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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Market Delivered – Shopping local 2.0


A few months ago I came across a new, local service called Market Delivered. In October last year, I met Dave Fisher who came up with the idea and is now running the service in Leeds. 

 

Dave told me about his passion for markets and how he combined traditional market stalls with modern technology.

Now what is Market Delivered all about and why is it so unique? Market Delivered does what it says: you can order locally sourced fresh produce from the comfort of your own home and get it delivered to your door step. All products come from suppliers based in Leeds Kirkgate market.

The suppliers range from Bennetts Butchers and Hole Bottom Farm who source meat locally where possible, over Hayes Seafood offering a great variety of seafood mainly caught on the East Coast of Britain and fresh and seasonal vegetables supplied by Neils Fruit and Veg. 

The website marketdelivered.com is easy to use and offers a great deal of information about the suppliers they work with and the products they sell.

I myself am very passionate about shopping local and supporting businesses in the area. So naturally, I loved the idea of Market Delivered.  My favourite products are the Vegetable and Meat Boxes that Market Delivered offers. I ordered the Family Bumper Fruit and VegetableBox  from Neils Fruit and Veg for £20.



The box contained a variety of fresh fruits like kiwis, apples, oranges and even a mango; a great selection of vegetables including potatoes, onions and cauliflower and all the ingredients you need for a great healthy and tasty salad.

I also ordered the Chicken Value Pack, which is supplied by Hole Bottom Farm and consisted of:
·      1 Chicken
·      4 Homemade Burgers
·      4 Pork Steaks/Chops
·      500g Lean Minced Beef
·      500g Casserole Beef
·      500g Homemade Pork Sausages (8 sausages)

The meat box is priced at £21, which I think is a bargain considering the quality and quantity of the meat.
The whole shop lasted for approximately two weeks, based on the food consumption of two adults. Some of the meat, like the mince and the diced beef was frozen and later used for a Beef Stew and a Bolognese. 

All in all I can highly recommend Market Delivered and the food supplied by the traders from Leeds Kirkgate market. All products are fresh and of extremely good quality; and the majority of them are not only seasonal, but sourced from farms in Yorkshire and Britain. It is a great way of supporting the region’s businesses and it allows you to trace where your food comes from. I can now say, I am converted to shopping local 2.0.

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