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GG Sparkes Traditional Butchers
This week we have arrived at a new destination, on the shelves of the wonderful GG Sparkes Traditional Butchers! The family run business has been established since 1952 and gone through FOUR generations. We love supporting small & family run business’ so when we read about their ethos we became VERY excited to be a part of it! GG Sparkes supplies Traditional Farmed meats specialising in Rare-breeds, Free-range & Organic. Guy Sparkes, The Master Butcher, has a great wealth of experience and knowledge within his field, and every aspect of his business. He has a passion for his profession making sure that GG Sparkes sells the best Produce, sourced from trusted…
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#WeGiveACup to The Shelter Project Hounslow!
#WEGIVEACUP is a huge part of The Kettle Shed‘s ethos, from the first box of tea we sold back in 2014 we have donated tea to homeless shelters across the UK. We want to share this blog with you for our lovely customers to see where your donations are going through the #WeGivaCup process. This month we took a batch of breakfast tea over to TSPH, (The Shelter Project Hounslow) to donate to their wonderful programme who provide 14 male guests’ hot food and accommodation from January to March inclusive. These will mainly be individuals with no recourse to public funds, but a small percentage who have temporary housing needs will also be welcomed…
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#SBS WINNER
So Shedders, if you have been following us on Twitter and Facebook then you may have already seen that The Kettle Shed got picked as Dragon Den’s, Theo Paphetis‘ #SBS! In December, Zoe AKA. The Tea Lady, owner of The Kettle Shed, tweeted Theo about her business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was hand picked as a winner and the lovely Theo Paphitis retweeted this to his 500,000 Twitter followers. The weekly initiative, set up by Theo in 2010, now has 1700 #SBS winners and supports small businesses in the UK. Small Business Sunday, shortened to the hashtag #SBS on Twitter. Theo is best known for appearing on Dragons Den on BBC Two. He is Chairman of Ryman Stationery plus Boux Avenue lingerie, Robert Dyas and…
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This Saturday we welcome ‘Lemon & Limes’ with a taster day!
We’re excited to be supplying Lemon & Limes with an array of our Kettle Shed teas. The Kettle Shed will be in store on Saturday 21st to provide their lovely customers with a fun tea tasting of our selection, that will then be available to buy. Lemon & Limes is an independent family run business which has been specialising in fruit and vegetables for over 20 years. Based in Chiswick, owner Aziz Ahsak started his business by wholesaling bacon and eggs to driving minicabs and tailoring at Debenhams before setting up this great store. Providing high quality, ethically produced organic and non-organic foods from local sources at a fair price, they also…
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Make Matcha your detox this January
Let’s face it we probably all had a bit too much to eat and drink over the festive period, but now is the perfect time to kick start a healthy campaign. There are many ways in which you can become healthier this January including more exercise and watching what you eat but what about something to drink? Here at the Kettle Shed we have the answer with our Matcha Green Tea and Chinese White Tea varieties. Our Matcha is the most potent of green teas which was originally reserved for Japanese royalty and religious dignitaries. The secret to this extremely healthy tea is its fantastic antioxidant properties, minerals and vitamins which brings health…
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Welcome to the Kettle Shed, GrillVille!
We’re delighted to be supplying GrillVille with a variety of our Kettle Shed teas. Welcome to the Shed, GrillVille! Based on Pitshanger Lane in Ealing, the recently opened grill restaurant serves the finest steaks, smoked ribs and burgers in town. From the GrillVille pulled pork burger through to the smoked baby back ribs, all of the delicious food at GrillVille is cooked by their in house chef. What’s more, the restaurant provides both a relaxed and modern atmosphere, which is the perfect setting to wind down after a hard day or week at work. So next time you’re in the Ealing area, why not book a table at GrillVille and enjoy…
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Welcome to the Kettle Shed, The Greyhound Pub!
We’re over the moon to be supplying the Greyhound Pub with a range of our Kettle Shed teas including our winter blends; Gingerbread and Eggnog. Welcome to the Shed, the Greyhound Pub! Situated in Shepherds Bush, the Pub works alongside boutique hostel The Monkeys in the Trees, with rooms located above the Greyhound Pub in backpacker friendly West London. The Greyhound Pub first opened in 1892; becoming the first pub to welcome those travelling from the Counties to the Capital’s West. Over a century later and it’s still thriving with its open plan, laid back, family orientated bar including comfortable leather sofas, a sunny garden and friendly staff. So next time you’re in…
