About Us

Ribble Farm Fare – Our Story

We’re proud to present to you, Our Story…

Posted by Ribble Farm Fare on Friday, 5 June 2020

Family Run Business

Ribble Farm Fare Ltd is a family run business based in Longridge, Lancashire. We are suppliers of fresh foods to the catering industry.

Initially started in 1964, by their father David Coulston, brothers, Roger and Richard Coulston now successfully run the business, along with their committed management team and strong workforce.

Together they have excelled into turning Ribble Farm Fare into the successful thriving business it is today.

We take pride in what we do

Here at Ribble Farm Fare, we pride ourselves in working with a customer’s individual needs, should it be bespoke products, invoicing or delivery times. Our hands-on, flexible approach has played a large part in our success today.

Our distinct orange and green fleet allows for regular delivery. Based in the North West, our 80 strong fleet of vehicles cover an increasing area.

Please contact us for an update on where we deliver our produce. Our decision to move into new areas is often developed through our expanding customer base.

Accreditations

STS – Food, Health and Safety

One of the leading food safety consultants in the UK ensuring high standards of food safety within the food industry, supporting the supply of produce to the NHS, schools, colleges and Universities.

Soil Association Certification

The UKs leading provider of organic certification providing assurance that organic products supplied by RFF are meeting some of the highest available organic standards ensuring the integrity of the food supply chain from farm to fork.

Testimonials

Armathwaite Hall has worked with Ribble Farm Fare for many years. They have always provided a reliable and honest service and we would not hesitate to recommend them to future businesses.

Declan & John
Armathwaite Hall | Chefs

The product range and quality offered by Ribble Farm has always been first class, as has the relationship with their Sales Manager and the Proprietor, Roger. Our driver is always friendly and efficient, any quality issues that arise are sorted speedily with no fuss. We have worked closely with Ribble Farm on product development, keeping our menu’s innovative and forward thinking. I would have no hesitation recommending Ribble Farm Fare to any prospective catering outlet. They are a great local company where the customer definitely comes first.

Chris Gibson
Burnley Football Club | Head of Catering

Catering Service at The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have been working in partnership with Ribble Farm since 2017, for the supply of Fruit and Vegetables and Dairy products. Throughout this time working with Ribble, the quality and service have been fantastic. With Ribble Farm, no job is to small or too big and the team strive to help and support our operation, even going as far as sourcing none stock items.

A great team and company where the customer is most defiantly not just an account number

David Grime
UCLan | Catering Services Manager

I have used Ribble Farm for over 15 years here at Chester Racecourse and found them to be a very reliable supplier. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They will always go out of their way to help with unusual products that we ask for. Rodger & Pat are super stars. Great Company.

Barrie Williamson
Head Chef | Chester Racecourse