Applegarth Foods

11/09/2026

It’s certainly been a full-on couple of weeks at Applegarth Foods!

The Saturday before I headed off on holiday was a busy one — a funeral tea in Brampton during the day for a lovely local man and friend, John Cannon of Cannon Hire Haulage Ltd, followed by a wedding at Low Hall, The Lakes, in Cockermouth that evening.

Then, while I was away, Lorraine, Sarah and the team held the fort, providing three funeral teas for local families in Ivegill and Tebay, making sure everything was taken care of.

Straight back into it last Friday joining the team for a funeral tea at Cliburn and
a memorial tea on Sunday for a local family at Newbiggin. A lovely thank you from the family today for our services makes fitting it all in worthwhile!

There aren’t many photographs from the past couple of weeks as the team have said
they were simply too busy doing what they do best — looking after our customers and making sure everything was right for the families we were catering for.

A huge thank you to Lorraine, Sarah and all my team members. Without their help, I simply couldn’t have taken that time away and I really appreciate everything they have done. And to the families who chose Applegarth Foods to provide their funeral teas, thank you for trusting us at such a difficult time. We really do appreciate it. 💚

I have also managed to squeeze in some of my other commitments over the last week, including being industrial Judge at Loweswater Show, judging the baking classes - a lovely day and a privilege to be asked.

Then this week, I swapped the catering kitchen for something rather different!

I had the privilege of meeting HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh at Low Beckside Farm as part of a two day visit to Cumbria.

As retiring President of Penrith Young Farmers and Northern District President of Cumbria Young Farmers, I also had the rather daunting job of giving a speech to The Duchess!

And, of course, there was cake! 🎂 A special anniversary cake was made for The Duchess to cut as part of the 90th celebrations.

So from funeral teas and weddings to speeches, royalty and anniversary cake, it’s certainly been an eventful few weeks!

But most of all, a massive thank you to my brilliant team for keeping everything running while I was away. I couldn’t do it without you. 🍏💚🍏

16/08/2026

The Applegarth team travelled to the beautiful Mirehouse and Gardens, Bassenthwaite to provide catering for John and Beverley’s wedding vow renewal. Whilst it was a cooler day, guests still managed to enjoy drinks and canapés in the garden before sitting down to a two course luncheon followed by coffee and cake.

Thank you to my team who delivered a very swift service and to John and Beverley for Choosing Applegarth Foods.

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09/08/2026

09/08/2026

The Applegarth team were local yesterday providing an afternoon tea for newly weds Amy and Harry. The weather held and family and friends enjoyed the backdrop of the beautiful surroundings of the Eden Valley family home.

Congratulations and best wishes to you both from all at Applegarth Foods 🍏

20/07/2026

What a wonderful way to spend a birthday weekend!

Yesterday the ApplegarthFoods team had the pleasure of catering for two special celebrations: a 95th birthday lunch for a lovely lady in Brampton and a 70th birthday buffet aboard the steamer at Glenridding. We would like to thank both families for choosing Applegarth Foods to be part of such important occasions.

We have been overwhelmed by the lovely feedback received following both events, multiple compliments about the lunch and desserts with guests describing the buffet as “the best buffet I’ve ever seen”, while another commented that the gluten-free selection was “exquisite”. Perhaps our favourite comment of all came from one of the younger guests, who declared, “Grandma, your party food is the best!”

A huge thank you must also go to my fantastic team, who worked incredibly hard to deliver two very different events on the same day. Your commitment, flexibility and good humour never go unnoticed, and I hope the mug of Prosecco with our late lunch (because we do not always get to eat) went some way to show my appreciation.

On a personal note, thank you to everyone who sent birthday wishes over the weekend, they were very much appreciated when I finally finished work and had an opportunity to read them. 💚🍏💚

14/07/2026

Penrith Young Farmers have demonstrated for the past two years (sometimes in extremely challenging circumstances) their ability to organise events for their community such as the Penrith Bonfire, Big Breakfasts and Penrith Rally. Please show your support by voting for them as Penrith’s best club in what would round off an incredible 90th anniversary year for the Club.

Penrith YFC have been nominated for Penrith’s best club!🎉

We’d like to thank the community for their support through many events we have hosted! Mainly our bonfire night, it brought so many from far and wide together…we hope you can spare a minute to vote for us below💚🖤

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12/07/2026

What a weekend it has been for the Applegarth team……. preparing for sponsorship suppers for Cumbria Young Farmers 3 Peaks Challenge and a 70th birthday lunch today.

Saturday 11pm - having successfully climbed Scar Fell, Cumbria YFC were provided with lasagne, wedges, homemade coleslaw followed by a cake selection before heading to Snowdon for their final peak, which they successfully completed at 5am this morning, well done 👏.
https://gofund.me/8b606689a

Today has been a privilege to provide our catering services for one of the best in the business ! At a beautiful location, guests were provided with a 7 course lunch tailor made by the birthday girl herself.

What a fabulous day with so many guests having fond memories of having caterered at this beautiful venue some many’s years ago.

Thank you to my team today for the great delivery and service you provided, it was amazing.

Thank you from all at Applegarth Foods 🍏

10/07/2026

Applegarth Foods are pleased to be supporting the Cumbria Young Farmers 3 Peaks in 24 Hours Challenge by being one of the event sponsors providing bottled water, breakfast raw materials and ‘supper’ on Saturday evening.

Tomorrow on Saturday 11th July, a team of 30 Cumbria YFC members will take on the incredible challenge of climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon within just 24 hours.

It's a remarkable test of determination, resilience and teamwork – qualities that are at the heart of our farming community and the next generation who will help shape the future of our rural industries.

The challenge is raising funds for Cumbria Young Farmers' Clubs and Mountain Rescue England and Wales supporting both rural young people and the dedicated volunteers who provide such a vital emergency service in our countryside.

Wishing all those taking part the best of luck and hope they have a safe and enjoyable climbing weekend.

Their donation page is https://www.gofundme.com/f/cumbria-yfc-and-mountain-rescue-england-and-wales if you'd like to donate and encourage them on...
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On 11th July, we’re taking on the Three Peaks Challenge (to climb Ben… Abigail Graham needs your support for Cumbria YFC and Mountain Rescue England and Wales

21/06/2026

It’s been a warm working weekend for the Applegarth ladies again ….
A corporate lunch at Braithwaite yesterday followed by an evening wedding reception at Watermillock and today we have been on the opposite side of lake Ullswater near Howtown catering for an 80th birthday luncheon.

It’s been a challenge with the heat today and I thank my team as always for making it all happen.

Today’s backdrop absolutely stunning, and right on the doorstep.

Thank you for choosing Applegarth Foods to provide your catering requirements 🍏