Neil Milbourn
Walby Farm Park
Carlisle
Neil Milbourn
Walby Farm Park
Carlisle
Pioneer is a local business with excellent locally-sourced meat which our customers love. We’ve built up a fantastic relationship with them, deliveries are always on time and if we need anything in an emergency, they will always deliver!
Foxes Coffee Lounge
Carlisle
Foxes Coffee Lounge
Carlisle
Pioneer provides a great all-round service. Our delivery driver is thorough and professional but has also built up a rapport with the staff so he feels like a colleague rather than a delivery man. Our sales area manager goes above and beyond to help us out, whether it’s with tracking down a product or personally bringing us emergency stock, she’s got it covered.
Simon Carter
The Three Shires Inn
Little Langdale
Simon Carter
The Three Shires Inn
Little Langdale
The quality of the food, delivery service and pricing is second to none! I now buy all my meat from Pioneer and it’s fantastic food from the Lakes, which goes down well with our customers.
I speak with Paul, our sales manager, every week and he visits regularly. We talk about new menu ideas and how I can use new cuts of meat to develop great menus. Paul’s background in butchery really helps me and we spend time throwing around ideas together.
I would stand on a box and shout about how great Pioneer is!
Fentimans
Fentimans
Who they are …
Fentimans have brewed ginger beer since 1905 and the business is still family-owned. Based in Hexham, they now brew a wide range of fine drinks to include traditional flavours such as dandelion and burdock alongside contemporary drinks like sparkling lime and jasmine.
“Being a family run business steeped in heritage and tradition, we have always placed a large emphasis on remaining loyal to our roots. Working with a distributor such as Pioneer, who holds many similar organisational values as ourselves has resulted in a great business relationship for both parties.”
Doddington Dairy
Doddington Dairy
Who they are …
Doddington Dairy ice creams contain only the simplest and finest of ingredients and where possible locally sourced ingredients and this is why our customers love their products!
From their farm in the Glendale Valley of Northumberland, Jackie and Neill Maxwell run Doddington Dairy.
“We have enjoyed supplying Pioneer Foodservice with our premium ice cream since 2011. This originally allowed our business to expand geographically outside Northumberland and has continued to grow as a result. Pioneer Foodservice is a pleasure to deal with and supply!”
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Cream o’ Galloway
Cream o’ Galloway
Who they are …
The Finlay family has farmed Rainton in Dumfriesshire since the 1920s. In 1993, the farm became organic and a year later started producing their first ice cream. At the heart of Cream o’ Galloway is the desire to create ice cream made with pure, natural ingredients.
“We have been working with Pioneer Foodservice for seven years. Throughout that time our sales have grown significantly. Pioneer Foodservice is a well-run company with good, loyal staff who are friendly and helpful. They work hard to get the best for both their customers and their suppliers.”
Claire’s Handmade
Claire’s Handmade
Who they are …
Claire Kent began making jams, chutneys and preserves in 2003, using traditional methods and simple, natural ingredients. Based in Wigton in Cumbria her established favourites include the award-winning red onion marmalade and the tart and tasty damson and apple chutney.
Claire says: “We are pleased to have been able to work with Pioneer Foods for a number of years now and have benefited from their loyal support of local producers. Working with Pioneer Foodservice has given us real opportunities to expand which we may otherwise not have had. The reliability of the service provided by Pioneer means we […]
Whitakers Chocolates Ltd
Whitakers Chocolates Ltd
Who they are …
This family-owned company has been on the go since 1889 and now produces the finest, high quality chocolates at their factory in Skipton, Yorkshire.
“Whitakers Chocolates Limited have enjoyed a great relationship with Pioneer Foodservice dating back over 16 years, during which time we have worked together to expand our businesses with great communication, flexibility and a ‘can-do’ attitude to providing their customers with great solutions to their chocolate needs.”
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