Managing Director
CurrentWilliam and Alistair Sutherland started the business in May 2012.Since May 2016 the business has been transformed with our Original philosophy, 'Absolutely Nothing Artifical ', into products for Hospitality catering.Ham hock Terrine, Duck and fig, Pulled pork, Peri Peri chicken, Duck and pheasant with smoked cranberries, Ardennes pate, Chicken liver pate with brandy, Chicken liver pate with brandy and wild mushroom to name a few.Fresh ready meals, Mains and sides.Hot wraps for stadium crowdsMeals for planes and trainsMeals for gyms.Background.The first product was Granny Mary's Original recipe for a luxury Quality, high meat content-from prime cuts of beef Potted Beef. The company was formed Original recipes Ltd, the founding Directors, William Sutherland(Great Grandson of Granny Mary ) - Alistair Sutherland (Grandson of Granny Mary). The Philosophy was to produce an exceptional Potted Beef, using only prime cuts, no cereals or preservatives, and only natural ingredients.Since then we have launched ( Nov 2013 ) - Chicken and Ham Hock - Duck and Orange Zest - Venison port and blueberry.Just under test now the gorgeous vegetarian option, Sundried tomatoes, with Chick peas, Chia seeds, caramisled red onion, with a hint of pimento and chilli pepper - Very tasty ! Featured in the final 18 from 7,000 on BBC 3 program "Be your own Boss " starring Richard Reid founder of Innocent Smoothies, on his quest to find new entrepeneurs.Product listed in Fortnum and Mason, Prestigous farmshops - like Chatsworth farm shop.We are delighted to announce Granny Mary's now available in selected National trust properties in the shops and cafe's. We are looking for one train and one airline - upper class only to supply.Launched trials in Waitrose, and Whole foods markets in London. May 2015.Since conception Original Recipes Ltd has sold close to 500,000 pots. - and at farmers markets on people sampling/tasting 95% of people purchase.