We are a small family farming business based at two small farms - one in Boreham Street, near Hailsham (Hockham Farm) on the edge of the High Weald National Landscape and at Modern Barn Farm in Ninfield. We produce pasture raised beef and lamb and sell the majority of our meat direct to local consumers in boxes via our website and at our monthly farm gate sales at Hockham Farm, where my sister and brother-in-law also sell their award winning Pevensey Blue cheese (also made on the farm). In addition to farming with my parents Monica and Fred, I also write farming and food articles and produce short films, some of which are published on my website Indie Farmer, which I run with my wife Hannah Akehurst. Together we also run an 5-star rated Airbnb farm stay called "The Indie Farmer Shepherd's hut" based in a remote field surrounded by trees at Modern Barn Farm in Ninfield, where we live. In the future we hope to run supper clubs and other events from the farm, so keep an eye on our website or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

What do you produce?

We produce Aberdeen Angus cross Sussex pasture raised beef and Sussex lamb. We also offer on farm stays in our Shepherd's Hut

Where do you source your ingredients / materials from?

Our animals are all raised on our home farm (Hockham Farm) and we also graze

Why do your customers love your products?

They love the flavour of our native breed meat and like being able to visit our farm to collect the meat and build a connection with the producer.

What are your best selling products?

Our 5kg and 10kg beef boxes and our half lamb boxes.

Where can we buy your products?

You can reserve meat boxes via our website

Are you open for visitors? If yes, what are your opening hours?

Yes, we open once a month for our farm gate sale, where we sell meat and cheese. In the future we plan to offer more events such as supper clubs and other events.

Have you received any awards / lovely recommendations from experts (don't be shy!)?

We've had lots of praise from customers for our meat, some of whom include well known London based chefs.

Do you sell wholesale? If so how do we get in touch with you to discuss further?

No, we sell only direct to customers

Who's the best local producer near you (except you of course!)?

My sister Hazel and brother-in-law Martin produce the best tasting local blue cheese (Pevensey Blue) and their new cheese Tilley Lane is also very tasty!

For anyone visiting your area what's your "must see" local place?

We're big fans of Bexhill, especially the beach and the De La Warr Pavilion and Great Dexter - which we recommend to our all our Airbnb hut guests. We're also very biased (and lucky) that we live in a very tranquil and beautiful part of the world - so just getting to enjoy the peace and quiet on the farm is lovely too.

Website

www.indiefarmer.com

Address Summary

Hockham Farm, Tilley Lane, Boreham Street, Hailsham, E.Sussex, BN27 4UT (Farm Gate Location) Modern Barn Farm, Hooe Rd, Ninfield, E.Sussex, TN33 9EH