We choose our suppliers carefully and visit producers whenever we can. Our produce is sourced as much as possible from farms and producers local to Combe House.

Additionally, home-grown aromatic herbs, fruit and vegetables are hand-picked from Combe’s large, restored Victorian Kitchen Gardens. Combe now rears Burford Brown chickens in the heritage Putt apple orchards at Combe Thatch House & Cottage. You will also discover egg-laying chickens exploring freely in our woodland gardens adjacent to the hotel.

Combe’s unusual and varied wines, and genuine hospitality, are always on the menu.

It is up to each of us, be it consumer, chef or hotelier, to make responsible choices. By working with like-minded organisations we try to ensure that we place ethical responsibility, knowledge and education in the mind of each member of our team. We aim to reconnect gastronomy with all aspects of our food production, be it soil, ecosystems, sustainability, or our own farming land and producers, and we try to make responsible choices, so we can ensure a sustainable food chain.

We use as much of our own organic fruit and vegetables as possible, respecting the rules of seasonality and supplement with produce from local farms and producers.

Fish comes from Marine Stewardship Council suppliers and we have been doing so for many years. It is delivered each morning having been caught by day boats out of Lyme Bay. Some specialist fish comes from Scotland.

Dairy - our cheeses are all handmade in the West Country. Milk and cream are from a small local dairy ~ we make our own natural yoghurt.

Eggs - our eggs are our own! Combe now rears Burford Brown chickens in the heritage Putt apple orcahrds at Combe Thatch House. You will also discover happy egg-laying chickens exploring freely in our woodland gardens adjacent to the hotel.

Meat - beef, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, duck & goose, bacon & sausages, combine everything we look for … contented animals that have been well catered for and then hung, matured, trimmed and prepared with dedicated expertise, and, above all, it tastes marvellous.

Our very special suppliers …

	Pipers Farm :: Award-winning meat from Pipers Farm. All our meat is slowly reared to natural maturity for a full flavoured, fabulous eating experience. Visit website: pipersfarm.com
	The Ark Chicken Co :: Free range considerately farmed chicken. The chickens live in unique moveable 'ark' shelters which allow 24-hour access to fresh pasture. The birds are hung to provide a distinct flavour and unique texture, making Ark chickens taste like chickens used to taste. Visit website: arkchicken.co.uk
	Complete Meats :: An award winning butcher based in the thriving East Devon market town of Honiton, selling top quality free range pork, lamb and beef. Visit website: completemeats.co.uk
	MC Kelly :: One of Devon's leading catering butchers and fine food suppliers. Delivering great quality and value to butchers, delis, chefs, caterers, and many other food lovers across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. Visit website: mckelly.co.uk
	Country Cheeses :: The home of real cheese with more than 100 local cheeses. Its mission is to introduce people to the old-fashioned flavours of handmade, artisan produce. Visit website: countrycheeses.co.uk
	Yarty Valley Dairies :: The Dyer family have been dairy farming in East Devon's beautiful Yarty Valley for four generations. Visit website: yartyvalleydairies.co.uk
	Forest Produce :: Suppliers of fresh specialist ingredients for chefs, such as fresh truffles and caviar. Visit website: forestproduce.com
	Ritter Courivaud :: Established in 1929 Ritter Courivaud is one of the leading food distributors to the upmarket sector of the UK's food service industry. Visit website: rittercourivaud.co.uk
	Samways Fish Merchants :: The highest quality fresh fish from Bridport Visit website: samwaysfish.com
	Portland Shellfish :: we supply restaurants & hotels with top quality shellfish products. Visit website: portlandshellfish.co.uk
	Island Divers :: Kyle of Lochalsh - Tel 01599 530300