Indie Fude supports award-winning local markets to promote, sell and deliver their products throughout the world. All the products they sell are made in small batches and lovingly crafted in kitchens and galleys throughout the island.
Their team of tasters have munched their way through hundreds of jars, bottles and boxes to bring to the retail market their wide range of food- jams, oils, relishes, dressings, vinegars, spices, condiments, confectionary, beverages, charcuterie, butters….
They love discovering new and delicious things!
Foodies can shop, gift or subscribe through the Indie Fude website. The goodies arrive individually hand-wrapped in a funky eco-friendly and reusable tote bag directly to the door. A real treat!
Founder and Chief Taster, Jonathan McDowell, wants to share his love of local Irish food; “There are lots of really exciting products being made locally. As we know the Irish are well travelled and it’s really started coming through in the food here now, everyday we are seeing new and exciting flavour and taste combinations coming from our amazingly talented and creative markers. Indie Fude hand picks the best of these and gets them to the customers allowing the marker to focus on what they do best- making this scrummy food!”
Always Market Fresh is the slogan for these guys. Tom and Ollie is the company name but it’s Shay and Cormac who produce a whopping 65 different mezze lines in County Antrim. They take raw material from Ireland, the UK and Europe and transform it into totally yummy hummus, pestos, tapenades, olive mixes…you get the idea.
They also sell the best of local artisan wild honey, cheese from near and far, seafood, charcuterie and seasonal garlic and cheese sandwiches at St George’s Market, Belfast, farmers’ markets and events.
They’re launching an online door to door deli service in July. Among other things, they will do £30 party packs which will be delivered in iceboxes within 48 hours. What a great idea! Check out the website for details.
Hughes Craft Distillery is a small batch producer that specialize in Hand Crafted and natural Spirits.
RubyBlue whole fruit liqueurs with a choice of Cranberry, Wild Blueberry, Blackcurrant (Irish Cassis), or Chilli Pepper They Taste like fruit because they are made with Fruit. Sip, Mix or add to Champagne or Prosecco or make your Favourite Cocktail Taste even better.
RubyBlue Premium Vodka distilled from Potatoes from Purity & Flavour Only RubyBlue Vodka tastes like this… Smooth, Pure & Natural! Sip, Mix or make fabulous Martinis
Obviously, these people know their turkeys. They take really good care of them and the difference is in the taste. They munch on oats grown on the farm among other goodies. That’s why they notched up so many awards from the Great Taste judges.
You can buy their Free Range Bronze, Free Range Whites, Barn Whites and Breast Joints. A roast turkey isn’t the same without the trimmings. They’ve thought of that, too. They also supply goose fat, stuffing, potatoes and vegetables in a box for the ultimate Christmas, locally sourced as far as possible.
Of course, turkeys aren’t just for Christmas. Americans living here want them for Thanksgiving too, but this tasty, low-fat meat is great all year round. Jonathan loves his turkey curries and stir-fries. We do, too. Watch this space for the turkey burgers.
There’s potato bread and there’s award-winning spelt and black pudding potato bread. Although they know how to do the classics VERY well indeed at this Larne bakery, Ann’s Pantry is becoming increasingly known for its innovative bakes and makes with speciality flours and flavour combinations.
Ann’s Pantry has had a surge in customers interested in their spelt range, a fantastic alternative grain with so many health benefits. Customers travel over 60 miles round trip just to get a batch.
As a local family business established in 1967 they pride themselves in sourcing ingredients and supporting local businesses.
If you live in Northern Ireland, you’ve probably tasted a Yellow Door scone or loaf. Owner Simon Dougan is obsessed with properly-made bread and bakes. He and his team are true artisan bakers who produce their breads from top-quality, untreated, unbleached flour, natural fats and oils, free-range eggs, Irish milk and buttermilk. They don’t believe in using chemical yeast enhancers or preservatives.
They also do delicious patisserie, traditional cakes, tarts, gateaux and tray bakes as well as special occasion and birthday cakes. There’s a range of options for outside catering from finger food to full-on banquets. They cater in all sorts of different venues, from castles to marquees, national trust properties, public buildings, family homes and great big fields!
When you see the Yellow Door logo, you can trust that you will eat VERY well.
