About CaleycoCaledonianConnoisseur is a collective of passionate people who arededicated to bringing you the finest natural foods, all fresh, freerange, organic and wild. Our interests are in the growth anddevelopment of Scotland's natural foods, the kind of food deniedconsumers by the additive-based, long shelf-life supermarket system.Our selections are based solely on taste and quality. Launched inSeptember 2004 we are committed to finding you the freshest and finestfoods available and delivering to you the highest levels of service.Meet the TeamCaleyco was set up and is run by Gillian Bell, supported by her father Arthur BellCBE (who founded The Scottish Gourmet in 1976) and a small dedicatedteam based at Home Farm on the Newton Don Estate near Kelso. 
Gillian Bell - Managing Director. Gillian grew up in the foodworld in her family’s previous business theScottish Gourmet. With a degree in International Relations, and a loveof cooking and wine, she ran the family business before it was sold in1999. This was followed by a career in financial marketing working withbig brands such as Sony and American Express. Looking for a change sheset off around the world seeking new tastes and adventure, returning in2003 to where her heart lies; the finest food, drink and Scotland.Gillian not only has her hands full running Caleyco, she writes andspeaks on food, is a single mother to delightful 2 year old Aine and together they are planting up their own kitchen garden. Contact Gillian.
Can Besev - Operations Manager. Turkishborn Can (pronounced Jan), grew up amongst the olive groves around theAegean. An engineer by degree, he has pursued a career in qualitysystems and food management since leaving Turkey. He also teachesTurkish at the local Borders College and to private individuals. Hugely passionate about good food and quality of service Can iscurrently writing a cookery book to raise funds for disadvantagedchildren in his native land. Can is also our diet guru, he'scurrently developing his own diet programme (he lost 2 kg last week!)eating the finest Caledonian Connoisseur produce.... watch this space!
Each month all our fresh foods are tested and tasted for quality, value, and flavour. It’s a tough job – but your Caleyco team endures to ensure that the food and drink you’ll enjoy are of the highest quality. All the fresh foods we find for you are selected from small independent passionate food producers across Scotland.
Caleyco has a small, dedicated customer service team here in Kelso whoall have a huge passion for the food we sell and the service wedeliver. Whether you'd like help to place an order from the season'sfinest, have a special request for an event, or would simply like somehelp with menu planning and recipes, we're here to help. Call us on 01573 227 310 or e-mail us at enquiries@caleyco.comWe work directlywith small independent farmers, butchers, fishermen and food producersgiving you complete traceability of the food you eat. Based innear Kelso in the Tweed Valley surrounded by some of the most beautifuland productive farm land in Britain.  You'll find value for money, product traceability, provenance and service of exceptional quality.Seasonality is key to quality, and the team at Caledonian Connoisseurare committed to working with producers, growers and fishermen to bringyou the very best in season. Sometimes, however, these products are oflimited supply so make sure you order early. Should a productnot be available on a given week don't worry, you can reserve adelivery for the next or we will find you an alternative source.
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