BUSINESSES across Somerset face worrying times after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered pubs, clubs, theatres and social venues to close on Friday (March 22).
Scores of shops, pubs and restaurants have shut their doors in towns across Somerset but many businesses are doing their best to keep going by offering deliveries to people in their local communities.
Here is a round-up of just some of the local businesses which will be delivering their products across Somerset.
Taunton
The Mango Tree, Lower Middle Street, Taunton. Will be doing deliveries soon. To order visit - https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lpq457er9zKFFaaofIuo0G
Oake Manor, Oake - delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables within three miles of Oake Manor Golf Club. Call 01823 46992. Collection also available.
The Farmers Arms in Coombe Florey. Pizza trailer. Order online from 3pm. To order visit http://www.farmersarms.net
The Anchor Inn, Hillfarrance - takeaway food. Call 01823 461 for details.
The Little Wine Shop & Social, Foundry Road, Taunton. Call 01823 288898 for details.
Pizza Express, Taunton - pizza delivery. Order through Deliveroo.
The Chapel, Cotford st Luke - takeaway food and deliveries from 5pm daily seven days a week. To order visit http://thechapelcotford.co.uk/Takeaway.php
Augustus, Taunton – classic pub meals. Collections from Tuesday to Saturday from noon until 5pm. Call 01823 324354.
Eat the Bird Taunton - takeaway food. Order by Deliveroo, Just Eat or UberEats.
Pizza Hut, Taunton – takeaway food. Order by Deliveroo, Just Eat or UberEats
Ring of Bells, Taunton. Call 01823 259480 for details
The Monkton Inn, West Monkton – takeaway food. Call 01823 412414 for details.
Zizzi, Taunton - takeaway food. Order through Deliveroo.
Nobregas Tapas, Taunton - takeaway food. Delivery from Thursday to Saturday from 6pm to 9pm.
Granny Smiths (delivering fruit + veg) - taking orders by phone. Call 01823 259669 for details.
Barry the Baker, South Street, Taunton - call 01823 284022 the day before to place an order.
Vivary Arms, Taunton - food and alcohol delivery and collection. Call 01823 272563.
Lydeard Farm Shop, Bishops Lydeard – delivering milk, eggs, bread, fresh fruit and veg. Call 01823 433973 for details.
West Somerset
The Rising Sun, West Bagborough - food recipe box deliveries. Call 01823 432575 for details.
The Exmoor White Horse Inn, Exmoor, Minehead - prescription pick up service and takeaway service to local community. Call 01643 831229
The Wheelhouse Restaurant, Minehead - takeaway food. Available Tuesday to Saturday for delivery in Minehead area or collection from noon to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm. All orders must be placed over the phone by 11am on the day of delivery or collection. Call 01643 818245 for details.
Fausto’s Minehead – delivery on Friday and Saturday nights of takeaway food and pasta sauces. Call 01643 706372.
Butterflies Café, Minehead - delivering fresh homemade dinners, soups and puddings as well as eggs, milk and bread. Call 07850449239 for details.
King Kebab, Minehead - delivering takeaway food. Visit http://www.kingkebabhouse.co.uk to order
Sea View, Minehead - delivering takeaway food. Call 01643 708800 for details
Taj Mahal, Minehead - delivering takeaway food. Call 01643 704857 for details
Vladi’s Pizza, Minehead - delivering takeaway food. Call 01643 706777 for details.
Lisa’s Vintage Tearoom, Minehead – delivering takeaway food from a table set up at their front door from 10am until 2pm each day and delivery service from 2pm to 4pm. Call 01643708946.
Glenmore Bakery, Minehead – delivering fresh bread and baked goods. Call 01984 633477 by 2pm for next day delivery
Masons Arms inn, Williton - delivering takeaway food from from noon until 2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm everyday. Call 01984639200 for details.
Wellington
Gundenham Dairy - Deliver milk, bread, potatoes, eggs, cheese, butter and yoghurts. Also have refillable milk station.
Visit - https://www.gundenham-dairy.co.uk/our-customers.html?fbclid=IwAR0TWDHenQYO88mmRhwYosHOsEBeTbnFbLNFr8RxnDLzW1gx8Bpc1EPTWtk or call 01823 662704 for more details.
Rumwell Farm Shop - Deliver a range of foods to anyone within a 25 mile radius
Visit https://www.rumwellfarmshop.com/rumwell-to-you-launched-for-people-who-are-self-isolating/?fbclid=IwAR2l7Em6no1rWr4mA9hq4BymWw72qECVVwZT0lLLyxJ2nPZqkwHb3U0XxD4 or call 01823 461599 for more details.
