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Cooking up a Storm
Independent Food Retailers COOKING UP A STORM!
Thoughts of the colder weather have you heading to the kitchen for some feel good food? Whether you take your inspiration from Bake Off, MasterChef or the Domestic Goddess herself, our independent food retailers have everything you need to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen!
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WM PHELPS BUTCHERS
41 Causeyside Street, Paisley
Wm Phelps Butchers has been proudly serving the people of Paisley since 1965, sourcing only the finest quality grass-fed Scotch beef and lamb from local farms in and around the Clyde Valley. They pride themselves on being able to supply any cut from nose to tail, proper traditional butchery, so from the popular cuts like sirloin, ribeye and pork chops to the more specialised cuts like picanha, bavette, tomahawk, ox cheeks and flat iron. All sausages, burgers, pies, black puddings and haggis are made in store using small bespoke hand mixed batches to the secret Phelps recipes. There’s more than 40 different flavours and styles available from Brisket cheddar and Jalapeño burgers to ribeye and bone marrow, from traditional Lorne sausage to low fat or savoury sausage and from their fabulous Italian sausage to their famous South African Boerewors, there really is something to suit everyone. Plus, they have a great Gluten Free range too
Looking to try something different?
Phelps has been making their own air dried beef BILTONG for more than six years, with customers travelling from far and wide to purchase. Originating from South Africa, it’s a high Protein healthy beef snack air dried in Phelps specialist drying cabinets.


PHELPS TOP PICKS FOR CHRISTMAS
We sell top quality Free Range bronze turkeys and Geese, all of our poultry is sourced and reared in the UK, or why not try an alternative to turkey? There’s been a rise in the demand for Roast Rib of Beef rightfully known as the KING OF ROASTS, it’s an absolute stunning show stopper of a Christmas dinner!
ADOM AFRO CARIBBEAN FOOD STORE
46 High Street, Paisley
Open since 2019, Adom Afro on the High Street helps bring Afro Caribbean food to the centre of Paisley. African cuisine is very diverse with many local culinary traditions which have also had a huge influence across the Caribbean. With a large emphasis on rice, beans, plantain, sweet potato and coconut with fish and meat, there are some great dishes to try out including Jerk Chicken, Callaloo Soup or Suya Spice Kebabs, sure to warm you up on a cold winter’s evening. Adom Afro stocks a wide range of frozen meats alongside a variety of sauces and seasoning and a distinct range of fresh vegetables including Scotch Bonnet and Eggplant.

GILLAN GREEN GROCERS

The Paisley Centre


Mansoor at Gillan Greengrocers was one of Paisley’s Lockdown Legends going above and beyond to ensure his customers received their fresh fruit and vegetables, even when they couldn’t leave home. Based on the ground floor of the Paisley Centre, the shops boasts a great selection of locally sourced fresh fruit and vegetables with a good choice of mix and match packs also available, as well as packs to help you make great homemade soups and stews. There’s also a great assortment of house plants, Turkish sweets, Baklava, Turkish Delight and olives in-store. There’s also free local delivery with orders £15 and over within a three mile radius of the town centre.
ASIAN GROCERY STORE

38 High Street, Paisley
Open Mondays to Saturdays, a trip to this Asian Grocery store takes you on a tour through the tastes of China, Japan, India, Thailand and Korea. With a wide range of Asian sauces and spices to suit every taste,
they stock a variety of seaweed, dry beans, rice and noodles with Ramen and Miso especially local favourites. The team also stock an impressive selection of frozen foods and vegetables alongside Asian teas and a great choice of sweet treats. The Mochi rice cakes are a must try!
POLISH DAISY


15 Moss Street, Paisley
Traditionally serving the local Polish community, there is lots on offer at Polish Daisy on Moss Street if you fancy expanding your culinary skills. A one stop shop with a fantastic delicatessen offering a selection of meats and cheeses and fully stocked
grocery aisles providing a good choice of fresh and frozen goods. And with a bakery selection this good, you’ll be wishing every day was Cake Friday! Open seven days.
