We had VIP visitors last week when John Torode, chef, restauranter and star presenter of Celebrity Masterchef, and his chefs from his restaurant Smiths of Smithfield, visited the farm.

John has recently been appointed the President of the Royal Agricultural Society and is keen to work alongside farmers and producers to promote mutually beneficial relationships between the suppliers and their customers.

John and his team enjoyed an afternoon farm tour, meeting the pigs, cows and sheep, then spent some time with our butchers.

News item added: 28th July 2008