Proudly supporting and supplying the West Country food sector for over 60 years.
Discover seasonal recipes for every occasion
Arthur David’s Development Kitchen – recipes created by our executive chef Steve Shore for you and your customers.
How to become a customer
Our passion is to help you deliver an amazing food experience. So, if you’d like to work together, simply fill out our online form.
View our Ingredients & Fine Foods range brochure here!
From adventurous cafes with limited storage to lavish hotels & restaurants with brave menus and manufacturers with no time to chop – we’ve got you covered. Leave it with us.
What we deliver
All of our products are well considered and individually chosen to meet the needs of our rightfully picky customers. Our suppliers are selected based on quality, availability and location – and they need to get us!
Why choose us?
Everything Your Business Needs
Championing Local Suppliers
Delivering to the West Country
Dependable and Reliable Service
Fast and Efficient Delivery
How we can support your business
We know it takes more than ingredients to get food businesses cooking, which is why we go the extra mile. So much so, we’re proud to say that we have the highest colleague to customer ratio in our industry in the UK.
How We Can Help
We will do all we can to make your lives easier.
Distribution & Logistics
We deliver 6 days a week, to over 2,500 customers across the West Country.
Location & Area Managers
View our coverage and find your area manager.
Pumpkin Gnocchi
Supporting the next generation
Young Chef of the Year supported by Arthur David
Have you discovered our Freshly Prepared range?
Save time & money without compromising on flavour with our Freshly Prepared range.
Behind every great festival are hundreds of people making it happen.
We`re proud to play our part, supporting festivals across the South West with the products and service needed to keep things moving.
Here`s to a great summer season ahead 🎪
Don’t forget – our Driver Recruitment Day is happening this weekend 🚛
If you’re interested in driving roles and want to learn more about Arthur David, come along and meet the team in an informal setting.
📍 Hillside Farm, Bishop Sutton
📅 Saturday 30th May
🕙 10am–2pm
✔ Meet the team
✔ See the site
✔ Learn more about the roles
✔ Ask questions about shifts & benefits
We’re currently recruiting for 3.5T and 7.5T driver roles and would love to meet anyone interested in joining the Arthur David team.
Find out more:
https://arthurdavid.co.uk/driver-recruitment-opportunities-2/
📧 jobs@adavid.co.uk
📞 0330 333 4441
Unwaxed lemons — a kitchen essential with brighter flavour, cleaner finish, and full citrus versatility 🍋
Did you know most lemons are coated in wax to extend shelf life and improve appearance? Unwaxed lemons keep things natural, making them ideal for zesting, preserving, dressing, finishing, and pastry work where pure citrus oils really matter.
Development Chef Steve Shore shares a few simple ways chefs can make the most of this sharp, vibrant ingredient across refined savoury dishes and desserts 👨🍳
Part of our Passion for Produce range.
WEEKLY DEALS – Standard coleslaw? Not this week.
We’ve taken our ready-prepped Ruby Coleslaw Mix and turned it into 5 chef-ready flavour ideas built for BBQ season, burgers, loaded fries, wraps and summer specials🔥
🥬Smoky Chipotle Mayo
🌿Ranch & Herb
🌶 Hot Honey & Jalapeño
🥢Asian Sesame & Lime
🥒Mustard Pickle Slaw
Prep done. Signature flavour optional.
Available now via online ordering or give us a call.
#FoodWithService #WeeklyDeals #BBQSeason #ChefInspiration #SummerMenus #LoadedFries #BurgerSeason
Parsley Root – a chef’s favourite for adding subtle earthiness and elegant depth to seasonal plates 🌱
Delicate, aromatic, and naturally sweet, parsley roots bring balance and refinement across purées, slow roasts, broths, and produce-led Spring dishes.
Development Chef Steve Shore shares a few simple ways chefs can unlock the versatility of this understated ingredient for elevated specials and modern menu development 👨🍳
Part of our Passion for Produce range.
Code: 2107
Big things are rolling into the South West… 🚌🌱
Today we were filming with @theponyfarmbus — an inspiring initiative helping connect more children with food, farming and where it all begins.
This is just the start.
More coming soon 👀
#PonyFarmBus #FoodEducation #ArthurDavid #SouthWest
Monk’s Beard — a standout seasonal ingredient with a unique character on the plate 🌱
With its delicate, grassy flavour and succulent texture, monk’s beard brings freshness, versatility, and Spring menu appeal to produce-led dishes.
Development Chef Steve Shore shares a few simple ways chefs can make the most of the season with an ingredient built for refined specials and seasonal plates 👨🍳
Part of our Passion for Produce range.
Code: 31149
One ingredient. Endless seasonal specials 🌼
Courgette flowers bring colour, delicacy, and instant plate appeal to Spring & Summer menus – whether lightly fried, stuffed, or used to elevate small plates and starters.
Development Chef Steve Shore shares a few simple chef-to-chef ideas using one of the season’s standout ingredients.
Part of our Passion for Produce range.
This week’s deals are packed with vibrant tomatoes, beautiful mixed courgettes, and plenty of gluten-free favourites to keep your menus fresh, seasonal, and full of flavour.
From bright plates to gluten-free twists on classic dishes – we’ve got your kitchen covered this week and for the upcoming, sunny Bank-holiday 👨🍳✨
GF Plain Flour 1KG
GF Self Raising Flour 1KG
GF Maize & Rice Fusilli 400G
GF White Ciabatta Rolls
GF Panini Rolls
Cherry Plum Vine Tomatoes 5x500g
Heirloom Tomatoes 1.5kg
Mixed colour courgettes 2kg
Built for busy summer service🍽️
Wye Valley white & purple asparagus — two standout seasonal ingredients with completely different character on the plate 🌱
From the delicate, earthy flavour of white asparagus to the sweeter, vibrant notes of purple, both bring freshness, versatility, and Spring menu appeal.
Development Chef Steve Shore shares a few simple ways chefs can make the most of the season with ingredients built for refined specials and produce-led dishes 👨🍳
Part of our Passion for Produce range.
We’re hosting a Driver Recruitment Day at Arthur David and would love to welcome anyone interested in finding out more about our current driving opportunities🚛
Come along to meet the team, take a look around our Bishop Sutton site and learn more about life on the road with Arthur David!
We’re currently recruiting for 3.5T and 7.5T driver roles and have recently introduced improved driver pay rates. We also offer a range of full-time, part-time and flexible shift patterns.
📍 Hillside Farm, Bishop Sutton
🗓 Saturday 30th May
🕙 10am–2pm
✔ Meet the team
✔ Learn more about the roles
✔ Find out about shift patterns & benefits
✔ Ask questions in an informal setting
Find out more here:
https://arthurdavid.co.uk/driver-recruitment-opportunities-2/
📧 jobs@adavid.co.uk
📞 0330 333 4441
A fantastic visit to Norton Hill Primary School recently, where we had the opportunity to speak with pupils about the importance of recycling and reducing food waste ♻️🌍
It was great to see so much enthusiasm and engagement from the students as we explored simple ways we can all make a positive impact on the environment. Small changes really do make a big difference, and it’s inspiring to see the next generation getting involved in creating a more sustainable future 💚