Freshness You
Can Trust
Originating in London in 1953 the Bennett family have a rich history in sourcing and supplying the finest fresh produce. Now headed by father and son duo, David & Tom, the business continues to push new limits championing the finest local and international growers along the way.
seasonal Products
vale of evesham victoria plum
ENGLISH BRUNSWICK FIGS
DECORATIVE GOURDS & PUMPKINS
network of supply
bIRMINGHAM
We’re in Birmingham in the very early hours 6 days a week. The process takes on average 3 hours a morning. Liaising with sellers and searching for the best in class with each and every line.
local growers
We love nothing more than championing produce from local growers. During the summer season we join up with Rectory Farm, Sandy Lane, Wykham Park and North Aston Organics to name a few. If you think you’ve got something special to offer then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!
LONDON
2025 and we’re back in London for the first time in 35 years. New Covent Garden, a hub for catering excellence enabling us to reach new heights. Whilst David frequents Birmingham, Tom sets off south, dividing and conquering to ensure the best produce in the country is on our vans.
September news
September is a really difficult month for us Greengrocers. No matter how many years you’ve been buying in the trade, September is an unpredictable month that sees so many seasonal changes and volatile pricing.
Temperatures in the UK are inconsistent and that reflects on the quality and longevity of fresh produce.
It’s been one of the best years for British Cherries in memory and whilst we’re still clinging on to the last of them, unfortunately the season will come to an abrupt end any minute now.
Raspberries & Blueberries are now at their peak, as is Victoria Plums for the Vale of Evesham.
Core salad lines (Tomatoes and Capsicums) enter an uncertain phase as we chop and change between English and Dutch to find best quality.
Early season Broccolis, Cauliflowers and Kales have started and prices will begin to drop as the yeild increases.
About
our company
Unlike most in the industry, we don’t boast a warehouse stacked full of produce waiting around to be sold.
In fact, ours is pretty empty and that’s just the way we like it!
Fewer suppliers than ever are prepared to walk the line in the young hours of the morning in this day and age, instead opting for the easier route by ordering over the telephone from major importers. We get it, it makes for a much easier life, but that’s not a real supplier.
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testimonials
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“tom & the team are always really helpful and go the extra mile. The quality of their produce is consistently excellent”
Ben Davy, Culinary Manager, Meatless Farm
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“consistently continuing to deliver the best produce. a friendly and professional team, easy to talk to and highly reliable ”
Nat Berney, Director Chef, The Lamb Inn
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“DBF EVIDENTLY TAKE A HUGE AMOUNT OF PRIDE IN WHAT THEY DO. A CHEFS DREAM!”
Sal Dhalla, Private Chef & Author
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“Honest & reliable, they really are a joy to work with.”
Will Lacey, Owner, Laceys Farm Shop
our partners
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The bat & ball, cuddesdon
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CHESTERTON HOTEl, BICESTER
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rackleys barn, chiltern hills
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QUINCE & CLOVER, COTSWOLDS
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meatless farm
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bangarang food & wine, the cotswolds
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lamb inn, little Milton
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wild pig farm shop, stadhampton
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kan's kitchen, Banbury
