Hobbs Orchard Blog

Published November 28, 2021 | By Hobbs Family

Lately I have received a lot of calls from people who have health hassles which puts their immune systems at risk and they want to know what our Fruit Stall Policy is for keeping them safe?

It is a fair question and as we have many customers/friends of all ages, ranging from very young children through to the very elderly, who are immune compromised, we have always catered for their needs by providing a safe fruit shopping environment.

The entrance sliding door, which is the width of our Fruit Stall, is always open as is the side door for continuous air flow plus all surfaces are wiped down on a continual basis.

Hand sanitiser and hand-washing is also a priority for us.

We encourage customers not to handle or squeeze the fruit which ensures total food safety.

Fruit is packed with great care using disposable gloves.

Hygiene is paramount and this has always been the case

The Stall is accessible for walking frames and wheelchairs.

For those who don’t want to come inside the Fruit Stall we are happy for them to sit outside either in the front of the Fruit Stall in the seats provided or in the garden area out the side.

My Mum, Sandra, and I are more than happy to take your orders from there

During the Lockdown period early last year, Orders were placed on a table outside the Fruit Stall area, with an Invoice popped inside each box so if anybody wants to use this method we are more than happy with this

Whatever method you want to use we will work in with you as nothing is a hassle at our Fruit Stall

And I nearly forgot – customers can PM/TXT or ‘WhatsApp’ me (Ruby…027 288 6090) and I can send photos of what we have available or I can just let you know what fruit is available on the day

The days for Courier Orders are either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and these orders must be placed the day before and “Fruit Stall pick up Orders” must be placed the day before as well.

Roll on the 18th December when we will open with new spuds and cherries