Promoting ‘buy local’ ethos at Phil’s Good Food

Abelief that not enough is done to promote local produce prompted Phil Edgecumbe to launch a new business during lockdown.

Formerly working in the lighting industry, Phil translated his own life ethos into his business. “It’s all about buying locally, knowing where your food has come from and not having lots of food miles. We strive to sell local, organic and exceptional foods while using sustainable practices that promote positive outcomes. We love products based around passion and craftmanship.”

Phil’s Good Food in Broad Street, Woking ham, stocks an Aladdin’s cave of tasty treats. “It is too easy for people to go to a large supermarket where items are over-packaged and they don’t know where things come from.

“We try and source things as locally as possible and if we have to go further afield, we use small producers. In buying direct from the supplier we know the whole process and we build relationships with the producers. It is almost like going back to the good old days.”

Phil firmly believes people are more conscious these days about what they feed their families and they want to do their bit for the environment.

“We work with local, family-owned farms and food co-ops to bring quality products direct to the customer. All our local foods and drinks are from local producers within 25 miles of our shop.

“We try and only sell things we really believe are the best quality and are able to offer our customers the chance to sample many items before they buy.”

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