Our Mission:
Savor the Local works with a variety of small farms to deliver harvested-to-order organically grown produce to local chefs. Savor helps chefs source amazingly fresh, chemical and pesticide-free local and sustainable produce. Savor also provides excellent personal service, which includes quality control for the best product, tracking down requested items and even having farmers grow to order.
What makes Savor the Local's business model unique is that most of the farms items are not available elsewhere in the Monterey area. The list of produce and farmers is comprehensive, and the mark-up is minimal to help not only the farms, but make it accessible to chefs.
We are passionate about what we do. We love supporting chefs who cook with local ingredients that are in season and enjoy the challenge of bringing interesting and unique items for daily cooking or special occasions. Savor the Local is proud of the fact that the produce is harvested to order and delivered just in time. 95% of what we deliver was harvested that day or the day before. We directly help small farms thrive, by letting them set the prices, the minimum for each item and working with their schedules and means of communication.
Client Testimonials:
Chef Gus Trejo
Dream Inn, Santa Cruz
" I love using Savor the Local - the business helps me get produce from small, organic farms. Savor the Local makes my life easier and the in-season only list inspires me and keeps me cooking within my community! The foundation to any meal is great ingredients! "
Chef Jonny Black
Chez Noir, Carmel-By-The-Sea
" I work with Savor the Local for their exceptional quality and variety of fresh produce. As a chef, sourcing the best ingredients is crucial and I have consistently been impressed with the caliber of the products I receive from the SavorTheLocal team. Their commitment to providing locally sourced, seasonal produce shines through in every delivery. The professional and reliable service they offer makes them a top choice for any chef or restaurant. "
Ida Maydon
Director of Nutrition Services, Gonzales Unified School District
" I enjoy collaborating with Savor The Local because they source fresh fruits and vegetables directly from our community's farmers. Their commitment to securing the most competitive prices and their outreach to local farmers and ranches ensures that our school, Gonzales Unified School District receives the finest produce. "
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