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Suppliers |
The relationship we have developed with our suppliers at Le Manoir is very unique. There is a huge element of trust and you will see that we share the same values. All of our suppliers are very carefully selected for their attention to detail and strive to be the best at what they do. Without them we wouldn't be able to succeed as we do here in the kitchen of Le Manoir. To celebrate our ongoing relationships I would like to showcase the people that make our job possible.
Raymond Blanc Chef Patron, Benoit Blin Chef Patissier, Gary Jones Executive Head Chef |
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Richard Vine Baby Salads
Richard supplies Le Manoir with specialist baby salads and micro herbs. He is a true artisan and his innovation for producing the best is second to none. His tireless inquisitive nature and rigorous attention to detail to how things grow is a real inspiration. He is unique in the business slowing down growth to maximise flavours for greater impact.
Everything is produced as naturally as possible without artificial heat, light, or the usual chemical fertilisers; instead he uses seaweed. Pest control is via natural predators or organic based methods such as garlic liquid as well as companion planting such as marigolds. Everything from preparation of seed beds through sowing to actual product picking is all performed by hand. He is responsible for bringing some truly delightful produce to incorporate into the dishes at Le Manoir, be it Sea Kale, Oyster Leaves or Buckler Sorrel.
It's not unusual to see Richard or members of his team in the kitchen of Le Manoir for the day helping out, understanding more about the food he grows and how it links with his customers. A gentleman, a grafter and an inspiration.
www.richardvine.co.uk
01373 827764 |
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Martin Mash
Based in New Covent Garden Mash Purveyors Ltd has been supplying premium Fruit and Veg to Le Manoir for a number of years. Martin Mash is director of a company that has been established for 150 years, nurturing relationships with growers in the UK and abroad. What attracts us to Mash is their quality produce and ethical work sense. 'Fresh tastes better' they proclaim, but only if handled correctly and at the right time of year.
Le Manoir is constantly updated with weekly seasonal changes and Mash Purveyors can be truly relied upon to source the very best.
www.mashpurveyors.com
020 7720 9191 |
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Oakleaf
Oakleaf is another company with real honesty and passion for what they supply. Started in 1995 by John Piper and Patrick Mulhall they are based near Rungis International, the world's largest food market outside Paris. They source regional produce and share with Le Manoir an emphasis on seasonality. 'Buy the best, from the best, to supply the best' is their motto and the Oakleaf team constantly has an ear to the ground buying the best produce from both Rungis market and regional UK growers. They have taken the time to know the growers and have become the expert link between the farmer and the chef.
www.oakleaf-european.co.uk
01202 393311 |
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Jody Scheckter Laverstoke Park
Like Raymond Blanc, Jody Scheckter is a man with a vision. Along with the help of his wife Claire, he started the biodynamic farm in Hampshire to produce the best-tasting, healthiest food without compromise for their family. However, it was soon realised that as a smallholder this meant eating beef continuously for eight weeks whenever a cow was slaughtered so the decision was made to make the same food available to the public.
The farm's aim is to become self-sustaining and self-sufficient. Animals are slow-growing and live in a healthy environment. Laverstoke Park follows nature but uses the latest and best scientific research techniques and equipment. They share many of the same beliefs that we have here at Le Manoir. Jody believes that quality begins with the soil and all the living organisms within it; if care is taken at this level, it will filter through to the grass that the animals graze upon. He has identified that 1 square meter contains 23 different types of grasses, clovers and herbs. Care is taken right the way through and Laverstoke even has its own onsite abattoir in order to reduce the stress of their animals at slaughter. Uniquely Jody has a herd of 1,500 buffalo and Le Manoir is proud to use the mozzarella he produces from their milk; a truly great British product, better then anything we can source in Italy!
www.laverstokepark.co.uk
0800 334 5505 |
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Lord Newborough Rhug Estate
Rhug organic farm is in the county of Denbighshire, Wales and is the enterprise of Lord Newborough. His philosophy echoes that shared of Le Manoir. To quote Lord Newborough, 'The real passion and vision for me is the need to not only preserve the land I farm ethically so that future generations can enjoy it, but to produce high quality meat that is good for you and tastes as I remember good food tasting'.
That he certainly achieves from the incredible slow growing freerange Rhug brown chickens to the award-winning organic Welsh Lamb, both are on our menu at Le Manoir. Rhug estate is fully certified as organic by the soil association and continued efforts in land management and environmental practice ensures that they are a true credit to how good British produce can be.
www.rhug.co.uk
01490 413000 |
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Mickael Retailleau Classic Fine Foods
Mickael Retailleau and his team at Classic Fine Foods are responsible for sourcing the highest quality premium fine foods. Supplying Le Manoir with Iberian Hams, Truffles, Valrhona Chocolate and artisan Foie Gras from Le Committee De Renaisance. Their specifications are to the highest grade and so run alongside our own criteria for absolutely the best produce.
www.classicfinefoods.com
020 7627 9666 |
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Tim Boyd New Wave Seafood
Tim Boyd started New Wave Seafoods 20 years ago with the aiming to source and provide the freshest seafood direct from around the UK. Tim and his team have been delivering fresh fish and shellfish to Le Manoir on a daily basis for the past 13 years and we have always been delighted with their quality and service. The business has grown substantially adapting to the issues surrounding fish supply.
Le Manoir and New Wave Sustainable share a strong commitment to responsible fishing and also to sustainability, through our mutual involvement with the Marine Stewardship Council. The majority of their fish is from the South-West of England and each aspect of the supply chain is scrutinised so they can offer clear information, confidently assuring the fish caught is from a sustainable source.
www.new-wave.co.uk
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