Who We Are
​Welcome to Ruxstons.
Set up in 2021 by two brothers Gabriel and Fraser Purdey.
Here are our three key principles.
We source and sell only the best quality items. No shortcuts, ever.
Quality
Authenticity
Ruxstons is built on real connection and transparency, we look to find produce that's just a little different, with character.
Discovery
We bring the most amazing, hard to find, and speciality foods, making every visit an adventure.
At Ruxstons, we’re all about creating a genuine, welcoming space where people feel at ease. Our focus is simple: bringing you high-quality, speciality foods in an environment that feels relaxed, thoughtful, and real.
We carefully choose our products based on quality and character. If something runs out, we’ll bring it back when it’s ready — because we believe in doing things properly, not just quickly. Every product on our shelves has a reason to be there, and we’re always on the lookout for exciting, lesser-known finds to surprise and inspire you.
Our team is down-to-earth, friendly, and always happy to help. Whether you’re picking up a few essentials, discovering something new, or enjoying a quiet moment in our cosy café, we want every visit to feel like time well spent.
Food should be joyful and interesting — and we’re here to make that experience easy, enjoyable, and worth coming back for.
About Ourselves
In April 2021, two brothers, Fraser and Gabriel, decided they would like to build a farm shop on their sisters farm in Horner.
We had often discussed setting up a shop, and as the opportunity presented itself we decided to build our shop within the 16th century barn of Horner Farm. We both had an interest in food and farming, so this was the perfect situation. By May 2021, our shop was open with access to Horner Car park. We wanted to create a unique selection of fine foods and locally sourced grass fed meats produced in regenerative farming systems, proving the value this type of farming can have within the current world. However nothing was quite a big hit as the 50 flavours of Ice Creams we had on offer.
As we moved into the winter and the season came to an end, we decided our shop would benefit with a website for people to buy our meats and best artisan made products all year round. After a full year at Horner and withstanding the impact of the barren winter custom, we were able to upgrade to a fantastic premises in Wellington, a town known for its niche and quality food shops, and reach a wider audience with a stable, all year round footfall to support our growing website.
You can read a little more about either of us and our passions and inspirations here ...
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