Our Story

Farmers Fayre is more than just a farm shop or a restaurant; it's a celebration of the British countryside and the incredible produce it yields.

Founded on the belief that food tastes better when it's grown with care and served with love, we have spent over a decade building relationships with local farmers, butchers, and artisans to bring the very best of Warwickshire to your table.
A BIREF HISTORY

Our Journey

1999

Farmers Fayre started selling our own Beef from Berryfields Farm, Daventry under the name of Meatgold Direct Ltd

2003

Kenilworth Shop Grand Opening! The "Countryside Comes to Town" concept was born with the grand opening of our first high street Farm Shop & Butchery in Kenilworth town centre. 

2005

Hatton Country World, opened a butchery unit and later merged with Hatton Country World Farm Shop

2006

Farmers Fayre renovated an old exhibition building on the site of the National Agricultural Centre boasting a small farm shop & café (20 seats) mainly used by people working on the park. We had tested the market by selling from an old log cabin twice a week

2007

Open Mary Ardens Café with Shakespeare Birth Place Trust

2009

Weddings Kenilworth Castle - Farmers Fayre became the preferred wedding caterer for the castle 

2010

Closure - Hatton Country World & Shakespear Birthplace Trust took Mary Ardens back in house

2012

Leekes Coventry - opened 6000sq ft farm shop & restaurant in Leekes flagship store Coventry

2013

Closure - Kenilworth store

2014

Leekes Melksham - Farmers Fayre became the café operators 

2015

New Build - After many years of planning and renovation Farmers Fayre opened our head office and main restaurant & farm shop 

2016

New Build Part 2 - expanded to increase seating and farm shop area, also incorporated a Strength & Conditioning centre with an in house Phsyio.

2018

Acquired green space for Little Farmers & families to enjoy adding a small play area

2020

Covid the country shut down and Farmers Fayre introduced Click & Collect utilising loyal local suppliers

2023

Little Farmers Fun Day designed to encourage families to get together for a FREE event to raise money for the chosen charity of the year happensthe first May bank holiday annually

2023

Solar Panels were installed by Ineco on the roof of the new Farmers Fayre extension 

2024

Extended the indoor seating area by further 40 seats.

2024

Opened Ryton Pools Café in partnership with Warwickshire County Council.

2025

Opened The Charterhouse café in partnership with National Trust.
THE FOUNDERS

Nicola & Michael

"We set out to build a place that felt like home — where the food on your plate is grown by people we know, and every visit feels like family."
What began as a shared dream between husband and wife has grown into three thriving locations across Warwickshire. Through every season, Nicola and Michael remain hands-on — choosing every supplier, tasting every menu, and welcoming every guest.
THE PEOPLE

Meet the Team

From our chefs and growers to the friendly faces behind the counter — every member of
our team shares the same love for great food and warm hospitality.