Popular fruit and veg stall has extended its opening hours at Tong
We’re pleased to share the news that Porters will be bringing their fabulous fresh fruit and vegetables to Tong for an extra two days a week.
Porters Fruit and Vegetable stalls have been a familiar sight outside hospitals in the region since 2016 and they recently trialled a stall with us at Tong. Such was the success of the Friday to Sunday trading that they have added an extra two days and will now be with us every Wednesday and Thursday too.
“The Porter family have a wealth of knowledge and insight into the fruit and vegetable trade. Father Richard started in the industry at the age of 16 and was delighted when his son, Richard and daughter, Chelsea, joined him to grow the business. We’re really pleased that they’re now here at the entrance to Tong from 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday to Sunday,” said Centre Manager, Paul Adams.
Mr Porter senior said: “The business is strictly family-run. My daughter is at Tong from Wednesday to Friday, my son runs it on Saturday, and I’m old and don’t go out Saturday night, so I run it on Sunday!
“Our day starts at 1.30 am with a visit to the wholesalers to select the freshest produce for our customers. We arrive at Tong at 6 am and are ready to start trading when the doors open at 9 am. We love our days at Tong and the customers appreciate the quality of our produce.
“We sell a wide range of fruit and vegetables, including exotics, that customers can pre-order for collection the following day.”
Good luck, team Porter!
