The turn of a new year always has people thinking about their new years resolutions. The resolve to stick at them might waver, but it’s always a good opportunity to take stock and make a few commitments. Have a look at my ideas below. Buy local …For fresh, flavoursome food! When I’m shopping for fresh produce especially, I always like to check I’m buying British, but this year I’ll concentrate more on making sure that I look for even more local produce. Less transportation time means local food reaches your plate sooner, and that’s great news for both taste and...

Wow! What an honour to be a finalist in the Birmingham Business Post Awards 2018. The ceremony was held at the ICC in Birmingham with a whole variety of businesses, ranging from construction companies to law firms, Acorns Children’s Hospice and retail and hospitality companies such as ourselves. In our category, Retail Business of the Year, we were up against some tough competition including the world renowned Selfridges & Co. The evening got off to a great start with a champagne reception, giving people a chance to take in the atmosphere before heading through to the main hall. Our table...

On 28th September the Becketts Farm Restaurant held its annual Great Becketts Bake Off for our Macmillan Coffee Morning. It’s amazing that every year we are able to eat cake, have a bit of fun and at the same time raise money for such an amazing charity. There was a clear trend this year for flavours of lemon and chocolate mint with two chocolate mint gateaux entered. One baker tried to bribe our judges with a healthy dose of gin in her botanical lemon and gin drizzle cake… but unfortunately the real Prue Leith couldn’t be here, so the bribe...

At Becketts Farm we are always striving to reduce food miles and support local suppliers. This British food fortnight we are celebrating all that is local and British. With the exception of some speciality ingredients, fruit and vegetables our Farm Shop is packed to the rafters with fantastic British products and producers. Here are 16 of some of our favourite British suppliers. Becketts Farm Honey We produce our honey on Lyndons Farm in Earlswood. Bees will travel up to two miles from the hive, which means if you see a bee flying around Becketts Farm Shop they’re probably working with...

Enter The Great Becketts Bake Off Calling all Star Bakers! Becketts Farm are holding their annual Great Becketts Bake Off competition in aid of Macmillan. We will be getting involved in the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event once again this year, by holding our fantastic ‘Great Becketts Bake Off’ event. There are now 2.5 million people in the UK living with cancer. By 2030, it will be 4 million people, and Macmillan want to be there for them all. Macmillan provides medical, emotional, practical and financial support, as well as campaigning for better cancer care. And because cancer affects...

The summer holidays are just around the corner and Becketts Farm is offering exciting new activities for your kids to enjoy. Kid’s Cookery Classes During the summer holidays Becketts are running junior cookery courses, on the 10th August in the morning and afternoon. The course teaches kids how to make delicious chicken kievs with garlic & herb butter, crispy spiralised sweet potato fries and creamy white chocolate and raspberry muffins. Lessons are only £40 per child and all ingredients are provided fresh from our on-site farm shop. Our cookery course allows your child to learn new recipes and improve their...