Meet the farmer

Brakes is proud to have formed long-term partnerships with hundreds of suppliers. In this section you will be able to see some examples of the people we do business with.

Barry Jones – Micro Greens

Growing in popularity throughout the catering industry, micro-greens are a relatively new food trend that looks set to become the next big thing. Grower Barry Jones from Westland Nursery, lets us into the secret behind these versatile, exceptional greens. Read more..

Simon Clap - Cheddar

Deep in the heart of the Somerset countryside, Simon Clapp and his family run Brue Valley Farm. Hand-crafting traditional farmhouse Cheddar with milk from their herd of Holstein-Friesians and other local cows, Brue Valley has become synonymous with flavoursome, British cheese. Read more..

Ian Taylor – Seabass

Ian Taylor, skipper of commercial fishing boat Skin Deeper and seabass supplier to M&J Seafood, explains the beauty of line caught fishing, its environmental benefits and the quality of the fish he has quickly become renowned for catching. Read more..

Bruno Acharki – Brown sugar bread

Great bread needs the time and expertise of craft bakers, which is why bread and patisserie specialist La Boulangerie source from traditional artisan bakers wherever possible. Read more..

John Thomas - Beef

Woodmore Farm near Chirbury is home to two beef herds, a total of 350 prime animals, half limousin-Belgian Blue crosses and half Pale Blonde d’Aquitaines. Most are home bred and brothers Carl and Hugh Thomas take care of the day to day welfare of the herds. Read more..