Our Suppliers

Our Suppliers

We are proud to work along some of the finest producers the South West and even the UK has to offer. We list them below so that you can learn a little more about the sourcing of our produce.

  • Porsham Farm is a small Dairy farm on the edge of Dartmoor, set in the beautiful rolling hills of South Devon, overlooking the river Tamar. Their traditional Beef is from mature Dairy Cows, between 6-12 years of age, grass fed on richly diverse, herb based pasture. They strongly believe in not just in the sustainability of the farm but also of the planet and use holistic and biodynamic practices to create a product we are delighted to use. We are most proud of their carbon negative status.

  • Flying Fish Seafood has an ethos of “Ship to Plate in 48” and their quality is second to none in the industry and as such supply some of the top chefs and restaurants in the UK.

  • Phillip Warrens Butchers who farm themselves and work with small farmers on Dartmoor and Bodmin moors specialising in rearing native breed beef in the Tamar Valley. They supply some of the UKs most talented chefs and prestigious restaurants.

  • Sladesdown” duck, “Duck man Dan”, runs a family business in Ashburton. We’ve used his supplies since the first day we opened Rock Salt, he also does great pork and chicken.

  • Chagfarm” goats curd, is a connection we’ve had since our fine dining days in Chagford. Chagfarm Community Farm CIC aims to make the local community's food supply more resilient by offering local goat dairy products and honey, as well as high-welfare goat meat, pork, organic woodland poultry, lamb, beef, venison and game.

  • Deli Farm” venison salami, a great product we use at Salumi. They are one of the UK’s leading producers of British air dried charcuterie; and have won awards with their artisan air dried charcuterie products each year.

  • Creedy Carver’ very well known around the UK for their top quality. Based in Honiton, serve many Michelin starred restaurants with their barn reered and free range poultry.

  • Forest Fungi based in Dawlish, Scott and his wife do fresh cutlivated and forest mushrooms varieties to some of the best restaurants in the South West.

  • The Tamar Valley has long been a hub for producing fruit due to the mild south west climate, the warm tidal waters of the Tamar river and the result is a reputation for high quality fruit and vegetables. Tamar Fresh work closely with the local farmers to bring you their very best produce.

  • Godminster Cheddar, our favourite cheese, absolutely top quality and organic, from near Bath.

  • Sharpham Brie, the local estate based near Totnes, were one of the first UK makers to make this style of cheese, and this creamy marvel must still rank as one of the best being nominated for Best Soft Cheese in the 2016 Great British Cheese Awards.

  • Owens Coffee has been roasting, 100% Fairtrade and organic certified coffee in Devon since 2010.

Our Team

 

Our team at Salumi are a young dynamic team who consistently strive for perfection! We’re mighty proud of them, so we want you to get to know them a little better…

 

Harriet.

Taking control of the Front of House team is Harriet. Harriet is real professional. She takes a great interest in all things hospitality and having had extensive experience in all aspects of pubs and restaurants she has been a welcome addition to our team. Harriet has worked between Rock Salt and Salumi since her arrival showing her passion for good food and service. She also makes a mean cocktail!

Jake.

Heading up the kitchen is Jake. Jake has been on quite a journey with us, starting out as a Chef de Partie over two and half years ago and has since quickly risen to take over the reins as Head Chef. Jake has an ethos of simple food, cooked well, which matches Dave’s vision for both restaurants, meaning the pair quickly formed an formidable culinary team.

Dave.