Berkshire farm shops adapt their Business Models

Supermarkets are not the only option when it comes to getting essential groceries during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Many farm shops across Berkshire are still open and fabulous range of fresh produce and are now developing the way they serve their customers by adapting the way they deliver their services.

Below is a list of Berkshire farm shops with details on how they are doing deliveries. If you do have revised services for your local produce business, please send us your details to news@findlocalproduce.co.uk.

Cobbs Farm Shop & Kitchen (Hungerford)
They offer fruit and veg and dairy boxes and meat boxes. The shop operates a click and collect service. For more information click on https://www.cobbshungerford.co.uk/

Cobbs at Englefield (Theale)
They offer fruit and veg and dairy boxes and meat boxes. The shop operates a click and collect service. For more information click on https://www.cobbsenglefield.co.uk/

Lockey Farm (Reading)
The farm offers a delivery service to anyone within a seven-mile radius of Lockey Farm. A minimum spend of £20 applies with free delivery for any order within the above range. For more information click on https://www.lockeyfarm.co.uk/uploads/Lockey%20Farm%20Home%20Delivery%20Order%20Form.xlsx

Saddleback Farm Shop (Brightwalton)
The shop is closed to customers in person, but they are offering home delivery to local villages taking place Wednesday to Saturday. To order, email info@saddlebackfarmshop.co.uk . with your order info, name, contact number and address.

Sheeplands Farm Shop (Hare Hatch)
The store is taking food orders for delivery and collection for those who are isolating and cannot shop in person. If this is the case, then select the urgent option here when placing your order or email andy@hhsheep.co.uk. with your requirements. For more information click on https://www.harehatchsheeplands.co.uk/

Wellington Farm Shop (Welsh Lane)
The shop is open with revised opening times and has also launched an online click and collect service, and the team are also trying to help by doing home delivery when and where they can. For more information click on https://wellingtonfarmshop.co.uk/clickandcollect/

WysiPig, Ellis Hill Farm (Arborfield)
Opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. On arrival at the farm gate sound your car horn, ring the bell, or call out, and they will come out. Customers can make orders over the phone or through their Facebook page. If you are self-isolating and have nobody to collect the produce, then the shop will try and assist with a home delivery if possible. For further information. email Keith@generalfarmtraders.com.

10/05/2020