The Cook’s Cupboard comes to Port Elgin

While The Cook’s Cupboard is new to Port Elgin, the Fulford family owners have a long history in the region.

For 90 years, the Fulford family has lived by the slogan that Jim Fulford Sr. began in Owen Sound in 1932 … “Good neighbour, good advice”, and serving well in all aspects of life.

Jim Fulford Sr. began the business in Owen Sound as a hardware store despite being in the midst of the Great Depression. The principles were simple and carry on today – work hard, know your product, and respect everyone who walks through your door.

For many years during the Depression and in the following years, Jim Sr. kept the business open until midnight.  He recognized that the hardworking men and women who farmed the surrounding countryside worked from sunup to sundown and it wasn’t always easy for them to venture into town during regular business hours.  He, therefore, ensured that Fulford’s lights were always on, welcoming customers with a warm greeting and that all-important personal service.

Today, four generations later, the Fulfords continue with those family values and have now expanded to include The Cook’s Cupboard in downtown Southampton and most recently in Port Elgin (formerly  Little’s Furniture).

(L) Peter & Ann Little, Sarah & Deve Fulford with children Henry, Iver, Gloria, and Elgin, Jim Sr. Fulford, Jenn & Jim Fulford Jr.
Each location is a unique shopping experience specializing in Quality Kitchenware, Cookware and Specialty Gourmet Foods. Whether you are a professional chef, an aspiring cook, or a bride to be … you will find the widest selection at The Cook’s Cupboard in Port Elgin and Southampton.
“In the gourmet cookware section, I would venture to say our goal is to be one of the best in Ontario,” Jim Jr. says. “We search the world for the best products. We attend all of the trade shows, looking for the best possible products available and search out suppliers that will meet our standards of quality products from good companies with reasonable prices for our customers.”

“Something we are very proud of is our Gift and Wedding Registry,” says David Fulford at the Port Elgin store. “Whether it’s the discerning bride who registers, or her guests searching for that perfect gift, our team can help navigate through the huge selection of products that will make choosing that special gift simple and easy.”

Can’t decide what to give?  There is always the solution of a gift card so that special someone can make his or her own choice.  Buy either Fulfords e-Gift Cards online that are redeemable ONLY ON-LINE for any products that they carry, or Fulfords Physical Gift Cards in store that are redeemable ONLY IN-STORE for any products. All gift cards are available in many denominations and they do not have an expiry date.

On High Street in Southampton and, now in Port Elgin at Ivings Drive and Goderich St. (Hwy. 21), the Cook’s Cupboard is open.  Stop by, meet the team and browse the incredible inventory now available and, with new products coming in almost daily, there is something for everyone.

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