Keep your identity
Your cider stays yours.
Your producer name, orchard story, methods and product character remain central to how the range is presented.
A local route for independent Somerset cider
For Somerset cider makers.
Orchard Route helps suitable independent cider houses reach more pubs and venues without losing the name, methods and story behind their cider.
What the route is for
More time making cider. Less time making every delivery.
The model is intended for cider houses with a clear Somerset identity and products that can work well in local hospitality.
Reach local venues
A practical trade route.
We introduce suitable products to pubs, bars and venues already served through local delivery rounds.
Reduce delivery pressure
Fewer separate drops.
Consolidated route planning can reduce the need to service every individual hospitality customer directly.
What we look for
A recognisable cider house and a workable relationship.
Selection is not based on making every producer fit one style. We consider provenance, product quality, trade formats, practical supply, compliance and whether the cider adds something distinctive to the route.
What happens next
Interest first, detailed review second.
The registration form gives us an initial picture of the cider house. We then arrange a direct conversation, review the products and discuss the practicalities before any decision is made.
Useful information to prepare
Help us understand the cider house.
- Where the cider is made
- Orchard and apple provenance
- Production methods and house style
- Current products and trade formats
- Approximate supply capacity
- Relevant registrations and compliance details
Start with the cider-house form
Tell us what you make.
Use the dedicated registration form to introduce your cider house, products and current trade position.