SUSTAINABILITY. RESPONSIBILITY.
We build trusting relationships with our suppliers and grow the AROT family, serving food that’s inspired by, and reflects the changing seasons. We believe that food is much more than just fuel, it’s about bringing together family and the community – a place where friendships flourish and ideas are born. We nourish all of these things when we eat well.
FARMER TOM JONES
BEEF, LAMB + RARE BREED MEATS /
The man, The myth... Farmer Tom rears Hereford and Dexter beef along with a few traditional breeds of lamb and mutton at his farm in west Herefordshire. Tom’s meats are hands down the best grass fed, hung for a month, jam packed with flavour we have ever tasted. Reared using traditional farming methods, Tom champions the fact that all the animals have led happy, trouble free lives... and now bring you happiness by being central to a cracking plate of nosh.
ALEX GOOCH
ORGANIC ARTISAN BREAD /
Bread has been a passion of Alex’s since he began training as a chef when he was seventeen. As his career begin to flourish, so did his love for bread. Alex now runs his own bakery in Hay on Wye, where he produces award winning artisan breads. Almost all of the bread you will find on our menus have been worked by Alex’s hands. We always look forward to the smell of freshly baked goods that fill our kitchens on a weekly basis. ‘Bread is magical and inspirational. I feel privileged to have found my meaning in life.’ - Alex
method roastery
SMALL BATCH COFFEE ROASTERS /
Conveniently situated in the heart of the Marches on the outskirts of Bishops Frome, Tre and Mark set up Method Roastery in 2013 with the aim of supplying seasonally fresh coffee to quality-focused businesses in Herefordshire and the surrounding counties. Tre and Mark are dedicated to supplying the world's finest coffees through ethical trade links to our happy tastebuds. We love knowing where our coffee comes from, and appreciate the love and attention that goes into each batch of hand-roasted coffee beans.
springfield poultry
Organic and free range poultry.
The Mee family has been hand rearing organic and free range poultry at the Herefordshire farm for nearly 60 years. Springfield Poultry slowly grows all their organic chickens and turkeys with love, care and a healthy diet. Their birds are given the freedom to roam acres of Herefordshire pastures from dawn to dusk. This healthy lifestyle with exercise, fresh air and access to natural pastures makes the birds happy, healthy and full of flavour.
Droitwich salt
Sustainable brine salt.
Droitwich Salt is sourced from one of the oldest and purest brine springs in the world, we use it because of its superior flavour, from seasoning our patties at the Burger Shop to sprinkling on our Sunday roast potatoes in The Bookshop.
Churchfields Saltworks harvests the salt by hand and crystallising the natural brine into this white gold is all done using renewable energy.
A Rule of Tum has always been about using local suppliers and growing a community, and we are proud to say that all of our salt comes from Droitwich Salt, less than 40 miles from our restaurants.
DUNKERTONS CIDER
ORGANIC CIDERS /
Using only the finest tasting traditional varieties of certified organic apples and pears, Dunkertons have been making ciders and perry since 1980 at their Cider Mill in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Was also the location of our first series of suppers that we ever did.
NEAL'S YARD CREAMERY
CHEESES /
Tucked away on their family farm in Dorstone Hill on the outskirts of Herefordshire, Charlie and Grainne Westhead have been producing truly exceptional goats and cow cheese, yoghurt + crème fraîche since 1996.
OLIVER’S CIDER
CIDER + PERRY /
Being that we’re situated in the cider capitol of England, it only seemed fitting to feature some of our favourite ciders from the shire on our drinks menu. Based on his family farm in Herefordshire, Tom Oliver has been making award-winning cider and perry since we can remember. He’s a bit of a legend in the cider world and we couldn’t be happier to have his scrummy ciders on our menu – they’re bloody good!
STEVE MEEK CERAMICS
CROCKERY /
Working part-time as one of our line cooks, Steve’s passion for handmade ceramics began when he met Steve Bourke at The Hereford Art College. After living in Ireland for a couple of years to continue his studies in Kilkenny, Steve returned home to set up his very own ceramics studio on the outskirts of Herefordshire.
We’re huge fans of Steve and love his approach when it comes to anything he’s working on, whether it’s on large or small projects, his passion throughout his creative process really shines through.
BLACK MOUNTAIN SMOKERY
SMOKED GOODS /
Jo and Jonathan set up their family business in the Brecon Beacons with a focus to make really good food even better. They’ve been supplying the Burger Shop with Smoked Mackerel among other delicious smoked foods since we set up our first pop up.
CHASE DISTILLERY
HEREFORDSHIRE DISTILLERY /
Based on the families’ farm in Herefordshire, William Chase began distilling vodka and gin from the potatoes grown on his farm back in 2008. Having previously set up Tyrrells Crisps, Will has successfully been able to turn his humble spuds into some truly amazing products that we’re proud to share with our customers.
BARTONSHAM FARM DAIRIES
CREAM + MILK /
Bartonsham Farm is a family owned farming and dairying business who have been supplying Hereford and the surrounding counties with dairy products for over 100 years. If you’ve ever indulged in one of our delicious ice creams, you can thank these guys for providing the cream and milk needed to make it happen.
COUNTRY FLAVOURS HEREFORD
FREE RANGE EGGS /
Our fresh, free-range eggs are supplied by the happy hens of Lower Bellamore Farm located in Preston-on-Wye.
LIGHTwood cheese
local artisan cheese /
Tucked away in the beautiful countryside of Upper Broadheath, Worcester, Haydn Roberts produces a variety of delicious, Award Winning English cheeses. Our particular favourite is his Blue cheese, famously used in our Worcester Blue Burger.
CHECKETT’S BUTCHERS
LOCALLY SOURCED QUALITY MEAT /
Checkett’s is a family owned butchers, deli and produce shop. Whom have been supplying Ombersley, Worcester and the surrounding areas, with fine foods, locally sourced quality meat, home made produce and the freshest of fish, since 1902. We are proud to have them as one of our main Worcestershire based suppliers.
OTHER SUPPLIERS THAT WE LOVE WORKING WITH...
HERMITAGE FARM - ORGANIC APPLE JUICE
MONKLAND CREAMERY - CHEESES
NATIVE BREEDS CHARCUTERIE - BRITISH CHARCUTERIE
VEGWARE - SUSTAINABLE + COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING