Father's Day Favourites at Mitchells

With Father's Day just around the corner, why not get your dad an extra-special gift this year from Mitchells Dairy?

There’s so much to choose from at Mitchells; we have a fantastic selection of cheeses and chutneys, as well as beers, wines and whiskies which are certain to go down well with your dad.

If these don’t take your fancy, why not take a look at our special hampers on our Hamper Store? If our fathers are anything to go by, the Beers and Snacks Hamper is sure to be a firm favourite with all the dads out there.

For just £48, you will get a hamper crammed full with daddy's favourites, including Tyrrells Crisps, Mackies of Scotland Crisps, Deeside Brewery Beer, Innis & Gunn Oak Aged, and of course, good old Tunnocks Teacakes.

If this doesn't whet your appetite, we can make up hampers to your individual requirements. Just be sure to let us know all your dad’s favourites and we’ll do our best to include them.

If your old man is a little fussy, you are still struggling to find the perfect gift, why not let him choose his own? Mitchells' gift vouchers can be purchased, allowing your dad to browse and make his own selection.

We know the date is fast approaching, but don't worry - if you don't have time to pop into store, phone us on 01467 621389 or visit us online and we can then arrange to courier to mainland UK addresses.

We hope we have helped give you some ideas for Fathers Day, and we hope you all have a wonderful day shared with the most special man in your life.

Remember everyone - think gift, think Mitchells.

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What a Delicious Taste of Grampian

We would like to say a huge Mitchells Dairy thank you to all our wonderful customers and friends who stopped by to see us last Saturday at Taste of Grampian, the one-day food and drink festival.

Taste of Grampian is always a fantastic day out, and this year's event, which took place at the Thainstone Centre in good old Inverurie, was certainly no different.

Our stand was situated just underneath the clock in the main concourse, and although it was incredibly busy, we were able to keep everyone happy with samples of Mitchells milk, our handmade oatcakes, and of course, our delicious Mitchells ice cream.

We managed to have a look around and see celebrity chefs Simon Rimmer, Nick Nairn and Lady Claire MacDonald doing demos, as well as get the chance to sample the wide range of high quality food and drink products from Grampian.

Don't get us wrong, we know more than most how good the produce and producers in Aberdeenshire are - but Taste of Grampian just showcases how lucky we really are.

While we were having a look around, we also got a chance to read a new publication, Aberdeenshire Larder, which launched at the event. Aberdeenshire Larder is part of The List series of food and drink publications, featuring places to eat and where to buy the best produce from the region.

Mitchells has a listing in the publication, and if you want to have a read and find more of the best food and drink in Aberdeenshire, they are available for free from our shop and tearoom.

You can see some of our pictures from the day below, including one of Judy and the aforementioned Mr. Rimmer, who happened to tweet us afterwards saying 'it's always a treat coming to Grampian!'.

It is indeed Simon, it is indeed!

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Why Mitchells Dairy Help our Heroes

Last month, we threw our weight behind the Help for Heroes Colossal Cake Sale and we are delighted to say that, thanks to the generosity of our customers, we raised £153.07 for the charity.

Following that terrific effort, we were once again delighted to support Help for Heroes at last weekend's Cocktails, Clothes and Cakes event at Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course.

Set amidst beautiful countryside just a few short miles from Aberdeen, The 4 Gold Star Meldrum is one of Scotland's finest luxury hotels - and fortunately for everyone in attendance, the sun shone throughout.

It was a lovely afternoon with fashion shows by local businesses, a fantastic cocktail reception and afternoon tea, and the event raised well in excess of £3300 for Help for Heroes, which is a magnificent effort by everyone involved.

Help for Heroes do some amazing work for our wounded soldiers and their families, and we wanted to let you know why Mitchells Dairy support this thoroughly deserving charity.

As well as other friend and family connections with the forces, Judy's step-aunt, Louise Bennet, has three sons who are currently serving, or have previously been in the Royal Marines, and she sends thousands of buns to British troops in Afghanistan.

Louise has dispatched around 68,000 buns, and currently sends out 450 per week to 12 addresses; 11 in Afghanistan and one to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Five of the current dispatches go to 2 SCOTS, who are in various areas of Afghanistan. 

You can read more about 'Louby Lou’s Buns of Mass Production', the nickname given to them by Terry Wogan after she sent him a batch when he did the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, in this article in The Daily Mail.

You can also watch Louise talking about her 'Buns of Mass Production' on STV's The Hour, with Darius Campbell and Michelle McManus below.

It is through Louise that we got to hear of Help for Heroes, and since then, Judy's dad and step mum have held two garden parties in recent years to fundraise, which has raised over £15,000 for the charity.

So, to cut a long story short, this is why we jumped at the chance to be part of Meldrum House’s event and take part in the Help for Heroes Colossal Cake Sale!

We would love to hear your stories about why you support Help for Heroes, or indeed, why you support any particular charity. As usual, you can let us know on this blog post, or on Facebook or Twitter.

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Midweek at Meldrum

Do you want to enjoy the enviable heritage of the North East of Scotland while enjoying exceptional hospitality and outstanding cuisine? If so, Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course's 'Midweek at Meldrum' offer could be perfect for you.

Set amidst beautiful countryside just a few short miles from Aberdeen, The 4 Gold Star Meldrum is one of Scotland's finest luxury hotels - and Mitchells Dairy are delighted to be playing a small part in their fantastic midweek offer.

