The high street Deli
This is the story of a foodie adventure launched by JoJo and Barrie Thomson
On 13 October 2015 we threw open the doors to The High Street Delicatessen in Newtown, in beautiful mid-Wales. Newtown is a historic market town, with a rich tradition of rural food production, and it feels timely to be part of a new movement to explore that heritage – and the wider Welsh food scene – and to bring great produce to local people
We set out to celebrate excellence and to show how excited we are about “bringing great tastes to the high street“. We love sharing our passion for local food provenance and independent producers
For 2 years prior to our deli life, Mrs Deli (JoJo) was meeting local people and tantalising them with the ‘scrummy‘, ‘local‘ and ‘homemade‘ tastes of her baking at The Schoolroom Kitchen. During that time, many people asked ‘where can we get your cakes and bakes‘. The secret is well and truly out now … and we’ve added some amazing savouries to the list too.
At the same time, Mr Deli (Barrie) was writing his blog ‘Bookends and BinEnds‘ now overtaken by his scribbles and musings on our website and various social media platforms.
Together, we bring you a passionate appreciation of great food, a strong belief in quality produce and an enthusiasm for and commitment to great customer service
Our Process
THE PROCESS
How We Make the Best Rapeseed Oil
Seeds Harvested...
Gently Squeezed...
Triple Filtered...
Healthier Choice
Cold pressed Rapeseed oil has the lowest saturated fat content of any culinary oil and less than half that of olive oil. As a nation we still consume too much saturated fat which can lead to symptoms such as high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease.
Cold pressed Rapeseed oil has been shown to help reduce such symptoms when combined with a balanced diet.
Why Healthier?
Our Rapeseed oil is rich in Omega 3,6 & 9 and is a high source of vitamin E. Latest research shows Omega fats are essential for heart health, general wellness and to help maintain a healthy immune system.
Why Safe?
Our rapeseed oil is safe to cook at a high temperature with a burning point of 230c
It contains no artificial preservatives and is trans-fat and GM free. No heat involved. No additives during filtering.
No petro chemical solvents.
Celebrity chefs are raving about cold pressed Rapeseed oils outstanding health benefits, flavour and versatility, so has now become a must have in the kitchen.
With such obvious benefits, why not try Bennett & Dunn Premium Quality Rapeseed Oil.
OUR CUSTOMERS
SAY IT'S SUPERB
"wouldn't be without it"
Bennett & Dunn is an easy product to champion. I first tried it when cooking roast vegetables and now use it for all my cooking, dipping & dressing. The product is great, the branding fantastic and I wouldn't be without it at home.
Chris Darlington, General Manager
Battlefields 1403, Shrewsbury
"Incredible"
"The oil and dressings are incredible. We won't use anything else now for cooking. Thank You!"
Louise Welsby
CEO - Buy-From Shropshire
"especially wonderful"
Brilliant local product. I recently started using Bennett & Dunn cold pressed Rapeseed oil, it's especially wonderful for cooking fish. It's a modern British alternative to olive and pomace oil which I will never go back too.
"Great British product"
Great British product made with love and it reflects in the food I cook. I use it from pan frying to salad dressings & dips.
Tom Court, Chef
Sticky Fig Catering, West Midlands
