Shops and Nurseries Lynden Nurseries Farm Shops and Nurseries Visit our farm shop for a great selection of local produce. We sell free range eggs, seasonal We grow a wide variety of beautiful freshly cut flowers including: chrysanthemums, sweet vegetables and fruit, homemade jams and Manx honey. Try our delicious home baked william, stocks and gerbera which are sold at various florists around the Isle of Man. cakes. Christmas wreaths are available from late November. Direct sales to flower clubs or individuals are welcome, please contact us by telephone for more details. Contact: Margaret Kennaugh Contact: Rob Parton Address: Ballaleece Farm, Peel Rd, St. Johns Address: 2 Elm Drive, Ballawattleworth Estate, Peel Open: Friday - Saturday 10.30am to 3pm Open: N/A T 01624 803269 E [email protected] W N/A T 07624 478320 E N/A W N/A 03 04 Magher Grianagh Farm Shop Farm Shops and Nurseries The Farmer’s Den Farm Shop Farm Shops and Nurseries You will find our roadside shop on the St Judes Road from Sulby Bridge. We sell eggs from Naturally grown seasonal vegetables available, fresh from the field plus homemade bread, our free range hens and a variety of seasonal home grown and locally produced vegetables. cakes, preserves and free range eggs, plants and gifts. We supply wholesale and retail, also You can also buy home grown bedding and vegetable plants and a range of potted herbs. details of our box scheme are available upon request. In the winter months, we offer local firewood, sticks and traditional Christmas wreaths. Contact: Juan Howland Contact: Sheila Gawne Address: A&D Poultry, Magher Grianagh Farm Shop, St Judes Road, Sulby Address: Pooil Vaaish Farm, Arbory, Castletown Open: Monday - Sunday 9am to 5.30pm Open: Daily 9am to 5.30pm (Winter), 9am to late (Summer) T 07624 491941 E [email protected] W N/A T 01624 822992 / 07624 454549 E [email protected] W N/A Milntown Farm Shops and Nurseries The Farm Shop – “Pick your own” Farm Shops and Nurseries We have a selection of plants for sale which have been propagated from the Estate gardens, Enjoy some quality time picking your own mouth-watering fruit straight from our farm including stunning Milntown Hydrangeas and Fuchsias. As well as the traditional varieties, in Onchan. You can’t get fresher than our delicious range of strawberries, raspberries, we also have some more interesting and unusual trees and shrubs that we have sourced to gooseberries, black and red currants and rhubarb. For fabulous flavour, try our freshly dug restock the garden: you could go home with a Lobster Claw plant or even a Filo Pastry tree! new potatoes. We also sell quality Christmas trees and traditional wreaths throughout Restaurant open throughout the year. Estate and gardens open March - October. December. Contact: Paul Ogden Contact: Brian Moore Address: Milntown Estate, Lezayre, IM7 2AB Address: Bibaloe Beg Road, Whitebridge Hill, Onchan Open: Daily except Tuesdays, 10am to 5pm (4.30pm in winter) Open: June & July: Mon - Fri 10am to 8pm, Sat - Sun 10am to 6pm, Dec: Daily 10am to 6pm T 01624 812321 E [email protected] W www.milntown.org T 07624 495674 E [email protected] W N/A Purely Plants Produce Farm Shops and Nurseries Isle of Man Farmers’ Markets Group Farmers’ Markets We grow a range of vegetables, fruits and herbs at our small holding in Lezayre and sell the freshest eggs from our free range chickens plus local Manx honey. Our freshly picked, The Isle of Man Farmers’ Markets Group was created in CASTLETOWN MARKET 2007 and is an affiliation of people who wish to promote seasonal vegetable boxes are available for pre order and delivery in the North of the Island Monthly - Southern 100 clubhouse, just off the bypass, the growing, making and selling of Manx produce.