Anyone who has ever worked a season
will know the longings you get for the creature comforts
of home. Whether it's Walkers Porkers, Chunky
Branston Pickle or just a loaf of 'real' bread, everyone
has something on their list for friends to bring out
(see Peter the Perfect Punter).
When Andy Aitken was
ski-bumming in Courchevel five years ago he reckoned
there was a gap in the market just waiting to be filled.
And so he did just that. Now 'L'Ile Verte' imports
all of your favourites out fill those hungry mouths
several times every winter.
'I love seeing their
eyes light up when I unload a carton of Creme Eggs
or a hunk of Cheddar Cheese,' Andy told Natives recently.
What other products were in demand, we wondered?
'Branston Pickle is obviously a favourite, as is baked
beans and cranberry juice. I would love to import
Red Bull as well, but it's still illegal in France!'
'L'Ile Verte' (the green
island) also supplies chalet companies with specialist
Thai, Japanese and Mexican products to add variety
to the evening meal. With over 50 customers
in the Tarentaise and expansion planned for next winter,
Andy seems well on his way to becoming yet another
ski bum to have found his niche.
Anyone interested in
finding out more about making an order for themselves
should contact Andy directly on his mobile (France)
06 66 80 60 79 or by email.
