We are a husband-and-wife team, living in Newport and raising our three children amongst the hubbub of running our Café Bar, Deli, and Events Business. We have run Red Pepper Events since 2009 and have nurtured it from conception to a thriving enterprise that takes us from the streets of Dundee Farmers’ Market to the glamour (sort of!) of The Monaco Grand Prix.
However, like so many of our industry counterparts, lockdown hit us hard and with time on our hands, and the space to think, we began to explore the idea of opening an artisan greengrocers in Newport. We were fortunate enough to receive a shop in town on a month-to-month basis from a friend, and because food and drink sales were permitted during that time, we could open straight away.
The Urban Grocery launched at the end of 2020, selling fruit, veg, beer and wine, and delivering on our dream of deli life - albeit we could never have predicted needing as many face masks or welcoming customers from a strict 2 meters distance!
Shopping was the new socialising and with a fantastic choice of local produce to hand, we were in a strong position to offer the people of Newport a little slice of normality and joy. From here, the barbers shop nearby closed its doors, but not before asking us if we’d like to take over the premises. We’ve always embraced a good challenge and Fig & Fromage Café and Deli opened in 2021.
Now, as we look to the future, we are extremely grateful to have one very important part of the PB story remain the same as it has been since day one. Of course, we are talking about, Martine! She and rest of the wonderful team have remained with us and continue to bring that warm and knowledgeable expert service that so many people have come to know and trust.
Take some time to browse the shop here online or drop into the deli the next time you’re in Perth. To keep up to date with our new products, shop news and special offers, why not sign up for the newsletter? We send one a month and two at Christmas.
Happy shopping,
Ed and Elle
However, like so many of our industry counterparts, lockdown hit us hard and with time on our hands, and the space to think, we began to explore the idea of opening an artisan greengrocers in Newport. We were fortunate enough to receive a shop in town on a month-to-month basis from a friend, and because food and drink sales were permitted during that time, we could open straight away.
The Urban Grocery launched at the end of 2020, selling fruit, veg, beer and wine, and delivering on our dream of deli life - albeit we could never have predicted needing as many face masks or welcoming customers from a strict 2 meters distance!
Shopping was the new socialising and with a fantastic choice of local produce to hand, we were in a strong position to offer the people of Newport a little slice of normality and joy. From here, the barbers shop nearby closed its doors, but not before asking us if we’d like to take over the premises. We’ve always embraced a good challenge and Fig & Fromage Café and Deli opened in 2021.
Now, as we look to the future, we are extremely grateful to have one very important part of the PB story remain the same as it has been since day one. Of course, we are talking about, Martine! She and rest of the wonderful team have remained with us and continue to bring that warm and knowledgeable expert service that so many people have come to know and trust.
Take some time to browse the shop here online or drop into the deli the next time you’re in Perth. To keep up to date with our new products, shop news and special offers, why not sign up for the newsletter? We send one a month and two at Christmas.
Happy shopping,
Ed and Elle
