OUR STORY
WELCOME TO WESTCOTT FARM
The notion of ‘farm to table’ is at the centre of what we do here at Wonky Horn – you need to be confident about exactly where your produce has come from as you sit down for your Sunday Roast or fire up the barbecue. So, in that spirit, come with us on a little journey down memory lane as we let you into our story with Westcott Farm and the birth of Wonky Horn Organic Meat Co.
2015
After meeting in London and working in the motor trade (Dan) and the world of TV advertising (Emma), the call of the West Country was strong. We knew we wanted to find a farm that suited the dream we were building: beautiful location, the possibility for growth at a pace that was right for us, an understanding of organics and a respect for the area and its animals.
We found and fell in love with Westcott Farm and began planning our relocation to this gorgeous green place on the fringes of Exmoor. Westcott at this point was already an organic farm and the land and location seemed perfect for what we wanted to do.
We arrived at Westcott in June 2015, and our first Longhorn cattle arrived in that November. The initial herd consisted of two cows with calves and 4 heifers.
2016 - 2019
In spring of 2016, both of those cows calved – we had one steer and one heifer. This little heifer calf named Westcott Quito became the pin up girl of the company, with her unique horns becoming our namesake. She’s probably the most famous cow in West Somerset, and loves showing off in front of visitors.
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​Over the next few years our herd grew steadily (as did our own brood with the births of 2 children to join Dan's daughter). We have over 40 cows that calf each year with the majority of these being home bred. The herd is one of the largest of organic Longhorns in the county, and we’re really proud of this.
We ventured into the world of sheep starting with a flock of Exmoor horn sheep and an Exmoor Mule. This little known breed is perfectly suited to the rolling hills of Exmoor and the unchanged eco systems unique to the Exmoor area.
Pigs and poultry came next to complement our offering to our customers and to be used in the regenerative management principles that we are following on the farm.
2020 - 2021
Giving our animals space and freedom will always be a high priority for us, and in 2020 we were able to secure a neighbouring farm adding an additional 100 acres. We then immediately began the important work of getting this new land certified Organic.
The following year we converted an old barn known as The Bothy into our butchery which in turn we then got certified with Organic Farmers and Growers who are the certification body we use for the farm as well. Having the butchery on site brought Wonky Horn fully to fruition. We’re proud of every single cut of meat that leaves the farm, knowing it’s been well nurtured, grass-fed and processed by our own master butcher.
2023 - NOW...
We’ve built up a lovely crop of local regular customers, and our mail order service is bringing deliciously flavourful Wonky Horn organic meat to kitchens and dining tables across the country.
In 2023 we hosted our first pop up evening where Dan cooked up a Beef Feast over fire for over 50 guests. There’s something truly special about sharing food with local friends and other artisan producers. The Beef Feast was a roaring success, and it marked the start of a range of foodie events on the farm, which we’ve christened ‘Wonky Horn Barn N Grill Nights’. Check out our Events page to see what we’ve got coming up.
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