Heywood Farm Shop, Nynehead - Milk. eggs, bread, fruit and other goods
Call 01823 663112 for details.
Mary Jenkins - Vast array of foods
Visit https://www.maryjenkinsfarmshop.co.uk/shop/ or call 01823 662371 for details.
Tim Potter Family Butchers - Will deliver a 'family meat box' for £30 within Wellington. Call 07585 700030 for details.
Somerset Local Food - Lots of local produce. Must order before 9am on Tuesdays for Thursday or Friday delivery.
Visit https://www.localfooddirect.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR336mj9plEmCWIhZyElGXm461k8rogiDoTG8KsS_B87XTKo4mEMwGbyuWo or call 01458 830801 for more info.
Brazier Coffee - Drinks, bagels and burgers
https://www.braziercoffeeroasters.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3u19oy-fNxr-EIK35x5QXaHtYDVUcDyFH4TrxoPgwf9T5DiENTWLKj1wo or call 01823 665585 for info.
Plantside Cafe - Vegan options. Need to ask for menu options. Call 01823 618300 for info.
White Post Cafe, Langford Budville - Food and Drink within 5 mile radius
A spokesperson for White Post Café, said: ''We will be taking orders by phone between 9am and 2pm each day (01823 400322) and 24 hours a day via email (Hello@whitepostcafe.com) and our Facebook and Instagram messaging accounts. Minimum £10 delivery. Payments can be made either card or cash at your door.Order before 11.30am for delivery on the same day between 12-3!'
The Skylark - 'Family Banquet' for £20 or other items
Visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-Skylark-1499940306896575/posts/?ref=page_internal or https://www.skylarkpub.co.uk/menus/ for details
Call 01823 618979 for more information.
Street Food Fiesta - Just launched service in Wellington this week for Wednesday and Thursday night only. Need to contact to see what other hours they are doing.
Call 01823 336023 for details.
https://www.streetfoodfiesta.com/menu
Bridgwater
The White Feather Coffee Co – delivering takeaway food. Call 01278 256847 for details.
Cow n Bun – delivering takeaway food. Delivery and pre order call and collect only from Wednesday. Call 01278 451222 for details.
Deluxe Pizza – delivering takeaway food. Call 01278 444299 for details.
Moyna – delivering takeaway food. Call 01278 444062 for details.
Oscar Fish bar – delivering takeaway food. Call 01278 452048 for details.
China Star - delivering takeaway food. Call 01278 452228 for details.
Chard
Drift Meats - delivering meat, fruit and veg. Free delivery to Chard and Tatworth. Message Drift Meats on Facebook.
West Country Butchers - delivering meat, fruit, veg. Call 0845 610 1202.
Boss Hogs - pizza, burgers, kebabs, chicken meals, jacket potatoes and omelettes. Call 01460 66767
Burnham-on-Sea/Highbridge
Jemima's Quality Cakes and Catering - Roast dinner/meal deliveries for elderly and vulnerable people. Contact Fiona Cawley on 07796500882 for more details
Brit Chips, Adam St, Burnham-on-Sea - open for takeaways. Call 07534 867257 for more details.
Gorilla Vapes - vaping supplies available by ordering online. Visit https://www.gorillavapes.co.uk/ for details
Material Needs, Market Street, Highbridge. Sewing and crafting materials. Open to orders via phone.
Collection and delivery available. Call 01278 794751 or search for Material Needs on Facebook.
Rich's Cider in Watchfield - takeaway and delivery available. Call 01278 794537 for details.
Treats Pizza, Love Lane, Burnham-on-Sea. Takeaway deliveries. Visit www.treatspizza.com/ to order.
Sweet Shack, High Street, Burnham-on-Sea. Order online at www.thesweetshack.co.uk
Subway, High Street, Burnham-on-Sea. Deliveries via Just Eat
Gardiner-Whites, High Street, Burnham-on-Sea. Deliveries of fresh fruit, veg, meat. Call 01278 787211 or visit www.gardiner-whites.com/ for details.
GW Hurleys, High Street, Burnham-on-Sea - newspaper deliveries. Call 01278 782554.
BBQ Smokehouse, High Street, Burnham-on-Sea. Collection or delivery of takeaway food. Call 01278 781800 for details.
Create You, Market Street, Highbridge. Local deliveries or collection of art and craft materials. Call 07711038831 or email CreateYou.art@outlook.com
If you own a business which is delivering food or you know of one which is and you would like to add it to the list email newsdesk@somersetcountygazette.co.uk.
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