WELCOME TO READY CHEF
Driving Fresh & Prepared Produce Solutions
Ready Chef is a second generation family owned Irish business, specialising in the supply of fresh and prepared fruit, vegetables and salads to all strands of the Irish food service sector. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Ready Chef is Ireland’s market leader in the industry.
Through strict adherence to HACCP procedures and compliance with EC Regulations, Ready Chef mantains full Grade A BRCGS Accreditation for all operations across our entire site.
Originally established by William Tallon Snr. during the 1960s, today his son’s William and David carry that legacy and a continue to drive the family business
forward.
From father to sons, the values and total commitment to quality of produce and service are key pillars central to Ready Chef’s ethos, both within the business and from our suppliers. In 2023, Ready Chef was nominated as a finalist by the Irish Franchise Association for Franchise Supplier of the Year.
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Meet The Growers
John Thorne
The Thornes own 130 acres and – including conacre – farm 650 acres in total. They have forged a stellar reputation for growing excellent quality potatoes and parsnips.
Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor, with the assistance of his brother Alan, are third generation farmers based in Chapel Farm, Lusk, North County Dublin.
McCormack Farms
The McCormack Family Farm story starts over 50 years ago and has kept growing ever since.
Paul Brophy
Paul Brophy Produce is a family owned business based in Naas, Co. Kildare, founded in 1983 by Paul Brophy. The company specialises in the growing, packing and distribution of broccoli and cabbage.
Vincent Grace
The food grown by Riversfield farm has been sown and grown with care, dedication and respect to the soil and the land which provides tastier, cleaner produce.
Ross Hazel Farms
Ross Hazel Farm is a second generation family farm in Clonard, Co.Meath run by Lyndsey Orton. The farm has transitioned from simply growing mushrooms to its current status as an artisan producer of niche quirky veg.