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As part of our general philosophy, it had been suggested by an award winning chef friend of ours to write a Food Policy & Charter. Our thanks goes to him as this really focuses our minds when operating.

  • Only safe and clean foods are to be used in our cookery.
  • The season is always considered when selecting produce.
  • Use only the best quality and fresh produce when producing dishes.
  • Use only sustainable food resources.
  • Strive to resource Herefordshire and British produce for our dishes where available, practical and of a good standard.
  • Allow the natural food tastes to shine and the food taste of what it is.
  • Dishes to be colourful, imaginative, attractive and creative wherever possible .
  • Vegetarian and dietary requirements are always catered for.
  • Our kitchen can be inspected by clients at anytime by appointment.
  • Use Fairtrade produce for coffee and tea.
  • Listen to our customers, their tastes, wishes, opinions and comments as well as our own.
  • Menus descriptions must be honest and simple.
  • Utilise all our skills, passion, training and traditional cooking skills to move the product forward
  • Cooking methods are to be honest and either traditionally or classically based, depending on the dish.
  • Not to use chemicals, additives, preservatives or food produced by unnatural growing methods.
  • Training will be on going to move the business forward.
  • Nuts are present in our kitchen and we therefore cannot guarantee their exclusion in our cooking.


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