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MEET OUR KENYAN PRODUCERS
Curious about the origins of what’s on your plate? Us too! That’s why our ‘foodprint’ is at the heart of our Thoughtful Food Philosophy. We love local, seasonal and organic ingredients, so naturally, we cultivate what we can in our own kitchen gardens (along with a little help from the warm Kenyan sunshine and our stellar team of gardeners). When we can’t grow it ourselves, we aim to follow the journey of our ingredients from source to kitchen. This way, we can keep track of exactly what’s in our food and trace its environmental impact.
Our Executive Chef, Paul Antolik, is a master at sourcing premium ingredients from regional producers who love their animals and love the planet as much as we do. Fortunately, Kenya boasts a plethora of exceptional producers committed to sustainability.
Allow us to introduce you to some of our suppliers committed to making a difference…
Pigs foraging in the foothills of Mount Kenya ©Highland Castle Farms
HIGHLAND CASTLE FARMS for scrumptious free-range pork.
Born, reared, butchered and packaged in the foothills of Mount Kenya, these pigs are truly free range. They roam by day and feast on a sustainable diet of scraps (some of which come from our nearby Solio Lodge!) and high protein nutrients from their own black soldier fly project. A by-product of the black soldier fly larvae is an organic fertiliser which goes to another local farm, Tambuzi Roses, for their carbon-neutral flower farming. Circular farming at its best!
SAFARI LOUNGE for aromatic coffee.
This small team of expert Kenyan coffee and tea makers are based in Loresho, Nairobi. Committed to working with smallholder farming communities, they produce 100% compostable tea bags and coffee capsules. They supply capsules alongside ground coffee to all our properties. Every bag supports Faraja Cancer Support or the conservation of endangered animals, including rhinos and mountain gorillas. The Safari Collection have recently joined their Conservation Coffee range with a ‘Nubian Blend’ supporting the protection of wild giraffes across the continent.
Aromatic Safari Lounge coffee at Giraffe Manor
THE MUTHAIGA TEA COMPANY for exquisite loose-leaf teas sipped at The Retreat at Giraffe Manor.
With a female founder who champions female entrepreneurship, the Muthaiga Tea Co. works alongside local smallholder farms to develop the finest loose-leaf teas and ensure fair treatment and wages in the tea industry. Their pyramid tea bags, unwrapped and packaged in a cardboard tube, are 100% biodegradable. Sustainable packaging solutions, conscious sourcing from organic, pesticide free farms and investment in the training and mentoring of new employees are key principals in the company.
BROWN’S FOOD CO. for our artisan cheese selection.
Based in the misty realms of Tigoni on the outskirts of Nairobi, this family run farm began making cheese in their kitchen in 1979. The milk for their cheese is sourced in small batches from local farmers who align to their own organic farming principals and the highest standards of welfare. Our guests regularly enjoy ten different Brown’s cheeses (from a selection of 30!) including aged cheddar, creamy camembert and Delia’s Blue.
Learning about how our cheese is made at Brown’s Farm
KUMBATIA SEAFOOD for fish that conserves Kenya’s marine ecosystems and lifts artisanal fishing communities out of poverty.
Kumbatia works with a trusted network of artisanal fishing communities in the Kenyan coastal towns of Lamu and Kilifi, as well as partnering with a range of environmental NGOs. By empowering them with the proper training and resources needed for traceable and sustainable seafood, Kumbatia’s fishermen can increase their earnings and reduce their expenses. Catches are seasonal and sushi test chefs regularly ensure the highest quality. We love their fresh red snapper.
Local fishermen and their lines off the Kenyan coast ©Kumbatia Seafood
VICTORY FARMS for sustainable tilapia.
Located on Lake Victoria in Western Kenya, Victory Farms have made it their mission to feed two billion Africans over the next two decades by farming the highest quality tilapia in the most sustainable way possible. Employing over 100 women from the local community, they are committed to innovation, fish welfare and minimising their carbon footprint at every stage.
OLOLO FARM for regenerative, free-range chicken.
The Safari Collection Executive Chef Paul Antolik meeting the chicks at Ololo Farm
Succulent chicken ballotine with regenerative Olololo chicken
Located on the outskirts of Nairobi National Park, this regenerative farm raises pasture fed poultry. Their happy hens spend their days foraging in the grass, helping regenerate the soil and creating nutrient dense, healthier meat. They get moved daily onto fresh pasture, where bugs and seeds contribute to a varied diet.
ALVIN’S HERITAGE HONEY COMPANY for locally produced raw honey.
This enterprise not only makes the delicious honey we serve at our breakfast tables and bush picnics, but also provides hives, beekeeping equipment, installation assistance and training programmes at affordable prices to empower small scale beekeepers. By guaranteeing a ready market to their farmers, Alvin’s helps support sustainable livelihoods in rural communities across Kenya.
LAKI LAKI for traditionally made Greek yoghurt.
Made using milk sourced from a single farm in Limuru means total traceability. The Holstein Friesian cows live a care-free life with the highest welfare standards and a natural diet with no added nasties. Laki Laki’s products all contribute towards their African Friends Foundation, which gives extensive support to a local orphanage.
GROVE AND MEADOW for our vegan cheese selection.
Using locally grown fruits, nuts and grains from small farms in East Africa, Grove and Meadow create fresh, wholesome dairy alternatives free from preservatives and additives.
Growing our own in the new kitchen garden pods at Sasaab
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