WILTSHIRE LIFE Awards 2018 15
Independent Food/Drink Producer of the Year
SPONSORED BY
Winner Sumbler Bros
Sumbler Brothers butchers in Marlborough sources its meat from local producers with an
emphasis on promoting traditional breeds, helping to sustain their future. They make their
own sausages, using special ingredients from a local mushroom producer and brewer, and also
prepare burgers, pies and the famous ‘Marlborough Pasty’. They offer free local delivery, and
their products can be found in village shops where there is no village butcher.
The excellence of their produce and outstanding customer service shines through. One
nomination said: “You are guaranteed friendly and helpful service, from advice on which cuts
of meat, to how to cook it. Nothing is too much trouble and if what you want isn’t on display,
it can be made or cut to order.”
Sumbler also supplies meat to a local caterer which produces high-quality cooked lunches for
about 1,000 local children at nurseries and primary schools. They are involved in community
events too, providing a barbecue service to help raise funds for charities.
Second place Marshfield Farm Ice Cream
Organic farming is a way of life at Marshfield Farm, near Chippenham, from the 6am start in
the milking parlour, to creating new recipes in the ice-creamery. The owners say: “We are devoted
to making sure each hand-filled tub, cone and scoop is as good as the very best ice cream should
be.” All products are made on the farm and can go from cow to cone in 24 hours. The farm is
run in accordance with Soil Association standards, meaning self-sufficiency and sustainability are
key. Throughout the year they run educational community tours.
Third place Twisted Brewing
Twisted Brewing is a rapidly expanding micro-brewery, set-up in 2014. It produces six core
ales and nine event/seasonal beers, supplied to pubs, bars and restaurants on a weekly basis.
Secondary wholesalers are used to showcase this Wiltshire product on the national scene. They
use wholly natural ingredients, and as members of the Society of Independent Brewers have
achieved a full quality mark. The business was started with private investment and a rural
economy grant, with the support of Wiltshire Council.
You are guaranteed
friendly and helpful
service and nothing is
too much trouble for
the team at Sumbler
Brothers butchers