Available between 1st April and 30th September 2013, Monday to Thursday only, 'Midweek at Meldrum' includes:

• Two nights' accommodation in an executive room
• Full Scottish breakfast.
• Entry and guided tour of Fyvie Castle
• A 'wee' tasting tour of Glen Garioch Distillery
• One of our very own luxury Mitchells Dairy hampers to take home

For just £275 per couple based on two sharing a twin / double executive room for two nights, we really think this is a fantastic offer - and if you do decide to visit Aberdeenshire, make sure you take some time out your trip to come to Inverurie and pop in to Mitchells.

The Dairy Tearoom is an ideal stop for lunch or a snack, and with two free hours in our customer car park, you will have plenty of time to wander around and have a look at our wide range of local produce, including whiskies.

We also offer takeaways and, by arrangement, can make up picnic food and platters for picnics and days out.

If you want to take advantage of Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course's Midweek at Meldrum offer, you can book now on +44 (0)1651 872 294 or email: enquiries@meldrumhouse.com.

If you want to find out more about Mitchells, simply call into the shop, phone 01467 621389 or email at info@mitchells-scotland.com.

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Mitchells Taste Success

The richness and diversity of the north-east larder was celebrated at the Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards last week - and we were absolutely thrilled to get our hands on an award!

Over 60 entries from 23 food and drink companies were sampled and assessed by the judging panel; Peter Bruce, managing director of Entier Limited, Lorna Murray, Local Food Sourcing and Technical Manager for Asda and Simon Cousins, series producer of BBC Scotland’s Landward.

Following the judging process, over 200 guests, including our Keith, attended the awards dinner, which was held at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa in Aberdeen.

And beyond our wildest expectations, we received the Taste of Grampian Local Independent Retailer of the Year, which was awarded to a retail outlet that ‘champions local food and drink and supports other local food and drink producers'!

Winning this prestigious award, which was sponsored by SAC Food & Drink and Taste of Grampian was an honour, and is all thanks to the fabulous local producers and suppliers that have supported us over the last year.

If you follow us on Facebook or Twitter, you will have noticed that the reaction has been incredible - our feeds have been going absolutely crazy since we won!

Thank you so, so much for all the congratulations. We are incredibly proud to have won, and we are equally as proud to say that we offer a true taste of the North East.

PS. Here's some photos from the awards ceremony. Doesn't Keith look happy!?

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What do we have in store for Taste of Grampian?

The Mitchells Dairy crew are getting geared up for a whole host of shenanigans on the weekend of the Queens Jubilee! On Saturday 2nd June we will be exhibiting at Taste of Grampian annual event which is a haven for all you foodies out there!

Taste of Grampian, is a popular one-day food and drink festival and a great day out for all the family. It brings together the best food and drinks products from Grampian in the north east of Scotland under one roof and offers you the chance to discover and sample all the delights that are made and produced right here on your doorstep!

It really is going to be a great event with great celebrity chefs and  food and drinks suppliers including our friends from Ola Oils, The Store Company and Berry Scrumptious. Celebrity chefs Ed Baines and Phil Vickery will also be at the event to offer tips and cooking advice.

We'd love for you to visit our stand to say hello and to see what treats we have on offer! Moooriel will be there dressed to impressed in her Jubilee inspired attire - you will be able to to have your photo taken with her for the chance of winning a Jubilee Mitchells hamper via our Facebook competition.

And the fun doesn't end there because we will also be running a great competition via our friends at I&K Motors stand! Watch this space for more details coming soon.

The event takes place at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie and is a true celebration of the richness and diversity of Grampian's larder!

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MItchells Delivery Driver's Early Morning Milk Run

There is more to Mitchells Dairy than meets the eye and we wanted to highlight part of the business to show you what it takes for your milk to be delivered. At Mitchells we happily cater for local businesses and home deliveries, so whether you are a shop, hotel, restaurant, office or just waking up at home, Mitchells will deliver!

Our delivery drivers get up at the crack of dawn each morning to ensure your Mitchells delivery is there for you ready to start your day.  In the video below you will see Bruce McKenzie a member of our wholesale delivery team delivering to some local businesses. 

Although Bruce has to get out of bed before most of us in the morning, he does have the advantage of taking in the beautiful scenery of the local area and he's even managed to capture the sun rising in this video clip. Take a moment to watch the footage of Bruce's morning work, which includes him dropping off deliveries to the well known and award winning Cock and Bull Restaurant. The film also features Haddo Estate Tearoom, which is part of a stunning National Trust property near Tarves,  The Store, Foveran a butchery business, farm shop and café run by the Booth family and The Poachers Rest, a country pub and restaurant at Auchmacoy Ellon.

We deliver Mitchells milk and cream along with a range of produce including eggs, potatoes, yogurts and fruit juice. In addition we can deliver the Press and Journal newspaper to rural doorsteps. Business and Wholesale customers also have the choice of ordering from a range of cheeses and many restaurants order our home made Mitchells oatcakes for their cheeseboards.

Mitchells have 5 doorstep rounds delivering to around 1600 households in Inverurie and the surrounding area.  Many customers receive milk to their doorstep or driveway 3 times a week and in some areas we can offer deliveries up to 6 times a week.  In addition to this we have 10 wholesale rounds delivering to businesses in an area bordered by Portlethen to the south, Fraserburgh, Turriff, Huntly to the north and Banchory to the west.

If you are interested in having milk and produce delivered from Mitchells we would love to hear from you. Phone 01467 621389 or email info@mitchells-scotland.com for more information.

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