Business Details
45 Years
experience
Award-Winning Family Farm Shop in Huddersfield
Established in 1981, Villa Farm Shop is a family-run business rooted in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, dedicated to providing high-quality local and home-produced goods. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our award-winning homemade sausages, bacon, farm-fresh eggs, and a diverse range of locally sourced products, including jams, chutneys, and gluten-free options. The farm shop features a butchery, deli, and cafe, all serving freshly prepared meals using ingredients sourced from our own farms and Yorkshire producers. We prioritise sustainability by supporting local suppliers, with over 80% of our products originating from Yorkshire, and maintaining eco-friendly practices such as transitioning to colony hen housing.Our team, led by the Kershaw family, combines decades of agricultural expertise with a passion for food, ensuring a welcoming environment and exceptional customer service. The introduction of the Villa Farm Reward Card further enhances customer loyalty by offering tangible rewards for every purchase. Our dedication to quality, community, and tradition has earned us industry recognition, including multiple awards that underscore our commitment to innovation and excellence in the farm shop sector.
Services
Butchery
Farm Shop
Deli
Cafe
Reward Card
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer award-winning homemade sausages and bacon crafted using traditional methods.
- Our farm shop sources over 80% of products from Yorkshire-based suppliers.
- We prioritise seasonal produce to ensure freshness and sustainability.
- Our team provides expert advice and personalised service in the butchery and deli.
- We operate a customer loyalty reward scheme with tangible points-based benefits.
What people say
Award-winning homemade sausages
Freshly baked bread
Friendly staff
Delicious afternoon teas
Dog-friendly environment
Services
Butchery
Our butchery offers award-winning homemade sausages, home-cured bacon, and locally reared beef, lamb, and pork. All meat is matured for 21 days, fully traceable, and sourced from Yorkshire farms. The team provides expert advice, special orders, and ready-to-cook meals like stir-fries and curries.
Farm Shop
The farm shop stocks seasonal fruits, vegetables, freshly baked bread, preserves, and artisan goods. Over 80% of products are Yorkshire-sourced, including honey, cheese, and gluten-free options. A monthly meat hamper and reward card scheme enhance customer choice and loyalty.
Deli
The deli serves award-winning pies, quiches, scotch eggs, and sandwiches made with locally reared pork and beef. Fresh pastries, salads, and daily-baked bread are available, alongside corporate buffet services with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Cafe
Our cafe offers all-day breakfasts, light lunches, and afternoon teas using farm shop ingredients. Menus feature homemade cakes, award-winning sausages, and themed evenings like harvest feasts. The Old Forge Coffee Shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9am4pm.
Reward Card
The Villa Farm Reward Card offers 1 point per 1 spent, redeemable against purchases. Members receive exclusive offers and updates on events. Signing up is free and available at the till, enhancing customer engagement and repeat visits.
People
Peter Kershaw
Founder
Peter co-founded Villa Farm Shop in 1981, expanding the family's dairy business into a multi-award-winning farm shop. He established relationships with local suppliers and pioneered the shift to eco-friendly farming practices.
Sue Kershaw
Co-Founder
Sue co-founded the farm shop with Peter, managing operations and sustainability initiatives. Her leadership ensured the business's growth into a regional hub for local produce and community engagement.
Sam Kershaw
Shop Manager
Sam oversees daily operations of the farm shop, maintaining the family's commitment to quality and customer service. She ensures the shop reflects the same values established by previous generations.
William Kershaw
Farm Manager
William manages the farm's livestock and seasonal produce, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and sustainability. He rears lamb and maintains the farm's eco-friendly practices.
Richard Kershaw
Farm Operations
Richard supports farm operations, focusing on supply chain efficiency and maintaining partnerships with local producers. His work ensures the farm shop's consistent access to fresh, local ingredients.
Questions
What are Villa Farm Shop's opening hours?
The shop is open Monday to Friday 9am–5pm and Saturday 9am–4pm. The cafe operates Monday to Saturday 9am–4pm.
Does Villa Farm Shop offer gluten-free products?
Yes, we provide a wide range of gluten-free produce, including baked goods and specialty items, available in the farm shop and deli.
Can I use the reward card for online purchases?
The reward card is currently applicable only for in-store purchases at the farm shop and cafe. Online redemption is not available.
Are there vegetarian options in the deli?
Yes, the deli offers vegetarian sandwiches, salads, and hot meals, alongside gluten-free choices and corporate buffet services.
Does Villa Farm Shop host events?
Yes, we host themed evenings like harvest feasts and pop-up events in the Old Forge Cafe. Bookings are available via phone.
Reviews (6)
Soul
Dec 30, 2021
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A long wait for food, which we assumed down to being cooked fresh. Very disappointing, cold on arrival, the Cafe manager was very helpful, however my returned breakfast was microwaved, beans in a steel container not attended to, baked beans stone cold, eggs were inedible, hard sausage, fatty bacon, wet mushrooms, cold uncooked tomatoesnot the breakfast l am used to.wont be going again.
David Taylor
Dec 27, 2021
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Great little cafe on site selling breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Food is great, we go quite a lot as we have never been dissapointed. There are specials on the boards, and at the moment there is a xmas lunch with all the trimmings at 13. Well worth the money. And afternoon teas at i think 18 or 19. The list of what you get for this is mind boggling. Place is spotless. Friendly service, clean toilets. Wheelchair access. There is a smallish farm shop with plenty of choices for cakes ,pies, fresh meat, jams, cheese biscuits etc. And if you have pet rabbits or the like. Hay, straw. Nibbles
Clare Manley
Oct 23, 2021
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The food is good, and the prices are as to. E expected for a farm ship. However the portion sizes have started to get smaller and smaller especially in the salad box which then makes the food expensive
Simon Law
Oct 23, 2021
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Becoming a lunchtime go to for freshly made sandwiches, Indian meat boxes and amazing scotch eggs, to name a few delights. Slight queue for sandwiches but hot or cold, well worth it.
Julie Hutchinson
Oct 15, 2021
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Advertising for part time kitchen staff on indeed, apparently they're a responsive employer. My son put his c.v in and went for quick interview. No response back , over a week ago so how is that responsive. Takes 2 minutes to either say yes or no.
Simon Dixon
Sep 10, 2021
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Really lovely food, good coffee, friendly staff, reasonable prices. What more can you want? Highly recommended!
