Why Small Businesses Matter
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You're IT UK Gourmet!
Three questions with Lisa Whitmore, owner of UK Gourmet.
Why did you start your business?
I married an Englishman in 2000 and he really missed his favorite foods. After opening the store in 2003 we found that it really helped him feel less homesick. And since then we have met so many others that desperately needed their comfort foods too.
Best selling product/service?
Our Chocolates are probably the most popular thing we sell. The British and Irish chocolate is so creamy, they don't use wax, they use real sugar and real milk which makes for a superior taste.
Most of our product we sell do come from across the pond but we use many local businesses to help us promote us. We use Lawlor Graphics in Bethel for our UKG Labels and stickers. Also, we have used Low Brow Printshop in Bethel to have custom t-shirts done. When we needed signs for our store we used The Sign Shoppe and Neon Works of Bethel as well. We also do sell a fun assortment of sterling Celtic jewelry from Silver Touch.
UK Gourmet is located at 78 Stony Hill Road (Redwood Plaza). Learn more about UK Gourmet HERE.
Learn more about UK Gourmet HERE.
UK Gourmet tags Silver Touch of Bethel!