Guy Watson began farming at Riverford in 1985 on three acres of land on the Watson family farm based in Staverton, South Devon. With the land fully converted to organic status in 1987, Guy began delivering his vegetables to local shops, including his brothers farm shops. With a locally successful box scheme, home delivery was the next logical step, with local distributors setting up to operate the home delivery box scheme in individual locations, with all the vegetables being packed at Riverford Farm.
As part of the South Devon Organic Producer group, a co-operative of 13 family run farms in South Devon, we share machinery, labour and our knowledge of growing organic vegetables. By planning the cropping together we are able to grow 85 different varieties of vegetables to keep the boxes interesting all year. Our land stretches from the edges of Dartmoor down to the coast where the warm sea air protects the fields from frost and allows us to grow winter crops
We want people to share our enjoyment of growing and eating good, seasonal, organic food. A farm visit followed by a meal in the Field Kitchen gives you the chance to experience the link between the field and plate, and to sample some outstanding cooking in a beautiful environment.
Click on one of the links below for more information
field kitchen - lunches and suppers for individuals and groups
farm visits
visits for groups and schools
cookery demonstrations
events calendar
book a walk and meal online
Visits and meals are informal but we do have to ask you to book before coming. Our planning permission means that visitors must :
* book (even at the very last minute)
* accompany lunch or supper with a farm tour or walk, cookery demo, or other activity
Open April-October: Weekends, selected weekdays plus every day during school holidays.
Booking and information: call us on 01803 762074
or email fieldkitchen@riverford.co.uk
A word of warning
Riverford is a working farm and that is what most people enjoy about it. Please use your common sense about what you wear (especially shoes & a waterproof coat) and avoid obvious hazards like tractors and water.