T H Brown & Son provide local fruit, vegetable and other produce from Kent At T H Brown & Son we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by some of the finest local produce growers in the country. Kent is
Our buyers are at both Covent Garden and Spitalfields Markets on a daily basis where our lorries are loaded up in the early hours of the morning before setting off back to the farm to unload at the warehouse. We
T H Brown and Son source seasonal produce from Kent With an ever increasing awareness on seasonality, fresh local produce and food miles, we aim to have the broadest selection of farm grown produce available. Growers reports, daily farm updates
Wherever possible we promote and offer seasonal British fruit and vegetables. Much of this is grown in Kent by farmers and producers, some of which we have had relationships with for three generations. Over the years we have built up a large network of growers, some of which grow especially for our specifications. Award winning soft fruit, magnificent forced and field rhubarb, artichokes and squashes are highlights. We also supply Kent potatoes all year round. Kent has some of the finest growers in the country and we are proud to showcase their products and supply them to schools and caterers.
A quick insight in to the recent high prices. The port closures and now wild weather in Spain is causing issues across Europe with the UK particularly affected. Promoting local and English produce puts us at the forefront of offering viable alternative solutions for chefs and those at home.
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Figs from T H Brown and Son
The fig is the most revered and ancient of fruit trees – mentioned in the Bible. “They are a gift from God”.
While figs are available most of the year from around the world, they tend to be a rather expensive delicacy. However, August / September is the time to take advantage of the huge supply of Black Bursa figs from Turkey.
