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Nov 2023
Mackenzies Farm Shop and Cafe under new ownership
Mackenzies Farm Shop and Café has re-opened under new ownership.
David Suttill, from Harrogate, and Aissa Guessis, from Bradford, took over the Blubberhouses company and opened the doors for trading yesterday.
Mr Suttill, who worked as the café manager under the previous owners, said he hopes the new venture will “give something back to the community”.
He added:
The re-opening comes after the former Mackenzies Smoked Products Ltd, trading as Mackenzies Smokehouse, went into voluntary liquidation in February - owing more than £1 million.
Clark Business Recovery was appointed to oversee the liquidation and found HMRC was among the 156 creditors. The company owed more than £45,000 for VAT, PAYE and National Insurance Contribution.
However, Mr Suttill told the Stray Ferret the smokehouse is "a different business" and is not part of the new ownership.
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Mr Suttill has previously managed Michelin star restaurants and said he is “well-known in the area” for his "fantastic" customer service.
His business partner, Mr Guessis, worked as a chef in London and at The Crown Hotel in Harrogate, and is now the chef at the café.
Mr Suttill added:
The farm shop and café will use both new and existing suppliers to sell locally-sourced produce, including meats, baked good and home accessories.
Mackenzies Farm Shop and Café is open seven days a week from 9am – 5pm.
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