Ingredients & Suppliers
Our Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
At WowzaBox, we believe that every great meal begins with the finest ingredients. We take pride in our long-standing relationships with some of Britain’s best farmers and suppliers, ensuring that our ingredients are not only of the highest quality but also responsibly sourced. Here’s how we work to bring you the best:
Vegetables and Fruits
We prioritise British-grown produce to reduce food miles and minimise our environmental impact. All of our fruits and vegetables are fully traceable back to their source, ensuring transparency and quality at every step.
We partner with JR Holland, a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience and the leading fresh produce in the North East. Their Lion Standards guarantee that the produce we use meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.
Fresh from Local Farms, Just Miles Away
We are trying our best to source our vegetables from UK farms including Dungait Farms, located just a few miles away. This local sourcing allows us to deliver the freshest ingredients with minimal delay—from the fields to our kitchen, where they are carefully washed, chopped, and prepared for delivery to your home the next day.
We remain dedicated to minimising the use of imported products, focusing instead on seasonal British ingredients to ensure the best quality while supporting local agriculture.
Fish and Seafood
At WowzaBox, we are committed to using 100% sustainable fish and seafood in our meal kits. We take pride in sourcing from local suppliers who share our dedication to quality and sustainability.
Our local fishmonger, Phil Coltherd, owner of Phil Plaice, brings us the freshest seasonal fish and seafood, caught by day boats operating out of Tyneside—delivered from quay to our kitchen in under a few hours!
We also work closely with Taylor Seafood, a supplier with nearly 100 years of experience in North East England. Taylor Seafood ensures that all our fish is sourced from approved fishing grounds and is fully traceable back to its source. We are committed to partnering with suppliers who support the Marine Stewardship Council’s initiatives and adhere to the principles of sustainable fishing. Our seafood is also RSPCA Assured, guaranteeing the highest standards of animal welfare.
We exclusively use prawns certified to the highest standard—four stars—by the Best Aquaculture Practice (BAP). BAP is the world’s most trusted and comprehensive third-party aquaculture certification program, recognised for its rigorous standards. Since 2002, BAP has been leading the way in enhancing the environmental, social, and economic performance of the aquaculture supply chain, while expanding the global availability of responsibly farmed seafood.
Chicken
Our chicken is sourced from higher-welfare farms in Britain, with occasional imports from Europe depending on the season. Each piece of chicken is fully traceable and raised in barns with natural light and ample space, ensuring conditions that go beyond industry standards. Temperature and environmental factors are meticulously controlled to guarantee the birds' wellbeing. Our local supplier, Warren Butterworths, brings over 50 years of expertise in the North East, delivering premium, locally-raised meats. All our meat meets the NACB standard, providing customers with added confidence in the quality, safety, and integrity of our products.
The NACB Standard ensures full traceability of our food back to its source, with stringent requirements in place to uphold these standards.
Beef
We exclusively use PREMIUM topside beef cuts, sourced from UK farms where cattle are reared on grass. These farms are independently monitored to ensure they meet stringent animal welfare, food safety, and environmental standards. Our commitment to quality means that every beef dish we prepare comes from carefully selected, trusted sources.
Lamb
Depending on the season and supply chain conditions, our lamb is sourced from either the UK or New Zealand. Regardless of origin, we use only premium cuts for our lamb dishes, ensuring every piece is traceable back to the farm where it was raised. This traceability allows us to guarantee the quality and sustainability of our lamb.
Pork
Our pork is sourced from higher-welfare farms in Britain and Belgium, carefully selected by our trusted local butchers. We conduct regular visits to our meat suppliers to ensure they meet the highest standards. All of our pork suppliers adhere to the NACB (National Association of Catering Butchers) standard, which guarantees traceability, safety, and the integrity of the meat we use.
Eggs
All the eggs we use are free-range and sourced from UK farms. They carry the British Lion Quality mark, assuring you that these eggs come from hens vaccinated against Salmonella. Additionally, our eggs are RSPCA Assured, meaning they meet strict welfare standards set by the RSPCA’s independently certified farm assurance scheme.
