Supporting local butchers, bakers and makers
At Creamline we’re proud to offer a wide selection of fruit, veg, meat, cheese and deli produce on top of our traditional milk delivery service. This community of local producers is as important to us as our farmers, which is why we’re proud to have them in our Best of Local range.
It’s in our history
Creamline has been delivering milk and essential groceries for over 80 years – and we’ve been looking out for our fellow local businesses since the beginning.
These days we work with a growing network that includes fishmongers, greengrocers, bakers, butchers, cheesemakers and more!
Building a strong community
Even as we’ve expanded our service beyond our original Manchester area (now serving Stockport, Warrington, Chester, Wirral, and all the surrounding areas, too!), we’ve maintained that traditional, neighbourly attitude people expect – and deserve – from their milk round. You can guarantee the same reliable service whether you’ve been with us for five years or five minutes.
Ordering from local businesses through Creamline doesn’t just mean delicious fresh produce, it’s also a great way to support your community. Smaller, independent businesses are more likely to hire staff who live in the area and put money back into the community by purchasing goods from other local suppliers*. So the impact of our Best of Local range goes far beyond your doorstep!
Lower food miles
When you shop locally, you support a network of farmers and producers across the North West. Unlike supermarket food which may have travelled hundreds of miles before reaching your door, our Best of Local suppliers are all based in Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
And with the choice to shop plastic-free, you’re also limiting the need for the single-use plastics you’ll find in bigger shops.
Meet the family
Here are just some of the local suppliers providing the delicious food in your Creamline delivery box:
Little Pigs Butchers
Didsbury Village high street favourites Little Pigs Butchers supply customers with everything from roasting joints and steaks, to BBQ meats and family favourites – delivered fresh every day by Creamline. Rebecca Harrison, her brother Sam, and her husband Martin run the shop together. You can find out more in our interview with her here.
The Cheshire Cheese Company
From classic cheddar to flavour twists like jerk spices or lemon gin, there’s something for everyone in this award-winning range of cheeses. And why not pick up a few crackers too?
The Cheshire Cheese Company was founded in 1957 and have been operating from their farm in Nantwich ever since.
Worker Bee
Need a pick-me-up? Worker Bee Tea & Coffee in Stockport have you covered. Explore roasted coffee blends, herbal tea infusions and luxury hot chocolates.
And we might be biased, but we think Worker Bee brews taste best with a splash of Creamline milk!
Start supporting local producers today
Next time you’re ordering your essential groceries from Creamline, why not take a look at the Best of Local range too?
The process is simple:
- Choose to shop the Best of Local range on our website
- Select the items you fancy
- Complete your order before 9pm two days before your delivery day, or by 9pm on Friday for a Monday delivery
- Sit back and relax! Our friendly roundspeople will deliver the goodies straight to your doorstep by 8am on your chosen day
Discover Best of Local today.
*Source: Labovitz School of Business and Economics, ‘The Economic Impact of Shopping Local’ (2021)
