Backwell-based artisans Little Hollows Pasta have made the move to home delivery to survive as food businesses found their route to customers changed overnight.

The fresh pasta producers are delivering their restaurant-quality products to the residents of Backwell, Nailsea, Clevedon, Portishead and Bristol on a weekly basis, as are many small businesses, in response to the new trading landscape created by the Covid-19 crisis.

Previously the business, which started in 2017, had a loyal customer base at farmers’ and street food markets in Bristol and the surrounding areas, as well as a growing wholesale business supplying fresh pasta to independent restaurants and a small number of local retailers.

Most of this trade became untenable after Friday, March 20, when the government announced the mandatory closure of restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Chris Davis, owner of Little Hollows Pasta, said: “The response we’ve had from the respective communities that we’re supplying has been amazing. I didn’t expect to get so much interest so quickly.

“It means that we have a chance of the business surviving this very uncertain period. I can’t express how grateful I am to anyone that’s bought from us, or helped us spread the word about our new delivery model.

“It’s been interesting to see how quickly you can adapt when suddenly faced with a situation like this. The positive is it’s been a great chance to connect with our surrounding communities and meet new customers.”

As well as supplying fresh pasta, Little Hollows Pasta have been increasing the range of products delivered to the door including organic eggs and fine-grade flour, suitable for pasta, pizza and bread dough as well as general baking.

Everything is made from scratch by Chris using locally-sourced ingredients where possible, in a five-star hygiene rated workshop. Find more information on the range of products available and delivery details at www.littlehollowspasta.co.uk